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Hahahahaha......this just struck me as so funny! :D Catching up on idle jottings. Been working incredible hours all summer. Got trips to take you know! Can't wait to go on Sea Dream again. :-)

 

Ah ........... it's so refreshing to have a handful of cultured chums here on "Idle Jottings" Maria (if Hum may be so familiar) from the usual "riff-raff" that hang around on the street corner of "Idle Jotting Lane" and "Generally making a nuisance of themselves Avenue".

Thankyou for expressing your appreciation that Hum's musings occasionally "reach" the passing reader in their busy lives interspersed with various (very occasional, hopefully) vicissitudes as simple, carefree Hum wiles away his long, idle days (mostly) in simple contentment interspersed with deep joy in the delights of chums company and the simple pleasures of life with a beautiful, loving and funny companion.

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Yes GCMV, you are NEXT

Yes, Hum knows it's not in order !

 

Hum should know, that gcmv (aka BoH) as a "real" German pays heed to chronological and not priority-controlled processing. ;)

But as long as hum is not too late with his answer (no - gcmv does not use the 20 minutes-phrase), BoH is fine with hum ... :D

 

Great reply GCMV !

Very funny, particularly the horse drawn car.

And of course you will have a great time old chum because you are great fun and make people happy wherever you go.

Love to you both.

 

No - not everybody - only "hand-selected originals" like hum, blondie and their chums/friends.

Only 2,5 weeks are left to cruise with the Star Breeze - can't wait any longer ... :)

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A little levity...

 

An Israeli doctor states " our health care in Israel is so advanced that a patient had a heart transplant and was back in work two weeks later."

 

A German doctor replied "that is impressive, yet German health care can beat that...I personally replaced a brain and the person was back in their lab undertaking molecular research within seven days."

 

A Swedish doctor proudly declared "I replaced the b***s of a man and he was back at work lifting heavy materials within two days."

 

A Scottish doctor, listening intently, then exhaled a heavy sigh and stated "fifteen months ago we elected a First Minister. Since then she has displayed no heart, no brains, no b***s and we are all now looking for work."

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A little levity...

 

An Israeli doctor states " our health care in Israel is so advanced that a patient had a heart transplant and was back in work two weeks later."

 

A German doctor replied "that is impressive, yet German health care can beat that...I personally replaced a brain and the person was back in their lab undertaking molecular research within seven days."

 

A Swedish doctor proudly declared "I replaced the b***s of a man and he was back at work lifting heavy materials within two days."

 

A Scottish doctor, listening intently, then exhaled a heavy sigh and stated "fifteen months ago we elected a First Minister. Since then she has displayed no heart, no brains, no b***s and we are all now looking for work."

 

Hahaha.......good one!

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Ho Hum,

 

Re: Beer Pong! As noted from above👆🏻

I am sure you can replace beer with champagne. Perhaps a new activity for your soon to come crossing adventure!? Haha! :D

 

Hmmmm.......pass this time sis.

 

What's going on in Canada these days ?

Anything interesting ?

How's your boyfriend doing ?

Mons.T.

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Hum should know, that gcmv (aka BoH) as a "real" German pays heed to chronological and not priority-controlled processing. ;)

But as long as hum is not too late with his answer (no - gcmv does not use the 20 minutes-phrase), BoH is fine with hum ... :D

 

 

 

No - not everybody - only "hand-selected originals" like hum, blondie and their chums/friends.

Only 2,5 weeks are left to cruise with the Star Breeze - can't wait any longer ... :)

 

Well have a great time dearest chum ?

 

Did you choose Windstar because of the low emissions?

Haha

Please let us know all about it.

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Brother Hum,

Did you say Beer pong? Or Ping Pong!?...we could use champagne instead! Haha!...:D

 

'Beer Pong Mr. Hum, much more complicated than mere beer....Kathy can describe it for you I am sure.:D

 

Oh Hum sees !

Jim to the rescue (yet) again.

There is actually a game called "Beer Pong" !

Ping pong balls are thrown into beer filled glasses etc, etc.... (for those that are as clueless as Hum or who lead an alternative life to hangin' round in "seedy" bars and instead devoted themselves exclusively to moral and spiritual advancement).

 

What a sheltered life Hum has lead whilst you chums of the world have much greater experience (yes including you, MACT ! Hum is sure you have one or two people "scratching their heads" wondering what you were inferring and then waking bolt upright in the middle of the night thinking "he couldn't mean, no, surely not !").

 

Well you cannot say, you dont learn something new on IJ.

 

Whatever next ?

The "world" awaits !

Heck our "you can cross that off the perversion list" has rapidly run out of issues.

Or has it ?

Yes it has !

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Beer is a delicious and multipurpose beverage. Here, a frosty mug of Grapefruit Sculpin IPA is being used to ice down my freshly arthroscoped knee. On doctor's orders, of course.

 

Well, well, well.......it's always an education with Raggy.

