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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fly on January 15, 2012, 07:22:12 PM
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2 week all inclusive in Salou ;D
Anybody else planned anything yet ?
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1 week all-inclusive in Benidorm during April, hoping to arrange another holiday September time
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Lavante? Went there the other year for two week.
Great hotel, but we didn't rate Benidorm that much.
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Another cruise
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Finances looking a bit grim this year. Probably just have a couple of weekends away.
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As stupid as it sounds, flying a day earlier from Manchester,
not Birmingham, as the original quote said, saved us £70 quid.
That's 80% ish of the taxi fares saved ;D
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When you going Fly, we are going to Salou for 10 days in June, also from Manchester.
Have you been before, we love the place.
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Lavante? Went there the other year for two week.
Great hotel, but we didn't rate Benidorm that much.
Hotel Gran Bali (purports to be the tallest hotel in Europe) - which is (hopefully) just outside the town of Benidorm and is therefore quieter!
Location: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hotel+gran+bali&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=hotel+gran+bali&cid=0,0,15483071282971836090&ei=XAEUT66_JIqFhQf66O2qAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CCYQ_BI (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hotel+gran+bali&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=hotel+gran+bali&cid=0,0,15483071282971836090&ei=XAEUT66_JIqFhQf66O2qAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CCYQ_BI)
Anyway if we don't like it we won't go again - I'm hoping with it being in term-time and early in the year it won't be full of kids and loud drunks (except us of course!!!) ;)
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3 days in Edinburgh next week
A week in Wales in March
(And the big one) 10 days in Las Vegas in October ;D
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17 nighter o cruise in July and 14 nighter cruise in october.
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When you going Fly, we are going to Salou for 10 days in June, also from Manchester.
Have you been before, we love the place.
I like salou as well. 8)
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Another cruise
Where are you cruising
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Caribbean ex Southampton on Oriana
You?
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Caribbean ex Southampton on Oriana
You?
July on the Ventura it's the P&O 175 years celebration with quite a few ships of P&O there. We chose it because it's going to Venice and we haven't been there.
The october one is the med again (daughter and partner asked us to go with them) .
Am waiting for April to see where the Indy is stopping on the transatlantic back to the Uk next year at the moment. 8)
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@K4, Were not going till August.
@Alsatian, that area is a bit out of town,
check the local buses for getting around.
@Old Cruiser and all ;)
Never been to Salou before, so already looking forward to it.
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@K4, Were not going till August.
@Alsatian, that area is a bit out of town,
check the local buses for getting around.
@Old Cruiser and all ;)
Never been to Salou before, so already looking forward to it.
Hope you enjoy it, not far to fly either is it. 8)
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That's why we like Spain. Only a couple of hours away.
Flying doesn't bother me, but it bores me.
Wouldn't be so bad if I could see out the windscreen LOL :D
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Caribbean ex Southampton on Oriana
You?
Oy! - this isn't a dating service you know! ;D
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Caribbean ex Southampton on Oriana
You?
Oy! - this isn't a dating service you know! ;D
Fellow cruisers like to natter and catch up you know especially in light of the Costa cruise ship accident Hasn't put me orfff ;)
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It helps when the driver, (Captain Pugwash), sticks to the designated routes, apparently.
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It helps when the driver, (Captain Pugwash), sticks to the designated routes, apparently.
Yes 'pugwash' seems to be a good name for him as well, it's looking as if he will cop for it big time --- idiot!!
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That's why we like Spain. Only a couple of hours away.
Flying doesn't bother me, but it bores me.
Wouldn't be so bad if I could see out the windscreen LOL :D
I pass the time reading, watch a film, play some games (can't sleep) but it does get boring doesn't it.
Worst we have ever had was a 14 hour flight to acapulco --- never again!
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My mum's going to Sydney for Easter. Visiting my sister. 23 hrs of flying.
I don't think so. She's done it before, on her own :o
Rock on mother, your a star :-*
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Rather her than me. I'm like OC and Fly, not so worried about flying, but get bored easily and can get a bit claustrophobic.
Best destinations for me were Lyon, Barcelona and Gozo. Only an hour or two in the air and in Gozo's case another hour and a half from Malta to Gozo by ferry, but what a holiday!
TBH cruising always seemed a bit too laid back for me - don't you get bored?
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Claustrophobia, I used to to work in the pit.
It wasn't that bad, as long as your lamp worked.
Turn your helmet lamp of in some areas of the pit and you couldn't see jack.
If your lamp failed, and you were in a tight restrained area, good luck.
Old argument.
What colour is a red scarf in 'total' darkness.
Answer, black.
You can't see it.
It's only red when light reflects off it.
If a spanner falls of a shelf in your shed (wind), and your not there,
does it make a noise.
Answer, no.
Only to the people who hear it fall.
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My mum's going to Sydney for Easter. Visiting my sister. 23 hrs of flying.
