GAV BOY Posted February 15, 2008 #226 Share Posted February 15, 2008 There is an excellent collection of press photos of QE2's maiden (and penultimate) visit to the Tyne on her Anniversary Lap of Honor. http://3400.e-printphoto.co.uk/icnew/index.cfm?z=z Search keyword "QE2" Their intention is for you to buy prints (too expensive:rolleyes: ), but browsing the photos is great. Many of them are very dramatic and all of them are beautiful. QE2 from the air, from the shore, on board, and the crowds who came out by the thousands. There are some nice photo`s, i see some of Ian, Sue and Steven on the Bridge !!! :D But none of ME !!!!!!!! :eek: :mad: Gav (one cheesed off Icon) :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 15, 2008 #227 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Great photos indeed!!!! Lets hope all the stops are pulled out at the various ports on her Round UK farewell cruise! Cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in reds Posted February 15, 2008 #228 Share Posted February 15, 2008 There are some nice photo`s, i see some of Ian, Sue and Steven on the Bridge !!! :D But none of ME !!!!!!!! :eek: :mad: Gav (one cheesed off Icon) :cool: But Gavin, as you are such a Famous and Wonderful Icon, any photo's of you will almost certainly outshine those of anyone else or anything! :p ;) Sue xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted February 16, 2008 #229 Share Posted February 16, 2008 But Gavin, as you are such a Famous and Wonderful Icon, any photo's of you will almost certainly outshine those of anyone else or anything! :p ;) Sue xxxxx You are so Kind :D And also so RIGHT !!!! :rolleyes: :eek: Gav (the modest Icon) :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 16, 2008 #230 Share Posted February 16, 2008 But Gavin, as you are such a Famous and Wonderful Icon, any photo's of you will almost certainly outshine those of anyone else or anything! Sue xxxxx Lady in reds Much as though we both agree what a wonderful and charming man Gavboy is:D , Nothing can outshine that of the big beautiful object that we all go ga ga when we first glimpse it;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted February 16, 2008 #231 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Lady in redsMuch as though we both agree what a wonderful and charming man Gavboy is:D , Nothing can outshine that of the big beautiful object that we all go ga ga when we first glimpse it;) Myles :eek: Behave, you will have the Ladies fainting :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 16, 2008 #232 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Myles Behave, you will have the Ladies fainting Gav I was of course referring to the QE2!!!:D (as long as we dont scare any horses) Cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted February 16, 2008 #233 Share Posted February 16, 2008 GavI was of course referring to the QE2!!!:D (as long as we dont scare any horses) Cheers Myles Of course you were Myles :D and what a sight she is, well for about 9 months more !!! :eek: :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted February 16, 2008 #234 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great pictures, thanks for the link Kyle :). No pictures of me either. I agree Gavin, they are great pictures of Captain McNaught and family :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in reds Posted February 16, 2008 #235 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Lady in redsMuch as though we both agree what a wonderful and charming man Gavboy is:D , Nothing can outshine that of the big beautiful object that we all go ga ga when we first glimpse it;) Oh yes he is wonderful and charming :D and I did go ga ga at the first glimpse! ;) :p Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 16, 2008 #236 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Oh yes he is wonderful and charming and I did go ga ga at the first glimpse! Sue. My thoughts exactly, and that can be applied to Gav, the Captain and the ship !!!:eek: Cheers Annon;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in reds Posted February 16, 2008 #237 Share Posted February 16, 2008 My thoughts exactly, and that can be applied to Gav, the Captain and the ship !!!:eek: Cheers Annon;) Well only one in my case! ;) ;) :p Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 16, 2008 #238 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well only one in my case! And so yet another newcomer joins the "I love QE2" brigade Welcome aboard;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in reds Posted February 17, 2008 #239 Share Posted February 17, 2008 And so yet another newcomer joins the "I love QE2" brigadeWelcome aboard;) Or It just could be "I love the Icon" brigade ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunarder Man Posted February 18, 2008 #240 Share Posted February 18, 2008 There is an excellent collection of press photos of QE2's maiden (and penultimate) visit to the Tyne on her Anniversary Lap of Honor. http://3400.e-printphoto.co.uk/icnew/index.cfm?z=z Search keyword "QE2" Their intention is for you to buy prints (too expensive:rolleyes: ), but browsing the photos is great. Many of them are very dramatic and all of them are beautiful. QE2 from the air, from the shore, on board, and the crowds who came out by the thousands. Absolutely brilliant! What a memorable day this was - Newcastle pulled out all the stops and greeted QE2 in a most regal manner. Thank you Newcastle! It certainly was one of the most spectacular arrivals into a port I've been on. This October (unfortunately), I'll be on the quayside to welcome QE2 in. I like others will be following her as much as I can.:) QV Baltic 18 July 08 QE2 Final Voyage to Dubai 11 Nov 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted February 18, 2008 #241 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Just wondering what Edinburgh did in the way of celebrations.