Finally re-surfaced after meeting Larry

[Tropicalshowers]

Hello all!

Gosh it's good to be able to write (& catch up)after having no power for 4 days. It's even better to have come out of this unscathed, for us at least. So many people to the south of Cairns & in our tablelands, have lost homes, possessions & livelihoods, it's an absolute tragedy. It was bloody scary from our end let alone theirs & it's a miracle no lives were lost.

 

Anyway, the big clean up is under way & the sun has been making brief appearances, so that always lightens the heart.

 

Last Saturday I too watched the web cam for the Star, & she was still in port at around 4pm. I thought she was still there because of Larry's eminent arrival.I am amazed to learn she made the trip:eek: . I had marked her arrival in Cairns on my calender, as I had intended taking the boys down to see her.

Even if I had known she was here, I wouldn't have braved the drive into town on Tuesday. I am eagerly awaiting the review from Sue 2539! Glad to hear you're OK Sue!

 

Any way, to catch up a touch...prior to loosing power, I sent an e-mail to P&O asking about laundry facilities on Star. I received an e-mail back saying there is a $25 bag service. I have printed the letter & will have it clutched under my arm when we board! I have just experienced hand washing for 4 people, 3 of whom are of the male variety, & I can assure you IT AINT FUN!

On the same note, I would like to highly recommend Iron Free!

 

A quick hello to Rallo:D Thanks for thinking of us!

 

Also hi to aussiedisneyfan! Thanks for the shuttle info! Our TA told me that the shuttle from the airport left prior to 10am. I don't know whether he just thought that, or if it was from P&O, & he only mentioned it because we can only feasibly get on 2 flights, one arrives at 8.30am & the other around 11.30the latter of which, he thought would be cutting it a bit fine. At any rate, I'm going to take the word of someone whose 'lived it' HA! It makes far more sense for the shuttle to wait for as many people to arrive before it makes trips over to the ship. Where is the new terminal being built? Is it near Newstead or Hamilton? I guess the shuttle from the airport will still operate when it's up & running.

Cheers

[suexxx]

tropical showers- glad to hear you and family are ok. you must of been distrised with all that happened. with all the help coming up to the devastation we all hpoe and pray things will be getting better sap.

[newbie_sailor_88]

yeh ditto

[Tropicalshowers]

Thanks for your thoughts. Unlike many, we are SOOOOO lucky.

Cheers

[aussiedisneyfan]

TropicalShowers, I am glad that you are ok.

[Rallo]

Where is the new terminal being built? Is it near Newstead or Hamilton? I guess the shuttle from the airport will still operate when it's up & running.

Cheers

 

Hi Tropical Showers

 

Glad you made it through unscathed although being without power for four days would be dreadful and no doubt you lost a lot of food. Anyway just thought I'd mention that it looks like the new Cruise Ship terminal in Brisbane will be operational in time for our cruise in September - check out link in my thread titled "New Cruise Terminal in Brisbane". I have emailed P&O about the shuttle buses from the Transit Centre/Airport and Securapark but have not had a reply at this stage but will let you know when I do.