Rare Fletcher Posted July 16, 2023 #326 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) On one cruise we befriended a couple - they were a little bit older than us and looked bohemian which we like as we come from what you might call a cultural/media background. We enjoyed several dinners with them. They turned out to be Lord and Lady Cobbold, owners of Knebworth House, one of the UK's biggest stately homes which sits on a vast estate north of London. Several years before Lord Cobbold introduced the idea of a rock concert in his Park which became a sort of Glastonbury style event - he and his wife had many stories about the rock stars who performed for them and also various artists who visited Knebworth, including nearish neighbour Stanley Kubrick who filmed there with Tom Cruise. Every day and every night for dinner Lord Cobbold - or David as we called him - wore exactly the same thing, jeans and a Pink Floyd t-shirt. You can't tell a book by its cover. Edited July 16, 2023 by Fletcher 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 16, 2023 #327 Share Posted July 16, 2023 When he died last year, he had them drive his hearse through town blaring music from Dark Side of the Moon. Back in the 70's, we referred to this as 'anti-script' behavior. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted July 16, 2023 #328 Share Posted July 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Fletcher said: On one cruise we befriended a couple - they were a little bit older than us and looked bohemian which we like as we come from what you might call a cultural/media background. We enjoyed several dinners with them. They turned out to be Lord and Lady Cobbold, owners of Knebworth House, one of the UK's biggest stately homes which sits on a vast estate north of London. Several years before Lord Cobbold introduced the idea of a rock concert in his Park which became a sort of Glastonbury style event - he and his wife had many stories about the rock stars who performed for them and also various artists who visited Knebworth, including nearish neighbour Stanley Kubrick who filmed there with Tom Cruise. Every day and every night for dinner Lord Cobbold - or David as we called him - wore exactly the same thing, jeans and a Pink Floyd t-shirt. You can't tell a book by its cover. Now that is a great story………. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #329 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Confirmed formal nights tie only needed in Atlantide and la dame jacket sufficient everywhere else on board leave the tie home if you want to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 16, 2023 #330 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, bitob said: Confirmed formal nights tie only needed in Atlantide and la dame jacket sufficient everywhere else on board leave the tie home if you want to I'll bring three ties. I wouldn't want to be seen wearing the same one twice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #331 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Just now, Mr Luxury said: I'll bring three ties. I wouldn't want to be seen wearing the same one twice. I would notice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 16, 2023 #332 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, bitob said: I would notice I would hope that you would. I would notice if you had worn that dress more than once.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted July 16, 2023 #333 Share Posted July 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mr Luxury said: I'll bring three ties. I wouldn't want to be seen wearing the same one twice. or the one with that just made gravy stain 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted July 16, 2023 #334 Share Posted July 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, bitob said: formal nights tie only needed in Atlantide and la dame I tried that. They sent me away to put trousers, shirt and jacket on. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 16, 2023 #335 Share Posted July 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tothesunset said: I tried that. They sent me away to put trousers, shirt and jacket on. I didn't know you were a Chippendale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #336 Share Posted July 16, 2023 29 minutes ago, Mr Luxury said: I would hope that you would. I would notice if you had worn that dress more than once.😉 Would never happen. That’s why I’m an over packer. I told you we are kindred spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #337 Share Posted July 16, 2023 This is becoming an undress code thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 16, 2023 #338 Share Posted July 16, 2023 54 minutes ago, bitob said: This is becoming an undress code thread Ok ,you dance and I'll play the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancygp Posted July 16, 2023 #339 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, bitob said: Would never happen. That’s why I’m an over packer. I told you we are kindred spirits We’re part of the same club! 😄 Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted July 16, 2023 #340 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Tothesunset said: I tried that. They sent me away to put trousers, shirt and jacket on. Is this turning into another one of those speciality cruises discussions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #341 Share Posted July 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, nancygp said: We’re part of the same club! 😄 Nancy Without a doubt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #342 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Formal night tonight we are going to la terraza jacket yes tie no all as planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 16, 2023 #343 Share Posted July 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, bitob said: Formal night tonight we are going to la terraza jacket yes tie no all as planned Let us know the percentages in tuxedos, suits, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #344 Share Posted July 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Rothko1 said: Let us know the percentages in tuxedos, suits, etc. I will take note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #345 Share Posted July 16, 2023 In la terraza not one suit one tie two guys without jackets. Wearing hiking clothes of sorts. Outerwear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #346 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Forget dress code guy in collarless short sleeve shirt not one tux here Edited July 16, 2023 by bitob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Posted July 16, 2023 #347 Share Posted July 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, bitob said: Forget dress code guy in collarless short sleeve shirt not one tux here Isn't a colorless short sleeve shirt a t-shirt?😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Posted July 16, 2023 #348 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Just now, Mahogany said: Isn't a colorless short sleeve shirt a t-shirt?😆 Oops, I meant collarless, although maybe it is colorless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #349 Share Posted July 16, 2023 No. It’s a shirt with no collar used to be in style 25 years ago two tuxes just arrived red bow ties very dapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 16, 2023 #350 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I am convinced that many cruisers just don’t do research. They have no idea what the dress code is or that it differs from cruise line to cruise line I doubt these people are deliberately trying to flaunt the dress code. Easy to bring a sport jacket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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