IE 2013 useful info "3" plus some nonsense.

[barnowl1950]

Captain David has said it will be fixed today (fingers crossed) - on a brighter note, the sun is coming out in Barcelona now - has rained since yesterday teatime.

 

Oh right.... just been looking at the weather map in Med, looks like you will avoid the rain for the rest of the week :)

[FIFE1]

See RR posted a drinks menu, is this for this season? Surely they don't want you to pay £1.50 supplement for Gordon's Gin (know its AI included). Thomson having a laugh

[MallorcaChap]

Drinks menu was scanned yesterday on board.

[kevtina]

Thats a big hike from last years 10p supplement

[CRUISIN LINDA]

Hope you are having a good time MallorcaChap. Whatever the weather it's got to be better than here - it's freeeeezing :( Still, at least no snow to speak of here, unlike Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Cumbria etc !

[Rebel Rouser]

I reckon sea day Thursday :)

[barnowl1950]

So do I now! :)

[dianedarlo]

Is it the same Captain David as last year?

[Rebel Rouser]

Diana, I believe so. Capt. David Thackeray.

[skioncruises]

Capt. David Thackeray.

 

Great. I hope he doesn't decide to go on leave when we go at the end of September. I have never listened to a Captain being so passionate about his ship. He must be absolutely devastated to have had the wrong fuel put in the tanks of his beloved baby.:)

[Rebel Rouser]

Today the good ship is in Civitavecchia, not sure if she is now on track after filling up with oil and water on her 1st voyage of the season from Limassol then when leaving port in Palma then heading to Barcelona to clean up the problem and spending Thursday at sea rather than Wednesday.

[MallorcaChap]

You are correct with your itinerary assumptions so far RR. We are now back on schedule but will stop at Palamos on the last day instead of Barcelona. Ajaccio has been dumped.

[Rebel Rouser]

Hi Mchap, looks like it is a bit cloudy today with some light rain, communication at it's best heh, hope the good ship is living up to it's name and the keeping you entertained.

 

 

Ps very cool here today 2c and sunny.

[Rebel Rouser]

All of a sudden the temp has picked up to a balmy 6c and the garden has come alive with birds...lovely and sunny musty have counted 8 different kinds plus some tree rats (squirrels)

 

Do you know what? I feel like I have just woke up from a long cold winter :D

[barnowl1950]

Let's hope the worst of the snow is over.

 

Been wondering whether to change my user name

to Icewoman :D

 

Don't forget to put the clocks forward tomorrow :)

[jenny wren]

We still haven't had any snow other than a few flakes in the wind!! however it is really bitterly cold and windy today with no sun.....we did have sun yesterday though and not so much wind.

 

My son and family are moving to Devon (from Hampshire) on Sunday so we will be up there helping them move in....hopefully the sun will shine! :)

[Rebel Rouser]

Just when you thought...spring is here.................................. It's snowing again :eek:

 

Lets hope the footie is on this afternoon, getting withdrawal sypmtons here as no game in a month,

 

 

Waves to screen...hello peeps, Happy Easter

[barnowl1950]

Happy Easter RR and everyone here too :)

[Rebel Rouser]

Wish I didn't know anything about PC's ..that's 2 done today :rolleyes: mind you that's £50 to the Holiday funds....mustn't moan I suppose :D

[jenny wren]

Waves back! and Happy Easter to you and yours RR......sun is shining, washings on the line, I've just washed the car and John's cutting the grass....must be springtime methinks!!! :)

[MallorcaChap]

Oh right.... just been looking at the weather map in Med, looks like you will avoid the rain for the rest of the week :)

 

guess what -it has rained ever since

[Rebel Rouser]

Clear blue sky's Mchap, looks lovely on the webcam. one of my favourite ports Toulon, it's a pity they always make it a Sunday.

 

 

Toulon web cam

Edited March 31, 2013 by Rebel Rouser

[MallorcaChap]

what webcam doesn't show is that it is blowing a gale and is freezing unless you can get out of the wind - which on here is impossible (we've tried)

[FIFE1]

Many thanks Mallorca Chap for your information.

 

Just so we get all questions answered in one go, would really appreciate your feedback. (Thanks in advance)

 

1. Are you no longer allowed to take on board any a) spirits bought on airplane or ashore (are these taken off you at security check at boarding and given back on last night).

2. Can't believe the surcharge for proper brands is £1.50, last year I think they were 15 p. what are the house brands?

3. Will it be small tins of San Miguel all season (no draft) this may be a positive as some of the draft beer is awful, (Last year on Majesty, think they were drawing it from the ocean).

4. If you buy spirits etc. from the shop on board will these be taken and given back on last night of cruise.

5. What is the pool area like for kids aged 7?

 

Sorry for all the questions, but tried to ask them all on post.

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback:):):)

[ClaireAnna81]

Sounds like south Wales currently, looks lovely, bright and blue with the odd whispy white cloud, damn cold and blowy too. :cool:

 

Happy easter all :D

 

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