techteach Posted June 17, 2023 #126 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I’m disappointed to hear about the tough lamb and steak. Was there any explanation? Do you think Osman is aware? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 17, 2023 Author #127 Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 hour ago, techteach said: I’m disappointed to hear about the tough lamb and steak. Was there any explanation? Do you think Osman is aware? There's a different Daily menu in the Grills so it's unlikely he had as many complaints as in Britannia. Mr HH had lamb again tonight and it was much better. We had neighbours, they spoke to us ! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 17, 2023 #128 Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: There's a different Daily menu in the Grills so it's unlikely he had as many complaints as in Britannia. Mr HH had lamb again tonight and it was much better. We had neighbours, they spoke to us ! Are you sure they didn’t mistake you for someone else? 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaisyUK Posted June 18, 2023 #129 Share Posted June 18, 2023 We had a lovely day in Tivoli yesterday. We've never been to Villa d'Este before and it was absolutely stunning. I'd post pics, but we're not great photographers and there are so many better ones online. We also went to Hadrian's villa which was interesting. It was a long, hot day but so worth it. Then back just in time to get ready for dinner, which was excellent and on to the show. By 9 pm we were pooped so, walked back to bed via the Queens Room to watch a little ballroom dancing and in bed by 9.30 pm. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmsEtruria Posted June 18, 2023 #130 Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 7:12 AM, NE John said: QM2 looks ok, but not as bad as other reviews. I was expecting to see this: Yes, it’s painful to look at. When I see her on old photos, going at full speed, with those enormous funnels, I always think of her as the last four-stacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 18, 2023 Author #131 Share Posted June 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Host Hattie said: There's a different Daily menu in the Grills so it's unlikely he had as many complaints as in Britannia. Unless that comment was meant for @DaisyUK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H. H Posted June 18, 2023 #132 Share Posted June 18, 2023 11 hours ago, exlondoner said: Are you sure they didn’t mistake you for someone else? 🙂 No, they wanted to take a photo of the sunset, which wasn't spoilt by me being in the way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 18, 2023 Author #133 Share Posted June 18, 2023 We went to the late show "The 4 D's", I was surprised to see the theatre so busy after potentially a long hot day for a lot of people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaisyUK Posted June 18, 2023 #134 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Yes, we went to the early show and it was similarly packed. Looking forward to Dominic Ferris tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 18, 2023 #135 Share Posted June 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, Mr H. H said: No, they wanted to take a photo of the sunset, which wasn't spoilt by me being in the way. I thought you were an 18” high bear, who would enhance any photo. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 18, 2023 Author #136 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Today's sea day activities 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 18, 2023 Author #137 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted June 18, 2023 #138 Share Posted June 18, 2023 The photos of the various screens on the Voyage Tracker navigation appear to be quite thorough. Previous posts had mentioned a downgrade of information. Does QV use a different program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 18, 2023 #139 Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, foodsvcmgr said: The photos of the various screens on the Voyage Tracker navigation appear to be quite thorough. Previous posts had mentioned a downgrade of information. Does QV use a different program? Seems to. Perhaps it will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sogne Posted June 18, 2023 #140 Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 hours ago, foodsvcmgr said: The photos of the various screens on the Voyage Tracker navigation appear to be quite thorough. Previous posts had mentioned a downgrade of information. Does QV use a different program? Yes QV system is basic gives lat/long course speed pressure and wind across deck. Maps are very basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted June 18, 2023 #141 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Unfortunate, also odd that each ship would use a different system, you would think corporate would rationalise it same for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 18, 2023 #142 Share Posted June 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, foodsvcmgr said: Unfortunate, also odd that each ship would use a different system, you would think corporate would rationalise it same for all. And if they did, which one would you guess would become standardised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H. H Posted June 19, 2023 #143 Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/10/2023 at 5:01 PM, Host Hattie said: We stayed in our favourite New Forest hotel, our check in time was 1.30 and the taxi company had recommended a 12.30 pick-up. The driver was a little early and because of bad traffic on his outbound journey took us back through the forest to rejoin the road to Southampton. We