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I travelled solo on Azura pre Covid (been on her twice, but once was with friends). I found the ship absolutely fine but have always found the smaller ships a better experience when travelling alone as you tend to see people again and again. I also found the solo get togethers better attended on Aurora but that may be due to the demographics. I would go again on her for the right cruise.

@Selbourne - so pleased to hear that you and Lady S are safely on board, albeit with a few issues. Could you maybe ask the steward for a second mattress for your wife as opposed to raising the bed (altho I appreciate that doesn’t help the suitcase issue, but the steward can store those for you). Thanks so much for posting an update and enjoy the adventure!

My friend who had 1230 boarding and who got there at 1200 was allowed on straight away…..

Oh dear. A friend is also meant to be boarding at 1230……😢

Hi Michelle, As you say, not the greatest of starts to the year. Hope the chalky deposits are innocuous. I also hope your dog gets on ok. If the worst happens I’ve known a couple of dogs that had an eye removed and they recovered really quickly and got used to their different vision amazingly well. Gill x

Have a wonderful adventure and I am really looking forward to reading all about it as and when you get the time. Bon Voyage. Gill

We had a few hours of horrendous gusts here in Dorset earlier this afternoon, but it has calmed down a bit now. I must admit at one point I feared for the roof! Keep safe everyone.

Thank you for all the fabulous posts on this thread (and thanks @Host Sharon for allowing this to continue) and also all the other informative subjects. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2024 and hope it’ll be a lot better for all those who have had their sadness and troubles in 2023. Finally, thank you all for your virtual friendships. It means a lot. Gill x

Oh Avril, what a stressful time for you both. It sounds like Frank is getting the best care tho. Most of us on here have had support from you both over the years and we are here now whenever or if ever you want to vent. Often writing your feelings down really helps, so we are all here to listen. Sending virtual hugs. Gill x

I had a box of chocolates given to me for Christmas. Do I eat it quickly so it’s all gone for the New Year diet or do I just have one every day as a treat! What a dilemma 🤣

I like them all except the hazelnut one 🤣. I’m not a nutty person!

Lindt lindor are my favourites!

Personal choice. Do what you feel is right for you. If you put tipping in the search function, hundreds of opinions will come up!

Oh my goodness. I hope everyone is ok.

Aw…. A difficult one for you. Enjoy being with your nieces and sister.

Talking of sprouts….. Freddie has been given one. At least there shouldn’t be any of the usual repercussions from this one 🤣

Merry Christmas to all. Freddie is waiting patiently for Santa and promises he hasn’t eaten the carrot left out for the reindeer…🙄

Many congratulations to you both. It’s wonderful to be able to do what you want, when you want. Enjoy your new lives. Gill x

Freddie is 8 and I still wouldn’t trust him with a tree on the floor!

Oh no. However, it is everywhere at the moment and hard to avoid. Hope you don’t feel too unwell.

Been thinking of you and so was glad to hear it all went ok and even more pleased than you managed to retain your knickers and dignity! Gill x

Wishing you much better health for 2024 and please keep us updated as to how you are doing. Gill x

Zap, I’ve also not heard about this before reading about it on here. It is a very good idea and I am aware now, but I have to be honest and say I’d never seen one before Megabear posted the photo of the lanyard.

I do remember her, she had a real zest for life……

Yes, I am feeling much better - thank you for asking, Graham. I’m having the weekend at home and then back to normality on Monday 🤞 Gill x