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I’m still doing Wordle….. I lost my run of over 100 last week tho! I play a variety of games on my iPad and waste a lot of time!

But, I wonder how many of the 10 million had their emergency notifications turned off, had old 2g / 3G phones or hadn’t done a software update for a while……🙄

Apparently many of those who didn’t get the alert are with the Three network. Mine came thru at 1501 via Vodafone.

Oops. Sorry, was thinking about Aurora before she came adults only!

Yuk….. that is especially annoying when there is a specific pool for children and parents at the aft end of deck 8…..

I started cruising in 1992 on P&Os Sea Princess/Victoria and entertainment was held every night in the International Lounge. It was provided by either a guest artist, the Stadium Theatre Company and/ or the Entertainment Officers. The EA officers participation was always a highlight for me as they were generally very good and, being a small ship with only 700 passengers, you knew them and they knew you.

I only buy trousers and dresses that are the right length on me and so never have to take anything up. But, I accept i am lucky that I’m not short or tall (at 5’6), but i am sadly somewhat rounded to make up for that…🤣

Sounds perfect to me. 👍

15c here in Dorset and I have even been sitting out in the garden this morning. How lovely to feel the warmth of the sun on my skin….. Rain tomorrow I believe!!

Sorry to hear that news Graham. Take care of yourself and hopefully another cruise is imminent. Gill x

Good luck with your appointment and enjoy that pizza and large glass of wine after. Gill x

@Beckett please stay on these boards Jane. Your contributions are some of the best. There will always be a few on any forum that are full of hot air, verbose and full of their own importance. Don’t forget the block button if really needed!

@Josy1953 what sad news to come back to…… My sincere condolences. Your friend will live on through your memories and by talking about her.

I never put anything on the card unless the money is in the bank to pay for it the next month. However a credit card will give you a certain level of protection (section 75) if a purchase over £100 goes wrong. But, we all have to opt for the most efficient way to manage our pennies that gives us peace of mind.

I agree Sue. We are all very very lucky to be able to cruise and I always appreciate that when on board. I love to have a wander ashore and then stop for a coffee or a glass of wine with some tapas or snacks and watch the world go by - and if I’m sat in sunshine it’s even better! I really hope you will be able to be back on a cruise ship soon…..😘

I was cruising in the 1990s - thankfully, I’m still alive! 🤣🤣

In my view “class” is determined by your behaviour and the way you treat others as opposed to anything else……

Absolutely. I remember the “whiff” back in 2008….!

It is a lovely place to visit if you have never been before. Obidos (1hr away) is rather pleasant if you’ve “done” Lisbon. I especially like sampling the cherry brandy in chocolate cups whilst there!

I remember that hotel…… we stayed at the Hotel President back in the 1980s…..

Happy Easter Avril. I hope you and Frank are feeling better.

And, long may that continue……

Have a wonderful time and whisper to Aurora that I’ll be seeing her in a few weeks!

Happy Easter everyone! Here is a photo of Freddie looking thrilled with his photo being taken (and with the aid of an app for his ears!)

I have cruised because as a solo (and despite the exorbitant single supplements) it was always (and still is) one of the safest ways to see the world and meet lots of different people…… I would never have gone to the Great Wall of China, visited India and Vietnam etc etc on my own. I am returning to Aurora soon for my first cruise in 3.5 years. I’m not expecting it to be the same experience as before but I’m still excited to be boarding my second home once again albeit for only a week. It remains to be seen whether I change my allegiance to another cruise line after that. I appreciate I am not the type of passenger P&O is now interested in (single, mid 60s, only a couple of alcoholic drinks a day and no tours purchased this time). A shame, but I certainly had a blast on their ships for 25 years!