Cunard Cruisers - How are things where you are ?

[Bigmike911]

On 3/18/2023 at 3:33 PM, techteach said:

What time should I arrive for this feast? Sounds wonderful.

It was fun we started at 5 pm and I had threaten that I would have to go to bed to get the guests to leave at 11:30 pm. And then two hours of clean up. Thank goodness for two dishwashers. Five loads later, I am on the last wash. 

[techteach]

17 hours ago, Bigmike911 said:

It was fun we started at 5 pm and I had threaten that I would have to go to bed to get the guests to leave at 11:30 pm. And then two hours of clean up. Thank goodness for two dishwashers. Five loads later, I am on the last wash. 

5 loads of dishes? That was quite a party and I’m assuming you had a great time.

[Tonopah]

I’ve been away for awhile and missed you all. Spring has definitely sprung here in Big Swampy and we’re spending a lot of time outside. 

 

We are anxiously awaiting April when Mister will (finally) have hip replacement surgery. They tell us he can be back on the dance floor in 6 week, and back in prime form in 6 months.  We’re looking at a 2025 voyage, maybe on Queen Anne but everything is on hold until we know how his recovery will go. 

 

Happy to “see” you all.

[Host Hattie]

We're in Pembrokeshire for my birthday this week. The weather has been a bit mixed but we had a lovely lunch out today. 

[Colin_Cameron]

Currently in the middle of a spell of jury duty. I haven't concentrated so hard, for so long, since I retired.

 

I'm knackered!

[ronpes]

Just as we put the clocks forward this Sunday to British Summer (?) Time our forecast is SNOW !

[NE John]

Finished this pilot boat to add to out maritime corner. It’s from a British model  

[alc13]

What a great model!  I love watching the pilot boats escort us in and out of a harbor.  One boat I remember had a dog on board, who was clearly enjoying the breeze. 

[alc13]

On 3/23/2023 at 4:25 PM, ronpes said:

Just as we put the clocks forward this Sunday to British Summer (?) Time our forecast is SNOW !

Daylight savings time here AND officially spring, and snow forecast for Saturday night.  Oof.  It won't last long, though.

[D&N]

We're going to try this with dinner this evening:

 

 

Unfortunately not the Château Mouton or Château Lafite, but Rothschild's wine for the masses; Mouton Cadet.  By combining various discounts and cash back offers we ended up getting 2 at a nett 3€78 each!

Initial tasting was good although not exceptional. If we like it with the meal, we'll go back for another 6 tomorrow.

 

 

[naturelovergirl]

All is well in Central Florida.

The weather is warm and American major league baseball is in its final games of Spring Training. Opening Day is right around the corner!

For baseball fans in the US, that is exciting.

 

We are up to our final payment this week on our Cunard Alaska voyage, so it is really starting to feel real that we will be returning to our beloved Cunard.

After waiting on this trip since our cancelled Alaska voyage in 2020, we feel like this is a welcome friend coming for a long awaited visit.

[NE John]

Ideal Sunday afternoon stroll through Olde New England.  This is Southport, Conn harbor

 

 

[Host Hattie]

We're back from Pembrokeshire, it was busy on the river this morning. 

[NE John]

15 minutes ago, Host Hattie said:

We're back from Pembrokeshire, it was busy on the river this morning. 

Looks like same shoreline with Connecticut. 

Edited March 26, 2023 by NE John

[ronpes]

Bitterly cold this morning. However, a very bright and lovely day. 

[techteach]

@ronpes We also woke to cold but bright sunshine. Bundle up!

[D&N]

I hope Central Scotland is a bit warmer than that in mid April.

We might have to re-think the wedding attire.  Ski Suits? ⛷️

[Lanky Lad]

This time last year I was in Exmouth and it was lovely, sunny and warm. A lot different this year. 

 

[Bigmike911]

ALC 13, I see from another thread you are doing a Japan Cruise on QE in April. I have been noticing that She has been in Singapore away from the Tourist Dock for some weeks, so I presume she is undergoing some 'touching up' Do you catch her in Singapore, or does she sail to Japan before taking on Passengers, do you know?

[Host Hattie]

She is sailing from Singapore with passengers but @alc13 doesn't join until she reaches Japan.

 

[bluemarble]

14 minutes ago, Bigmike911 said:

ALC 13, I see from another thread you are doing a Japan Cruise on QE in April. I have been noticing that She has been in Singapore away from the Tourist Dock for some weeks, so I presume she is undergoing some 'touching up' Do you catch her in Singapore, or does she sail to Japan before taking on Passengers, do you know?

 

To provide some additional detail, @Bigmike911, QE is currently at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore for scheduled maintenance. She has been there since March 17. She just left the drydock there about five hours ago. Her next voyage with passengers departs in a couple more days. That's voyage Q313C, a 16-night cruise, April 3-19, from Singapore to Yokohama with eight port calls in Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan and Okinawa along the way.

[D&N]

As we open the seventh last bottle; Will we cope with the stress of not knowing if our stock will last until the next special offer? 🍸

 

 

[alc13]

2 hours ago, Bigmike911 said:

ALC 13, I see from another thread you are doing a Japan Cruise on QE in April. I have been noticing that She has been in Singapore away from the Tourist Dock for some weeks, so I presume she is undergoing some 'touching up' Do you catch her in Singapore, or does she sail to Japan before taking on Passengers, do you know?

Right, we’ll be on the 2nd itinerary after the refit.

[Bigmike911]

On 3/31/2023 at 1:33 PM, bluemarble said:

 

To provide some additional detail, @Bigmike911, QE is currently at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore for scheduled maintenance. She has been there since March 17. She just left the drydock there about five hours ago. Her next voyage with passengers departs in a couple more days. That's voyage Q313C, a 16-night cruise, April 3-19, from Singapore to Yokohama with eight port calls in Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan and Okinawa along the way.

Great Infor Blue Marble. Thank you so much. Mike. 

[exlondoner]

So she’s having a little trial now?