S.S. Cruisers Posted November 13, 2013 #10601 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I kind of like Queen, that makes the rest of us "Ladies" Princess' and the "Gentlemen" Princes, now doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10602 Share Posted November 13, 2013 All of this is bringing back a memory; when I was 18 years old and Morey and I were dating, I got a job at Sears Roebuck in the credit department. My code for approving high-end sales was Q [as in Queen] 97. See, I was meant for a higher calling very early on. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyKidsDad Posted November 13, 2013 #10603 Share Posted November 13, 2013 All of this is bringing back a memory; when I was 18 years old and Morey and I were dating, I got a job at Sears Roebuck in the credit department. My code for approving high-end sales was Q [as in Queen] 97. See, I was meant for a higher calling very early on. :p Just don't become the Queen Of Hearts. I like my head right where it is. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10604 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just don't become the Queen Of Hearts. I like my head right where it is. :eek: Very funny! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 13, 2013 #10605 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Princess Cindy!! I like it!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clopaw Posted November 13, 2013 #10606 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What a wonderful community this thread is! I have some questions about Europe and a Guide Dog and I don't really want to go through 10,000 posts! My husband and I are booked on a transatlantic next November, starting in Rome and ending in Ft Lauderdale. He has a terrific Guide Dog, named Avanti. We are debating whether of not to take Avanti with us. She has cruised before to the Pacific Coast and to Alaska, and she a good little sailor. Our concern is what kind of issues we will run into with taking her. Besides Italy, we are stopping in France, Spain, and the Canary Islands. Do any of you have experience doing excursions with a service dog? Specifically, can you go into churches with a service dog, and even more specifically the Vatican? Have you done organized tours or done touring on your own? In trying to do some research, it looks as though the access laws are similar to ours, but I'm not sure of the exact limits. Are hotels and restaurants required to allow dogs? What about cabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10607 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Princess Cindy!! I like it!! :D:D:D Princess Cindy, thank you for just being you and for always being "there" for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10608 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What a wonderful community this thread is! I have some questions about Europe and a Guide Dog and I don't really want to go through 10,000 posts! My husband and I are booked on a transatlantic next November, starting in Rome and ending in Ft Lauderdale. He has a terrific Guide Dog, named Avanti. We are debating whether of not to take Avanti with us. She has cruised before to the Pacific Coast and to Alaska, and she a good little sailor. Our concern is what kind of issues we will run into with taking her. Besides Italy, we are stopping in France, Spain, and the Canary Islands. Do any of you have experience doing excursions with a service dog? Specifically, can you go into churches with a service dog, and even more specifically the Vatican? Have you done organized tours or done touring on your own? In trying to do some research, it looks as though the access laws are similar to ours, but I'm not sure of the exact limits. Are hotels and restaurants required to allow dogs? What about cabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We're a great group, aren't we! You know how sometimes people just "click", that's us! Welcome! First, you'll need a few things to get your dog to Europe. Are you or your DH a member of IAADP [independant Assoc. of Assistant Dog Partners], they're wonderful for getting all the info. you need. Or, the DOJ Website can tell you more. You'll need to find a USDA Accredited Vet and he/she will endorse the Certification for Avanti's travels. You'll need a microchip, rabies Vaccination, blood draw for testing at an approved Lab. An EU Certificate, Tick and Echinococcus tapeworm treatments done 24-48 hours prior to check in. [i know this is for the UK, I'm not sure if it applies to all of Europe.] Better yet, email: Liz Shickle Veterinary Officer, Animal Health-Elizabeth.Shickle@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk - Although she has all the information for the UK, she'll be able to help you with the paperwork for other European countries. Or, ask your Vet for the info. Remember, church's are "private" institutions, although the public goes into them, they are all run privately, they don't have to allow your dog into them. In France your dog is as welcome as your children [maybe even more so.] In Italy, it can be hit and miss as it was in Switzerland. They say that your dog is welcome but if the shop or restaurant is small and you have a big dog, as I do, they can have a difficult time manuevering through the small areas. The tour companies will allow your dog, but some islands will require other hoops and whistles for Avanti. Inquiry about the Canary Islands, they may not allow her in. Planned tours may be your best bet, since you'll be under their control and the various places you visit may be more lenient because you're with a group. Taxi's are always a hit or miss. It depends on the driver. Some don't want a dog in their cab no matter what. And, other's will see some extra cash and go for it. The worst that can happen is Avanti will stay onboard the ship with DH. And, you can go out and about on your own. