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  1. Yes, I had recently learned to hand spin wool from fleece so took my wee hand spinner and some fleece and coloured felting wool to make yarn. Took my little wooden weaving square and did some weaving. Kept me out of trouble on the many sea days.
  2. I'm such a numpty, Cath, I couldn't access messages until I returned. So sorry to have missed you. We had a wee drama after getting off shop. They lost my case!!! It wasn't with the others in the car park. I was concerned for my bottles of gin!!!! Eventually (after 90 odd minutes) sorted. CPS lady driver was brilliant. I gave her a hug (and gave my case a hug, too). Gin fine, phew! Despite restrictions, we both enjoyed our cruise and fancy trying Ambiance next year, should an interesting itinerary fit with my dates. How about you, Cath? And others?
  3. Had a notification today, text and email, stating that our embarkation time will be two hours later than originally due to 'operational reasons'. Interesting, I wonder what the problem is?
  4. I know what you mean about the larger ships. The largest we went on was Navigator of the Seas when we took the kids. It worked out fine because there was so many family activities to do, however our requirements are different now. I've heard that even P&O are asking for bookings for shows etc. I do not like the thought of having to plan in advance to be honest. We have done several cruises with P&O (Aurora being my fave) and loved them all, their kids clubs were the very best quality in our kids' opinion. Will you be bringing your crochet/knitting bag with you? I'm going to have a look and see if I can find a portable crafting project to do on sea days. Best wishes, Mandy
  5. I do. I'll try anything! I like to do small cross stitch pics (for cards) though need a magnifier to see pattern/thread needles. On past CMV cruises I brought a latch-hook pic to do on sea days. Currently into needle felting at the moment, particularly landscapes but started with a cactus at a workshop last year, well chuffed with it! I'm pretty philosophical about the current price reductions, we booked in April, couldn't any earlier, and as my local cattery was getting full for July (and its the best one for my cat) had to find something quick. The major pluses are a relatively short drive to the port from North Wales (which is far better than driving to Southampton) and an itinerary which we know from past experience we will enjoy as we love fjords, the type of ship vibe is another plus and we hope it is similar to CMV.
  6. Oooh January, a very different experience. Did you see Northern Lights? We had them one evening a few month ago here but I had an early night and missed them! I am assuming two formal-ish nights, one per week. I will take some dresses for evenings and a fancy cardigan. Trousers/tops for day time. Are you interested in meeting for a coffee/chat when onboard? We booked a guarantee outside and are at front on deck 8 (above the ship's name). I'm looking forward to the craft classes and Adrian (husband) likes the speakers events.
  7. It's for my 60th! We've done several northern cruises over the years, visiting Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Faroes, all in July. I will take a waterproof jacket, comfortable waterproof walking shoes, brolly, hat, gloves and scarf for those "just in case" cold or rainy days in port or on any sea days (we have seven on this cruise).If I don't need to use them - its not a waste, its a win! Although I am a Scouser born and bred, I've lived in Falkirk nearly 30 years and my mum stays in North Wales so we were happy to sail from Liverpool (done so before on a CMV ship) and will stay with her and drive up on the 25th. I am assuming you've got free parking as you booked early?
  8. Hi Mrscw, I think we are on the same one; 25 July, 14 nights, from Liverpool? We too used to enjoy CMC cruises and were sad when they ceased trading during covid. We enjoy the speakers and crafting sessions in particular. It was a good price when we booked it a few months ago but now price is fallen further :O
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