I don't think so. She's done it before, on her own :o
Rock on mother, your a star :-*
My mums two sisters when in their 70's both flew to Aussie to visit a son of one of them. Not for me either. I do want to go but would ideally go on a ship, length of cruise for that not an option at the moment because of commitments, but it's on my list of 'to do's' Other than that it would probably be fly to dubai and have a couple of nights there both ways to break up the journey.
We used Dubai early last year to hop on a ship to get to India just to cut the flying time down.
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Rather her than me. I'm like OC and Fly, not so worried about flying, but get bored easily and can get a bit claustrophobic.
Best destinations for me were Lyon, Barcelona and Gozo. Only an hour or two in the air and in Gozo's case another hour and a half from Malta to Gozo by ferry, but what a holiday!
TBH cruising always seemed a bit too laid back for me - don't you get bored?
Bored ---- gosh no! It can be laid back if you want it too, but can also tiring. Ship berths in a different place every day so get off and either do our own thing (depending where we are) or book a tour. Don't do the full day tours these days unless it's a must for something we want to see as it's just far too tiring. sea days I swim and read. There is also the gym or table tennis,deck quoits, shows sometimes speakers are on the ship. There are also different interests classes being done ---- pool entertainment --- no never get bored.
By the way I love Malta - it's one of my favourite places and I would have liked to have retired there!!
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Claustrophobia, I used to to work in the pit.
It wasn't that bad, as long as your lamp worked.
Turn your helmet lamp of in some areas of the pit and you couldn't see jack.
If your lamp failed, and you were in a tight restrained area, good luck.
Old argument.
What colour is a red scarf in 'total' darkness.
Answer, black.
You can't see it.
It's only red when light reflects off it.
If a spanner falls of a shelf in your shed (wind), and your not there,
does it make a noise.
Answer, no.
Only to the people who hear it fall.
I salute you Fly as anyone who worked down the pits were/are incredibley brave! I had the opportunity to go down a pit back in the 70's and went. How any human was brave enough to work on that coal face which was just a hole bored into coal beats me the men were on the bellies, backs and sides. Going down in the lift alone was scarey (well I'm a wimp!) it went so fast i didn't think we were going to stop!
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Another cruise
Sure you want to? ???
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Years ago I went to Maui, small island of Hawaii. Going there, not so bad as I stayed over in Chicago for a week. Coming back involved a flight from Maui to Big Island, then on to mainland US, then 10 hour flight back to Manchester, I think it should have taken well over 24 hours, but just to break it up again, when landing in the US I stayed overnight in a hotel, so that the whole journey wasn't done in one go.
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Another cruise
Sure you want to? ???
I was booked to fly on a Pan Am plane when Lockerbie happened!! It was one of the safest plane I've ever flown on given the levels of security. I flew to the states 13 months after 9/11. Same principle. The ships I go on do their safety briefings before they leave port (not one day after) they do them in English (not 5 different languages so that by the time you get to the English all the other nationalities are chattering their heads off and you can't hear) and they are staffed by Captain's who have worked their way up through Seamanship not been appointed as head of Security and promoted in line with the Peter principle!! So yes I will be going!!!!
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Just had a thought (don't have many so claps please) I wonder if it will bring the prices down a bit????
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Clap, clap, clap, clap - in your dreams... ;)
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The prices might actually rise.
There's 1 less cruise liner now :(
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Another cruise
Sure you want to? ???
I was booked to fly on a Pan Am plane when Lockerbie happened!! It was one of the safest plane I've ever flown on given the levels of security. I flew to the states 13 months after 9/11. Same principle. The ships I go on do their safety briefings before they leave port (not one day after) they do them in English (not 5 different languages so that by the time you get to the English all the other nationalities are chattering their heads off and you can't hear) and they are staffed by Captain's who have worked their way up through Seamanship not been appointed as head of Security and promoted in line with the Peter principle!! So yes I will be going!!!!
Scarey isn't it. We were flying 2 weeks after the 9/11 but not the states, security was high at this end though.
Agree about the muster drills they should be done before leaving port, any people joining at other ports should also be expected to attend. Muliti languages do also get on my wick so like you we are selective in who we sail with and Costa has never been one of them.
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you never did say who and where for 2012?
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Another cruise
Sure you want to? ???
I was booked to fly on a Pan Am plane when Lockerbie happened!! It was one of the safest plane I've ever flown on given the levels of security. I flew to the states 13 months after 9/11. Same principle. The ships I go on do their safety briefings before they leave port (not one day after) they do them in English (not 5 different languages so that by the time you get to the English all the other nationalities are chattering their heads off and you can't hear) and they are staffed by Captain's who have worked their way up through Seamanship not been appointed as head of Security and promoted in line with the Peter principle!! So yes I will be going!!!!
