exlondoner

Actually, we came down to have a G+T in our cabin. So, from GT to G+T. Like buying TAs from a TA.

No, that one is still there I think.

Someone wanted to know about slipper sizes. I suspect they are all the same size. But ours were mule style slippers rather than open toed ones.

I still haven’t found any rust, but we shall soon need revarnishing. I hope it will be after we disembark.

John Maxtone Graham, outstanding on maritime history, Mr Lash, possibly David, on ocean liner memorabilia, Eric Flounders on Cunard history. And a professor of modern history, whose name I don’t know, but who managed to fill the theatre and make the Italian Wars of reunification both comprehensible and interesting in a mere 50 minutes. His students were very lucky.

As long ago as before Covid, I remember problems with them not being able to attach the airbridge at the Mayflower. On that occasion, those able were let off down the stairs very early.

Last night’s canapés were pretty nice.

Good afternoon everyone, from a rather warm Barcelona. We have come down from the GT because it was simply too hot. It makes all the difference when the ship is moving. I went through Carinthia this morning and they had cakes which all seem to have been free. I noticed the attached beside the starboard entrance to the Commodore Club. I don’t know how long it has been there, and the photograph is very poor because it was dark as the bar wasn’t open, but it certainly looked like a nod to Cunard tradition.

Surely you mean go on a lot of cruises, the value of them wouldn’t be relevant.

Philadelphia Cheese is a brand name over here.

This one was on a ciabatta, FWIW.

I think National Express tends to be cheaper. I can’t imagine anyone would think of going via Reading.

Grrrrr.

But if only a few people are made to feel special by going to this party, the rest of us would feel the opposite, if we knew a out it.

One respect we do differ: For you, dinner just delays the evening’s fun. For me, it is the evening’s fun.