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I concur.. Definitely Judes. Andy

It's Michelles birthday on Wednesday, so wanted to book the Epicurean and some spa bits, so all sorted easily. It's quite busy now, seems to be a disproportionate amount of children, considering it's not school holidays? Finding the app handy so far, the calendar is really useful. Just sitting in the atrium people watching, our favourite passtime. Andy

After a few more Morettis, I will be hugging everyone... 😂 Andy

We were happy to come back at our allotted time, but as there was no queue, just thought we would ask and they waved us straight through. I think we just hit it lucky as the queue started to build up behind us. Check in was an absolute breeze. Connecting to the app was very easy and all the bookings we wanted to make were available. So far so good. Staff are smiley and helpful, even the buffet was good, with a chap telling you to wash your hands and ensuring you did. In the Crow's Nest now with a pint of Moretti. Andy & Michelle xx Oh, we have soap... 😂

BLIMEY, arrived to drop off bags early at 1.10, in the Glasshouse at 1.30.. Andy

So excited, car is loaded, off to the port soon to drop the bags off before wandering across to Oxford Street for some lunch before boarding at 3.15. I won't write a blog as people more eloquent than me have done some recently, but I will share our experiences of things that have caused us a bit of concern. We feel very prepared, thanks to you lot, hence not trying to board early etc. We haven't been able to book any speciality restaurants except Limelight, so hope with a late boarding, all the spaces haven't been snaffled up by the priority boarders and coach passengers etc. I will report back. Anything anybody wants me to find out while on board, please ask and I will go into full Columbo mode... Andy

Glad you had a good time Gill, thank you for reporting back. Andy

Thank you for reporting back. The people who responded to your original question (and us) will be really pleased you had a great time. This forum loves to help and follow journeys, but not enough return to let us know how it went. As for the couple in the Limelight, well, at least they are becoming a minority... Andy

Or didn't smoke 40 Woodbine a day, drink stout and eat dripping😂 Andy

Wish me luck, I'm ready for the buffet tomorrow... Andy

Welcome back Gill x Thank you. Andy & Michelle

Oh bless you Jane, thank you. It's been a long time coming, It's taken us a while to get the confidence back to go out much, let alone cruise. We are so looking forward to it. Andy & Michelle xx

'a huge rumble and houses shook'... Are we sure it's not just cruise day and all that wheelie luggage being dragged over the cobbles😂 Being 'oop North' it's all cobbled streets right? Andy

Well done Derek... And, of course you Rupert. What a handsome lad Andy

I concur. Unfortunately can only book the Limelight and shows in advance on Britannia. Just hope we can book Epicurean as we have a late boarding time... Andy

Hey, what's wrong with you... 😂

Not mandatory at the moment, but we are taking some 'just in case'. As Zap says, things can change quite quickly. Have a great cruise. Andy

No pictures, it didn't happen😂 Looks lovely Andy

I think you have to assume that if a table for 2 has been requested and often a longer wait, that people do not want to interact. There is no need to be rude though, a polite 'good evening' to the people around you, then carry on with your own conversations will not encourage or offend anyone. Andy

I bet you are doing what I did Brian, much to Michelle's disdain... Walking around saying 'Vladimir Putin' in a poor Russian accent constantly... 😂 Andy

I missed it, but was pointed in the right direction by Dai, thank you. Being honest, we were a bit underwhelmed by the options, but have booked a couple. We will be quite happy to find a spot with some live music and watch the world go by. Andy

Thank you Sandra. I'm sure we will have a great time, we are pretty laid back and will be so glad to be sailing again, I doubt anything will spoil it. Andy & Michelle x

1 guy on the piano in the theatre??? Sounds odd, with no explanation. Surely 'Pulse' must be knocking out some tunes in 1 of the venues? Andy

Thank you for reporting back Sue, glad you had fun, looks fantastic. Andy

Yes, for us suitably able. We will head to Oxford Street, which is just across the green from Ocean terminal and has a great choice of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Ocean Village is fairly close too. Mayflower is a bit isolated unfortunately. Andy