Good for you. Hope you enjoy! I don't know the background of the captain of the Concordia so its come as a surprise you saying about him being Head of Security. BUT I do know plenty of people who were promoted beyond their capabilities (Drucker). I met them when they were on their way down ;D
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Mr B and I are celebrating our Ruby Wedding anniversary this month and thoughts have turned to a holiday later in the near. We have a fancying for Northern Cyprus, perhaps Kyrenia. Has anyone been there? If so, do you have any suggestions, comments or advice for us? Can you suggest a decent travel operator who deals with Northern Cyprus? I've looked at a few and they all seem a bit of a muchness. I was wondering if one in particular was better than the others.
:D :D
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you never did say who and where for 2012?
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It's on page 1 JR
July 17 nighter ex southampton on the Ventura for P&O's 175 year celebration chose this as it stopps in Venice and Dubrovnic and we haven't been there.
October 14 nighter ex southampton on the Indy round Med
We are currently waiting for April to see when, how long, and how much, for Indy's transatlantic back from states to southampton.
Hubby has also mentioned alaska again as the first time we did this we had no luggage!!! Ruined the cruise and Vancouver stay (Heathrowe cock up!! but they blamed Manchester!)
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You're on the Grand Event???? Nice one! Had we not already booked we might have looked at that though the ships we would have booked weren't going to sunny destinations.
Done Venice twice on Oriana and Azura (and Dubrovnik for that matter) PM me if you want any advice / tips
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Yes we are going on the grand event andf are travelling down to southampton early and having 2 nights in a hotel so we can have a look araound (plus we thought traffic into southampton would be really busy on the day!
Thanks I will!! Especially Venice as we are not sure what to do there, (maybe a ships tour and a trip in a gondola?
Never been on the Ventura so hoping it's ok, won't use it again if not. I liked the old Arty even with it's juddering ;)
Having said that after cruising on the Navigator of the seas I said that was a bit too big for me and definately wouldn't go any bigger, couldn't fault the ship, staff entertainment etc but just the size of it.
Last year my daughter and partner asked us to go with them on the Indy which is bigger than Navigator and to be honest I couldn't fault it and really enjoyed it.
We used the Brilliance of the seas for the Dubai to India last March/April and although it was 'ok' we didn't think it was quite 'up to scratch' but did still enjoy the cruise.
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Just for the record.
I have a postcard sent from Southampton, by passengers, just hours before this liner set sail on her maiden voyage.
http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Oriana%20History.htm (http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Oriana%20History.htm)
I'll try and find it and post the pics.
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Yes we are going on the grand event andf are travelling down to southampton early and having 2 nights in a hotel so we can have a look araound (plus we thought traffic into southampton would be really busy on the day!
Thanks I will!! Especially Venice as we are not sure what to do there, (maybe a ships tour and a trip in a gondola?
Never been on the Ventura so hoping it's ok, won't use it again if not. I liked the old Arty even with it's juddering ;)
Having said that after cruising on the Navigator of the seas I said that was a bit too big for me and definately wouldn't go any bigger, couldn't fault the ship, staff entertainment etc but just the size of it.
Last year my daughter and partner asked us to go with them on the Indy which is bigger than Navigator and to be honest I couldn't fault it and really enjoyed it.
We used the Brilliance of the seas for the Dubai to India last March/April and although it was 'ok' we didn't think it was quite 'up to scratch' but did still enjoy the cruise.
we've done 6 out of the 8 ports in the last 2 years. I will pm you
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Here's a shot of the liner
(http://www.ssmaritime.com/buff2.JPG)
Taken from this website.
http://www.ssmaritime.com/oriana-b.htm (http://www.ssmaritime.com/oriana-b.htm)
I emailed the website owner scans of the original postcard, but he never got back to me.
Just can't find the scans or the post card right now >:(
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SORRY, got you all beat, Heathrow, Hong Kong , Melbourne, Aukland, Tauranga, Sidney, Bangkock, Heathrow.
4 weeks of rest.
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Good luck with heathrow!!
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4 weeks of rest.
..................for us!! ;D
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Finally decided where we are going for our mini-break/long weekend - looks great and is only around an hour away from Chesterfield.
York Lakeside Lodges - http://yorklakesidelodges.co.uk/ (http://yorklakesidelodges.co.uk/)
Anyone know York at all? Looking for recommendations for things to do.
Flyboy - show this page to Our_Lass, I think she'll like it - http://www.yorklakesidelodges.co.uk/Gallery.html (http://www.yorklakesidelodges.co.uk/Gallery.html)
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We're also looking for an Easter break.
Believe this or not Pete, we have their page book-marked in the Hoseasons Brochure ;)
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So Our_Lass has seen the Galley? Looks amazing to me as a non-fisherperson.
We're up there Friday, return Monday £211 - can't complain. :)
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How did you book it Pete, phone ?
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We go to York for weekends sometimes used the Best western Monk Bar (annex room).
Last July we stayed at the Royal York Hotel adjacent to the railway station. (we always use the train).
Love going to the museums or wandering around the shops, sitting at the side of the river with a glass of wine.
