Boudicca 10 April 2011 Canaries and Madiera

[amberline]

We did this one on Black Prince and enjoyed it that much we doing it again, anyone else joining us:o

[1160451]

hi di hi.

Yep, we are on this as well, 4 of us, 2 couples.

2 Cabins on Deck 4, mid ships I think.

I seem to reacll a previous post from you about this cruise and think maybe you are on deck 4 as well? I was asking about the BOB conditions

BOB was a slight worry but decided wrist bands, stugeon, ginger bics and Glenfiddech will see us / me thro.

You will probably recognise us, as on FO theme nights we do get stuck in.

My wife a squaw with pigtails, me all black and a cowboy hat, other guy cowboy hat with an arrow thro his head, he nearly got stick in lift on Braemar it is that big:)

My 60th whilst we are away so there better be a "surprise" bash or there will be trouble:D

We all enjoy the dancing as well so will be on the old dance floor for a cha cha cha etc

Take it easy.

[amberline]

Yes we are on deck 4 midships as well, we could be neighours!!! i will certainly keep a look out, especially for the large hat lol.

We like to join in as well and i am looking for a new costume for the country and western night, watch this space;)

[1160451]

Could be like the OK Coral on the C&W night.:D

Carb'n nights we go for the full blown tops and dreadlocks with sun shades:)

Take it easy.

[amberline]

Think I may be able to work out who is who lol :D

[amberline]

He He started shopping for cruise already :)

[1160451]

Quite right, never too early as my wife keeps telling me. But what about the Xmas sales.

Our first time cruising from the UK, so usually we are into the warm weather gear as soon as we get off the plane, but cruising from Liverpool she apparently needs another full wardrobe of clothes to cover the 3 days going out before we hit warm weather:)

Take it easy

[cannockfrodo]

We're on this one too. Deck 3 midships.
Our first with FO and we're looking forward to it.

How do you know what the theme night is ? We've not been informed or is it a standard ?

Guessing it'll be tough to miss that hat !!:eek:

[cannockfrodo]

Just checked...we too are on Deck 4....4050 to be precise.

[CRUISIN LINDA]

We're on this one too. Deck 3 midships.
Our first with FO and we're looking forward to it.

How do you know what the theme night is ? We've not been informed or is it a standard ?

Guessing it'll be tough to miss that hat !!:eek:

When we went on the Braemar, there was a country and western night and a red, white and blue night. I think that is the same on all Fred's ships.We loved the Braemar, we have booked again for my birthday in February:D

[amberline]

We are in 4059 and our friend is in a single cabin on same deck (we could have a party lol)

Theme nights are standard on Freds ships and we love to join in.

counting down to cruise already, xxx

[1160451]

Hi di hi

Yes theme nights seem to be pretty standard with FO. Our friends have cruised with them more than us but they tell us it's the same every cruise.

We had huge spinning and flashing bow ties last cruise but the waiters liked them so much we gave them away, so we have to think of something else for the Red, white and blue night.

We love theme nights, but we also enjoy the Formal nights and come to think of it we enjoy the semi formal nights as well, so in fact we enjoy every night:D

Deck 4 seems pretty popular doesn't it.

Take it easy, once Christmas is out of the way its only 3 and a bit months and a stone to loose in preperation.

[amberline]

103 DAYS TO GO, Yippee:o:p;):o

[amberline]

11 weeks today and counting

[1160451]

Wow that close better get the suitcases out, and start munching ginger biscuits in case of swell in the BOB.

11 weeks to go and 5 pounds to loose for "ideal cruise start weight".

Take it easy

:)

[amberline]

Think its time to start deciding what clothes to take, decisions desisions lol;)

[Howmuch]

Am also on this cruise son't know where abouts on the ship i will be,bought a late saver and will be allocated on arrival. Looking forward to the trip though but not as much as the wife.

[1160451]

Hi

Half the FO posters on here seem to be on this cruise :)

6 weeks to go and 4 pounds to "cruise start weight".

Started to be told not to wear things "if I want them for the cruise" so it must be getting close.

Take it easy.

[amberline]

Tickets should come soon and debenhams new season sale has started, i wonder..... ho hum

[trinitytrees]

:)anyone sailed before to canaries that time of year? i have heard can be very choppy.................:confused:

looking forward to going very much, does anyone know how many formal nights on a 13 night cruise?

thanks :o

[amberline]

Hi:)
This is how it ran last time: Casual, Formal, Informal, Western/Casual, Informal, Casual, Tropical/Casual, Formal, Informal,British/Casual, Formal, Casual, Casual.

