Rare P&O SUE Posted August 31, 2021 #24701 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Morning all, dull again here as it was yesterday. We had a good day yesterday as we went to Bodiam Castle with our son, partner and grandson. Bodiam is great for children as it’s a ruin inside so not ‘boring’ rooms for them! We had a picnic and actually sat there for two hours without Joshua getting bored! We were getting cold then though and it was spitting with rain! Joshua said ‘wow a big castle’ quite a lot! A moody picture for you, the moat is full of huge fish too. Edited August 31, 2021 by P&O SUE 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted August 31, 2021 #24702 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Friends of ours getting married today.Wedding venue near Billericay,we're staying the night in a local hotel in a village called Stock.No formal clobber,it's all too big for me now,lol.Might try some dad dancing tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted August 31, 2021 #24703 Share Posted August 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, P&O SUE said: Morning all, dull again here as it was yesterday. We had a good day yesterday as we went to Bodiam Castle with our son, partner and grandson. Bodiam is great for children as it’s a ruin inside so not ‘boring’ rooms for them! We had a picnic and actually sat there for two hours without Joshua getting bored! We were getting cold then though and it was spitting with rain! Joshua said ‘wow a big castle’ quite a lot! A moody picture for you, the moat is full of huge fish too. We went to Bodiam a few years ago. We drove to Tenterden and got the Kent and East Sussex Railway from Tenterden to Bodiam. The Castle is about 15 minutes walk from the station. If Joshua would like a ride on a steam train as well as going back to the big castle, it might be an idea for next summer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted August 31, 2021 #24704 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said: We went to Bodiam a few years ago. We drove to Tenterden and got the Kent and East Sussex Railway from Tenterden to Bodiam. The Castle is about 15 minutes walk from the station. If Joshua would like a ride on a steam train as well as going back to the big castle, it might be an idea for next summer Yes we were talking about this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SarahHben Posted August 31, 2021 #24705 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, P&O SUE said: Morning all, dull again here as it was yesterday. We had a good day yesterday as we went to Bodiam Castle with our son, partner and grandson. Bodiam is great for children as it’s a ruin inside so not ‘boring’ rooms for them! We had a picnic and actually sat there for two hours without Joshua getting bored! We were getting cold then though and it was spitting with rain! Joshua said ‘wow a big castle’ quite a lot! A moody picture for you, the moat is full of huge fish too. That's a lovely photo! Strangely enough we talked about going yesterday but husband was exhausted after all the DIY he's been doing at our daughter's new house so we had a lazy day at home. I stayed up way too late watching the tennis last night so am bleary eyed today. I woke up late and had to dash out to pick up my Grandson, but it's so helpful that I can walk to get him now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted August 31, 2021 #24706 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Must remember not to mention any politician who happens to dance.Deeply controversial political statement.The mind boggles here sometimes. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted August 31, 2021 #24707 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Depressed - double glazing rang to arrange installation date, now put back to early November, that is 18 weeks since i placed the order. - checked out cruises for next autumn, they are asking just over £250 per NIGHT for a single occupancy balcony, I also checked Jan/Feb 2023. no availability for solos? I need to look at other cruise lines but must have a UK departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 31, 2021 #24708 Share Posted August 31, 2021 30 minutes ago, davecttr said: I need to look at other cruise lines but must have a UK departure Saga ? Although I know their prices can be high as they are all balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 31, 2021 #24709 Share Posted August 31, 2021 47 minutes ago, brian1 said: The mind boggles here sometimes Are you sure you don't mean "boogies" ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted August 31, 2021 #24710 Share Posted August 31, 2021 33 minutes ago, davecttr said: I need to look at other cruise lines but must have a UK departure The new kid on the block Ambassador cruises from Tilbury ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted August 31, 2021 #24711 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, kalos said: The new kid on the block Ambassador cruises from Tilbury ? And he can get the ferry across from Gravesend,done deal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 31, 2021 #24712 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, brian1 said: And he can get the ferry across from Gravesend,done deal. Some folk like to have a long weekend before their holiday. Can you recommend a nice hotel in Gary's/Purfleet?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted August 31, 2021 #24713 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, kalos said: The new kid on the block Ambassador cruises from Tilbury ? Ambassador have purchased Pacific Dawn from P&O Australia, it was originally to become Amy Johnson for CMV but never entered service with them. Ambassador is run by part of the old CMV team and starts cruising May 22. They have some interesting itineraries on a small ship, several of which we cruised with CMV. The ship is mainly adult only but like CMV they do have a few multi-generation cruises during school holidays. Could be worth a look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 31, 2021 #24714 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Good afternoon. It is raining here and only 12°C. We went food shopping this morning in Morrison's and at least 50% of customers and staff were not wearing masks. It was almost 100% of under 40s not wearing masks while most over 40s were wearing masks Take care.😷. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted August 31, 2021 #24715 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Currently freezing waiting to go on the green 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 31, 2021 #24716 Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 hours ago, P&O SUE said: Morning all, dull again here as it was yesterday. We had a good day yesterday as we went to Bodiam Castle with our son, partner and grandson. Bodiam is great for children as it’s a ruin inside so not ‘boring’ rooms for them! We had a picnic and actually sat there for two hours without Joshua getting bored! We were getting cold then though and it was spitting with rain! Joshua said ‘wow a big castle’ quite a lot! A moody picture for you, the moat is full of huge fish too. Nice photo of a nice looking castle Sue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted August 31, 2021 #24717 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, yorkshirephil said: Ambassador have purchased Pacific Dawn from P&O Australia, it was originally to become Amy Johnson for CMV but never entered service with them. Ambassador is run by part of the old CMV team and starts cruising May 22. They have some interesting itineraries on a small ship, several of which we cruised with CMV. The ship is mainly adult only but like CMV they do have a few multi-generation cruises during school holidays. Could be worth a look. I liked CMV and we had booked to go on a short cruise on Amy Johnson, which never happened and we had to claim the deposit back via our credit card company. I currently feel a bit dubious about Ambassador, as, the last time I looked they were not ABTA bonded. They say that any money paid to them is held in Escrow to keep it safe, but if they went bust (again) during a cruise, the passengers would not have ABTA protection for bring them home. If anybody ins thinking of booking, then I think the small print should be read thoroughly 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted August 31, 2021 #24718 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Dermotsgirl said: I liked CMV and we had booked to go on a short cruise on Amy Johnson, which never happened and we had to claim the deposit back via our credit card company. I currently feel a bit dubious about Ambassador, as, the last time I looked they were not ABTA bonded. They say that any money paid to them is held in Escrow to keep it safe, but if they went bust (again) during a cruise, the passengers would not have ABTA protection for bring them home. If anybody ins thinking of booking, then I think the small print should be read thoroughly According to the Ambassador site they are applying to join ABTA, I don't know what that entails or how long it takes, however if you book with an ABTA bonded TA you should be as safe as you probably can be. Reading the small print is always a good idea and something a lot of us have probably got better at over the last year or so. I think it is a line we are likely to cruise with in the future because of the itineraries and the ship size. I have noticed quite a few of their cruises are wait listed for several cabin types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted August 31, 2021 #24719 Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon. It is raining here and only 12°C. We went food shopping this morning in Morrison's and at least 50% of customers and staff were not wearing masks. It was almost 100% of under 40s not wearing masks while most over 40s were wearing masks Take care.😷. Graham. I’ve noticed mask wearing is really decreasing now. Bodiam Castle is NationalTrust and they were very strict with the mask wearing inside. Now it’s not mandatory everyone seems to be giving up. Yesterday the only inside space I went in was the toilets, I put a mask on but I was the only person wearing one! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted August 31, 2021 #24720 Share Posted August 31, 2021 8 hours ago, SarahHben said: That's a lovely photo! Strangely enough we talked about going yesterday but husband was exhausted after all the DIY he's been doing at our daughter's new house so we had a lazy day at home. I stayed up way too late watching the tennis last night so am bleary eyed today. I woke up late and had to dash out to pick up my Grandson, but it's so helpful that I can walk to get him now. That would have been a co-incidence! Lovely you’re so close to your grandson now. We have Joshua again tomorrow but I won’t have him next week as his mum has the day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted August 31, 2021 #24721 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 31, 2021 #24722 Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 hours ago, zap99 said: Some folk like to have a long weekend before their holiday. Can you recommend a nice hotel in Gary's/Purfleet?. I think the 'Flying Bottle' at Tilbury rents out rooms by the hour... 😊 Andy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted August 31, 2021 #24723 Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon. It is raining here and only 12°C. We went food shopping this morning in Morrison's and at least 50% of customers and staff were not wearing masks. It was almost 100% of under 40s not wearing masks while most over 40s were wearing masks Take care.😷. Graham. Funny you say that because I also went to Morrisons today. Here in Wales, we still have to wear masks in shops and I think that everyone actually did have one. But so many older people just don’t wear them properly - they cover the mouth but lots slip down over the nose with them. Have to say that the youngsters around here are better at wearing masks properly! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted August 31, 2021 #24724 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Ardennais said: Funny you say that because I also went to Morrisons today. Here in Wales, we still have to wear masks in shops and I think that everyone actually did have one. But so many older people just don’t wear them properly - they cover the mouth but lots slip down over the nose with them. Have to say that the youngsters around here are better at wearing masks properly! Last week on Iona they reminded everyone that the mask has to cover your nose as well. Almost as if some are treating the mask as some form of fashion accessory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted September 1, 2021 #24725 Share Posted September 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Ardennais said: Funny you say that because I also went to Morrisons today. Here in Wales, we still have to wear masks in shops and I think that everyone actually did have one. But so many older people just don’t wear them properly - they cover the mouth but lots slip down over the nose with them. Have to say that the youngsters around here are better at wearing masks properly! Your mask wearing policy in Wales is much more sensible than ours in England. It really is no great imposition to wear a mask, it does help stop the spread of the virus, and yet some daft misconception of 'freedom' has persuaded our politicians to chase votes instead of safety. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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