jenny wren Posted April 12, 2014 #876 Share Posted April 12, 2014 You haven't got long Jan so leave the bedroom and get the packing done...then you'll have the bedroom to finish when you get back!!:rolleyes: We've been to Rome twice on the train ...I actually quite enjoy the ride and felt great that we could do it, and the Metro, without speaking Italian! We've also done the Florence on your own trip but stayed in Livorno last time, just wandering and found the market which was huge and good. Need to find the canals next time!! That would be nice if OH treated you to the Oasis for your birthday...perhaps he's pretending he won't, but will in the end...you'll be tired after a day in Rome so it would be nice to be waited on for a change!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekco Posted April 13, 2014 #877 Share Posted April 13, 2014 He's definitely not pretending, lol. In fact husband murder is on the cards, I think that he thinks we are going to the north pole. When a holiday comes around suddenly he can't be without 3 jackets for a weeks holiday. He's going to be paying excess luggage unless there's a cull very soon.:eek: I have one and cardigans and fleecies in case it's cool in the evening. Thank goodness there's no formal night.:D:D Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted April 13, 2014 #878 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Jan, Just wondering how the preparations were going :D I have been watching Endeavour and picking holes in the locations :rolleyes: No such shop as Burridges in Oxford and I can't remember Cowley Police Station in Cowley Road, although Ray says he can, but then he is much older than me, lol :D Will email you tomorrow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 14, 2014 Author #879 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Have a good one Jan, as I know you will. there has been a few changes on board for the better but I will keep quite about them so you will be pleasantly surprised tomorrow. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted April 14, 2014 #880 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Yes...hope you enjoy your cruise and Happy Birthday! Our cases our out!! Sent from my C5303 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 14, 2014 Author #881 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Waves to JW :D this time next week it will be our turn ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekco Posted April 14, 2014 #882 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks for your good wishes everyone. All set now, it's been a heck of a rush though. We took the bags to the airport this afternoon to do a bag drop off. Honestly! after all the rubbish on the website I expected just to take the cases to the security carousel. No chance, it was just the same as before apart from not getting boarding cards. We'll be in Palma at 9.30am their time so a full day before we leave, time for some shopping as the cabin won't be ready or the cases delivered. Can't wait to see the changes that RR is hinting at, could it just be that there are hairdryers in the cabins, lol, or that straighteners will actually heat up.:D:D Have a great time next week, I'll probably still be onboard as we don't fly back until 18.30.:D:D Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 14, 2014 Author #883 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Jan there has been some changes as I've seen the pictures :D We are on board by midday so with a bit of luck you might recognise me by the picture over there :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted April 15, 2014 #884 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Bon Voyage Jan :) http://www.mallorcatravel.com/mallorca_webcam/mallorca-webcam.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappers Posted April 15, 2014 #885 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Good evening shipmates:D Just thought I'd report in and tell you that the weather in Spain is currently scorchio!! Have just had 4 lovely days on Benidorm beach:cool: Spanish telly said el prognostico is more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted April 15, 2014 #886 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Waves back to RR:D so much to do, so little time!!! Booked a Travelodge for Monday night as didn't want to risk the car causing problems and being 100 miles from the airport! so now we will be just 3 miles from airport and can get a taxi if necessary...much less stress...:) So this time next week we will be sailing ...oooh can't wait!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 16, 2014 Author #887 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Morning Jenny, only 2 more working days for me :D And like you we are staying over night in the Radison blu as we have an 06:00 flight next morning plus they are looking after the car as well plus(again) its less than 50 yards to the terminal @ Stansted and Mrs Rebel has to work until 18:00 so its a drive down to the Radison Blu dump our cases have a meal and a few bevvies in the airport before a few hours sleep for the 04:00 alarm call :eek: still its better than driving down @ 01:30 same day. Looking forward to meeting up again with your selves and Mallorca chap and the lovely Mrs C and meeting new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevio Posted April 16, 2014 #888 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Ok keep rubbing it in, only 5 days for you... I have to wait another 47 with a shed load of shift work between now & then :( Mind you I'll bet at least a week of that time will be going a lot faster for you than it will for me. :eek: I will be using the Premier Inn just outside the North terminal at Gatwick for my silly O'clock flight, but even on a later flight still book a room for the night. We find it so much more relaxing to be there the night before, & Mrs Stevio gets the cooking & washing up done for an extra evening off :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted April 16, 2014 #889 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hello RR .....our flight is 0700 so we can lay in a bit later.... although we shall have breakfast at the airport so need to allow time for that.. We're also looking forward to meeting up again and hope the other RR (Ross Roberts) is on form.... along with the lovely Danni of course! Sent from my C5303 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 17, 2014 Author #890 Share Posted April 17, 2014 4 hours left :D before the big getaway :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted April 18, 2014 #891 Share Posted April 18, 2014 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAN ! How's Rome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 19, 2014 Author #892 Share Posted April 19, 2014 3 days to go and now the countdown can get serious :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappers Posted April 19, 2014 #893 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I've just tried to book a couple of shore excursions but website's telling me I can't do that within 3 days of travel:confused: Do you think we stand much chance of getting what we wanted on the ship on Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 20, 2014 Author #894 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Cappers, from my experience there is always places left on the shore excursions, especially Tangiers :D couldn't tell you about Motril as this will be a first for us. Gibraltar I've heard is doable(sp) by Taxi and cheaper. See you on Tuesday / Wednesday no doubt. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevio Posted April 20, 2014 #895 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've just tried to book a couple of shore excursions but website's telling me I can't do that within 3 days of travel:confused: Do you think we stand much chance of getting what we wanted on the ship on Tuesday? We usually book all our excursions well in advance (all our June ones done already)... You can always change your mind or cancel them aboard... When booking on-board they can normally squeeze you on to a coach, I think most people book that way anyway... I have found the opposite problem of booking in advance & my particular trip cancelled due to lack of interest. Have a good time all of you 22nd April cruisers & remember to bring back reports of how the Escape is looking this year. :):) ... And what the excursions are like. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted April 20, 2014 #896 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The only place we'll be booking a trip will be Tangier....other ports we shall do our own thing...thanks for the good wishes Stevio I'm sure we'll all have good things to say on our return...I've read two good reviews already from this year, on another site..:) Sent from my C5303 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted April 20, 2014 #897 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Jan is in Nice today - looks cloudy:(:( http://en.nicetourisme.com/promenade-des-anglais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappers Posted April 20, 2014 #898 Share Posted April 20, 2014 What's the plan then folks? Shall I lurk around the pub at 4pm on sea day and hope one of you makes first contact;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted April 20, 2014 #899 Share Posted April 20, 2014 As no-one else has answered you Cappers, I'll take it upon myself to say....Yes that is a good idea to meet up in the Pub at 4 pm on the sea day!!! We will be there !! Just got to finish the packing tomorrow morning then we are off to a Travelodge for the evening/night and fly out of Exeter at 0700 Tuesday...can't wait as its been tipping down with rain for most of the day and still raining as I type this! See you soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted April 21, 2014 Author #900 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi All, all packed and like JW getting ready for the airport after the footie and no rain at all here just been lovely and sunny with temps around the 18c Mark. see you all in the Pub on day at sea and will probably bump into JW as she knows what I look like lol... she's been Rebelised :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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