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Hard to believe that a company could treat its customers with such contempt. But it's not really Silversea any longer, is it? Strange how we cleave to the brand even though only the name remains unchanged.

What do you call a magicians dog? A labracadabrador.

Do that. But don't forget it's rude to point. The bare-faced cheek of it.

Just keep it between you and the Scoutmaster...

As long as it's not your itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka-dot.....

Mmmm, not sure.

When we visited Manaus, maybe 7 or 8 years ago, the Chronicles warned of a high rate of pickpocketing and not to wear jewellery or ostentatious symbols of wealth, hide purses and wallets, and be discreet with valuables such as cameras etc. As we left the ship the couple in front included a man with a camera round his neck and a fanny pack (I'm guessing it held his wallet), both were wearing Rolex watches and the female was wearing a chunky gold (or at least gold-coloured) necklace. I bethought myself that if the pickpockets were active then this couple were an excellent decoy. Made us feel safer.

But if the cat is in the box - is it dead or alive?

Yes, do remember the crew fund which also benefits those you don't see but without whom there would be no cruise: deck hands, engineering crew, laundry, kitchen staff etc.

And what do all these pro-Crystal posts have to do with a thread entitled Silversea vs Seabourn on the Silversea board?

It's not the most exciting of destinations. I spent a fortnight there one afternoon.

Doesn't the check-in time on the above ticket indicate the time that check-in opens? That is the earliest time for check in rather than the latest?

They are required under the GDPR to remove any personal info they retain at your request. It is a serious offence not to do so.

I kid you not - as we boarded our very first SS cruise on the Spirit, the music playing over the PA system was the theme from Titanic.

He really is rather special.

WAC?

Or join the Army. Be getting paid to go there before long.

Phew! Tough school.

I know this isn't really related to anything foregoing but stays within the dress theme. I was stationed overseas where, for security reasons, uniform was not worn in public. Off base we would be a motley crew blending well with the local population. However, we also saw a number of US servicemen transit through who were similarly advised not to wear uniform in public. Yet, almost without exception, they would trundle off locally dressed in chinos and polo shirts. This was in the 90s. To be honest, they may as well have worn No 1 dress uniform and whistled Yankee Doodle Dandy. I have to say, though, they were very smartly turned out. I've just read that back. Forgive me, I'm not being anti-American (not even a tiny bit) just making an observation.

Cheaper than buying your own.

Not posting enough, I'd say. Get back on the case, man, we need some vicarious antipodean sunshine. Nurse Ratched needs to find a forum catering to the recreationally offended.

Nobody has yet mentioned the hairs everywhere, drool and dribble on the floor, toileting in public areas, and scary snarling and other unpleasant behaviour. But don't worry, I'll try and keep OH under control.

A dog officer? They must be barking mad.