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Ellington Lodge at The Concorde

by oldbluefox » 19 Feb 2022, 12:18

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Came across this place for an overnight stay. It had decent reviews so we have booked it.
Has anyone stayed there and what did you think?

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The prices change regularly Foxy. You just have to be lucky and see the deals on the day. Double Tree Hilton tripled in price not long after we...

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20 May 2022, 06:00
Will the travel industry ever return to pre-COVID levels?

by Kendhni » 25 Jul 2021, 12:13

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An interesting item on the radio this morning was discussing the COVID impact on the travel industry. One of the commentators, and another agreed,...

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Welcome to the forum Carol :wave:

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06 May 2022, 14:15
Ungrateful for Mothers day present

by Kendhni » 27 Mar 2022, 18:23

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After thinking long and hard I ordered a mothers day present for the good lady, from our dogs. I even went to the bother of wrapping it up.

Talk of...

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She probably wasn't pleased as they had all been used before.

A fine example of recycling Foxy, however, had he bought her a pair of Marigolds he...

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28 Mar 2022, 12:31
Disposable Vapes

by vulcanxh558 » 03 Mar 2022, 21:58

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Ok so im not entirely sure if this is the right place for this so please feel free to move it if you need to.

Im really struggling to find out about...

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No idea, but found this article which may help

Thank you

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04 Mar 2022, 10:27
Two litre water bottles

by Ray B » 18 Feb 2022, 20:47

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As P&O goes more greener, there was a post some time back, that I am sure said they were doing away with plastic water bottles.
Now I know I will...

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I just spent this afternoon seeing what still fits me after 2 years of lockdown ... not good, have had to order some new items. Interestingly one of...

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20 Feb 2022, 15:31
Cruise Travel Insurance

by david63 » 16 Jan 2022, 09:05

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There is a very interesting topic on CC that some may wish to follow -

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A very important question, but I would agree that it is a bit too wordy,
Cruise companies/insurers need to provide answers to the questions asked.

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16 Jan 2022, 11:41
Worlds Most Expensive Christmas Cruise

by Stephen » 24 Dec 2021, 10:11

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Seven Seas Splendor sets sail on its maiden Christmas voyage.

Channel 5 - 8pm Tonight :thumbup:

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The cruise director John/Dave whatever his name is would have done my head in after five minutes. :thumbdown:

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25 Dec 2021, 11:43
P&O 2023 itineraries

by Kendhni » 03 Nov 2021, 08:09

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Well we have picked ours out and asked our TA to sort it all out for us.
Some nice itineraries with several stops we have not yet visited

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For the first time in many years I am not booking as soon as the cruises are released.
I pay single supplement and the best prices was always given...

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04 Nov 2021, 09:44
Crystal Endeavor

by Stephen » 12 Sep 2021, 12:06

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Very nice to.

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And no riff raff ....

Stephen must have been banned from cruising with this cruise line then?

As soon I said I was from Essex the hung up....

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13 Sep 2021, 18:10
Do we need a new doctor?

by Kendhni » 22 Jul 2021, 13:44

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The GP has just sent out several links by SMS to the good lady with a note saying to read these and if she can find out who she needs to be referred...

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... wait in the car park until five minutes before the appointment time.

That would be about 45 minutes before you get to see the doctor then :)

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06 Aug 2021, 21:21
Venice bans cruise ships from waterways

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2021, 13:28

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I don't think it comes as much of a surprise

I am only glad that we got to enjoy the cruise along the canal whose name I can never remember.

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Depths of channels, I believe.

It's not always about the depth, sometimes it is about the width.

Troo dat. Sometimes it is both. And a deep...

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15 Jul 2021, 23:58
Loyalty programs

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2021, 10:39

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We have had 1 cruise with Princess and many with P&O (can't remember how many).
The curious thing is that we have only achieved Mediterranean status...

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We also attract the 8.5% reduction but never had any aspirations of climbing the Tier ladder because we split our holidays between Sea and Riverboat...

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15 Jul 2021, 08:28
2021 British Isles cruises - any takers ?

by allatc » 03 Apr 2021, 16:17

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Anyone going on a British Isles no ports of call cruise ?

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Our first this year after several cancellations will be a three night break in Yorkshire.

