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Now for something completely different
Mareblu replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Seafood chowder last night, Lyle, although not quite as robust and hearty as the one I serve in winter -
Now for something completely different
Mareblu replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
We have a few hours till a major match, vs Denmark, which will be played in the early hours of Thursday morning AEDT. I really feel for Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (aka Australia's Mary Donaldson, originally from Tasmania, our apple isle). She must be torn, although she has been quoted as saying she would always cheer for Australia, unless against a Dane. Still, though....... -
Queen Elizabeth at OPT
Mareblu replied to aussielozzie18's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Yes, apparently, Les -
Queen Elizabeth at OPT
Mareblu replied to aussielozzie18's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
QE sailing rough Covid waters at the moment. Skipping planned Bali leg of current cruise, and sailing direct to Fremantle. Tier 3 now, with many, many passengers in isolation. Sending best wishes to all aboard for a rapid improvement in the situation. -
Masks, RATs compulsory again in Australia: anyone onboard QE just now?
Mareblu replied to lahore's topic in Cunard Line
Thank you, Poole Boy, for taking the time to share your onboard experience. We are not due to sail on QE for approximately six weeks, so a lot can happen in that time. We are not concerned at this stage for our own plans, but rather, hoping that all improves rapidly for you and your fellow onboard cruisers. We would be so grateful if you are able to keep us posted. Take care, and very best wishes that you remain healthy. -
Queen Elizabeth at OPT
Mareblu replied to aussielozzie18's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Ditto. Can't wait. We're embarking for 21 days on 7 January. -
Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Mareblu replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Not sure about CBA Mastercard, but it's worth enquiring. I can't believe we were eligible all this time, and we've been purchasing travel insurance from insurance companies for untold amounts. You live and learn....eventually! -
Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Mareblu replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Marion, see my above post re credit card travel insurance. It's no extra, and covers Covid. We had to answer the usual health-related questions, no different from any insurance supplier. We are eligible, so I've cancelled our NRMA policy. Our ages were fine. -
Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Mareblu replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thanks so much, Hammer61. I checked, and yes, our W card covers us. I applied, and received an email with a confirmation number. I have therefore this morning cancelled our NRMA policy, and should receive a refund of all or most of the premium within three weeks. Great response and advice on this thread. Thank you all. -
Yes, a road trip, that's the ticket. Then imagine your hospital room is a balcony cabin. We can escape to anywhere in our mind, if we wish it. The good thing about surgery is that to the patient, it's over in a wink. I know you'll have lots of support for your recovery. We're all cheering for you, Les.
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Drove down and back to Batehaven today, Les. Horrendous driving conditions, between the ferocious winds, occasional heavy rain on the Clyde, and the endless potholes. Then there was a blackout while we were there, apparently stretching from Wollongong to Bega. Home now, but terrible weather outside here in Canberra. How are you coping with the weather, and I guess you can't tell us all how you're feeling till the power's back on. We both send best wishes. Take care.
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Hopefully things will improve for you after your hospital treatment. None of us enjoy being hospital patients. Strength and very best wishes, Les. I think they serve wine with meals in Macquarie. If they do, ask for an Iforgetto instead. Sounds like a great day at the coast. Enjoy the sun and salt air. Two of my granddaughters are driving down and back tomorrow, just for a dip in the ocean. Energy is wasted on the young, no?
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The most compelling example for insurance I can cite is our own experience many years ago. It didn't involve our own health, or an accident either of us sustained. We were one week from boarding our flights to Europe for a Silversea cruise, followed by a Tauck land tour. Sadly, my mother, who was in her ninetieth year and seemingly in good health, suddenly died. Of course, we immediately cancelled everything, and set about the sad task of organising her funeral and caring for my bereft father. After a time, I contacted our travel insurance company and made some enquiries. Because my mother's sudden death was caused by a previously undiagnosed and undetected condition, the kindly and sympathetic representative I spoke to encouraged us to lodge a claim. His reasoning was that at the time we were accepted as policy holders, it was understood that our parents, if living, would be of advanced age. To our eternal gratitude, and amazement, and after spending two days compiling all receipts and medical certificates from my mother's treating medical specialists, including hospital emergency doctors, we were reimbursed every cent. That included the cruise, the land tour, any hotel accommodation that was pre-paid, even the business class airfares we had indulged in because it was a special anniversary trip. It doesn't have to involve a fall, an accident, a heart attack, or, heaven forbid, dementia.
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Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Mareblu replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
In the UK, Cunard required all UK citizens to have travel insurance before boarding their vessels. That doesn't apply if you book Cunard here in Australia. Not sure about other countries. Cunard is, of course, owned by Carnival now. -
Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Mareblu replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Marion, we've just taken out travel insurance with NRMA for our January Cunard cruise to NZ and Tassie. It's not cheap, believe me, but it was the best price we could find, and it covers Covid. I turned 74 this week, and Mario is 78. No problem with our ages.