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 13, 2013 #10609 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What a wonderful community this thread is! I have some questions about Europe and a Guide Dog and I don't really want to go through 10,000 posts! My husband and I are booked on a transatlantic next November, starting in Rome and ending in Ft Lauderdale. He has a terrific Guide Dog, named Avanti. We are debating whether of not to take Avanti with us. She has cruised before to the Pacific Coast and to Alaska, and she a good little sailor. Our concern is what kind of issues we will run into with taking her. Besides Italy, we are stopping in France, Spain, and the Canary Islands. Do any of you have experience doing excursions with a service dog? Specifically, can you go into churches with a service dog, and even more specifically the Vatican? Have you done organized tours or done touring on your own? In trying to do some research, it looks as though the access laws are similar to ours, but I'm not sure of the exact limits. Are hotels and restaurants required to allow dogs? What about cabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am quite sure Her Majesty Roz will be along very soon to welcome you but may I, The Grand Duchess Fairbourne, one of her ladies in waiting, welcome you to our "court"! :D;) Avanti - What a lovely name for a girl dog ... Now we all love photos of dogs on here :) Here is a link I found for the Vatican http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Servizi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 13, 2013 #10610 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's me sacked as a lady in waiting! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10611 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you notice they want your dog muzzled. Yea, right. That'll be the day that I muzzle one of my babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 13, 2013 Author #10612 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's me sacked as a lady in waiting! LOL! A Lady in Waiting is not a bad thing.......we'll have no complaining in the Queendom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 13, 2013 #10613 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I am quite sure Her Majesty Roz will be along very soon to welcome you but may I, The Grand Duchess Fairbourne, one of her ladies in waiting, welcome you to our "court"! :D;)l Wow "The Grand Duchess" that sounds important! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 13, 2013 #10614 Share Posted November 13, 2013 A Lady in Waiting is not a bad thing.......we'll have no complaining in the Queendom! Isn't Lady In Waiting a pregnant woman? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 13, 2013 #10615 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you notice they want your dog muzzled. Yea, right. That'll be the day that I muzzle one of my babies. Did you see the part about disabled can get in for free if they present "documents testifying disability over 74%" Wow :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 13, 2013 #10616 Share Posted November 13, 2013 What a wonderful community this thread is! I have some questions about Europe and a Guide Dog and I don't really want to go through 10,000 posts! My husband and I are booked on a transatlantic next November, starting in Rome and ending in Ft Lauderdale. He has a terrific Guide Dog, named Avanti. We are debating whether of not to take Avanti with us. She has cruised before to the Pacific Coast and to Alaska, and she a good little sailor. Our concern is what kind of issues we will run into with taking her. Besides Italy, we are stopping in France, Spain, and the Canary Islands. Do any of you have experience doing excursions with a service dog? Specifically, can you go into churches with a service dog, and even more specifically the Vatican? Have you done organized tours or done touring on your own? In trying to do some research, it looks as though the access laws are similar to ours, but I'm not sure of the exact limits. Are hotels and restaurants required to allow dogs? What about cabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Welcome Clopaw! I see you already have all the information you need. Our Majesty knows everything so you are in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 14, 2013 Author #10617 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Isn't Lady In Waiting a pregnant woman? :confused: No, it's the lady who's waiting to wait on the Queen. Or, the lady who's waiting to be the lady in waiting! You know, they're waiting for something. