Arvia's naming ceremony

[brian1]

11 minutes ago, Beckett said:

Me too Brian - and my ears are still ringing! Jane xx

What was that,speak up.

[wowzz]

In reality, isn't this whole Godmother malarkey just a flash in the pan, designed for publicity purposes, with little long term impact.

For ten points each, name the Godmothers of Ventura and Azura.

[Snow Hill]

32 minutes ago, brian1 said:

I was a headbanger when young but I  like all genres.I used to see Deep Purple and the likes of back in the day.

I saw them at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, my hearing was shot for a few days.
 

Attending those concerts and playing drums probably contributed to my hearing loss in my late 50s. 
 

I still favour guitar bands, never been keen on manufactured groups, they rarely last very long as they are more of a product than a genuine group of artists who have worked their way up. 

 

 

[brian1]

16 minutes ago, Snow Hill said:

I saw them at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, my hearing was shot for a few days.
 

Attending those concerts and playing drums probably contributed to my hearing loss in my late 50s. 
 

I still favour guitar bands, never been keen on manufactured groups, they rarely last very long as they are more of a product than a genuine group of artists who have worked their way up. 

 

 

I saw Ginger Bakers Airforce at Barking Poly,what a drummer he was.

[Rupert2251]

44 minutes ago, wowzz said:

In reality, isn't this whole Godmother malarkey just a flash in the pan, designed for publicity purposes, with little long term impact.

For ten points each, name the Godmothers of Ventura and Azura.

Ventura - Dame Helen Mirren

Azura - Dame Darcey Bussell

 

Do I get the points?? 😁

 

 

Aurora - HRH The Princess Royal

Arcadia - Dame Kelly Holmes

Britannia - Her Majesty The Queen

Iona - Dame Irene Hays

 

Do I get extra points??

Edited March 3, 2023 by Rupert2251

[bee-ess]

No, it took you too long to Google them

[wowzz]

4 minutes ago, Rupert2251 said:

Ventura - Dame Helen Mirren

Azura - Dame Darcey Bussell

 

Do I get the points?? 😁

 

Indeed you do !

And for 10 bonus points,  what impact have these distinguished ladies had on any cruise you have been on, either on Ventura or Azura ?

[Rupert2251]

1 minute ago, wowzz said:

Indeed you do !

And for 10 bonus points,  what impact have these distinguished ladies had on any cruise you have been on, either on Ventura or Azura ?

None whatsoever! 😁

[zap99]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

In reality, isn't this whole Godmother malarkey just a flash in the pan, designed for publicity purposes, with little long term impact.

For ten points each, name the Godmothers of Ventura and Azura.

Helen Mirren&Darcy Bussel.  

[zap99]

47 minutes ago, brian1 said:

I saw Ginger Bakers Airforce at Barking Poly,what a drummer he was.

I saw them at the start of the world Cup rally at Wembley Stadium about 1970. I said to my son, ' I have recorded the cream reunion concert, you may enjoy that '. He thought I said Queen......who's that old bloke playing drums?. He's pretty good.

Edited March 3, 2023 by zap99

[Interestedcruisefan]

3 hours ago, wowzz said:

In reality, isn't this whole Godmother malarkey just a flash in the pan, designed for publicity purposes, with little long term impact.

For ten points each, name the Godmothers of Ventura and Azura.

However, asking Nicole to put her mark and name on skydome shows suggests her involvement more relevant. Becoming Godmother the natural add on as part of the commercial deal 

 

 

[Interestedcruisefan]

2 hours ago, wowzz said:

Indeed you do !

And for 10 bonus points,  what impact have these distinguished ladies had on any cruise you have been on, either on Ventura or Azura ?

I'm always looking at the pics of Darcey on P and O ships??

 

Normally near the toilets??

[happy v]

Wow, The Queen! That's impressive 

[wowzz]

1 hour ago, Interestedcruisefan said:

However, asking Nicole to put her mark and name on skydome shows suggests her involvement more relevant. Becoming Godmother the natural add on as part of the commercial deal 

 

 

And within five years everyone will have forgotten all about her and the tie in with P&O. 

[brian1]

They could play "loosen up my buttons" in the gents on a loop.

[lincslady]

I admit that I am more impressed with the likes of Darcey Bussell and Helen Mirren as godmothers, if they are indeed a good idea.

[Interestedcruisefan]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

And within five years everyone will have forgotten all about her and the tie in with P&O. 

By which time they will likely be paying someone else

 

It's a commercial deal. Both sides will need to make it worthwhile

 

I'm sure shes earning a small fortune from it!!

[Interestedcruisefan]

Dame Jessica Ennis would feel unlucky to miss out in the past

 

(I think she's a Dame now)

 

 

[Snow Hill]

4 hours ago, Rupert2251 said:

Ventura - Dame Helen Mirren

Azura - Dame Darcey Bussell

 

Do I get the points?? 😁

 

 

Aurora - HRH The Princess Royal

Arcadia - Dame Kelly Holmes

Britannia - Her Majesty The Queen

Iona - Dame Irene Hays

 

Do I get extra points??

Until you named them didn’t know any of them were so called godmothers to a ship. 

[wowzz]

40 minutes ago, Snow Hill said:

Until you named them didn’t know any of them were so called godmothers to a ship. 

Which shows perfectly how ephemeral this Godmother nonsense is. 

[CarlaMarie]

13 hours ago, Interestedcruisefan said:

Pussy Cat Dolls of which she was was a member are the biggest girl band in the world of all time

 

There's no question she's a big name in world terms and even more so in USA than UK

 

And worldwide

 

So assuming P and O want to attract a larger US or worldwide customer base it's a good move for sure

 

I may be wrong, but I don't think it will attract a larger US or worldwide customer base.

[Britboys]

6 hours ago, brian1 said:

"loosen up my buttons baby".

Hey steady on now 😂

[Snow Hill]

4 minutes ago, CarlaMarie said:

 

I may be wrong, but I don't think it will attract a larger US or worldwide customer base.

I can’t see anyone saying I must take a cruise on the Arvia because Nicole somebody is its godmother. 

[Britboys]

6 hours ago, wowzz said:

In reality, isn't this whole Godmother malarkey just a flash in the pan, designed for publicity purposes, with little long term impact.

For ten points each, name the Godmothers of Ventura and Azura.

But it is one of the few maritime traditions the world of cruising is hanging on to. I for one would be sorry to see it go even though it makes no difference to my actual cruise.

[Interestedcruisefan]

I've  seen TV type adverts with Nicole promoting P and O cruises whilst walking through the ship already

 

I assume shes replacing Rob Brydon in their promotional campaign

 

She sure adds some glamour to the adverts!!