Hum did'nt know what an "athroscopy" was and now he does.

The IPA sounds absolutely delicious and would certainly quench Hum' thirst where the temperatures are in excess of 24 now !

 

Keyhole surgery ehhh ?

Not what we do over here ..... follow the instructions of our most famous surgeon: Sir Lancelot.

"Keyhole surgery, damnable, could'nt see a ruddy thing, like this man" as he draws a large swathe across the patient's abdomen.

 

[YOUTUBE]oVWjAeAa52o[/YOUTUBE]

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BoH found an English version:

 

Press Release of 08/26/2016

 

 

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: two new expedition vessels

 

›TUI Group opts for growth with Hamburg-based subsidiary

›Two new-builds in the 5-star expedition segment

›Scheduled for launch in the spring and autumn of 2019

›Both vessels will have highest Polar Class designation for passenger ships with PC6

 

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ fleet grows. TUI Group, the world’s number one tourism group, will invest in two new-builds for its Hamburg-based subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The two, new, 5-star expedition vessels are scheduled for launch in April and October 2019, respectively, following 20 months of construction. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

 

Sebastian Ebel, member of the Executive Board of TUI Group in charge of Cruises: “The cruise business is one of the key elements of TUI’s growth strategy. Our ambitions are underpinned by our investment in the two new ships for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury and expedition cruise segments serve as world-class benchmarks.”

 

Karl J. Pojer, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: “The former director Albert Ballin invented the modern cruise concept 125 years ago. We are perfectly positioned in the luxury market with our cruise ships “EUROPA” and “EUROPA 2”. In this anniversary year, we are charting the course for the future. Already we operate successfully in our expedition segment, which offers growth potential for 5-star cruises. Our new-builds will help us to develop further the expedition segment and offer a modern interpretation. They will also serve to strengthen our leading position in this market, in particular at the international level.”

 

The two ships will be built at the Norwegian Vard shipyard of Vard Holdings Limited, a shareholding of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard. The vessels will be equipped with state-of-the-art technological features and environmental technology. With PC6, the highest Polar Class designation for passenger ships, they will be able to cruise not only in polar regions in the Arctic and Antarctica but also in warm water destinations such as the Amazon. On-board Zodiacs will allow landings in otherwise inaccessible expedition areas. The ships will also feature a water sports marina.

 

Further information on the new-builds

›5-star expedition segment

›One new-build to serve German-speaking markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

›Other new-build to serve German-speaking markets and in addition Belgium, the UK, Netherlands and the US.

 

 

Identical ships, data for each ship:

›GT 16,100

›Length: 138 metres

›Width: 22 metres

›Draught: 5.4 metres

›Passenger decks: 7

›Cabins and suites: 120

›Maximum passenger capacity: 240 persons

›Crew: Up to 170 crew members

›High ratio of balcony cabins

›Restaurants: 3

›Modern spa and fitness area

›Interior design: Architecture firm Oceanarchitects

 

 

The day will come, when hum can't resist anymore ... ;)

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Especially for hum ...

 

http://www.hl-cruises.de/blog/news-zwei-neue-expeditionsschiffe-fuer-hapag-lloyd-cruises/11775/

 

(Sorry for the German language - but you might understand) ;)

 

Thankyou Baron....and very interesting it looks too.

 

For all our other chums, this can be translated into English using "Gooogle Translate" (unfortunately Hum cannot share link as all Hum's dubious internet dealings would be exposed !!).

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Oh Hum sees !

Jim to the rescue (yet) again.

There is actually a game called "Beer Pong" !

Ping pong balls are thrown into beer filled glasses etc, etc.... (for those that are as clueless as Hum or who lead an alternative life to hangin' round in "seedy" bars and instead devoted themselves exclusively to moral and spiritual advancement).

 

What a sheltered life Hum has lead whilst you chums of the world have much greater experience (yes including you, MACT ! Hum is sure you have one or two people "scratching their heads" wondering what you were inferring and then waking bolt upright in the middle of the night thinking "he couldn't mean, no, surely not !").

 

Well you cannot say, you dont learn something new on IJ.

 

Whatever next ?

The "world" awaits !

Heck our "you can cross that off the perversion list" has rapidly run out of issues.

Or has it ?

Yes it has !

 

 

Brother Hum,

 

I should have been clearer on the details of the game...(a little secret)... I have never actually played it but, it does look like fun! :D

 

Jim, that's a challenge! For when we do actually get to meet.;)

 

As for Mr. T.

He is making great strides in bring people together, he is a beacon of hope and inclusiveness! Finally a feminist in power...does the heart good! :p . It will take many more months and perhaps years to undo the damage the last of our Canadian Trump has done to our humble but proud country! were a patient group, we'll make it work. Make Canada great again! Haha!

In Montreal. Where Mr. T. Was born and raised...well, we have our challenges!