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 14, 2013 Author #10618 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Did you see the part about disabled can get in for free if they present "documents testifying disability over 74%" Wow :eek: How did they come up with that percentage? Leave it to the masses to come up with a law for the few who have to follow it! What the heck did I say? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 14, 2013 #10619 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Isn't Lady In Waiting a pregnant woman? :confused: NO! NO! NON! NEIN! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 14, 2013 #10620 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Wow "The Grand Duchess" that sounds important! :eek: Of course! LOL! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 14, 2013 #10621 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) No, it's the lady who's waiting to wait on the Queen. Or, the lady who's waiting to be the lady in waiting! You know, they're waiting for something. :confused: The Queen's "ladies in waiting" are there to help her - here's a link. http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/RoyalHouseholddepartments/ThePrivateSecretarysOffice/LadiesinWaitingandEquerries.aspx Anyway, your Maj, we are off this weekend on our next adventure! We are cruising across "the pond" and then having a few days in sunny Florida before heading home again. Everything's ready to go, just the bit I don't like of putting the four legged pals to their hotels. But in view of DKD's recent trip with Ocho, I am putting it all in perspective and will try not to be a woosie girl when I drop them off! Be good while I'm gone and don't get up to too much mischief!!! Big hugs to you all :-) Edited November 14, 2013 by fairbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted November 14, 2013 #10622 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How did they come up with that percentage? Leave it to the masses to come up with a law for the few who have to follow it! What the heck did I say? :rolleyes: It's ridiculous isn't it! Mind you, from what I remember from our visit, The Vatican would be a challenge to go around if you had difficulty walking - there is a lot of walking, up and down and of course, they simply can't adapt some parts of it because of the age and nature of the buildings. Like the rest of Rome and a lot of Europe, continental and the UK. We still have cobbled streets, and it's lovely to see them either original or having been restored, but I imagine they would be a nightmare for wheelchairs users. I suppose it's always about a balance of keeping our heritage but at the same time trying to enable that everyone enjoys it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted November 14, 2013 #10623 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The Queen's "ladies in waiting" are there to help her - here's a link. http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalHousehold/RoyalHouseholddepartments/ThePrivateSecretarysOffice/LadiesinWaitingandEquerries.aspx Anyway, your Maj, we are off this weekend on our next adventure! We are cruising across "the pond" and then having a few days in sunny Florida before heading home again. Everything's ready to go, just the bit I don't like of putting the four legged pals to their hotels. But in view of DKD's recent trip with Ocho, I am putting it all in perspective and will try not to be a woosie girl when I drop them off! Be good while I'm gone and don't get up to too much mischief!!! Big hugs to you all :-) Guess I was wrong with the lady in waiting. oops! You are going on a cruise to Florida? Very nice. It's 33 degrees here but it feels alot colder. Enjoy the warmth of Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyKidsDad Posted November 14, 2013 #10624 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Guess I was wrong with the lady in waiting. oops! You are going on a cruise to Florida? Very nice. It's 33 degrees here but it feels alot colder. Enjoy the warmth of Florida! I guess if she was pregnant, them she must have gotten tired of waiting. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted November 14, 2013 #10625 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just wanted to introduce myself. I've already learned so much from reading some of your posts. I'm hoping to become a regular if all goes well. I'm a longtime cruiser, in fact I worked as a sales rep for Royal Viking Line back in the 1980s, before I began to lose my hearing. Now I have severe to profound loss in both ears. I'm a writer and this summer I interviewed a woman with a Hearing Dog certified for public access (who has become a good, long-distance friend). After months of thought, I decided to apply for one. I was thrilled to pass the initial paperwork/audiologist/med forms application very quickly, and we had our in-home interview two weeks ago. So now I am waiting to learn if I will be added to the waiting list. Then it could take a year or two, or longer. My fingers are crossed. Anyway, just wanted to say a big thank you for all the good information you all share. I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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