Plenty of things to do, try one of the ghost walks -- they are fun!
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@Fly Nah - I spoke to 'em on the phone, but they asked me to print out a booking form (.pdf) on site and send it snail mail.
What swayed it for me was a mate who went there last year and mentioned how surprised he was when he saw ashtrays on the tables... So no standing in the rain having a quick fag! :)
@OC - thanks for that.
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SORRY, got you all beat, Heathrow, Hong Kong , Melbourne, Aukland, Tauranga, Sidney, Bangkock, Heathrow.
4 weeks of rest.
So JEALOUS!!!!
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Just for the record.
I have a postcard sent from Southampton, by passengers, just hours before this liner set sail on her maiden voyage.
http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Oriana%20History.htm (http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Oriana%20History.htm)
I'll try and find it and post the pics.
Here's a scan of the postcard.
Sorry it's a bit unreadable. It is 51 years old.
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Our_Lass got the magnifying glass out.
Best she can make out is:
Sailing this afternoon. It's a beautiful boat with every convenience.
Ann is loving it. We are all 3 together in one cabin with Alan's mother and dad next door.
The food is beautiful.
Ann sends a big kiss.
Love Sylvia, Alan + Ann.
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@ Fly,
Salou was much quieter this year than in previous years, far fewer Spanish around, a reflection of their economy. Also, there were a few closed down places, and some offers about, but not much else. The theme park was very quiet too, compared to previous years. (If you go, go later in the day and make the most of the night time opening.)
However, not much evidence of price movement, most things seem same price as last year. It was very hot so expect it to be a scorcher in August.
Lots of Russians about too.
If you get chance, have a meal at Little Hamptons, one of the cheapest meals we had, and was excellent. I had their "Jack Daniels Ribs", a bit wary of having ribs as I eat them a lot and usually have something different when we go out but was tempted by the Jack Daniels element; best meal I have had in a long long time.
Don't buy the cooked breakfast at Manchester airport though, cost us £25.00 with cuppas, for two and they were crap.
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Cheers for that K4, we're going all inclusive so no eating out, were tight 8)
Not looking forward to a scorcher, that was the idea of holidaying more northern Spain.
Usually take a cob and a bag of crisps for the journey, yup, we're tight :))
5 weeks today, bring it on :)
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I love Salou, but watch out for the turds floating in the sea ???
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2 week all inclusive in Salou ;D
January 15, 2012
That's soon come round. Packing the cases tomorrow, will be in Salou on Friday morning ;)
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Don't want the little one splashed do we ;)
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Have a good holiday, Fly. :)
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Have a day in Barcelona, but watch your valuables, and don't book it through the holiday rep, get a ticket from the bus station on sea front. Its a good day out...take lots of drinks as well, it will be hot.
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Deffo doing Barcelona, been before, but didn't get to see much of it. We were on foot :(
Sod the cost, it's only money, probably do the reps tour ;)
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Have a good holiday Fly - if you are in to footie the Barcelona football ground and museum is worth a visit (well it was the last time we went)
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Have a good 'un Fly ;)
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Deffo doing Barcelona, been before, but didn't get to see much of it. We were on foot :(
Sod the cost, it's only money, probably do the reps tour ;)
We've used the metro loads of times, puts London Underground to shame with speed and cleanliness, not expensive too. In June we paid about £9 Euros for a 10 trip pass, which you can both use so 5 trips each...bargain.
Barcelona isn't meant to be rushed though.
I'm sure you'll have a good one, just another 10 months before our next holiday. :( :( :(
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Have a good trip :)
fortnight in Rhodes all inclusive
Whereabouts?
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Just got back from Germany for a week, visiting my son.
Glorious weather...30,s from monday to friday.
But have still been keeping eye on you
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Nice one Kent ;)
Keep keeping an eye on them. If they start, PM them !! ;D
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Just got back from Germany for a week, visiting my son.
Glorious weather...30,s from monday to friday.
But have still been keeping eye on you
Big Brother is watching us ???
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I think big sister is too... :( :-[ :))
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So much for getting **55ed early and going to bed. Been drinking since 1.30pm this afternoon.
She's asleep on the settee, I'm sat at the lappy posting on here ;)
I'm going to be so tired by 2.00am when we get picked up.
Or rat arr5ed :))
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Finally caved in about 8.30-9.00pm and went to bed.
Woke up at 5 to12.00. Just before the alarm went off 8)
Nice body clock ;)
Taxi due at 2.00am. Bring it on C:-)
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Have a good holiday --- and no SPYING on us! ;)
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As if would ;-)
Hi from Salou. Great hotel, good food, hot weater :-)
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As if would ;-)
Hi from Salou. Great hotel, good food, hot weater :-)
Hola!............. sorry don't know Greek for hello!!! 8)
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9 weeks today to mine. Its needed too
Have a great holiday!