Don't tell Towny. I'd hate him to spend too much preparing...

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08 May 2021, 16:24
Restarting Cruising

by Stephen » 26 Mar 2021, 12:03

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A bit more involved than having a quick dust round and checking the oil

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I hear they are looking for a navigator on the Ever Given if OL is interested. :thumbup:

Err…aren’t you supposed to be an impartial arbitrator…I...

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29 Mar 2021, 12:03
Sad news.

by CaroleF » 30 Dec 2020, 13:11

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I'm sorry to have to tell you that John died on 11th December. His problem with the pancreas did turn out to be Pancreatic Cancer which is news...

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Carole, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news and sorry I'm late with sincere commiserations. If you recall, we met briefly in the library on (I think)...

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01 Jan 2021, 15:55
P and O pauses again

by Whynd1 » 24 Nov 2020, 11:26

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I see P and O have extended its pause until 24th April.
I would have been affected as I had a cruise booked on Arcadia for early April to the...

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We have booked zilch but will join the clamour the morning after we have the dates for our jabs :relaxed:

Since we need an accessible cabin, we...

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26 Nov 2020, 09:59
P&O now cancelled up to March 2021

by Kendhni » 20 Oct 2020, 13:26

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P&O have just sent an email saying that our Caribbean cruise in March has been cancelled (booked using FCC from a previously curtailed cruise)

That...

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My wife will only have balcony cabins because she likes patio doors that lock from the inside…she left me out there 4 hours one evening :shock:

I...

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23 Oct 2020, 08:43
Poll Will you be cruising in 2021

by allatc » 06 Jul 2020, 16:18

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What are your cruise plans for 2021 ?

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you need a no to all option on your poll!

I think we are cruised out for the time being (praps forever) - pandemic having nowt to do with it -...

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12 Jul 2020, 20:49
FCO updates advice for cruise ship travel 9/7/20

by Gill W » 09 Jul 2020, 15:05

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The FCO has updated its advice for cruise ship travel, and its not good news.

'The Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises against cruise ship travel...

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I've looked on my WW2 German for Beginners App.

Aldi translates as P&O mit Sauerkraut

Bonjour :clap:

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Last post by Manoverboard
11 Jul 2020, 10:45
No cruising 2020 for some

by Stephen » 07 May 2020, 14:11

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Holland America and Princess cancel cruises for 2020

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As you know Mr Dingle is a good mate of mine so l'll put a good word in for you. :thumbup:

:wave:

Have you been supplying him with your...

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09 May 2020, 09:36
First Cruise

by cruisin_duo » 11 Apr 2020, 15:17

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Apologies if this topic has been discussed before, but we have been reminiscing about our cruises.

Our first cruise was in 2005, and we flew to...

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1969
Castell Felice of the Sitmar Line.
Returning with mum and dad from Brisbane.
6 weeks.
What an adventure including the Panama Canal

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14 Apr 2020, 12:49
P&O My Account

by Stephen » 11 Mar 2020, 15:42

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Anyone else having trouble inputting their insurance details in their cruise account (formally cruise personaliser).

1. The 'Save' for all...

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Stupid web site.

Just checked the details expecting to have to try inputting again only to find they're now all showing. :crazy:

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Last post by Stephen
12 Mar 2020, 12:13
New P&O cruise entertainment

by Stephen » 08 Mar 2020, 10:26

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The circus is in town for Iona

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Sounds like wot we had on Ocean Village … just saying :angel:

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08 Mar 2020, 13:08
Pricing

by Stephen » 28 Feb 2020, 11:29

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I don't normally do this but I have just looked at pricing for our cruise at the end of May on Azura.

Two adults, same grade cabin, same deck and...

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I don't normally do this but I have just looked at pricing for our cruise at the end of May on Azura.

Two adults, same grade cabin, same deck and...

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28 Feb 2020, 12:40
Building The Ultimate Mega Cruise Ship

by Stephen » 14 Feb 2020, 09:00

Tonight on channel 5 @ 8pm

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14 Feb 2020, 09:00
All l wanted for Christmas was my two front teeth.

by Onelife » 13 Dec 2019, 17:34

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Some may recall me mentioning a few months back that l had broken the tooth that was holding my crown, unfortunately after discussing it with my...

