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I hope you find your Mum better today, Sue. It’s such a worry for you. Gill x

Just checked in online for my forthcoming Iona cruise and got a boarding time of 1130. 😀. It is pouring with rain here. Yuk! Have a good weekend everyone. Gill x

A beautiful morning here after the early mist. We went for a walk at Hengistbury Head (near Christchurch) it was just glorious and surprisingly warm. To park the car for 2 hours was £5.80 tho 🙄

@Purdey16 oh, that sounds like a wonderful cruise/adventure. Have a great time.

Oh I’m so sorry MB, it doesn’t matter when we lose a precious relative or friend, we still grieve for our loss. My suggestion would be to see if you can attend virtually (I did this the other week). Gx

As with many things recently - many of the recent issues and customer upsets are caused very poor communications from P&O. @JollyMia I hope it all gets quickly sorted.

Thanks. Sadly Freddie doesn’t do well with any form of dairy (apart from a little cheese). As a young dog, getting his food right was a nightmare and we tried everything. The last 5 years has been trouble free, but vet said that as they get older their intolerances can worsen. I’m not a fan of kibble at all, but if this sorts him out then I’ll be very happy. Pumpkin didn't suit him (his output is mostly perfect anyway), so I am hoping this prescription diet will just be short term to in order to allow the acid reflux to settle.

I agree. It really isn’t a “song” contest now. It’s about everything else!

@grapau27 Thank you….. I love that!

Good morning. Took ages to go to sleep last night. Partly because it was warm, partly looking unsuccessfully for the northern lights and partly watching the voting on Eurovision 🤣. The best bit is Graham Norton’s commentary but I still miss Terry Wogan doing it! Freddie has had digestion issues recently and the vet has suggested a strict biscuit diet with no doggy treats or even his beloved carrot and cucumber for three weeks. So, I shall be good at the same time! But he is going to be an unhappy boy for a while 🐶🥲and I suspect my patience will be tested! Another glorious start to the day, so a pleasant morning walk beckons. Have a good Sunday everyone. Gill x

That’s dreadful. Looking at the new room service menu posted elsewhere for Iona, Bacardi is certainly on it at £27.

There was something very special when the band serenaded the departure of the cruise ships away from the dockside at the Mayflower Terminal. When I did my world cruise on Aurora back in 2012 the send off (along with fireworks, which I think they still do) it was completely magical and we still talk about that moment. Back in the 1990s when I first started cruising the send offs happened every cruise we went on - was the champagne on deck at the sail-away from Southampton free back then can anyone remember?

Totally agree Josy…….

Someone posted on another website that it was too windy to dock and then it turned foggy whilst at sea.

Very pleased you are feeling so much better. But take it easy as it’ll take a while for you to be back to full strength.

Me too. I have always thought him a great Captain, is very visible and he is very popular with the crew which equals a happy ship.

Good grief. It’s quite amazing the way some behave isn’t it!

At a hotel in Cheshire last week a 250ml glass of Shiraz was £9.50 🍷🙄

On the P&O website now! Each guest aged 18 years (21 years in United States of America ports) and older may bring up to 1 litre of wine, Champagne on board as they embark the ship for the first time only. Wine or Champagne over the 1 litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise. If this alcohol is consumed in the dining rooms, bars, restaurants or lounge areas, it will be subject to a corkage fee of £20* per bottle, per occasion which will be charged to the guest’s on-board account. Other alcohol types such spirits are considered restricted items and prohibited to bring on board when guests first embark the ship.

Thank you for the great review. Am now excited for my week on Iona!

Great read. Thank you.

Thank you for posting. I have friends on this cruise, plus I’m off on her in a few weeks time, so will be interested to hear about your adventures.

Great news but what a worry that was for you all. Enjoy your BH Monday…. Gill x

One exception imo was Steve Larkins who always performed a really good Freddie Mercury show…..

Yes. You will get your boarding time when you do online check around three weeks before you sail.