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9 weeks for mine as well Simon :( looks like we will be counting down together ;)
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As if would ;-)
Hi from Salou. Great hotel, good food, hot weater :-)
Bugger off Fly --- and no skinny dipping!! :-[ ;) :))
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Bugger off Fly --- and no skinny dipping!! :-[ ;) :))
Somehow can't see that happening. Wouldn't want to scare anybody ;-)
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Flights booked today. Hotel next.
just over 8 weeks and ill be in Las Vegas!
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Homeward bound in an hours time :-(
Enjoted it :-)
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Blimey - that went fast!! Pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully recharged your batteries
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With the amount of walking we've done, I'll be glad for the rest, lol
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Hope you had a good one. Now back to reality
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and bring back the sunshine cos that sunshine I brought back with me has dried up now!
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Back in the Uk. In our mates taxi now. Sorry, looks like the sun didn't follow us. We lost it somhere over France ;-)
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flipping useless some folks
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Sorry, my fault, we've got it here in Norfolk...
Redot!
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Welcome back Fly & Our_Lass, glad you had a good time ;)
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Back in the Uk. In our mates taxi now. Sorry, looks like the sun didn't follow us. We lost it somhere over France ;-)
Clumsy Sod!
Welcome back you two ;)
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Sorry, my fault, we've got it here in Norfolk...
Redot!
Could you please whistle it back then Pete - sodding forum mods can't get owt right!!!! ::)
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Dont worry OC, I'll bring it home this weekend :)
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Cheers for all the comments peeps ;)
Hope everyone else has/had a gooda time as we did on their hols :)
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:) Good to hear you enjoyed your hols Fly :)
Pete I hope you have as well :)
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I got a bit camera snappy whilst away, I took over 700 photos.
Here's a few, about 20.
Feel free to ask questions, I can add more shots if need be 8)
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Salou%20Aug%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Salou%20Aug%202012/)
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Looks like you spent some time in Barcelona.
Did you go inside Sagrada Familia, truly stunning. We first went about 10 years ago, free to get in and a few pennies to use the lift to get up the spires. Now it was about €13.00 each to get in and extra for the lift, which had to booked in advance due to demand. So we didn't go up the spires but it has come on a long way since our first visit, a tremendous blend of religious art and scientific architecture to create a masterpiece. I'm not religious but it is truly awe inspiring inside.
And I love Gaudi's work, the park is excellent as well.
I should try and upload some of my pics, but I don't use photo bucket or whatever, if I get time later I will sort some out.
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Lovely photo's Fly, I don't take many these days but always lovely to look back on aren't they.
What did you think of the Church? Must admit I totally gobsmacked (that takes some doing as well :)) ) when I saw it, too many different people adding to it over the years for my liking.
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Heres some of mine of Sagrada Familia, I tried looking for some of my older stuff but then remembered they were taken on film and in the loft....how soon we forget.
http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/ (http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/)
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And heres a couple from La Ramblas, the first of me and the wife, the second with one of the kids.
http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/La%20Ramblas/ (http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/La%20Ramblas/)
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Lovely photo's K4b - does your wife come on the forum :)
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No, I won't allow the computer anywhere near the kitchen sink. ;)
(She's more of a facebook kind o' gal.)
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mmm thought so ;D
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Think I saw your wife's brother down la Ramblas K4
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_2842.jpg)
Not sure what the guy on the floor is doing ? LOL
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My hubby in his national costume
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/175yranniversarycruisejuly2012097.jpg)
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Some cracking shots there K4 ;)
We didn't go in, the queues were along 2 sides of the block. Plus we didn't have time.
After our last cock-up going to Barcelona, we were determined to at least see some of the great places.
We went on the Thomson City tour, through the rep.
She was talking all the time we were sat on the coach about where we were going, history etc.
Itenary:
Barcelona 1992 Olympic Stadium, 15 mins photo time.
Mountainside viewing over the city. Not much cop with my jamjar zoom lens digital camera. 15 mins photo time.
Park Guell, 1 hour photo time.
Sagrada Familiia, 1 hour photo time with the rep giving a constant chat about it.
Then the coach dropped us in the main square at the top of La Ramblas, 2 1/2 hour free time, photo time etc.
We walked down La Ramblas to the harbour, across the harbour, then back up past the Gothic Cathederal through the pedestrianised street. Had a bite to eat etc.
I'll try to get more photo's on photobucket in a more organised fashion.
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:)) :)) :))
Saw him in Park Guell ;)
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_2794.jpg)
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Same man here; (With the missus) (taken in 2010)
The rep tours are a bit full on for us, we prefer to do it all at a much slower pace.
We visited Park Guell on honeymoon, lots of special memories...some of them include the wife.
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La Ramblas, 65 photos LOL ;)
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/La%20Ramblas%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/La%20Ramblas%202012/)
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The Olympic Stadium, 39 photos, includes the hillside city view.