(probably not much !!) Im on the uk trip this year and just wondered regarding the onboard special events did you get much notice of them? or was it only mentioned in the Daily programme the night before. It would be sods law to book some tours and then find out l was missing something special onboard. Cheers Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted September 3, 2008 #242 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I found this thread in the Archives to remind us of the "QE2`s 40th Anniversary" Voyage of the UK :D In four weeks time we will be doing this Voyage again, but this time it will be "QE2`s Farewell to the UK " Voyage with some extra ports of call.:( Some great posts and Photos to see :) Gavin :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted September 5, 2008 #243 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Here is a video of the send off from Southampton, I hope you get something like this in October :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNORWAY Posted September 6, 2008 #244 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Just wondering what Edinburgh did in the way of celebrations.(probably not much !!) Im on the uk trip this year and just wondered regarding the onboard special events did you get much notice of them? or was it only mentioned in the Daily programme the night before. It would be sods law to book some tours and then find out l was missing something special onboard. Cheers Myles Edinburgh was a big surprise, the press had obviously decided it was a non event as no one even seemed aware that she was even in town that day. Having said that it is wonderful to moor by the forth road bridge and tender in such surroundings. She looked amazing. I wouldn't expect any crowds in Edinburgh, but you will have a great welcome everywhere else, it will be a spectacular and sad voyage. We are booked on the Dubai trip which will be sadder still, I hope we have done the right thing booking on that one! Have fun everyone, I hope Cunard push the boat out like they did last year, the memorabilia they provided free was such a treat every night when we arrived back at the cabin to find lots of surprises, as were the special menus and lots of items in the shops manufactured specifically for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transat_jon Posted September 6, 2008 #245 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Just wondering what Edinburgh did in the way of celebrations.(probably not much !!) Im on the uk trip this year and just wondered regarding the onboard special events did you get much notice of them? or was it only mentioned in the Daily programme the night before. I wouldn't expect any crowds in Edinburgh, but you will have a great welcome everywhere else, it will be a spectacular and sad voyage. Well, that's where your wrong, Queensferry (Edinburgh) plans of yacht procession and a flypast from the local RAF squadron, exact details are still being worked on. For a quick run down see : Scotsman Newspaper, Edinburgh Guide. If you can be in Edinburgh, here is the competition for a tour and buffet lunch on board on the 7th : Radio Forth. There was some criticism of Edinburgh not doing anything when QE2 was here on the 40th Anniversary. The other ports were using the QE2 visit to boost their profiles, Edinburgh is already one of the UKs main tourist destinations and a regular cruise port during the summer so just did not need to get in on this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted September 7, 2008 #246 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well, that's where your wrong, Queensferry (Edinburgh) plans of yacht procession and a flypast from the local RAF squadron, exact details are still being worked on. For a quick run down see : Scotsman Newspaper, Edinburgh Guide. If you can be in Edinburgh, here is the competition for a tour and buffet lunch on board on the 7th : Radio Forth. There was some criticism of Edinburgh not doing anything when QE2 was here on the 40th Anniversary. The other ports were using the QE2 visit to boost their profiles, Edinburgh is already one of the UKs main tourist destinations and a regular cruise port during the summer so just did not need to get in on this game. Will you be there Jon ? :D Gav :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transat_jon Posted September 7, 2008 #247 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Will you be there Jon ? :D Gav :cool: I will most certainly be there. You are on this one aren't you Gav? I was going to go to some of the other ports as she went by but I am taking so much time off work in October that I could not take another week. It would be nice to get on board for the day but it does not look that way at the moment. We could catch up in Queensferry if that suits your plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBirdFrank Posted September 7, 2008 #248 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Are you sure it wasn't snooty Morningside not deigning to celebrate some birthday girl from lowly Clydebank?? Any pins for this one Jon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted September 7, 2008 #249 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I will most certainly be there. You are on this one aren't you Gav? I was going to go to some of the other ports as she went by but I am taking so much time off work in October that I could not take another week. It would be nice to get on board for the day but it does not look that way at the moment. We could catch up in Queensferry if that suits your plans. Hi Jon, Yes myself and my Dad will be there, will contact you nearer the time :D Gav :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transat_jon Posted September 9, 2008 #250 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Are you sure it wasn't snooty Morningside not deigning to celebrate some birthday girl from lowly Clydebank?? Any pins for this one Jon??? Hi Frank Of course Edinburgh lets the old girl off with being a weegie because she is named after the English Queen. Hey I should know about these things, I used to live in Marchmont not lowly Morningside. I did have a badge design for the tandem crossings but just did not have enough time to get it all together in time for the sailing. There was a lot of artwork in it and just ran out of time. The "Finished with Engines" ones are still out there. Hi Jon, Yes myself and my Dad will be there, will contact you nearer the time :D Gav :cool: Good good, we'll sort it out nearer the time. Goodness I hope it stops raining by next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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