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I have read posts during the last week describing something similar on Cunard. It seems to be the inconsistency that irks people. 8,000+ posts in 17 years doesn’t seem all that prolific, and it may imply a little knowledge, and a little perspective.
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I might in a Q1 or Q2, but certainly not otherwise. One thing where she did excel, and which would be so easy to emulate, if they paid attention, is in ample storage space, even in the tiny single inside cabins. And indeed provision of singles in all grades was another. But even so…
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Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot those dangerous Bibby corridors, which have disappeared. I loved QE2 when I went on her, but I’m not sure I would now.
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Yes, so many things have got worse: all those balcony cabins, en suites for all, not having to share cabins with strangers, being able to choose when you dine, air conditioning, covered lifeboats…How I’d love to go back to the fifties.
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In what way is this clear? Which are the lines where there are more formal dress codes? How have I missed all these unhappy crew and passengers? I am unclear of the basis for many of you assertions.
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My sympathies to the Restaurant Manager, and I can see he would want to avoid a disruptive scene. But isn’t there a point at which he would need to call security?
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It amazed me how spacious QA seemed, and how empty of passengers, even on sea days.
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You have, as have I. But some people have items they don’t trust to the laundry and wish to wash themselves.
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I find people who wear the wrong clothes in the wrong place rather annoying, especially if it appears to be deliberate. But I am genuinely astonished that many people seem to find this more worrying than passengers being allowed to sit blocking the aisles in the theatre, something that could lead to death rather than aesthetic discomfort.
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Special dietary requirements page on Cunard website
exlondoner replied to bluemarble's topic in Cunard Line
This looks as if they may have had a near catastrophe recently. -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I’d rather spend the time in your cabin, or even in mine. 😀 -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I think the QR is one of the few disappointing rooms on the ship. Its decor is a nothingness, and you are through it before you’ve noticed. Love nearly all the rest of the ship, though, except…I’ll leave others to fill in the gap. -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I have been only in the Grills since Covid, but so much of the experience is common to all grades: shows, most bars, most outdoor space, promenade, library, lectures, spa stuff, gym. I assume in essence it is food you are dissatisfied with, and I certainly acknowledge this is a major part of enjoyment. -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I do hope you are enjoying some aspects of your cruise. -
But having made that choice, it behoves you to keep out of certain areas, I rather think. What I’ve never understood, and this may be because I am female and a dress is a dress, is why it is more bother to dress formally than not, if one is dressing at all.
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TA stop in Southampton, doing a day trip to Winchester
exlondoner replied to Judyrem's topic in Cunard Line
UK residents seem to assume their railways are uniquely dreadful. And yet, on listening to residents of France (particularly away from TGV lines) and Germany, it rapidly becomes clear this is not so. And, perhaps unusually, I have never been in a train in Switzerland that didn’t have some sort of problems, although admittedly the last journey was some time ago now. -
Cunard Cruisers - How are things where you are ?
exlondoner replied to Host Hattie's topic in Cunard Line
Could you hire a wolf pack for a few days? 😀 -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I applaud your farsightedness in realising you would clearly need cake to sustain you while in Glasgow, after the shocking way the ship has been starving you. Now, I’m going to be serious for a moment. Surely, nobody should be allowed to sit or stand in the theatre aisles. Wouldn’t that be desperately dangerous if urgent evacuation was needed? -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
I’m not surprised. -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
And yet I think I have read accounts just this week of people being sent away for unsuitable dress, so it is clearly not universal. -
Queen Anne 14th - 28th July Iceland and bits of Britain.
exlondoner replied to Victoria2's topic in Cunard Line
And perhaps carrying earplugs, just in case. 😀 -
Comprehensible. Many thanks.
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If it can be put in terms which I can understand, which may be unlikely, why??? If the reason is incomprehensible to laypersons and morons, feel free to say.
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Train from Southampton to London Waterloo with Luggage
exlondoner replied to swaffie's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
The last time I went up to Waterloo which was a few Saturdays ago, when it was really full of smartly dressed people going to Ascot, as well as lots of others, the guard, actually I’m not sure they are called that, made a couple of announcements about making sure seats were free. Trains from Weymouth always have such a person on board, and the more assiduous ones are busy checking tickets. -
Train from Southampton to London Waterloo with Luggage
exlondoner replied to swaffie's topic in British Isles/Western Europe
If you are lucky, the guard makes an announcement if it is necessary.