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Btw have you tried drinking a cuppa tea with marbles in it.....apparently it keeps your drink warmer :thumbup: ........go for it :wave:

And stops...

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14 Dec 2019, 21:28
Happy Birthday Stephen

by Whynd1 » 13 Nov 2019, 09:25
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Happy birthday to Stephen.

Best wishes, enjoy your day.

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Yes. They also had the smallest cat in the world, about half the size of a domestic cat. You still wouldn't try and pick it up though.
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16 Nov 2019, 10:24
Southampton - where to eat

by allatc » 23 Sep 2019, 15:27

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We usually drive to Southampton on the day of the cruise or occasionally stay in a hotel a few miles out however, some American friends are doing two...

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How about a Spanish Restaurant. We like La Regata, 10 minutes from West Quay opposite the Isle of wight ferry terminal. Would recommend this...

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02 Nov 2019, 11:36
Hays Travel buy Thomas Cook Shops

by Dancing Queen » 09 Oct 2019, 13:30

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Good News for Thomas Cook former employees.

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I wonder how many places have an overlap of Hays and TC - one of them will go.

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10 Oct 2019, 15:39
This will do.....

by Stephen » 06 Oct 2019, 10:29

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....if the numbers come up :thumbup:

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....if the numbers come up :thumbup:

I'll let you know what she is like when we get back :thumbup: :D

Please be careful with our luggage...

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07 Oct 2019, 07:20
Cash less shopping

by gfwgfw » 12 Jul 2019, 12:46

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A major outlet in my local high street will no longer take cash for their wares. :?

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We have the opposite problem John, where the beach car park does NOT take cards.
Folk arrive with no cash assuming they can pay by card.
When they...

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Last post by barney
24 Jul 2019, 11:19
Mighty Cruise Ships

by Stephen » 18 Jun 2019, 08:51

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If anyone is interested, a new series of Mighty Cruise Ships starts tonight 9 o'clock on Freeview Quest channel (37)

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Quite interesting

The head chef has been on a previous series but on a different cruise line.

Before, he was a perpetual whinger and everything was...

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Last post by barney
11 Jul 2019, 10:38
Graffiti artist's Venice work

by Kendhni » 23 May 2019, 05:26

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I wonder how this has gone down with the locals, many who rely on the cruise lines for their livelihoods

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But perpetuates the oft quoted myth about cruise ships in Venice on the Grand Canal. They never have and never could use that waterway. It may be...

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23 May 2019, 14:05
Titanic comparison

by oldbluefox » 20 Feb 2019, 17:28

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I was quite staggered when I saw a photograph of Titanic next to a modern cruise ship. She looks quite tiny alongside QM2.

Titanic.jpg

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Looking at the picture it's hard to imagine 1503 passengers perished on her.

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Last post by Onelife
22 Feb 2019, 13:35
Shore excursions

by Whynd1 » 10 Feb 2019, 18:28

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Hi All

Has anyone notice the delay in shore excursions appearing in the cruise personaliser.

They used to be quite early, before you paid the full...

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One thing that I would add is that if the cruise is going to one or more new ports then sometimes the excursions are later being available due to...

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10 Feb 2019, 22:28
Royal Princess Murder Probe

by Stephen » 18 Nov 2018, 07:58

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Terrible.

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I read about this on CC a lot of comments on there. It's also been reported on some US TV stations.

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19 Nov 2018, 15:38
Your worst storm at sea

by Onelife » 21 Oct 2018, 13:18

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Reading Carole's review last night got me thinking about storms at sea.

We have only experienced one really bad storm which isn't surprising as we...

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I was brought up in Australia as ten quid poms.
In 1969, my folks decided to return to the UK and also decided to sail back.
What an adventure for a...

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22 Oct 2018, 10:35
Princess v P&O

by Mervyn and Trish » 10 Jul 2018, 16:22

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I sort of promised and hinted I’d do this, so here goes.

Princess in the Blue Corner, versus P&O in the Green Corner (an obscure reference to the...

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Thank you for posting your review. It was interesting to see the similarities and differences.

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Last post by cruisin_duo
23 Jul 2018, 12:06
Corinth canal

by Whynd1 » 10 Apr 2018, 11:14

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Hi everyone

Am on the Aurora in late October and we visit Malta and Athens.