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Barcelona%20Olympic%20Stadium%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Barcelona%20Olympic%20Stadium%202012/)
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Park Guell, 38 photos, remember this place Kev :-*
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Park%20Guell%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Park%20Guell%202012/)
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Sagrada Familia. 27 photos. The Unfinished Cathederal.
Should be finished by 2035, but they need the road space on the right hand side of the Cathederal to finish it.
Some demolition of exiting buildings 'may', also happen. Let's see ;)
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Sagrada%20Familia%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Sagrada%20Familia%202012/)
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Reus, 33 photos.
Gaudi lived in Reus, but never designed any of the buildings in Reus ???
He didn't even speak Spanish, he spoke Catalunya/Catalunia whatever the pronunciation :)
It's akin to English and Scotish. Same country, different dialect.
See, I told you that tour guide was good ;)
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Reus%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Reus%202012/)
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Where ever I lay my hat, that's my home.
Well, for a couple of weeks anyway. Here's Our_Lass's lucky doggy.
She comes everywhere with us 8)
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_2561.jpg)
I'm done for now. The lack of sleep, and a few beers is slowing me down :-X
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Enjoyed looking at the photo's Fly - you have been busy.
What was that thing in the centre of the mosaic floor in Park Guell?
It looks like a crab with wings.
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Reus, 33 photos.
Gaudi lived in Reus, but never designed any of the buildings in Reus ???
He didn't even speak Spanish, he spoke Catalunya/Catalunia whatever the pronunciation :)
It's akin to English and Scotish. Same country, different dialect.
See, I told you that tour guide was good ;)
And they share the same saint and flag as us, St George.
Some good pics there Fly, Barcelona looks a bit quiet, but the Spanish tend to go on holiday at this time of year too.
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Some of ours from Parc Guell, they are old film ones that I have had to scan in so not very good quality.
http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/Parc%20Guell/ (http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/Parc%20Guell/)
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Added a couple more to this.
http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/La%20Ramblas/ (http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p614/k5blades/La%20Ramblas/)
As Fly posted a pic of Hard Rock Cafe, the one of me and the missus sat at the table is from a meal we had there on the last night of our honeymoon.
(They are old film pics which I have scanned in, so not good quality).
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What was that thing in the centre of the mosaic floor in Park Guell?
It looks like a crab with wings.
Not sure, if you mean the mosaic photo's in the pillared section, it's actually the ceiling ;)
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Got back to the hotel to see this little balancing act by the guy who was doing that night's entertainment.
http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Chair%20stunts%20Salou%202012/ (http://s1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/Chair%20stunts%20Salou%202012/)
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So there we were wondering how the hell we were ever going to be ready to set off to Southampton on Monday given that 90% of the packing still had to be done (and some of it still had to be washed and ironed)
Then the Mother in law solved the problem for us by falling and breaking her hip.
Holidays well and truly cancelled!! :'( :(
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yeah having gone thick end of 14 months without a holiday and having spent the last 3 months running my department because my boss was off sick I was well and truly ready for a holiday. P155ed off doesn't even start to cover it.
Of course being in retail the chances of re booking any leave this side of Christmas is non existant so I'm just hoping they will take pity on me and let me sort it for as early as possible in the new year.
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Bummer :(
Get well soon MIL x
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So sorry to hear that :( having had a similar experience i know JUST how you feel :'( Lot of dosh to lose as well. Hard earned with blood no doubt!
Hope you get a full refund :(
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See you all in a couple of weeks.
Off to Las Vegas on Sunday morning.
Enjoy the weather lol
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Have fun :)
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Enjoy! We're off to Benidorm on the 16th.
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Viva Las Vegas eh enjoy it Simon.
@ Alsatian, enjoy!! Watch out for Madge on that wheelchair ;D
As for me The Sea is Calling
We are off cruising tomorrow for 2 weeks 8)
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Have fun :)
All of you ;D
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@ Alsatian, enjoy!! Watch out for Madge on that wheelchair ;D
you've met the wife then!
Enjoy your cruise OC
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Oh we are thanks, just left Palma. had a mixture of weather but to be expected at ths time of year isn't it.
Love this ship! 8)
Off for a few bevvies now - catch up on our return 8)
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Have one for me OC ;)
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Im back!
A few photos for you, i have hundreds
Our hotel
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic410.jpg)
Hoover Dam
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic259.jpg)
Grand Canyon
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic395.jpg)
My win off $2 :) :)
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic181.jpg)
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Wow! Very impressive Simon. Have a good time then?
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'Dam' fine photo's LOL
Had a gander on FB. Some nice shots.
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Loved the photo's of the fountain display, then this one made me grin.
Not quite on the same scale LOL
Not sure if the link will work for 'Not FB friends'
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4321988121504&set=a.4321810917074.168194.1041101139&type=3&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4321988121504&set=a.4321810917074.168194.1041101139&type=3&theater)
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Wow! Very impressive Simon. Have a good time then?
Was bloody brilliant, never seen anything like it. Too much to see and do in 10 days so we are already thinking of going back
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Yoohoo - nag bags back ;)
Great photo's Simon - keep em coming :)
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Great to see you back.
