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The Duke of Wellington seems to be very pub-like, I didn’t get the restaurant feel when I entered. I’m not sure what the Red Lion will be like. I guess it’s always safe to go to the bar and ask what is proper. I love the places with ‘history’ written all over them. If only walls could talk, LOL. I ask these questions because I don’t like looking like an uneducated tourist. I don’t have an English accent so I suppose they’ll figure out that I’m a tourist anyway, haha.

You must have been lucky. I haven’t driven on it since early 2015….and there were lots of them especially as one entered at the East end.

Maybe we should have a PPP….Proctored Pre-cruise Party!!! 🤣

I have lots of those . I’m coming to London in November and just bought £800 worth of money, mostly in £20’s and £50’s. Are you saying that they will no longer be legal tender as of October?? 😲. Please let me know!

John Bull…you are so knowledgeable and helpful. I need some teaching in manners/protocol. I’m staying at Ennio’s in November and am wanting a pub dinner. I went to Duke of Wellington last time, so now I’d like to try the Red Lion. I am a woman, solo. What is the proper way to makes one’s entry while in a pub? Here in Canada, if we enter a restaurant and there is no greeter, then one just finds a table, sits down, and a waiter will come forward. I don’t think it’s like that in pubs, unless the manners have changed. I really can’t remember what I did at the Duke of W….I think I went to the bar and ordered lunch, then found a table. Is that the proper procedure? I want to look like I know what I’m doing or a reasonable facsimile anyway. Also, do you think it’s a reasonable walk from Ennio’s to the West Quay shopping centre? Thank you so much for your valuable knowledge.

Thank you! I think I remember paying $41 back in 2015. When I was on the 407, the OPP weren’t hiding..they were quite visible on the highway…so I minded my p’s & q’s. I didn’t mind, I found it to be a pleasant drive.

Okay….how much is the 407 toll now? Ive taken it a few times driving to Sarnia and liked the less congested drive….but after having to travel at least at 120km/hr to keep up on the 401…one has to slow down on the 407, lots of traffic cops patrolling.

Hopefully in time they will. At least we don’t have to provide PCR testing. From what I’ve read, the proctored tests using the free tests in the green boxes are working out well.

I agree that walking from the coach drop-off to the Premier Inn is not an easy one while pulling 47-50 pounds of luggage plus a small hand luggage. My friend wouldn’t pay for a taxi so we walked and I found it exhausting. I’m taking the coach from Victoria Stn to Southampton in November and staying at Ennios….will be taking a taxi! I’m sure the walk is easy without luggage , as I found out when my friend and I walked from the hotel to McDonald’s, and back again.

I wish there was a better way to evaluate risk factors. Our local news articles will report new cases, how many in hospital, how many died, how many in the ICU….but they don’t break it down between what happened to the vaccinated vs the unvaccinated. Every action has risks but so far it’s difficult to decide on a course of action. Mask mandates were dropped on public transportation so I have to decide, should I or should I not. I guess I still feel vulnerable even though fully vaxxed..so perhaps the best course of action is to continue what has protected me so far until I feel that Covid isn’t waiting for me around every corner.

I just saw it as well. Does this mean one doesn’t have to prove that they have had the vaccinations and boosters? Doesn’t that mean that more and more unvaccinated people will be amomg the vaccinated, and no masks being worn? Don’t know if this is a good idea. I’m thinking if a vaccinated person gets inundated by viruses from 4 or 5 unvaccinated, infected people…then the illness may not be as mild as it should be. There’s not much information about the effects of virus infection from unvaccinated vs vaccinated people. Has anyone seen any data on the protection effects of antibody levels? I know life has to get back to normal again, but I wonder how rough the road back will be.

I wasn’t trying to give advice..just point out consequences. Guess I could lighten up…😊

And that would be fun to get a ‘soft’ pina colada or ‘soft’ fancy drink. 😊

I hope it doesn’t work. Do you ever think about what you are teaching your kids? You’re showing them that cheating and lying works and that you’re putting the bar server in an awkward position. You know that they’re trying to be good workers and to be liked by the guests…they have a conscience too. Kids pick up on how their parents behave and take the path of least resistance. When your kids are older teenagers and if caught cheating and/or lying, I hope you take a look in the mirror and blame the person you see. What made you think that lying and cheating works..you learned it from someone…try to break the cycle.

That would be two pails and two shovels….

Good one!

Yes, the WJ is open for dinner. On some ships it closes down for 1-2 hours after lunch to get ready for dinner. Sometimes one side closes down and the other doesn’t…sometimes they have a Small Bites -tea time sort of set up starting at 4 or so. It just depends on ship/WJ manager…or someone’s decision….you’ll find out once you’re on the ship.

I would think the same Diamond perks as the other ships. Are you looking for something in particular?

Some people, and this person is not the only one, would rather give criticism than a helpful answer. It’s easy to be critical when one has no positive answer…but at least you get a feeling for what this person is like and can just skip over their responses the next time knowing they have nothing of value to add. JMHO

Not in the least so don’t make assumptions.

Did I say it was a problem??

I bet alot of corporations have memberships at those place….hobnobbing with the rich to entice wealthy clients into their schemes and dreams.

For sure. Most of my cruises require flying into the US and this new policy will be welcomed.

I read that non-US citizens will have to show proof of vaccination. That is easy enough either electronically or with paper copies.

Very good news. I read that non-US citizens will have to show proof of vaccination….easy peasy! Maybe the cruise ships will take the hint and drop testing requirements…maybe….🤞