Any Uniforms on Formal Nights

[mommas2tired]

Go for it.

 

We went on the Conquest and my DH wore his Dress Blues, he is a retired Warrant Officer and served 26 years active duty Army. He looked really great. We thought it was a little funny because he was asked by one woman if he was an Admiral? Then once he was asked if he was the Captain of the ship. We got a real chuckle out of that one. We have been married 30 years and it took me that long to get a picture of he and I together in our finest. These are now some of my most treasured photos. We also spoke with an OLD SOLDIER in the Casino and there seemed to be a connection between them, as the older man spoke he teared up, no one knows unless you have walked in thier shoes . Be proud of who and what you are and have done.

 

 

The dress uniforms (in my opinion look better than a tux) anyone can rent a tux.

[LMCruise]

Playing devils advocate here, and no I was not and am not in the military (I was a brat though).

 

I think its great how proud people on here are, and how supportive everyone is of our military. BUT, I hope everyone remembers that not everyone feels this way, especially when you go on a cruise ship with crew members and guests from varying nationalities and backgrounds.

 

I'm not saying don't do it, but by all means, make sure you are mentally prepared for the problems that can arise from such "special attention" being drawn on yourself. Varying political philosophies and backgrounds plus the amount of liquor consumed onboard can cause some people to be more outspoken that normal. I witnesses this firsthand on my last (and only so far) cruise. It wasn't all applause and pats on the back...

[TinAngel]

Welsh "joke" you Yanks will not "get it" Saint Davies and what?

 

We Welsh do not wear Kilts but we respect those who do: God do we, such honour.

 

The "leek" is a onion type plant worn by Welshmen on certain battles and days.

 

 

Warrant Officer my "aircraft" Commander" was a WOI: he got me through my first tour.

 

Lady, I hope you know how great he was. I do..

 

I came home.

 

Doc'

[Curt Jerome Wild]

Welsh "joke" you Yanks will not "get it" Saint Davies and what? We Welsh do not wear Kilts but we respect those who do: God do we, such honour. The "leek" is a onion type plant worn by Welshmen on certain battles and days. Warrant Officer my "aircraft" Commander" was a WOI: he got me through my first tour. Lady, I hope you know how great he was. I do...I came home. Doc'

TinAngel, you are intriguing me, as I know some of what you are saying but not all.

I know that the leek is a symbol of Wales as my great-grandmother was Welsh, and taught me that much (as well as I know how to make a kick-a$$ Welsh Rarebit, from scratch amongst other recipes).

I wear my tartan/kilt out of respect because my grandfather came home, and my uncle didn't (I hope that makes sense).

I know that we are taking this thread "off topic", but we'll put it back soon; but what is the "joke" about Saint Davies. I have learned a lot of my history and respect from my grandparents, but unfortunately, not around anymore, so would appreciate any additional information into the culture and "jokes", that I didn't pick up on.

Thanks in advance.

CJW

[flyingb]

Okay...I'm almost persuaded, but I've never really been the kind that wants to get extra attention.

 

Please, please let us see you and be thankful for wonderful, brave young men such as you! As a patriotic American, nothing makes me any prouder! ;) Wear your uniform with pride and let others admire you in it. Hope to see some of you guys or girls on our upcoming Glory cruise! :)

Luv's Crusin'

[carolinagrl0925]

Such a good question! We're leaving in october on the triumph and my husband is in the Air Force. This also solves the problem of him insisting on buying a suit! I guess it is more common than you might have thought.

[centerpoint]

Okay...I'm recently retired Navy. Is it still okay...or do I leave the uniforms to the "young guys" still on active duty?

[travel girl23]

Definitely plan to wear it. Age has nothing to do with it. You earned the right to wear it so wear it with pride. We appreciate your many years of service to this country. :D

[carolinagrl0925]

If you've spent that much time in, I dont think it should be left to only the "young guys", ESPECIALLY if you've just recently retired! I know my husband and I would welcome more people in uniform, its that bond you know!

[carl_in_norfolk]

If mine fit I would wear them. Of course, if I wore choker Whites I would look like the Michellin Man. I guess I'll stick to the suit or tux as they are big enough.

 

I have always had a good time in uniform,and until we started cruising after I retired did I find a reason to wear it again.

 

Enjoy your cruise

 

C

[Riviera Deck Randy]

I wear my full dress formal family klan tartan/kilt (usually on second formal night).

Tartan is the official pattern (color, format) of kilts that were set up and awarded to klans to differentiate the family regiments in battles.

Being that both my grandfather and uncle were war heroes (WW1 and WW2 respectively), I consider it my honor and duty to wear my klan/family kilt proudly on formal occasions.

There is hundreds of years of history of my family klan proving themselves to deserve the honor of their own tartan.

I know that my family is proud to see me wear it, and I know that I am honoring my family.:D

(On a lighter note)...

And I know that women on cruises don't mind either, and my fiance insists that I wear it.;)

Just my two cents.

CJW

PS If I'm wearing a kilt, then you should feel really comfortable wearing your dress uniform, wear it proudly and go for it!

 

I have seen that twice before on cruises.

[Riviera Deck Randy]

Okay...I'm recently retired Navy. Is it still okay...or do I leave the uniforms to the "young guys" still on active duty?

 

Yes anyone Active, reserve or retired my wear there uniform. Oops I said reserve forgive me as you probaly already know in the Navy we no longer can use the term reserve.

[big_duck]

I consider it my honor and duty to wear my klan/family kilt proudly on formal occasions.

There is hundreds of years of history of my family klan proving themselves to deserve the honor of their own tartan.

