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1 hour ago, indiana123 said:

 

I just had to google too!😀

 

One website had pages of info and suggestions re door decorations.  One suggested leaving bags of goodies/candy for crew and passengers on the door,  and another suggested it  would be nice to leave  little bags of things/presents  and suggested   perhaps a gift exchange... whatever that is'  What's next, a sale out of your suitcase!

I think that the gift bags between passengers are currently happening on this cruise as I saw it mentioned on another site last week…..

@Selbourne thanks for continuing your blog. I look forward to reading it and also seeing your great photos. I hope your throat improves soon…..

@kalos so great to see those photos of you both looking fabulous and too young for retirement.

Glad you had a good cruise, apart from the 2 iffy days which sound intriguing, but it is also good to have you back on here, as you were missed.

32 minutes ago, mercury7289 said:

Ask Cleo, for some honey, and your cabin steward for fresh lemon, mix with hot water and drink, it does not fix your virus but it does ease your throat. The Staff recommend this!

I am still suffering from my December Cruise

The bar staff also recommend a warm neat brandy…… much more enjoyable 🤣🤣🤣

15 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Good morning.

It is 8°C and cloudy here.

I'm pleased to say I am back to my pre-cruise weight.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Well done and that was quick 👏.
I have found that 5 lbs might go on during a 1 week cruise and it will then take me 5 or 6 weeks to take it off! 

@Beckett how is Teddy doing, Jane? I hope he is back to his normal happy and bouncy self.

That was an enjoyable and informative read. Thank you for posting, and I’m so glad the cruise was a success.

30 minutes ago, Beckett said:

Good Morning Michelle

 

I was wondering the same "where is everyone?". I've been up most of the night as my dear little Ted has a very upset tummy. Poor little soul wanted to go out numerous times between 2am and 5am so mummy has to accompany him as he's scared of the dark! He's sleeping soundly now so I guess he's evacuated all the necessary. What he doesn't realise is that he's going in the bath when he's fully awake then he'll sulk for a couple of hours.

 

I'm so pleased to hear your trades have all been so reliable - not something you hear much these days. I bet you can't wait until it's all done and dusted.

 

Your mum sounds amazing Michelle. That's admirable to still be living independently at 90. Good on her and long may it last.

 

Have a good day.  Jane xx

Oh poor Ted. There seems to be quite a bit of doggy squits about. Freddie has been fine, but several that we meet in the park have had similar issues in the last week or so. I hope he feels better soon.

Gill and Freddie x

Tables for 2 being set aside in Freedom restaurants for various reasons (eg kindness, regular cruisers or monetary) wouldn't surprise me at all as heard of that happening last year on Aurora. I would add that the man I spoke to on board, said his table was only held for the first 15 mins of service …..

Thanks from me too. I’ve really enjoyed reading all about your cruise.

Your gorgeous dog looks very relaxes and she obviously had a good holiday too (altho leaving the dog is the worst bit of any holiday).

4 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

Good afternoon. Another couple of  potterers here too.

A nice roast pork dinner for us today with close family as it's our 59th wedding anniversary today. Coincedentally, Frank just saw this online ---

 

'A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.'

 

Have a good day everyone,  wherever you are and whatever your up to. x

Avril

Happy Anniversary Avril and Frank. 🎉🥂🍾. I imagine that after all you’ve both been thru, this one is all the more sweeter.

Gill x

@Eddie99 thanks so much for all your posts from your cruise. It’s been great to read and see your photos.

@cruising.mark.uk have a great cruise and fingers crossed for calm waters!

6 minutes ago, Purdey16 said:

I haven’t seen any posts from Kalos recently I’m sure he’s well and ok and enjoying sun well earned sunshine somewhere 🌞 if so enjoy Mr & Mrs Kalos.

I was only thinking the same thing an hour or so ago…….

