Rare Eddie99 Posted June 2 #59151 Share Posted June 2 Just 41 This world really isn’t fair, is it? 😢 Carpe diem everyone 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 2 #59152 Share Posted June 2 Very sad news about Rob Burrows, he has battled hard and raised awareness of MND, an awful disease. RIP 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted June 2 #59153 Share Posted June 2 On the topic of online deliveries I have had some good substitutions. I had ordered two types of prosecco and the cheaper one was unavailable so we had it substituted with the more expensive one. On one occasion the delivery driver dropped and broke a couple of bottles of wine, was very appologtic and concerned about the glass having gone everywhere and said that although he had broken a couple would credit me for all the bottles in my order. ☺️ I have also worked on the other side where we are trying to explain to the pickers that there is no subsitute for certain items, e.g you can not replace goats cheese with cheddar! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Phil Posted June 2 #59154 Share Posted June 2 We have some action, it looks like they are looking at an option of getting us off? 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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indiana123 Posted June 2 #59156 Share Posted June 2 3 hours ago, kalos said: Sad to read Rob Burrows (rugby ) has passed away . So sad. Apart from his loving family, what great friends he had. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Funboy Posted June 2 #59157 Share Posted June 2 2 hours ago, indiana123 said: So sad. Apart from his loving family, what great friends he had. He was a credit to the game of Rugby League R.I.P. Rob. and condolences to your family and friends inc all who have had the priveledge of watching you play.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 3 #59158 Share Posted June 3 Up nice and early ,looks like it could be a good day with no rain , two days without,should have the water board panicking 😉 Hope you all have a great day -Take care 🙂 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 3 #59159 Share Posted June 3 Good morning. It is currently cloudy and 13°C with a high of 20°C expected this afternoon. I'll add my condolences to the family and friends of Rob Burrows a truly great rugby player. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Best wishes for a nice day everyone. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 3 #59160 Share Posted June 3 A grey morning, currently 13° but forecast to get up to 15° later. Another busy day with an early start, since my sister can't drive for at least 6 weeks following her brain bleed so I am doing a double school run. Her grandson has an exam this morning so he has to be at school 7:50 but his sister has to get there for 8:40 so I will drop him off then go back to their house to pick her up and go to back to the same school. Hopefully they will finish at the same time this afternoon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted June 3 #59161 Share Posted June 3 Morning all,just had news we are evacuating boat by emergency ribs and being bussed to Munich airport.Out of sight out of mind,lol.We'll see how TUI reacts to this bad decision to carry on and getting stranded.AFAIK no other boat is in this predicament. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted June 3 #59162 Share Posted June 3 27 minutes ago, brian1 said: Morning all,just had news we are evacuating boat by emergency ribs and being bussed to Munich airport.Out of sight out of mind,lol.We'll see how TUI reacts to this bad decision to carry on and getting stranded.AFAIK no other boat is in this predicament. Are you being brought home early or was today always the intended end? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted June 3 #59163 Share Posted June 3 3 minutes ago, mrsgoggins said: Are you being brought home early or was today always the intended end? Hi,no the end was Frankfurt on Friday.The CD said head office told her to carry on to get under a low bridge but now we're stranded.The financial incentive to get to Frankfurt by Friday if the levels go down is in their favour.There's another boatload waiting for them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted June 3 #59164 Share Posted June 3 3 minutes ago, brian1 said: Hi,no the end was Frankfurt on Friday.The CD said head office told her to carry on to get under a low bridge but now we're stranded.The financial incentive to get to Frankfurt by Friday if the levels go down is in their favour.There's another boatload waiting for them. Alas this sort of scenario is not unheard of. We've done 3 Viking river cruises - all excellent btw - but at the time I remember reading comments by very irate CC members whose experience of being bussed around various towns from a stationary Viking longship (the previous high water levels year) was not good. Long coach journeys daily rather than sailing. You and @Yorkshire Phil will definitely remember this trip! I'd be interested to know of TUI's response to you. No doubt the other passengers will be bussed to the boat from