Hope you had a fab time ;)
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@ Fly - sure did thanx - soon goes though doesn't it :(
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Tell me, seems like years ago we were in Salou. Was only 2 month ago :(
Roll on 2013 ;)
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Yep roll on April 2013.
We actually had some good news on our return seems our next hol is costing us LESS.
Quote 'this is due to the current high exchange rate of the Dollar in relation to port and departure taxes'
YIPPPEEEE Long may it last :)
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Hopefully our next abroad trip will be cheaper. Probably cos were planning on going a lot earlier in the year. Not during the school holidays.
Or have I already said that on this thread LOL :))
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Ive uploaded all the photos to here
http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/ (http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/)
There are 501 of them and its about 400mb if you want to download it.
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501? Any chance of edited highlights.... ::)
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Our ride - got the same plane on the way back too.
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic467.jpg)
The Bellagio
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic464.jpg)
Bellagio Fountains
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic445.jpg)
Big Shot ride on top of Stratosphere
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic432.jpg)
Stratosphere Tower - 109 floors
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/LVPic419.jpg)
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Really great photo's Simon put mine to shame --- when I get round to putting some on that is ::)
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Got back yesterday from a week in Benidorm (Poniente) which is the quiet part where the Spanish live, had a lovely time - hotel was good with regards to cleanliness, facilities etc - but the food was poor :( There was a poor choice of hot food and it was served lukewarm.
One day it pi$$ed it down for a short time but the floodwater rose alarmingly -
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/PICT0115.jpg)
This shows the walkway under the road from the side of the hotel to the beach, and shows how high the water is
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/PICT0117.jpg)
This one is from the walkway towards the hotel
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/PICT0118.jpg)
Close up of the walkway
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/PICT0120.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/PICT0121.jpg)
To get to the beach we had to walk along the back roads until we found a bit of dry land!
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Got a video of the rain running down the road from the other year while we were in Benidorm.
When it rains, boy does it come down :)
Glad you had a good time. Welcome back ;)
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We used to holiday in Majorca back in the 70's, generally september when it was cooling down. We had some down pours back then with rivers running down the streets. Soon cleared up though.
I have a great photo of the ship leaving Gibralta on our recent hols will try and post it tomorrow. ;)
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Learnt a bit of Spanish whilst there...............
Si Senor Derdaigo Fortiloriz inaro dozarntloriz dozartrux fulovcowsan ensandux
If needed I will post a translation.
Also they now hire bikes to cycle around Benidorm, the wife and I hired a couple one day and, as we were cycling through the 'old town' , she turned to me and said "I've never come this way before", to which I replied "That'll be the cobbles then"!! ;)
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I missed the Spanish bit, Our_Lass got it straight away ::)
As regards your missus, I'll ask her if that is true the next time I see you both >;
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Learnt a bit of Spanish whilst there...............
Si Senor Derdaigo Fortiloriz inaro dozarntloriz dozartrux fulovcowsan ensandux
If needed I will post a translation.
Also they now hire bikes to cycle around Benidorm, the wife and I hired a couple one day and, as we were cycling through the 'old town' , she turned to me and said "I've never come this way before", to which I replied "That'll be the cobbles then"!! ;)
Never had a twin Tub washing machine then ::) ;)
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Never had a twin Tub washing machine then ::) ;)
Yes, but it was me that used to sit on the spinner lid!!!! :))
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Here's one video.
http://youtu.be/B66mg5jEdug (http://youtu.be/B66mg5jEdug)
Here's another :)
http://youtu.be/97ZSue6HMxc (http://youtu.be/97ZSue6HMxc)
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Yes, but it was me that used to sit on the spinner lid!!!! :))
kinky eh :))
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We didn't take that many photo's on the last hols apart from around the ship which some of you would have seen.
This one is as we left Gibralta, intending to Dolphin/Whale watch.
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIPams005.jpg)
:)) Sorry couldn't resist that! Within 3 mins of pulling out of the port we couldn't see our hand in front of us :))
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Good job the Captain wasn't Italian ::)
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Very mixed weather but we did get some sunshine amongst the fog, and rain.
Vigo
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIPams090.jpg)
We had some wild skyes
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIPams055.jpg)
Barcelona was a showery Day
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIPams025.jpg)
The end of a very hot day at sea
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIKeiths132.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIKeiths127.jpg)
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Lovely photos OC, like the sunset ones.
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The last on looks OK.
The sea looks too choppy in the other shots for my liking.
I don't have sea legs LOL
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@ Fly I had to pace myself each day because of the back problem. We didn't go on any tours but used the shuttle bus at each port and just had a wander around for an hour or so before returning to the ship.
Have been to gp this week who says it's now a muscularskeltal problem and I have to go for physio.
