Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

Oriana cruises in 2013
User avatar

Dark Knight
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 5119
Joined: January 2013
Location: East Hull

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#26

Post by Dark Knight »

one wonders if those anticipating the ambience, anticipated the total lack of interest in ambience, anticipated or not, of those who don't dress up like some sort of relic from the 1930's and are happy to be individuals not sheep?
Nihil Obstat

User avatar

The Monocled Mutineer
Senior Second Officer
Senior Second Officer
Posts: 470
Joined: July 2013

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#27

Post by The Monocled Mutineer »

QB/DK:

Yours "Wit" is no substitute for understanding and I propose not to waste by 'breath' explaining my views which are well-understood by the many cruisers who are of a similiar view as mine.
Last edited by The Monocled Mutineer on 29 Mar 2014, 09:32, edited 2 times in total.
Reason: Edited to comply with rules 2a & 2d
TMM

User avatar

Dark Knight
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 5119
Joined: January 2013
Location: East Hull

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#28

Post by Dark Knight »

Dear Mr Kane
I am to take you refusal to answer my enquiry, as your inability to express your views in a way that sounds remotely credible in this day and age.
I would also ask which cruisers are similar in any way to your goodself?
Nihil Obstat


Quizzical Bob
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3951
Joined: January 2013

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#29

Post by Quizzical Bob »

MM

Of course, we regulars understand each other fairly well after all this time but there are still newcomers who have yet to be entertained. However, if one posts an opinion as to the behaviour and attire of fellow cruisers then it is not unreasonable to anticipate a reply propounding an alternative point of view. Such is the nature of a forum.

User avatar

Dark Knight
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 5119
Joined: January 2013
Location: East Hull

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#30

Post by Dark Knight »

QB
I bet you anticapte the ambience wonderfully :clap: :clap:
Nihil Obstat


Quizzical Bob
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3951
Joined: January 2013

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#31

Post by Quizzical Bob »

Dark Knight wrote:
QB
I bet you anticapte the ambience wonderfully :clap: :clap:
Evenings and people, I take them as I find them. I try not to anticipate anything and I am never disappointed.

User avatar

Dark Knight
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 5119
Joined: January 2013
Location: East Hull

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#32

Post by Dark Knight »

wise words there QB

always plan for the worst , it can only get better :roll:
Nihil Obstat

User avatar

Not so ancient mariner
First Officer
First Officer
Posts: 1806
Joined: February 2013
Location: Cumbria

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#33

Post by Not so ancient mariner »

I for one like to 'dress up' now and again. Four formal nights in a 2 week cruise is adequate for me though, but I would have no objection to a higher proportion of 'jacket required' nights. What does irritate me, is the minority who seem to think rules do not apply to them and that they can do/dress whatever/however they like, and b*gger everyone else.

User avatar

Gill W
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 4897
Joined: January 2013
Location: Kent

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#34

Post by Gill W »

Not so ancient mariner wrote:
I for one like to 'dress up' now and again. Four formal nights in a 2 week cruise is adequate for me though, but I would have no objection to a higher proportion of 'jacket required' nights. What does irritate me, is the minority who seem to think rules do not apply to them and that they can do/dress whatever/however they like, and b*gger everyone else.

It is only the minority that don't adhere to the dress codes.

It's such a small minority that it's really not worth getting bothered about.

So if you see somebody not complying with the code for the night, whether it's wearing casual clothes on a formal night, or a jacket and tie on a casual night (as dressing whatever/however they like can take many forms) just let them get on with it.

They do stand out, but they aren't doing me any harm - I just concentrate on enjoying myself.
Gill

User avatar

Dark Knight
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 5119
Joined: January 2013
Location: East Hull

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#35

Post by Dark Knight »

ey up notso

check what the actual rules are first...there's a good fellow, then you and everyone else, who gets it wrong can start apologising for constantly berating people who really do know the rules :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nihil Obstat

User avatar

Topic author
lioness
Senior Second Officer
Senior Second Officer
Posts: 853
Joined: January 2013
Location: Modbury

Re: Oriana - Central Med - X320 September 2013

#36

Post by lioness »

I just posted on the Meeting Place thread. A bunch of about 5 couples from Cruisecritic are meeting at 16.45 or just after at the Terrace Bar, non smoking side. So see you there if you fancy meeting up.

have a wonderful cruise.

Jean

Return to “Oriana Cruises 2013”