Frankfurt. Safe and uneventful travels back 👍 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted June 3 #59165 Share Posted June 3 32 minutes ago, brian1 said: Hi,no the end was Frankfurt on Friday.The CD said head office told her to carry on to get under a low bridge but now we're stranded.The financial incentive to get to Frankfurt by Friday if the levels go down is in their favour.There's another boatload waiting for them. That's such a downer. I hope you are all offered a free cruise. All the best for today's shenanigans 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted June 3 #59166 Share Posted June 3 omg brian - and that’s me now even less likely to go for a river cruise Safe journey back, to you both & Mr & Mrs YP. Look forward to the refund, I guess? It’s a warm, dry day here. I’ve done some washing (imagine - a caravan with a washing machine (and dishwasher)) so I think that will dry nicely. There’s not so much wind either, so the foldable airer thing should stay upright I think that’s the sum total of my planned activity for today I hope everyone’s day is good, particularly @brian1 and @Yorkshire Phil 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 3 #59167 Share Posted June 3 I'm sorry to hear Brian @brian1 and @yorkshirephil are having this issue with River cruising and it will certainly stop us from going on one. I had breakfast at the beach this morning then went to do a business call. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Phil Posted June 3 #59168 Share Posted June 3 The first boat has evacuated group one, we are waiting for its return. It looks like Tui have charted a plane and we are all going home together, stopping at Manchester then continuing to London. Brian and Marilyn are on the first boat. It is going to e a long day but as long as we are all safe. It is getting quite hairy on the river, one of the emergency service guys said they are expecting at least another meter rise with the boat being stuck for at least five more days. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 3 #59169 Share Posted June 3 Sorry to hear that you are having to be evacuated but at least you are safe. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 3 #59170 Share Posted June 3 @yorkshirephil & @brian1 Not the best way to end a holiday but providing everyone returns home safe and sound ,that's what counts I suppose. I read that the water that flows from a swollen river under the bridge does flow different and has a name, that I cannot remember but that's all water under the bridge now .🙃😉 Safe journey back 🙂 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted June 3 #59171 Share Posted June 3 I’ve just finished reading A Night to Remember, for book club. It’s a really good read, about the loss of the Titanic. I can’t help comparing it with the river situation (which is obviously going to end up much better!). The rescue efforts were fantastic, once everyone got themselves in gear, and the methods used to transfer people from the lifeboats to the rescuing liner were extraordinary, including bringing children up in canvas bags or sheets 😳 . I sincerely hope there’s nothing as dramatic as that for you. As I said, good book, though maybe not one to pop on your Kindle for your next cruise. Coincidentally, we were cruising on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic (April 2012). There was an expert aboard, giving talks, which were very interesting and very well attended. I recall he said he would be … somewhere - Crows Nest or similar - at the actual exact hour, if anyone wished to join him . I suspect some did - the real enthusiasts 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrajet Posted June 3 #59172 Share Posted June 3 @Yorkshire Phil & @brian1 So very sorry your cruise has been brought to a very early end. Sincerely hope you all have a uneventful and safe journey home. Take care. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Phil Posted June 3 #59173 Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Astrajet said: @Yorkshire Phil & @brian1 So very sorry your cruise has been brought to a very early end. Sincerely hope you all have a uneventful and safe journey home. Take care. Thanks Sandra, we are are now in Munich airport having free beer and German sausage salad on Tui, so not all bad. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted June 3 #59174 Share Posted June 3 (edited) Just in case anyone else is as slow as me, and has missed it, @Megabear2 is doing a super “Live From” on her lovely Queen Anne trip. @Selbourne is on board too, and contributing a lot. There are regular P&O contributors also chipping in It’s a good read, over on the Cunard boards (I only found it today. D’oh) Edited June 3 by Eddie99 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrajet Posted June 3 #59175 Share Posted June 3 29 minutes ago, Yorkshire Phil said: Thanks Sandra, we are are now in Munich airport having free beer and German sausage salad on Tui, so not all bad. Well deserved Phil - enjoy! Hope the rest of the journey goes smoothly. Sandra 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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