 

Pssst, pssst ... Bro, I don't think you wanna be spelling klan that way unless ... ummm ... your tartan is pure white (and you wear it on your head) ... It's clan.

 

Yours in Tartan,

[halos]

Pssst, pssst ... Bro, I don't think you wanna be spelling klan that way unless ... ummm ... your tartan is pure white (and you wear it on your head) ... It's clan.

 

Yours in Tartan,

 

LOL!! Duck, you are so funny, but yes, a misspelling of that could be BAD. :eek:

[Curt Jerome Wild]

Pssst, pssst ... Bro, I don't think you wanna be spelling klan that way unless ... ummm ... your tartan is pure white (and you wear it on your head) ... It's clan. Yours in Tartan,

 

Oh.

My.

Lord.:eek:

That's what I get for posting, while working, and talking on the phone at the same time.:confused:

Especially since my fiance who likes me to wear my clan's tarten is African.:o

Thanks for the head's up Big Duck.

CJW

[spookwife]

The only thing sexier than a man in full dress uniform is a man in full dress kilt. And someday I will be able to afford to get Mr Spook his clan's(;) ) tartan. Those puppies are more expensive than Mess Dress!

[Caribbean Wanderer]

Anyone see a Police Officer in dress uniform on a cruise? We're going on the Conquest on 9/24 and I was trying to decide what to wear on formal nights.

[big_duck]

Those puppies are more expensive than Mess Dress!

 

Said the soldier to his wife after she returned from the plastic surgeon. ;)

[L2J]

Does one have to have a clan to wear a kilt?

[big_duck]

Does one have to have a clan to wear a kilt?

 

No, there are lots of generic tartans that may be worn without a clan or regimental (my case) affiliation.

 

There are even plain denim kilts for the MacZydeco clan. :D

[L2J]

No, there are lots of generic tartans that may be worn without a clan or regimental (my case) affiliation.

 

There are even plain denim kilts for the MacZydeco clan. :D

 

Ok, just thinkin' about sumpin ;)

[TinAngel]

Curt Jerome Wild

 

Here a few "rare bits" of Welsh military tradition and a fine link,

I once used to sing such as Men of Harlech or just humming it was a quick way for me to meet Welsh who were in Aussie units I served with.

 

Do visit the Welsh Guards page, it is humour that all will enjoy and a tone of that Welsh attitute towards officers, Yanks and all non-Welsh is evident.

 

 

 

The reason we Cymraeg (Welsh) wear leeks or daffodils has to do not with St. David but with a war against the English (I believe it was Owen Glendower vs. England). Troops and sympathizers of the Welsh wore the national colour of Wales--green and white--and when that wasn't feasible (e.g., for soldiers in the field or for peasants) they would tie a leek or daffodil (a green stalk with a white bulb) on themselves to identify themselves to other Welsh folk so as not to be thought of as English invaders and avoid being killed. The tradition is still carried out on St David's day because he is the patron of the Welsh, not because he started the tradition.

 

 

 

http://www.welshguards.com/DRILL%20MANUAL/new_GG.htm

 

The Leek, our Regimental emblem and Wales' national emblem, was worn pinned to the clothing of Welsh warriors in the fifth century as a form of identification. Tradition has it the Saint David ("Dewi Sant) instructed the warriors to so mark themselves. Whether that story is true or not, the leek has long been an emblem of Welsh soldiers. William Shakespeare commemorated the wearing of the Leek by the Welsh archers at Agincourt in Henry V, Act IV, Scene VII:

 

FLUELLEN: If your majesty is remembered of it, the Welshmen did good service in the garden where leeks did grow, wearing leeks in their Monmouth caps; which, your majesty knows, to this hour is an honourable badge of their service; and I do believe your majesty takes no scorn to wear the leek upon Saint Tavy's day.

 

KING HENRY: I wear it for a memorable honour; for I am Welsh, you know, good countryman.

 

On Saint David’s Day (March 1st), officers of Welsh regiments eat a raw leek in honor of the saint, and other Welshmen wear a daffodil, which in Welsh translates as "David’s leek." During the Hundred Years' War, the Welsh bowmen wore green and white clothing (the colors of the leek, which also form the background of the Welsh flag), and were thus the first soldiers to wear a national uniform since the Roman legions.

[Naismith]

Playing devils advocate here, and no I was not and am not in the military (I was a brat though).

 

I think its great how proud people on here are, and how supportive everyone is of our military. BUT, I hope everyone remembers that not everyone feels this way, especially when you go on a cruise ship with crew members and guests from varying nationalities and backgrounds....

 

I was on active duty (Army) from 1973-1976, and we were discouraged from wearing our uniforms in public because of the controversy it might cause. For those too young to remember Vietnam, soldiers were regularly called "baby killers," spit on and worse, and basically blamed for the war.

 

I like to think that will never happen again.

[mattmdv]

Centerpoint, As a retired Army SFC, I say "Go for It!" I'm planning to take my dress blues on the next cruise with me. Hopefully, without the wife's knowledge, so I can suprise her on the formal night. Cross your fingers, I can pull it off. (Going to have someone we are cruising with carry them for me).

 

Enjoy your cruise!!! When is your cruise date and on which ship??

 

Matt

[kitten_ohio]

At my sister's wedding 2 of my cousins wore their "dress uniform" (sorry don't know the formal term). I have to tell you I cried! They looked so mature and I was so very proud of them for volunteering!

 

I often walk up to men & women in the service and either shake their hand or give them a hug. When I see those older vets selling poppies - I always thank them!

 

I will be cruising on May 13th, on the Truimph and I know I would be proud to send a service person a drink or 2. Isn't it the flipping least we can do???