got to the terminal just before 1, there were no queues and we were directed to the Priority check in line and then straight through to the security line. This was the longest bit of the process but we were onboard ordering lunch in the Golden Lion by 1.30. By the time we got back to the cabin all our luggage had arrived and we unpacked. No Pol AKer and we left the replacement for another day. It was a glorious afternoon so we went to the Terrace Pool for sailaway, a canny barman managed to sell Mr HH a bottle of Prosecco ! After dressing for a Smart Attire evening we went to the Champagne Bar, 2 glasses of pink champagne and some warm canapes went down very well. We’d requested late sitting dinner on a table for 6 so we were a but puzzled when our seating assignment sent us to Deck 3. We had to wait a few minutes for those who were on open dining to be shown to a table and were taken to a table for 2 right at the back of the restaurant. It was right by a window which was a nice surprise but otherwise wasn’t really what we’d asked for. The table for 2 very close to us was empty so we might get company tomorrow. Dinner was fine, crab and shrimp starter and pork for main course. The sommelier managed to find us in time for us to get wine with our mains and at least we have some for tomorrow. The show was Indigo May, a pair of female singers, one of whom lives in the same village as us so we felt we should go along to support. There was plenty of room in the theatre and waiter service. We called it a night after the show. The 3rd table from us was occupied by a pleasant Chinese/Asian heritage couple who we have meet a few times since. Tonight we bumped into them just after dinner, they had just experienced a Kings Court dinner, completed with racial abuse, it puts our dining on our own again into perspective. Apologies in advance if racial abuse should be on a different thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alc13 Posted June 19, 2023 #144 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr H. H said: The 3rd table from us was occupied by a pleasant Chinese/Asian heritage couple who we have meet a few times since. Tonight we bumped into them just after dinner, they had just experienced a Kings Court dinner, completed with racial abuse, it puts our dining on our own again into perspective. Apologies in advance if racial abuse should be on a different thread. What a shame. I hope they can put it behind them. I have more to say, but will restrain myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballroom-cruisers Posted June 20, 2023 #145 Share Posted June 20, 2023 It is not great to hear the story of the radial abuse. However in general the atmosphere on board is convivial, friendly, and sociable for the mix of nationalities who are enjoying the voyage. Although we have seen a small number of obnoxious people everyone else we've met have been lovely. The atmosphere on the Queens Room has been fabulous for 10 consecutive days, though it was a bit dead with the party night last night. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted June 20, 2023 Author #146 Share Posted June 20, 2023 The two sea days have passed in a blur of room service breakfast, Carinthia Lounge lunch, lots of reading on the balcony and the company of dolphins several times yesterday. Dinner with both tables filled and then none ! The weather has been glorious. Cadiz today, horses and sherry for us. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 20, 2023 #147 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks for the updates. So sorry to hear of dining woes, I wonder if there's 'anyone' you can escalate your criticisms [and I think your experiences are worthy of that word] to, who will actually listen? Have you tried the Hotel manager? As for 'blur days'. Our cruise over two weeks ago certainly fitted that phrase. Lovely.🙂 We don't do hectic any more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H. H Posted June 20, 2023 #148 Share Posted June 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: The two sea days have passed in a blur of room service breakfast, Carinthia Lounge lunch, lots of reading on the balcony and the company of dolphins several times yesterday. Dinner with both tables filled and none ! The weather has been glorious. Cadiz today, horses and sherry for us. Last night the 2 nearest tables and the next 1, across the Isle were empty. The last 1in the row a table for 4 had 2 staff and another couple, the male was interestingly dressed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballroom-cruisers Posted June 20, 2023 #149 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Cadiz is always a lovely place to just amble, and having the coloured lines for the standard tourist routes both on the real pavements as well as on the tourist map, makes it very easy to get around for first timers to the town. I don't even want to think about the next two sea days leading to the disembarkation at the end of the week. So far it's been a glorious voyage and fabulous weather so who could ask for more. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 20, 2023 #150 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Victoria2 said: Thanks for the updates. So sorry to hear of dining woes, I wonder if there's 'anyone' you can escalate your criticisms [and I think your experiences are worthy of that word] to, who will actually listen? Have you tried the Hotel manager? As for 'blur days'. Our cruise over two weeks ago certainly fitted that phrase. Lovely.🙂 We don't do hectic any more. Port days are good, but a nice sunny sea day is better, in fact better than most things. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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