Morrisons For Me Posted March 14, 2010 #76 Share Posted March 14, 2010 By the way, "judgmental" is the way we Americans spell the word. I assume I'll get blasted for that too. Pressing on regardless. Don't worry. We have long since learned that Americans can't speak or write English, preferring some strange dialect of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisons For Me Posted March 14, 2010 #77 Share Posted March 14, 2010 The Brotherhood? The only brotherhood I hold dear is for those of us who've come under fire in a combat zone. Interesting way of describing Cruise Critic. But understandable, none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax Posted March 14, 2010 #78 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Don't worry. We have long since learned that Americans can't speak or write English, preferring some strange dialect of their own. A gentleman is a man who can disagree without being disagreeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #79 Share Posted March 14, 2010 The Brotherhood? The only brotherhood I hold dear is for those of us who've come under fire in a combat zone. Well - that's you and me then, can't speak for the rest of the membership. Sir Martin is missing some crucial body parts, but I don't think they were shot off. :D:D J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted March 14, 2010 #80 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks. Oh I know I'll be a youngster compared to some, if not many. It's just that it's my first trip on an ocean liner and I'm looking forward to having a whole lot of fun at the same time being courteous and respectable. I know I'll find a lot of good people who are friendly and not judgmental. By the way, "judgmental" is the way we Americans spell the word. I assume I'll get blasted for that too. Pressing on regardless. Oh I am certain you will find lots of good people who are friendly and not judgmental at all, actually a great deal less judgmental than you will find on this board. These are the ocean liner purists here, for the most part, at least that is how I would describe them. But they are good people too, just a little staid in their opinions about what should and should not take place aboard a a Cunard ship. You have chosen a wonderful line and I am sure you will enjoy the ship greatly. I take it you are traveling (another American spelling) on the QM2. And if you are, you will find she is a lovely, lovely ship. Have a magnificent time.:) Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted March 14, 2010 #81 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Sir Martin is missing some crucial body parts, but I don't think they were shot off.J But you told me that missing body parts were an essential qualification for joining the Brotherhood, and I soooo wanted to join. OMG, you weren't telling fibs were you:eek:? Brother(?) Sir Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #82 Share Posted March 14, 2010 But you told me that missing body parts were an essential qualification for joining the Brotherhood, and I soooo wanted to join. OMG, you weren't telling fibs were you:eek:? Brother(?) Sir Martin No Brother Martin - I never lie!! Hee hee hee. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakim Posted March 14, 2010 Author #83 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Our discussion has drifted far from the tie/cummerbund question I asked, but it's fun to share, so I'll ask: Wasn't Mark Twain accepted outside our savage soil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #84 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Our discussion has drifted far from the tie/cummerbund question I asked, but it's fun to share, so I'll ask: Wasn't Mark Twain accepted outside our savage soil? OK, one of the things you'll find a lot around here is a little cyber-artefact known as "thread drift". It's common on all message boards. As a general rule of thumb, you will find that your question tends to be answered within the first 10 posts. If it isn't it generally means that nobody knows the answer. Posts after #10 tend to have a relationship to the original question that is, at best, tenuous. Once you are out into the dark and freakish no-mans-land beyond about #50 things become, to be flattering, totally bizarre. Mark Twain is a highly regarded author on the right hand side of the Atlantic, even in our present, semi-literate, times. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomerica Posted March 14, 2010 #85 Share Posted March 14, 2010 So then what color clip on bowtie goes with the White Dinner Jacket? Are epaulets in bad taste? :eek: Also, are polka dot dinner suits passé or can I break mine out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #86 Share Posted March 14, 2010 So then what color clip on bowtie goes with the White Dinner Jacket? Are epaulets in bad taste? :eek: Also, are polka dot dinner suits passé or can I break mine out? Did you ever hear the one about the Englishman, the Scotsman, The Irishman, and the hamster? