P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[brian1]

24 minutes ago, DamianG said:

 

Get tha sen to God's own county, see t'sights and learn a whole new language!

Cheers Damian.I'll let you into a little secret,I'm bilingual.My Mum was born in Rotherham and lived in Maltby until she married my Dad in 1945.Brian.

[Purdey16]

3 hours ago, lincslady said:

Good morning, Purdey - you are awake early again.  I boasted yesterday about better nights, serves me right, awake since 3.  I couldn't remember the district of London where my grandson had his wedding reception some years ago, and as it was driving me mad I had to look on here on google maps and find it.  Did so, and at least I got the initial letter right.  Does anyone else have these crazy things nagging at you?  I bet some of you do.

 

I hope the coughing invalids are all improving, and that it might be a good news day for a change.

Good morning to you too , I did dose off again for a hour or so , we just had a little rain shower and husband jumped out of bed to bring in the seat cushions, rain wasn’t expected until Friday anyway our cases are packed out for a early afternoon dinner and then to airport for evening flight home and get home for about 2 in the morning so will probably be on here for a wee while 😉 .

[Beckett]

Good Morning All

 

How are our poorly sick friends today? I hope you are all feeling a little better and wish you well.

 

@brian1I love York and Harrogate and think you'd find plenty to do over a 3-day stay. York Minster is glorious and certainly worthy of a couple of visits. You can do the city wall walk, the ghost walk, the museums, the bars and restaurants - lovely.  If you are fond of a bevvy or three there's no better place than Newcastle. There are a couple of fab hotels on the quayside and the welcome is great. 

 

Have a great day everyone and happy packing to those who are going away very soon.

 

Best wishes as always. Jane xxx

 

 

[lincslady]

Good luck with the journey,  Purdey.  It is never the best day of a trip!  It will be good if everything is on time, and you can get home and to bed on time.

 

Back to Lincoln - just to say that of course the cathedral is glorious, and well worth a fairly long visit.

[Adawn47]

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[davecttr]

2 hours ago, DamianG said:

 

I've never used the casino myself but can you use OBC in there and do they have a means of converting winnings to cash? 

OBC cannot be used in the casino which is cash or on your online account.

 

I can consider an excursion as long as there good covenient 'facilities' available. i am a martyr to my digestive system during an episode.

 

As it is a year away things might change

[Adawn47]

3 hours ago, brian1 said:

As I said York is still a possibility as we probably just scratched the surface of it.Thanks again,Brian.

There are a lot of interesting places in York. Our favourite was the Jorvik Viking Centre. We were fascinated by the whole experience and  learned a lot. 

Sis

[davecttr]

Just now, Adawn47 said:

There are a lot of interesting places in York. Our favourite was the Jorvik Viking Centre. We were fascinated by the whole experience and  learned a lot. 

Sis

I have a tentative plan to visit York this summer taking in the Viking Centre and rail museum. Also a plan to visit Portsmouth for all the historical naval stuff. I would travel by train and use Premier Inns

[brian1]

10 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

There are a lot of interesting places in York. Our favourite was the Jorvik Viking Centre. We were fascinated by the whole experience and  learned a lot. 

Sis

Thanks sis,I am leaning towards York now by train.The coaches don't leave London until late afternoon and take 5.5 hrs.For 50 quid more and only just over 2 hrs the train is the way to go,bro.Keep the suggestions coming in guys.

[brian1]

10 minutes ago, davecttr said:

I have a tentative plan to visit York this summer taking in the Viking Centre and rail museum. Also a plan to visit Portsmouth for all the historical naval stuff. I would travel by train and use Premier Inns

We use Premier Inns where possible.Can't beat their meal deal.The breakfast will last you all day.Brian.

[Ilovemygarden]

12 minutes ago, brian1 said:

Thanks sis,I am leaning towards York now by train.The coaches don't leave London until late afternoon and take 5.5 hrs.For 50 quid more and only just over 2 hrs the train is the way to go,bro.Keep the suggestions coming in guys.

York is fabulous but why not stay on the train a bit longer and come to Scotland?  Best bring your wellies though 💦 - it is however a lovely sunny day today!  

[grapau27]

44 minutes ago, brian1 said:

Thanks sis,I am leaning towards York now by train.The coaches don't leave London until late afternoon and take 5.5 hrs.For 50 quid more and only just over 2 hrs the train is the way to go,bro.Keep the suggestions coming in guys.