Like keeping our local politicians honest! It's not like we can stand them in the corner and say bad boy/girl, don't do that again! The Quebec politician is much more sly than that!...they are like little slithering snakes you try to catch...always popping in and out, darting left and right!...but enough about Harper...haha! He's done!

 

We built a world class hospital right here in Montreal! It really is beautiful!

The children's, the Neuro, oncology and prenatal...all the specialties wrapped up in one glorious building! Well, yes it had major cost over runs and yes, we had our local slimy politicians with their equally slimy contractors in their back pockets! The contractor who took this great city and tax payers for a ride, are now trying to sue the city for extras on the job!...hahaha.

But hey! How else should we get the economy moving along!? Haha...

 

Did I mention that we are building a fancy much needed new bridge!?

The Champlain bridge! Been in a state of disrepair with each new government passing the buck!...so, time for a new one!..much prettier than the last! And will be the tallest structure in Montreal apparently!? They say 4 BILLION! Ready and on schedule for 2018. If you believe that! I got some Mountainous terrain in Winnepeg to sell you! That's a joke! Winnepeg/Manitoba is the flattest province in Canada, so flat! you can see the color of your neighbours curtains four towns over! Haha!

 

So, Brother Hum...

Are you sorry you asked!? Haha...

There's more, much more! But let's keep that for small talk while we meet on Seadream!

Kisses to Blondie and yourself!

Xo

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Well, well, well.......it's always an education with Raggy.

Hum did'nt know what an "athroscopy" was and now he does.

The IPA sounds absolutely delicious and would certainly quench Hum' thirst where the temperatures are in excess of 24 now !

 

Keyhole surgery ehhh ?

Not what we do over here ..... follow the instructions of our most famous surgeon: Sir Lancelot.

"Keyhole surgery, damnable, could'nt see a ruddy thing, like this man" as he draws a large swathe across the patient's abdomen.

 

[YOUTUBE]oVWjAeAa52o[/YOUTUBE]

 

"What's the bleeding time?" Hahaha!:D

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So, Brother Hum...

Are you sorry you asked!? Haha...

There's more, much more! But let's keep that for small talk while we meet on Seadream!

Kisses to Blondie and yourself!

Xo

 

No sis......you are wrong, wrong, wrong !

Hum really does want to hear what dear chums really feel about what's going on their respective countries.

Sis, it is fascinating to Hum, truly, deeply, madly.

So thanks for the update.

Hum can't exactly exchange kisses with Danny but if he is not averse to a "man hug" then kindly pass it on ...............but with you, it is a completely different matter.

HHxxxxxxxxx

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BoH found an English version:

 

 

The day will come, when hum can't resist anymore ... ;)

 

 

Vielen Dank noch mal, Baron

 

The German version was quite sufficient for Hum but on behalf of the other chums whose German is not at the same level, Hum thanks you on you on their behalf.

Shy lot.

 

Has any other chum been on the wonderful Europa 2 ?

Or any other of the other vessels in this line ?

 

There was another 3 day "taster" out of some German port, to Denmark, Hum thinks, we should have asked you but we assumed it was both a busy year next year (as will next year be !).

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"What's the bleeding time?" Hahaha!:D

 

There are some wonderful old British comedies.

 

James Robertson Justice (Lancelot) was one of Britain's best character actors.

He never changed his style......much.

Writers would simply write him in.

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Ruddy "Quote" button not working.

Hum has replied to Jim's cheeky response back here so as not to sully other posts.

 

Good one Jim.

Haha

But your mistaken Jim, Hum always has the the "Guzzle, Gorge, stagger about a bit & Sail" package.

 

The "Rommerswinkels" ...... you could'nt make it up can you !

Sound like characters from Hans Christian Andersen..

 

Well the lady seems very nice and if she passes this way again.....(she's obviously been "sipping" early; probably upgraded herself to the "slurping" voluminously package too)....then have a great trip.

Oh and congratulations on your union.

Shame she had to wait 53 years.

Is that one of those overseas bridegrooms you hear about ?

Usually it's Russian brides called Svetlana ......or so MACT tells Hum.

Their photos show them looking "purring" with blonde, straight hair and a cleavage ...... always a cleavage.

They say they are romantic types and like to be active !

Active, shopping more like spending all your roubles no doubt !

MACT says he knows the type.

Don't forget he is the most experienced man on the forum, well you remember his exploits in London ?

Yes precisely.

 

But what on earth does she mean by: "Waiting to book air" ?

Is air an extra ?

What if youre a shallow breather ? Do you have to pay the same as someone who takes ruddy "lung fulls of the stuff" ?

Seems awfully unfair if you do.

 

And how is S+S ever a perk ?

 

So many ways to cruise are'nt there ?

On SD, you just get on !

And they ruddy give you a glass !!!

 

They should pop in and see the Baron if they are visiting the "old country". Beautiful city.

And the Baron is great fun (as is the Baronness) mind you they always tend to be about 20 minutes late !

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