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1/2 time - good quarter by the Swans and they take the lead by a goal. Swans 6.4.40 v Dees 5.4.34

Qualifying Final 1/4 time - Dees 4.1.25 v Swans 2.3.15

For our first cruises from Brisbane and Sydney we were up on deck for sailaway but since then, mainly sailing from Melbourne, we have tended to stay on our balcony or on the promenade deck to watch as we sail through Port Phillip Bay. We then head to the MDR usually. Melbourne sailaways are usually 4pm.

We have had great steaks in both Crown Grill (Golden) and Sterling Steakhouse (Diamond), the one we had on Voyager at Chops Grille was nice but much more expensive than the Princess steakhouses. As we are not big drinkers, spending a few dollars on a nice steak is fine as we enjoy it. We usually eat in the MDR but have been known to just go to Horizon Court after a busy shore day if we are tired and can't be bothered dressing up or even have room service.

There are a whole range of opinions of where chicken tikka masala was invented, the Scottish (Glasgow) just one of those. Some opinions say it was invented by an Indian chef in London in the 1970s and perhaps based on a Punjabi dish.

She did an overnighter while we were there a month ago.

They will dock in Cairns.

I have attached a screenshot of the map of Circular Quay. The jetty shaded red is the one to catch the F3 Paramatta ferry from. This link may help - Sydney Ferries

I found one cruise which only visits NZ ports, departing from Auckland and finishing in Dunedin in Dec this year. It is a Ponant cruise on Le Soleal and will visit 11 ports. There are also a few short P&O Aus cruises from Auckland to Picton return.

Thank you, that sounds a good deal. It is not specifically a cruise ship excursion though. It is a general excursion for tourists to the area. You would need to make sure that you are back at the ship with plenty of time to spare.

Glad it worked easily for you. Enjoy your trip down under.

The ETA is valid for twelve months. If your passport has to be renewed before travel, you will need to apply for your ETA with your new passport. If your present passport doesn't need renewing, I would apply a few months before you travel, in case there are any problems with issuing the ETA. This link will explain the procedures for applying for an ETA. Information and procedure to apply for an ETA Note - you need to apply using an app which is easily downloaded from your phone's app store.

Perhaps an ice vest under the jacket?

Correct, the only way to for an ETA is through the app. This is the one for iPhone and iPad through the App Store

No Linda, home now.😪 We had a wonderful time and were sorry to have to come home to a Melbourne winter. Although today it reached 18 but dropped rapidly as the cold change and rain came in. Look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Birthday Lyle for tomorrow. Happy Anniversary to you both Linda.

Nothing wrong with that. Geelong has many Melbourne based members and supporters who love it when Geelong play at the G. As an Essendon and MCC member, I much prefer to go to the MCG than Marvel Stadium, so am pleased that they play four home games there. Carlton also play home games at the MCG and Marvel. All clubs gain by having bigger crowds.

Could you post a link please? I can't find it.

The MCG is also Gellong's home ground.

It is unlikley that Cats will play Collingwood at GMHBA Stadium. Part of it is a construction site at the moment and the capacity is much lower. The AFL will want a capacity crowd for a qualifying final.

Final Scores Swans 13.10.88 def Saints 11.8.74 Swans finish 3rd and will play the Dees in the qualifying final the week after next.

I'm a Bomber so I'm really down. I have a soft spot for the Lions because of their past life as Fitzroy and when growing up in sout west Vic, it was Fitzroy's recruiting area. So I knew quite a few Fitzroy players and of course Jonathan Brown was a local and came from the club where my parents are life members.

Much better than the Lions. Our family are Demons (five of them), Lions (2) and Bombers (3) so only the Dees supporters were happy.

Swans lead by 22 pts at 3/4 time.

Carlton up by 24 points at 3/4 time. Oops, see Mic beat me to it.