Down Under

No-one (with any sense) could call your blog boring!  I am fascinated by how much knowledge you have - I forget things an hour after witnessing them!  As to where I am on a particular cruising day, forget it!  As long as I am happy and enjoying myself (which I usually am when cruising with Regent) who cares what others think.  

Hi again Jackie - Fongergot???  I was going to congratulate myself for actually finding this thread but perhaps not!  I'm sure I read through it before sending it!  Just another reminder - Michael and I will be on Explorer on 8 August - don't suppose Dennis could celebrate twice?   xxx

Hi Jackie - don't know if you found my little comment yesterday - have no idea where I put it!  Just in case, I'm glad your dramas are over and you are safely on board.  I forgot to wish Dennis a very happy birthday - please feel free to have a glass (or four) of champagne to celebrate!  Michael and I will be on Explorer in August - can you squeeze that in somewhere?  Lee

Hi Jackie - just found this by accident.  Hope all the drama is behind you.  Have a wonderful cruise - sure wish I could join you, snow or no snow!!  Love to you both.  Me xxx

Talk about observant! Didn't notice it until I read this thread! It certainly isn't enough to get my knickers in a knot!

Hi Keith1010 - Just finished reading your wonderful description of your recent QM2 crossing. Thanks for taking the effort. I must admit I was a bit confused about the 'September 2014' as we are sailing in August 2014, but found your correction - thought for one horrible moment, I'd slept through it! We are on Deck 8 aft, although from the shape of the ship it is classed mid-ship. How would you rate that position (bit late now I suppose)!

We have never sailed in such a large ship, preferring smaller ships, but this is something we wanted to try. The main design problem in a lot of QM2 'suites' is the shower over the bath - don't want to think of what could happen in rough seas for those not as agile as they once were. I'm not sure how many balcony cabins with a separate shower there are, but none were left when we booked, so finished up in a 'disabled' suite - huge!

Haven't tried Crystal yet, but presume they are similar to Regent and Silversea. I must admit I don't like the idea of having to pay for water!

Again, great review.

August will be my first crossing on the QM2. I have been wondering what sort of 'gear' I should take, so thanks to everyone for the input. I have "bat-wing" arms so will not be seen dead in a sleeveless gown and to go with the hip and knee replacements, flat sandals will have to be OK. I've been on several cruises with formal and informal nights and there have always been a great variety of outfits worn. I think this is where age may come in handy - no-one likes to hurt an old granny's feelings (well let's hope not)!'