Don't know if it will be choppy, :confused: hope not. We were on a cruise around Western Med in April last year and that was fine.

[1160451]

5 weeks to go and best dancing shoes ready.

Debenhams sale ????? Shush keep it quite or else I will never have room for any of my clothes.:)

Looking forward to the cuise as I am 60 whilst away, but not yet sussed any surprise plans from anybody, despite enough hints.

Choppy ? Not allowed when I cruise.:D

[amberline]

Well so much for Debenhams sale, so far 7 new shirts ..... For him lol, But there is one thing for sure, we won't be missed on Western/Country Night .... A Western Gambler with 2 dance hall dollys, that should raise and eyebrow or two.

Can't wait:rolleyes:

[1160451]

2 dance hall dolly's,:D

well howdy partners, will look forward to the high kicking dancing in the old Saloon.

Sounds real good, as we are on the same deck you will be easy to spot.

[amberline]

Whoop Whoop, tickets have arrived

[trinitytrees]

Hi folks,, not long to go now as tickets arrived today........there are the following confirmed dress codes. As shown on tickets.

3 formal
1 british
1 country western
1 tropical

and an apology for liverpool cruise terminal..........is it really that bad?

if someone is dropping us off and picking us up anyone know if they can at least park at the terminal?

look forward to 10th

see all on board

[amberline]

Hi, We have gone from liverpool on previous fred cruises and it is literally just a portacabin, but the staff are brilliant and keep the traffic moving. There is a small seating area if you have to wait to embark where you can buy a drink and a snack if needed but last time we didn't have to wait, we checked in and went straight on board. What time does it say on you tickets for embarkation?

If, Like us, You are being picked up after the cruise i would suggest contacting them on the morning we get back, as soon as you know what time you disembarking as the parking is very limited.


Well not long now, see you onboard :D:)

[bossmum1]

Whoop Whoop, tickets have arrived
We will be whooo whooing in a couple of weeks great when tickets arrive Just make sure you dont drink the ship dry lol We will give you a wave sure we will pass on route to the ship and you on way home just hide in life boat and come with us

[amberline]

Can't promise not to drink it dry LOL, will hide in lifeboat outside your cabin, so excited now

[amberline]

Time for a bit more holiday shopping i think, Cheshire oaks here i come!!!:o;)

[1160451]

With all the luggage you will be taking on, the row upon row of porters will sure identify you:)

Only 3 weeks to first full English.

Take it easy.

[amberline]

Well folks, 2 weeks to go, time to decide what to pack!!! (is 14 pairs of shoes with matching handbags to much) and start getting all that washing and ironing done.

Lift too and from Liverpool sorted, boarding of pets sorted, tickets etc in a safe place, suitcases out of loft ready. Just 9 days at work then freedom for 2 weeks.

Can't wait to get on board, head for lido deck with a nice glass of wine.

Heres to a great cruise xxx

[trinitytrees]

10 days to work for me, you part time?

and yes even I who dont travel light, thinks 14 handbags too much, not the 14 pairs of shoes though, i would take them!!

looking forward myself to...

[amberline]

Lol no i not part time!!! I have booked an extra day off on the friday before, day in the salon, hair nails etc. One has to try and look ones best LOL

[1160451]

Getting giddy now, new Hawaiian Shirt arrived for one of the theme nights:)

One thing if any body sees me buying ANOTHER cruise photograph of myself and the "memsahib" then please please please stop me.

Every cruise we say no more, then lo and behold, us and the Captain look so good we buy the blooming thing:)

Anybody else have that problem, if it is indeed a problem?

Take it easy, 2 pounds to go to cruise "fighting" weight.

[amberline]

I love the official photos, have to have them all LOL
One weeks to go and counting yippee

[trinitytrees]

Is everyone all packed? I keep thinking of other stuff "I just might need........"

not long now, wish I was onboard, and unpacked, lovely day today with sunshine just to get in the holiday mood.

[amberline]

Yes we all packed and ready, cases full to overflowing with "i;ll take it just in case" lol, as you can see i up early and giddy with excitement at silly o'clock, soon be there now, see you on board

[KenQE2]

Utter envy.