Two of the suggested excursions are missing from the cruise...

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Thank you very much Sunseeker.

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13 Apr 2018, 14:50
Who to contact

by Whynd1 » 11 Apr 2018, 08:23

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Can anyone tell me the best person to contact at P and O.
I am going to ask the question about the lack of excursions on our Aurora cruise. Unused to...

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Or

george.colvin-slee@carnivalukgroup.com

Guest Relations Executive

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Last post by Stephen
11 Apr 2018, 12:08
Oceania invite...

by GillD46 » 21 Mar 2018, 06:20

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We are off to Berwick Lodge, near Bristol today, for an Oceania Cruises presentation and Afternoon Tea.

We have cruised Oceania already, and in the...

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Oceania presented themselves very well, unsurprisingly, and with no hard sell. We have no plans to book with them again just yet, though some of...

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22 Mar 2018, 03:56
Mothering Sunday

by gfwgfw » 11 Mar 2018, 14:52

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Greetings from Rural Darzet

The Giant and Ferrets wish all the lubberly CC mums a very happy Sunday

Lubbooo all :wave:

Graham

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We left the dogs with mother and went down to the Principality Stadium to watch Wales beat Italy!

Thanks Mum!

Michele

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Last post by MicheleW
18 Mar 2018, 14:10
Visiting the dentist whilst on board ship

by Lynda and David » 22 Feb 2018, 18:50

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Hello everyone

Can I just ask what do we do if one of us needs emergency dental treatment whilst on board a P&O ship? I only ask because we are due...

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Take some string with you, swat up on slip knots and then seek out a door handle to slam .... easy peasy :thumbup:

With or without paracetamol...

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Last post by Onelife
26 Feb 2018, 18:04
Service reward charge increases

by Whynd1 » 15 Feb 2018, 07:50

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I'm sure that will cause some discussion but we'd 23rd March h the so called service reward charge is to increase to £7 per day.

This comes after...

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Hi David
I think in our case for this particular cruise we couldn't believe our luck with the price and the OBC we received. We tend to have inside...

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24 Feb 2018, 07:11
At last!

by Happydays » 18 Dec 2017, 15:00

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We have had our P&O calendar delivered today, thought we weren't going to get one. They seem to be a bit later this year :lol:

There was also a...

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we aren't important enough to get one.

I think the piccies are the result of an appeal on FB. I remember peeps muttering that the only prize was P&O...

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Last post by Meg 50
20 Dec 2017, 12:49
Tips / presents on a christmas cruise

by dirk pitt » 07 Nov 2017, 21:15

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what do people normally give to the waiters, cabin stewards etc on Christmas day? Money, Toiletries, other?

cheers

dirk pitt

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We've done many Christmas cruises and always give a Christmas card containing some cash, Christmas day is like any other for the hard working crew so...

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03 Dec 2017, 18:17
Oceana & Arcadia Refits

by Stephen » 26 Nov 2017, 11:03

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Just a bit of info which I expect most of you already know.

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I've not had no email :( :( :(

That's usually the sign of the black list David :)

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Last post by Stephen
26 Nov 2017, 14:43
Ipad query

by Boris+ » 24 Jun 2017, 08:50

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I've had to go out and get an Ipad, simply because my old tablet wouldn't connect with my new camera for downloading photos. It's annoying really,...

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You could use an Apple Lightning to SD Card connection. Simply attach the lead, slip in your SD card and view your photos. Then Add to your album any...

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23 Oct 2017, 17:56
West Med or Baltics

by screwy » 25 Jun 2017, 17:22

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We have a 14 nt West Med booked for next may on Ventura. We are considering changing to the Baltics on Britannia late June, Any thoughts.?

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We were in the Baltic's in June on Arcadia, you only needed to have your passports and excursion tickets to go ashore. We used P&O excursions and...

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Last post by Happydays
21 Oct 2017, 19:29
Bircher museli

by avisfay » 28 Sep 2017, 16:10

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Does anyone know the recipe for the bircher museli served on P and O ships please.

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Oh, so THAT's what that stuff is called. I've seen it each P & O morning, and even tried it once (not keen)

I normally have the Alpen muesli and...

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02 Oct 2017, 16:29

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