8 hours ago, Selbourne said:

Thanks. So do we 😂 🙏 ☔️ ⚡️ 💨 🌧️ 

Oh dear. That weather is monsoon-like. Such a disappointment for you all - I really hope it improves soon.
Loved the video tho and I am thoroughly enjoying all your reports. Thank you.

39 minutes ago, brian1 said:

My dad was a postman,he said he was proud of his job and back in the day they were mainly exsoldiers after the war.He didn't like the temps at Christmas cos they got all the  tips off his round he'd worked hard at thru the year.Full uniform then,not the scruffy sods you get now,lol.

We had the same postie for 20 years. You could set your watch by him. Always efficient and always got a tip at Christmas. 

7 hours ago, Snow Hill said:

Our posties are excellent, we get post between 8:30 and 9:30, last week we had post 5 days out of 6, for some reason we got the same marketing offer from P&O 3 times on 3 different days, no idea why. As they all referred to Britannia Carribean Fly Cruises they were recycled, as we don’t like Britannia. 

Last year we were lucky to get one postal delivery a week. I think we now get two.  The permanent posties try their best to deliver, but with being so short staffed and with lots of sickness it is near impossible for them. One said to me they now have agency workers to help, but they do not know the area so quite a lot gets mis-delivered. I’m not far from Poole and Bournemouth so not exactly in the middle of nowhere.

It was a pretty rough night here, but I suspect Dorset fared better than many areas. I was awake until around 3am listening to it gust.
Strangely Freddie showed no inclination to visit the garden during the night!

I hope everyone is safe with not much damage.

Gill x

@Megabear2 what a shame re Key West. I remember going there around 1997 -  Mum and I explored on our own and loved it. I know memories change over time, but I recalled it being quite upmarket so am saddened to hear how it has changed.

12 minutes ago, purplesea said:

More problems this morning🙄 Had booked assistance to take us to the terminal, but they didn't come. Reception chased them up, they denied any request despite hotel having received a conformation email. Eventually got to the terminal to assistance desk, they couldn't process the request until we had checked luggage in and had boarding passes. At check in desk there was a query regarding OH walking stick, although I had filled in the appropriate paperwork required by P&O! Am now sitting in departure lounge waiting to go to the gate.

I will finally relax when I'm in the air.

Will give you a full report when I get back.

Oh gosh. More inefficient customer service. Not the greatest start for you. 
Enjoy a hopefully smooth flight and great holiday.

Gill x

Oh dear. Customers services always used to be so much better on the ship than land side. The table situation was not handled well but at least you have been able to move to a more comfortable location. The great shame is you having to miss your trip, but i suspect that is a wise decision.
I always think that the way an issue is handled is the true indicator of how valued one feels, and by the sound of it, they have failed you miserably in several occasions.😢

I’m not at all surprised cleaning etc has been stepped up prior to entering the US - let’s hope the extra effort (which should be ongoing) is due to that a not an up-tick of you know what, but…….

I hope all goes smoothly with immigration.

Thanks again for all your posts.

1 hour ago, purplesea said:

That sounds good. It has just taken me 7 hours to travel fron home to Bristol!

I’m sure the horrendous journey will be forgotten once you get away from this awful weather. Have a great time.

@Eddie99 thanks for posting your reports. I’m finding it informative and helpful. Who is on stage for your Limelight visit?

@Adawn47 - hope your cold is not too bad and it is so great that Frank is improving under your TLC.

Good morning. I was awake between 1am and 3 am and then finally went back to sleep for a few hours until 0630. No idea why I had a bad night apart from the fact I have the dentist this morning!

A very thick frost here - and I stupidly who forgot to put the car in the garage yesterday in order to stop me having to de-ice it this morning (rarely do this as it is such a tight squeeze to get it in and me out).

Stay safe everyone in the ice and frost.

Gill x

Wow. What a great start to the cruise……. Have a wonderfully alcohol-fuelled cruise! 

@Adawn47 what wonderful news to wake up to. I’m so pleased to read that Frank is home. I imagine you will be feeling very relieved but shattered. Look after yourself.