Have had to cancel some of my work now because of this problem, although not too fussed about that as I was winding things down anyway :(
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Hope things pick up for you OC
Can't see it being long before I start a 2013 Jollies thead ;D
April/May next year is looking good for us ;)
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We go early next year Fly - booked ages ago - Dubai to Barcelona 8)
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Any place, Spanish, I've ever seen, Barcelona does it for me.
Love the place. The people who live there love it too ?
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@OC, sorry to hear that- hope the physio works and you soon start to feel better.
@Fly re 2013, we're hoping to go to Egypt in April/May - need the carrot at the end of the stick with all this cold weather!
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We walked down Les Ramblas in Barcelona Fly, were a bit miffed at the attituted of a couple of the street cafe/bar staff. Quite arrogant in their reply that we couldn't just sit and have a drink without food. Only we were not hungry having had breakfast only a few hours before.
We eventually sat and had a large lager :-? took me a long time to drink it but we chatted to another couple who were on the ship so it made for a pleasant passing of the time.
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIKeiths058.jpg)
We floated back to the shuttle bus and once on the ship had a kip :)) not used to lunch time drinking orrrr used lagers :))
@ Alsatian, I take it you like Egypt then? We will stop there on next years cruise but won't get off having been there done it (only on a cruise though) and don't like it. although Sharm is very popular I believe. Where would you stay? We are wondering if our cruise will actually sail because of the troubles still around.
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@ Alsatian, I take it you like Egypt then? We will stop there on next years cruise but won't get off having been there done it (only on a cruise though) and don't like it. although Sharm is very popular I believe. Where would you stay? We are wondering if our cruise will actually sail because of the troubles still around.
Never been, but the kids have - and we're going on their recommendation (with them too!)!! It's hopefully a 'special' holiday to celebrate my 60th! Don't know name of the hotel but it's in Hurghada (sp?)
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Only your 60th :o
Runs for cover C:-)
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Only your 60th :o
Runs for cover C:-)
Bar Steward!! ;)
Anyway you know what they say......... you're only as old as the girl you're feeling! >; :o
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Hope you enjoy it anyway Alsatian, I have heard of that place but never been. As I said only stopped for days whilst cruising, didn't like being hassled by the sellers and certainly didn't like them bringing their camels up to the side of me ( I have a thing about camels). Just didn't feel safe full stop!
Strange but after all the bad press etc that Israel has had over the years I enjoyed my visit there and felt safe.
Many go to Egypt in the spring / summer for some sun and enjoy it as I am sure you will 8) 8)
@ Fly the sea wasn't too bad, looked worse than it was, ship didn't move that much.
Been cold today hasn't it --- roll on summer!!
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We eventually sat and had a large lager.
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/sailingqween/2012MedcruisewithRCIKeiths058.jpg)
I see you've edited your picture, looks like a 'pair' of large lagers to me 8)
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:)) :)) :)) Rude Boy :))
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@Fly re 2013, we're hoping to go to Egypt in April/May - need the carrot at the end of the stick with all this cold weather!
Ok, Egypt has now morphed into Turkey and it's booked for mid-April! 8)
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Just read an article online about cruise ships in Venice. Locals are worried about the effect on the old town - the boats tower above most of the buildings.
You been down that way OC?
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She has as have I.
This is the view from a midship deck across to St Marks Square. There are about another 8 decks above me plus all the funnels etc.
The major issue is with the wake caused by the ships.
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Excellent picture Jon - must be quite surreal for the locals. Still, it all helps pay the bills...
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it was surreal last year, there were 5 huge ships going down the canal in convoy!!
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Yes I was in Venice in July. Great picture Jon, not sure if I posted any as it was there that I had the call telling me my mum had passed away. It's a lovely place to visit and as Jon had told me a brilliant sail in :)
I have heard that they are thinking of charging some kind of tax which every cruise passenger has to pay if they want to get off the ship in Venice. Not sure if this will be implimented though.
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If you want an idea of the size of the ships, this is Azura docked in Dubrovnic last year.
Note the coach and the two people on the quayside to get your perspective.
Azura carrys just over 3000 passengers and around 1200 crew
There are 19 decks in total 14 of which are available to passengers.
7 Restaraunts 12 bars 3 swimming pools, a 788 seat theatre and an outside cinema screen.
She is nowhere near being the biggest cruise ship!!!
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Wow! That's amazing.
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Wat's she like in comparison with the IOTSeas Jon size wise. That's another huge ship but RCI
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independance of the seas is about the same size.
if you want get seriously silly you are looking at oasis of the seas another rci ship.
16 passenger decks 5400 passengers, 2390 crew
http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/our-ships/oasis-class/oasis-of-the-seas/ships-decks-and-facts/#tab-16-4295 (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/our-ships/oasis-class/oasis-of-the-seas/ships-decks-and-facts/#tab-16-4295)
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Amazing ship/boat (?)
Brilliant website
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Oasis is RCI latest one isn't she - not been on her yet. sometimes I wonder if they are getting too big