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisons For Me Posted March 14, 2010 #87 Share Posted March 14, 2010 A gentleman is a man who can disagree without being disagreeable. And an English Gentleman knows to make an exception for Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisons For Me Posted March 14, 2010 #88 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Mark Twain is a highly regarded author on the right hand side of the Atlantic, even in our present, semi-literate, times. J Indeed. We read him in translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakim Posted March 14, 2010 Author #89 Share Posted March 14, 2010 OK, one of the things you'll find a lot around here is a little cyber-artefact known as "thread drift". It's common on all message boards. As a general rule of thumb, you will find that your question tends to be answered within the first 10 posts. If it isn't it generally means that nobody knows the answer. Posts after #10 tend to have a relationship to the original question that is, at best, tenuous. Once you are out into the dark and freakish no-mans-land beyond about #50 things become, to be flattering, totally bizarre. Mark Twain is a highly regarded author on the right hand side of the Atlantic, even in our present, semi-literate, times. J Mr Cruachen, and to whoever reads this, and those who have weighed in with comments and advice: I did not know I would get so much out of a single "thread." I have learned a lot. So many opinions and ideas! A heck of a lot of fun, believe me, no matter how smart-alecky I get sometimes. I apologize for that. I am happy to be a member of Cruise Critic. As some already know, I'll be sailing on QM2 in May, my first trip on an ocean liner. Looks like I picked the best cruise line in the world, with the best folks to share the fair winds and following seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakim Posted March 14, 2010 Author #90 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Indeed. We read him in translation. You're a riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted March 14, 2010 #91 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Mr Cruachen, and to whoever reads this, and those who have weighed in with comments and advice: I did not know I would get so much out of a single "thread." I have learned a lot. So many opinions and ideas! A heck of a lot of fun, believe me, no matter how smart-alecky I get sometimes. I apologize for that. I am happy to be a member of Cruise Critic. As some already know, I'll be sailing on QM2 in May, my first trip on an ocean liner. Looks like I picked the best cruise line in the world, with the best folks to share the fair winds and following seas. Please don't. We can certainly use more of that smart thingey stuff over here :rolleyes: P.S. Howdy, neighbor/neighbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #92 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You're a riot. Wait till he really gets going. He could start a row in an empty house :D J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted March 14, 2010 #93 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Please don't. We can certainly use more of that smart thingey stuff over here :rolleyes: Seconded, thirded and fourthededed. It's the life-blood of the board. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted March 14, 2010 #94 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Seconded, thirded and fourthededed. It's the life-blood of the board. J And fifthded. We've even nearly got NomDePlume spelling 'neighbour' properly:D. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisons For Me Posted March 14, 2010 #95 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You're a riot. I try my best..... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted March 14, 2010 #96 Share Posted March 14, 2010 And fifthded. We've even nearly got NomDePlume spelling 'neighbour' properly:D. Mary HEY! I did too!!! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omakim Posted March 14, 2010 Author #97 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Seconded, thirded and fourthededed. It's the life-blood of the board. J OK, you asked for it. I'm licking my chops........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted March 14, 2010 #98 Share Posted March 14, 2010 OK, you asked for it. I'm licking my chops........ Throw him a bone, marTi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted March 14, 2010 #99 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Mr Cruachen, and to whoever reads this, and those who have weighed in with comments and advice: I did not know I would get so much out of a single "thread." I have learned a lot. So many opinions and ideas! A heck of a lot of fun, believe me, no matter how smart-alecky I get sometimes. I apologize for that. I am happy to be a member of Cruise Critic. As some already know, I'll be sailing on QM2 in May, my first trip on an ocean liner. Looks like I picked the best cruise line in the world, with the best folks to share the fair winds and following seas. Indeed, I believe you have found your niche. Welcome aboard. And I believe you have already met Gari. It could be you may make a formidable opponent for him. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patwell Posted March 14, 2010 #100 Share Posted March 14, 2010 But you told me that missing body parts were an essential qualification for joining the Brotherhood, and I soooo wanted to join. OMG, you weren't telling fibs were you:eek:? Brother(?) Sir Martin Oh dear, heaven forgive me, but I am really going to like saying this.... It is just those missing parts that have disqualified you from the Brotherhood!! HEHEHEHE!!!! :D:p Out foxed by Brother Cruachan...what an absolutely brilliant day this turned out to be. As we say here in the deep south of the colonies, you been snookered bubba!! :eek: Oh my, that was just too delicious to pass up!!! Cheers, Penny Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053 November 10,2007...the “Affair” continued...did it ever! October 16,2008...the “Affair” goes transatlantic as we sail in tandem with the grand QE2 on her final transatlantic voyage...what a thrill! December 9, 2008....the “Affair” resumes again....Life is good! July 30, 2009....transatlantic again...some “Affairs” just get better August 7, 2009....the “Affair” goes on...this time “home” to Norway Feb. 7, 2010....the “Affair” takes a sunny detour when Penny meets a Princess 2010....the “Affair” is indecisive, but back to QM2 for 14 days somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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