Your wife will love and thank you for a visit to York designer outlet which is indoor and only a couple of miles from Central York.

[grapau27]

Good afternoon.

After a nice morning by the beach it is now raining and 5°C.

I have just booked a cruise on 

Aurora.

We were last on Aurora in October 2004 and it was our first P&O cruise.

We had Pauline's late mam and dad with us on that cruise.

I hope everyone is well.

 

[Angel57]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon.

After a nice morning by the beach it is now raining and 5°C.

I have just booked a cruise on 

Aurora.

We were last on Aurora in October 2004 and it was our first P&O cruise.

We had Pauline's late mam and dad with us on that cruise.

I hope everyone is well.

 

Aurora is my favourite ship…….Enjoy your cruise on her.

Gill x

[grapau27]

5 minutes ago, Angel57 said:

Aurora is my favourite ship…….Enjoy your cruise on her.

Gill x

Thank you Gill.

Graham x

[Peanut006]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Your wife will love and thank you for a visit to York designer outlet which is indoor and only a couple of miles from Central York.

I like it there Graham although my credit card might not agree

 

Michelle

[Peanut006]

Hi everyone, hope you are all ok today.

 

Its very blustery here today but with good spells of sunshine but feeling cold.

 

Well I still haven’t got any further with my ironing & packing, maybe after a cup of coffee.

 

I have been growing my hair into a bob but not been very happy with it as it made me look old and frumpy, so this lunchtime I rang a hairdresser that I had heard good reports of and she had an appointment in 30 mins available. Just back home and I have a fabulous pixie cut. 

 

Michelle
 

 

[davecttr]

2 hours ago, Ilovemygarden said:

York is fabulous but why not stay on the train a bit longer and come to Scotland?  Best bring your wellies though 💦 - it is however a lovely sunny day today!  

Scotlands on the list as well. do they have Premier inns. Edinburgh and further north say Fort William and the Hogwarts Express. Maybe Orkney and Shetland too

 

Then there is the Isle of Man and Ireland.

 

That leaves hardly any time for cruising 🙂

[grapau27]

22 hours ago, wowzz said:

Decent bottle of wine every night will take care of it !🍾🍷

Saw this and thought of you wowzz.

[brian1]

2 hours ago, Ilovemygarden said:

York is fabulous but why not stay on the train a bit longer and come to Scotland?  Best bring your wellies though 💦 - it is however a lovely sunny day today!  

When we get to that big sign saying "welcome to Scotland" my English bus pass will self destruct.Worked in Dundee for 7 weeks back in 1997,loved it.

[wowzz]

27 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Saw this and thought of you wowzz.

I'm getting worried about my reputation  !

Mind you, it might be a bit late for that !🍷

[wowzz]

Strangely enough we went to Lincoln old quarter for lunch today. Couldn't face Steep Hill, so parked by the Castle.  Free on road parking for two hours - not many places that allow you to do that these days.

Mooched around the shops for a while, followed by an excellent lunch in the Wig & Mitre.

[Harry Peterson]

3 hours ago, brian1 said:

Thanks sis,I am leaning towards York now by train.The coaches don't leave London until late afternoon and take 5.5 hrs.For 50 quid more and only just over 2 hrs the train is the way to go,bro.Keep the suggestions coming in guys.

If you do go to York, consider Bettys for lunch, or better still an afternoon tea. Very civilised, and good food (I wouldn’t recommend their fish and chips, but wife says it’s a daft thing to order there anyway.).

 

Downside’s the likely queue, and the price. Excellent pastries etc though.

[happy v]

19 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said:

If you do go to York, consider Bettys for lunch, or better still an afternoon tea. Very civilised, and good food (I wouldn’t recommend their fish and chips, but wife says it’s a daft thing to order there anyway.).

 

Downside’s the likely queue, and the price. Excellent pastries etc though.

Or you could go to Harlow Carr. Excellent gardens which also has a Betty's. Personally I think it's slightly over rated.

[brian1]

26 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said:

If you do go to York, consider Bettys for lunch, or better still an afternoon tea. Very civilised, and good food (I wouldn’t recommend their fish and chips, but wife says it’s a daft thing to order there anyway.).

 

Downside’s the likely queue, and the price. Excellent pastries etc though.

Thanks Harry,York is looking more favourable now.A 2 center break including Lincoln is too time consuming and pricey with the train journey,Brian.