kalos

Cheers Phil , nope us folk getting back into cruising have to watch the waistline 😇

Good evening everyone we are back , we don't post when we are away but we had a lot on our plate to start with . This was Mikes chippy in Southampton very easy to get to from the sea front . Yes that's the Kalos idea of fine dinning ,,Fish chips , peas and a curry sauce with a cod roe (haven't had one of those in years ) washed down with a mug of tea ! This was a cruise that we had promised ourselves and booked a fair while back but ended up being a cruise , just like we expected and some things we didn't . Our captain on the Ventura jumped ship and was replaced by James brown who had his luggage with uniform going awol in transit . The good news is it did turn up a few days later and he said 🎵 He felt good 🎵 ... I knew that he would 🙃 I still have a lot of mail to sort out amongst other things ,so I will tell you more tomorrow ,such things as why we had to pack and disembark the ship before the cruise had ended . Hope you all have a good evening,catch you all later .

Hope you and @Splice the mainbrace have a good birthdays . Whatever you do enjoy 😃 🎂 😃 🎂 😃 🎂

Seem to remember Manchester was the same when they did a refurb The worst airport for scenes like you describe for us had to be Funchal . One minute a plane land normal the next sideways or aborted. Coming home the airport was rammed due to planes diverted , Not a empty seat to be found anywhere standing room only that included food outlets ,with huge queues for the food. We were there 3 hours sat on the floor until our plane landed.We were glad of the cabin crews drink service that day.

Morning was 7.c an hour ago but has dropped to 6.c with clear sky. Mrs K has informed me she has ordered our turkey crown and will get a nice piece of beef to go with it nearer the time. Must try to remember the clocks go back this weekend but I won't lose any sleep over it 🙃 Have a good day 🙂

It happens ,we had a lorry driver turn up at our place with just his unit and said ... "I have been told to come and get a trailer off bay 4 and to hurry as I have to catch a ferry at Hull ." What goods are you after and wheres the paper work ? Driver " Dunno just that in bay 4 ,no paper work " So how do you know its this one ? "Cos my boss gave me address (which he shows me ,on his phone) Sorry you cannot take it A few swear words and he tells me he will leave without it . Seeing there was no paper work and the goods onboard ,valued at well over half a million, no way was he going anywhere with them . He got them next day when he turned up with said documentation . As for a little infirm old lady ,with her carer /husband I would have let them through as she was entitled anyway and as you say he should have had his paperwork ready or proof that he was her carer .

Morning it's a dark, damp, wet 9.c here this morning but all seems fine with a cuppa in my hand 🙂 Have a good day everyone !

I have thought up a new upcharge for those who want new experiences ? For a moderate fee ,all those rock slabs that people cook their steaks on whilst the fat splatters all over you 🙃 They are sat in the Beach house idle all day ,so get them in the MDR for breakfast where you can cook your own bacon ,eggs breakfast and half a sausage . Things like beans and tomatoes as well . No more moaning my bacons not cooked right cos your in control and admired by the folk around you . Could catch on 😉

Depends how hungry you feel 🤣 Enjoy your cruise 🙂

The "upsell" has been around quite a while, if I wanted to nip over to Ireland then I choose Ryan Air as I only want a seat for the 30-40 minutes flight. Going any further then it's someone like Jet2 with the baggage included. Gone are the days when Britannia would let you choose your seat give you meals, hot towels etc, but at a cost. Some would argue they were a victim of the upsell. Upsell/upgrades are ok providing they do not interfere with the "as standard" offerings ,like we have just seen with Princess cruises and their pizza's that now come at a cost . The thing is we all have the option to shop around and do what is value to us . We can all take it or leave it ,the choice is always ours .

Morning it's 7.c with fog here this morning Hope you all have a good day .

When posting you can edit a post or delete ,within the first 20 minutes . After that your stuck with it . If you think your post was for example false and could mislead other posters on here, then you could hit report and explain to a moderator ,why you think it should be removed but that would be up to them . Just read your next comment , so hit report and tick box " post aimed at " if the Mod agrees then it will be removed but if not your stuck with it .

I'm sure Johns employer will be there for him as well at this stressful time . Regardless of when he last had a holiday ,no one could foresee sad events like this. Our company were great and we were entitled to two days paid leave and other days without pay until we felt up to it. I'm sure Johns manager will want to help where he can. As our manager used to say " We all need support at sometime, just keep us informed ."

Sounds like one for P&O to answer . When you get to Southampton ,if the family is a no show at check in the cabin may not be accessible . I would ring P&O when you know who is going and take it from there .

@P&O SUE Our thoughts are with you at this sad time for you and your family must be hard for your Mum at this sad time. Sounds like he was a battler until the end and he will leave you with fond memories. You take care Sue🙂 Best wishes Kalos

Try logging into pocruisers.com/login. Around 3 weeks out the "greyed out" print luggage label and "Check In " tabs will come available tp print out which hopefully will show your cabin number and boarding time .

Dig a hole and bury it 🙃

A very dull and dreary 8.c autumnal day here . Now only 🎵 Ten more days to Halloween 🎵 which means .. This afternoon you could settle down and watch CH5 TV Christmas films 🤔🥴 or the Christmas movie channel if you just cannot get enough of this October treat ! Makes you wonder if some of us are on the same planet ? Talking of which ... Have a good day everyone 🙂

She should get with the times,people are paying out good money to have that look 🙃

Just as good we never get to see them as they look so intelligent then they go and spoil it by opening their mouths .🙃

That's me all jabbed up and nowhere to go in this weather. Still lashing it down causing local floods ,one of the farmers fields is getting washed down our country lane . Leeds Bradford airport had a TUI Corfu flight aquaplaned on landing ,ending up off the runway . Thankfully no one was hurt .

Morning 12.c and very blustery and lashing it down at the moment . Apart from my jabs today ,we are staying put. Keep safe/warm and have a good day .

Oh right that will teach me multitasking (watching tv news and on here 🤣)

The price match is already used by P&O and Cunard, I have sent prices in from T A's and they did match them ,refunding me the difference .

Looks like your in a good place regarding the weather . Hopefully ,if the forecast is right a low will develop and track up the middle of the country and with a bit of luck keep the high winds away from us . https://www.ventusky.com/?p=54.2;2.5;4&l=gust