Tothesunset

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. 

9 hours ago, Fletcher said:

Tastings are not of 'Scotch' but whisky, usually single malt which is not Scotch.  Nor do you ever do a 'Scots cruise.' You do a Scottish cruise.  Golf courses are Scottish, not Scotch which is a sort of whisky. But not a single malt.  

Yep. Basically anything comestible takes the adjective "Scotch" - whisky, pancakes etc. 

All else is Scottish. 

A Scottish person is a Scot. 

And make people turn off their ipads/tablets. 

Some years ago one of the teams consisted of maybe 10 people, 9 were conferring on the answers while one woman seemed uninterested and read her ipad. Then along came a question that nobody on the team could offer an answer for. Yes, that's right, the woman tapped on her iPad, scrolled a bit and tilted the screen to her neighbour who, big surprise, suddenly knew the answer and the team leader wrote it down. 

I only noticed her do it that one time but as the team consistently won each day a lesser person might suggest that the foregoing event may have happened discreetly on other occasions. 

Just sayin'... 

I arrived at an RAF mess late one evening for my very first posting as a shiny new Flight Lieutenant. I unpacked and went to the bar where the only other occupant was a middle-aged chap sitting alone at the bar. We had quite a conversation and he seemed an affable old stick. 

Next day I happened to mention this to the boss who looked shocked. Apparently I had been gossiping away with Marshall of the Royal Air Force Sir Michael Beatham, Chief of the Defence Staff. Gulp. 

God knows what I said but maybe that's why I never got beyond Wing Commander! 

DW mentions a person called Sara at his restaurant last night. Which reminds me of the folliwing true story:

In 2006 we handed a hire car back in at Launceston, Tasmania and asked the man at the desk if he could recommend a good restaurant for dinner.

"Yes," he said. "Try Stillwater and ask for Sarah and tell her that her father sent you."

So we went to Stillwater (which is a mighty fine restaurant, by the way) and asked for Sarah

" Hi, I'm Sarah"

"Hello Sarah, good to meet you. Can we have a table for two? Incidentally, your father

recommended you." 

She went very quiet and rather sad. 

"When did you meet my Dad?" 

"Just earlier today at the hire car place." 

"My Dad died 2 years ago."

Of course, this was an altogether different Sarah. Well, we felt about 2-feet tall. 

I mean, it's not our fault they had 2 Sarahs, is it? 

22 minutes ago, mysty said:

It's not horrific,  just more of a challenge to navigate without toppling over. 

That's right. Blame it on the rough sea. 😜

Just now, Texas Tillie said:

If the shoe fits…..

And if it doesn't? 

6 minutes ago, Texas Tillie said:

It’s up to the traveler to learn the customs. I know better than to tip in Japan. I almost never tip in Australia as too many Australians come on sites like this and are absolutely holier than thou about tipping. Just don’t forget, it works both ways and “we don’t tip where I’m from” doesn’t work when visiting a country where tipping is expected. 

National stereotyping. Helpful. 

3 hours ago, Texas Tillie said:

 

However, they are traveling the world and are often in countries where the guides aren't "properly paid". If they can't adjust to where they are, not where they are from, perhaps they should stay home where they approve of the standards.

That's true. I remember a horrified Japanese lady guide trying to be polite when a fellow traveller tried to force some Yen upon her. 

8 hours ago, DavyWavey70 said:

Anything to do with Comptons in Soho?

Or a descendant of Denis? 

2 hours ago, Texas Tillie said:

 

I've noticed that often some who can afford luxury lines are bigger cheap skates than those on mass market lines.

And then there are travellers from countries where guides are properly paid. 

The SS site used to say something along the lines of "tipping is neither expected nor required".   

What isn't widely known is that each ship runs a Crew Fund to which guests can contribute and which goes to support amenities for all the crew - this rewards not just front of house staff but also those whose hard work is otherwise unrecognised; for example, deck hands, Engine Room crew, laundry and others without whom the shop couldn't function. 

Just a thought... 

7 hours ago, twangster said:

Snow Patrol was performing on deck 9. (a lame reference to a Scottish rock band)

 

Scottish and Northern Irish! 

8 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

I dont know about you, but i have not seen any gentlemen guests who have abs like that aboard the Silversea ships i have sailed…

Ah... So we haven't met. 

6 hours ago, Dolcevita Diva said:

No guesses needed to discern what was beneath those gold thongs either! 😂

You naughty girl, you. 

2 hours ago, jjs217 said:

My husband did the Polar Plunge last year.  It took about 3 days to locate his testicles.

Should've left them in the suite. 

6 hours ago, lincslady said:

However, I have never been to sunny Scunny.

 

Lola

See. 

There is a God. 

3 hours ago, twangster said:

Fun fact during one of the recap briefings. 

 

Just 0.05% of the past and present world population has been to Antarctica.

That same figure might well apply to Scunthorpe. 

But for a different reason. 

Just one question:

WHY??!! 

5 minutes ago, Skyhigh said:

Does the dress code apply while on board the ship or just off-ship?

Not sure but to play it safe wear jacket, tie and hijab. 

18 minutes ago, Clodia said:

We are also naturists, but do dress up on cruises.

The way the dress code is going, you won't have to much longer. 

I think guests should dress as they feel most comfortable. 

We are naturists. Looking forward to meeting you all. 

6 hours ago, drron29 said:

Here's a question for all the mind readers out there.

Yes. But only once I'd doubled the dose. 

It's wonderful to see all those creatures waddling around in their environment and all looking the same. 

And the penguins.