Mareblu

15 minutes ago, Kristelle said:

Lochiel?

Not Lochiel.  Les would guess this in a heartbeat.  

Hint:  think of a namesake waterway closer to Tassie than this northern home to a proud maritime history.

7 minutes ago, qbay46 said:

Scotland

Yes.  Can you name the area of water the image is taken from?

33 minutes ago, Kristelle said:

somewhere in Tassie?

No, much further north..

Try this one:

And a late edit:  Atholl 

Blair castle, Blair Athol, Scottish Highlands.  Just been there.

4 hours ago, BourbonLover said:

This should be pretty easy.

They resemble some of the formations near Berridale NSW, on the road from Cooma to the ski fields.

4 hours ago, S1971 said:

 

That may well be the case, but tipping at the end is the norm and would not be seen by others as a blatant "bribe".

 

Those who "bribe" upfront may believe they are gaining an advantage, the reality is they are most likely being taken advantage of by the recipients 😉.

And considered rather tacky in the process.

1 hour ago, JT1101 said:

Lobster is available. Alas I have to look longingly whilst others enjoy it - being shellifsh allergic has that effect (trust me, anaphylaxis is not fun). 

No, it certainly wouldn’t be.

Both lobster (thermidor or mornay, etc.) and dover sole were available in QG on QA during our recent British Isles voyage.

5 minutes ago, possum52 said:

 

The property used for the filming of Kath and Kim is quite near to where we live. The house has been bulldozed and a new one has been built on the block.

It was a breath of fresh air to our locally produced content.  Some very clever lines and scenes.  

1 hour ago, arxcards said:

Or is that just a discharge?? 🤣

As Kim would say:  suites with toilets are only for effluent passengers.

Correct, @Jean C, well done.  Your turn even without nominating “The Three Graces” as the name for (a) Royal Liver Building (b) the Cunard Building, and (c) the Port of Liverpool Building.  They stand on Pier Head on Liverpool’s Mersey River.  This shot was taken from our balcony on Queen Anne on 3rd June, during her Naming Ceremony.  It was a memorable experience.

Hint:  a revered waterfront for a home to legends “of note”.

Bonus points for identifying the collective name for these elegant buildings.

Woomera?

It has a twin on the other side

16 hours ago, Victoria2 said:

Nothing to do with me either as I think you will know if you have read my contributions to previous threads but one comment slightly implied British passengers aren't part of service charge removal.

Most nationalities will have their share of those who remove and it is entirely personal and no aspersions should be levied at any one, never mind any particular nationality.

 

That post is not worthy of dignifying with a reply, imho.  We are Australian.  We probably speak with "the accent" sneeringly referred to, although I am frequently mistaken for English.  We have never requested gratuities be removed from our account, and we show our appreciation with a discreet envelope to each of the wonderful staff who have cared for us.  Our Australian friends and acquaintances who cruise, and with whom we've discussed this topic, do the same.  The poster has a history of denigrating Australians on other thread, but once received such a backlash that I thought they had sensibly moved on.  The problem is theirs.

Tallinn is one of my favourite European ports.

1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

I asked for a change on my recent cruise on QA because most of the people at the table (PG) for 8 arrived later than I did, and I don't like to eat late. I asked if I could be moved to a table where people arrived earlier. I know I didn't displace anyone because when I was shown to my new table for 6, one of the people there said "Ah, now we have a complete table." 

 

It would be interesting to know how much spare seating there is in the grills restaurants. There did seem to be a fair number of empty seats in PG. One couple were at a table for 6 and it was never set for more than the two of them. Nobody took my place at the table for 8. And I saw other tables not occupied, even on nights when we lingered, chatting, after finishing our dinner. 

Kathy, wherever you are seated would be a lucky table.  Really enjoyed the M&M you so superbly organised, and our chats whilst aboard QA.

On 6/15/2024 at 6:33 AM, NE John said:

As an American, I think it’s tacky to wave a wad of cash to bribe a M’d. I see “big shots” in NYC steakhouses do that and I just roll my eyes. 
I’d be very glad to give an extra tip at the end; the staff work very hard. 

It’s my 60th bday in QG next week so maybe I’ll get a good table based on that. 

 

 

Our warmest wishes for a very happy special birthday in the coming days.  Mario turned 80 (neither of us can believe it) during our very recent QA voyage in QG.  We had not requested a cake, and thought we were safely under the radar.  Cunard obviously noted the date in his passport, and the message must have been passed along.  We were totally surprised with an exquisite cake, carried to our table by singing waiters.  We were actually delighted, and truly grateful for this generous gesture.  We enjoyed a wonderful window table in QG, whether that was because of the magic passport date, or our Q3, I’m unsure, but our QG experience was nothing short of exceptional.  We know your coming voyage will be equally enjoyable.  Happy birthday again, @NE John.

2 minutes ago, Mareblu said:

Yes, I am guilty of reporting the incident.  I have no idea of how the patient, polite (and in the view of all who witnessed this unbecoming and embarrassing performance) shamefully-treated senior waiters, resolved the matter, but the next evening, it was "carry on as usual" in the very best of Cunard tradition.  They are exemplary, in my opinion.

On, and @WantedOnVoyage, that was on QUEEN ANNE 😉

11 hours ago, exlondoner said:

There was an account of the very unedifying behaviour of a celebrity guest speaker on the naming voyage, when they wouldn’t move her to the table she wanted.

Yes, I am guilty of reporting the incident.  I have no idea of how the patient, polite (and in the view of all who witnessed this unbecoming and embarrassing performance) shamefully-treated senior waiters, resolved the matter, but the next evening, it was "carry on as usual" in the very best of Cunard tradition.  They are exemplary, in my opinion.

1 hour ago, sewgood said:

 

You know there is a surcharge for a cabin with a working toilet.

Just back from a long overseas trip.  We're flushed, of course, so we'll pay it.