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  1. exlondoner
    I haven’t seen a porter helping unload since Covid.
  2. exlondoner
    Soton VTS says 14.45.
  3. exlondoner
    It did indeed seem to be the case, that, when there was a lot of paperwork because of Covid, it was much quicker for people to flip through a few sheets till they got to the right one than fiddle around on their phones. This was unexpected but undoubtedly the case.
  4. exlondoner
    There were US officials on board a New England cruise I was on in August 2001, so it went on much longer. I imagine it ended very shortly after that.
  5. exlondoner
    Also I get the impression you would be glad of some winter warmth.
  6. exlondoner
    They generally show major sporting events, often in the pub. I imagine that would include the Olympics.
  7. exlondoner
    Time was…
  8. exlondoner
    Carnival and Cunard are very different, but plenty of passengers enjoy both. Don’t expect them to be alike and you’ll have a nice time. You can avoid the Gala Nights, but they are one of the things that make Cunard distinctive, and one of the things most passengers most enjoy. So you might feel you were missing out if you didn’t participate.
  9. exlondoner
    They will do UK immigration on the ship as it crosses. If you are continuing on the next voyage you can stay aboard.
  10. exlondoner
    Well we had one in QG on QV last time, so they may be reappearing. Latest brochure claims atlases too.
  11. exlondoner
    Actually, while offensive in terms of equality, it does make it even easier for women. So much easier than for men,
  12. exlondoner
    Is that really all it says? What about women?
  13. exlondoner
    And, if you take that at face value, a Scotsman would be fine for formal nights in a kilt (national dress), but on informal nights would need trousers. Infinite holes can be picked, as with any distinctions of this sort.
  14. exlondoner
    I would hate to use the word deliberately of anything perpetrated by Cunard shoreside. 😀 In fact I rather suspect some of their stuff is written by people unaware that UK and US English can differ.
  15. exlondoner
    Except the term dress shirt is unclear, meaning something different depending on where you are.
  16. exlondoner
    I think that may depend on nationality. US passengers are welcomed home, the rest of us are considered aliens, as if we have come from space, and appear to be considered as dangerous. Mind you, the same happens at Heathrow in reverse, except for being called aliens.
  17. exlondoner
    Maternity leave? 😀
  18. exlondoner
    I believe it is often allocated to those approaching retirement, as a sort of farewell present.
  19. exlondoner
    And a much enjoyed perk for them.
  20. exlondoner
    Yes, the Exeter line has been sadly degraded over the years, with much single track past Salisbury. Gone are the days when, as a child, I travelled to Woolacombe on the fabled ACE. Luckily (for us) the Southampton line is rather better.
  21. exlondoner
    Yes, it is odd how often people get to the front of the queue and appear astonished to discover they need to remove their outer garments, despite the notices everywhere telling them to do this.
  22. exlondoner
    That really does seem daft.
  23. exlondoner
    Mind you, on some cruises, by the time they have let in Grills, Diamond, Plats, and possibly BC, there are only a few people left behind. The only reason I can see for keeping people outside is if the terminal itself was very crowded even though the check ins weren’t busy.
  24. exlondoner
    You would think there would be huge scope for it in the area of wine, but, oddly enough, I can’t recall encountering any.
  25. exlondoner
    I assume they are not so brazen as to sell tickets for those days?

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