Rare Victoria2 Posted June 3 #351 Share Posted June 3 I wish I'd taken a photograph of the pink oriental lilies on display for the last few days of the Canary cruise. The perfume was wonderful and the display, even more so. Cunard certainly have knack with their atrium floral displays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted June 3 Author #352 Share Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, Selbourne said: I appreciate that I am probably over thinking this, due to my hope that we can see things from our balcony. However, logic says that the ship will remain in this orientation throughout. There are only 3 options. Starboard to shore, port to shore or bow to shore. The latter would block the Mersey! If we were going to be port to shore, we surely wouldn’t have turned around on arrival. We would have berthed on the port side and then just pulled forward for the festivities, but then we’d have to turn around to dock again. By far the easiest option from where we are now is to reverse back for the festivities (as we did on QM2), then just pull forward back on to the terminal, from where we proceed forward when we depart. I shall ask the restaurant to have a slice of humble pie ready for me at dinner if my theory proves to be wrong 😂 Cunard have been allowed to block the Mersey before! As the fireworks last year were fairly impromptu and arranged late these will presumably be more in line with the other celebrations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #353 Share Posted June 3 8 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Cunard have been allowed to block the Mersey before! As the fireworks last year were fairly impromptu and arranged late these will presumably be more in line with the other celebrations. Did you see where the stage is MB? Is it behind us up past the Three Graces? I didn’t notice it as we came in but only looked out briefly from within the cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted June 3 Author #354 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Selbourne said: Did you see where the stage is MB? Is it behind us up past the Three Graces? I didn’t notice it as we came in but only looked out briefly from within the cabin! Yes, it's adjacent to the Quay area, not as far up as the Graces, just before the Cunard building. Edited June 3 by Megabear2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted June 3 #355 Share Posted June 3 20 minutes ago, Selbourne said: I appreciate that I am probably over thinking this, due to my hope that we can see things from our balcony. However, logic says that the ship will remain in this orientation throughout. There are only 3 options. Starboard to shore, port to shore or bow to shore. The latter would block the Mersey! If we were going to be port to shore, we surely wouldn’t have turned around on arrival. We would have berthed on the port side and then just pulled forward for the festivities, but then we’d have to turn around to dock again. By far the easiest option from where we are now is to reverse back for the festivities (as we did on QM2), then just pull forward back on to the terminal, from where we proceed forward when we depart. I shall ask the restaurant to have a slice of humble pie ready for me at dinner if my theory proves to be wrong 😂 I have my fingers crossed that your overthinking is correct🤞 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #356 Share Posted June 3 10 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Yes, it's adjacent to the Quay area, not as far up as the Graces, just before the Cunard building. Thanks. That still fits with my theory 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted June 3 #357 Share Posted June 3 I hope you have your dress ready for this afternoon MB. Enjoy the concert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted June 3 Author #358 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 9 minutes ago, happy v said: I hope you have your dress ready for this afternoon MB. Enjoy the concert Oh yes, all ready. Shoe dilemma at present but my special Maestro dress is ready and waiting. The weather is not quite the same as the past two years but I'll still be wearing it. Funnily my phone thinks I'm in Mestre, Venice! Edited June 3 by Megabear2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 3 #359 Share Posted June 3 5 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Funnily my phone thinks I'm in Mestre, Venice! Isn’t that lovely? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted June 3 Author #360 Share Posted June 3 Just now, exlondoner said: Isn’t that lovely? Indeed, it's obviously meant to be as I saw Andrea Bocelli in Marostica, about 50 miles from Venice, in 2022. Clearly my 'phone has wonderful memories! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted June 3 #361 Share Posted June 3 My husband just made an observation I fear is correct. He believes we are looking at the rear of the stage. The large area where onlookers are now milling about is where the audience would be accommodated. Say it isn’t so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millieloulou Posted June 3 #362 Share Posted June 3 The photos are really gorgeous.I am sitting here with tears running down my cheeks( I’m such a softie) at what a wonderful day is ahead of you all.Can imagine how excited everyone is.Enjoy 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to cuising Posted June 3 #363 Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Megabear2 said: Yes, it's adjacent to the Quay area, not as far up as the Graces, just before the Cunard building. That's definitely the rear of the stage. There are about 400 seats in front obscured in this view and the a huge open going way back beyond the Cunard building and statue of the Beetles 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to cuising Posted June 3 #364 Share Posted June 3 Welcome to the Mersey QA #Cun4rd 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #365 Share Posted June 3 18 minutes ago, Mareblu said: My husband just made an observation I fear is correct. He believes we are looking at the rear of the stage. The large area where onlookers are now milling about is where the audience would be accommodated. Say it isn’t so!!! We are going off the ship shortly. I’ll try to work it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted June 3 #366 Share Posted June 3 There is a lot of coverage on the local newspaper for Liverpool, the Liverpool Echo - photos from their own photographers galore. This one really caught my eye, including the Gormley installation called Another Place in Crosby. More, much more, here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/first-pictures-cunards-queen-anne-29282035 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/live-updates-cunard-queen-anne-29280535 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/70-stunning-pictures-inside-cunards-29264826 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pear Carr Posted June 3 #367 Share Posted June 3 It is definitely the rear of the stage which is always side on to the Mersey, and facing towards the museum of Liverpool, which allows for a large audience in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #368 Share Posted June 3 This is the stage and screen in relation to the ship. If, as I suspect, we reverse back so that the bow of the ship is by the stage, those at the front, starboard side will have the best view. Those towards the aft may have their view obscured by the Mersey Ferries building. 50/50 for us as we are midships. As for Godparent, still no news? With all the secrecy and Godparent term I’m wondering - The King? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1283 Posted June 3 #369 Share Posted June 3 7 minutes ago, Selbourne said: As for Godparent, still no news? With all the secrecy and Godparent term I’m wondering - The King? It's always a lady as far as I know, and that applies to all ships not just Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clewgarnet Posted June 3 #370 Share Posted June 3 I'm getting increasingly frustrated at being stuck in the office until 4pm! I don't even have a view of Pier Head! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #371 Share Posted June 3 12 minutes ago, jay1283 said: It's always a lady as far as I know, and that applies to all ships not just Cunard. I thought so too, hence my theory that it would be The Queen. I was just wondering, as they’ve used the term Godparent rather than Godmother. Perhaps it’s to do with all this gender neutral nonsense. It will be a they / them! 😂 If it’s not The King or The Queen then I am at a loss as to why all the secrecy. Princess Anne’s engagements are publicised well in advance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted June 3 #372 Share Posted June 3 It appears the Cat is now out of the Bag ! Taking the centre stage at todays ceremony It has been reported up in Liverpool that Roberta Mundula who is already the 'Godmother' is truly thrilled and humbled by her role on the quayside . So if Roberta is Queen Anne Godmother she is also a Godparent I would think 🤔 May not be a Royal after all 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clewgarnet Posted June 3 #373 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bell Boy said: It appears the Cat is now out of the Bag ! Taking the centre stage at todays ceremony It has been reported up in Liverpool that Roberta Mundula who is already the 'Godmother' is truly thrilled and humbled by her role on the quayside . So if Roberta is Queen Anne Godmother she is also a Godparent I would think 🤔 May not be a Royal after all 🤷♂️ My understanding is that the usual practice is for somebody connected to either the line or the shipbuilder to stand as madrina until the official naming ceremony. Maureen Ryan, who I'm sure many will have sailed with, was madrina to Queen Victoria, until Camilla took over the role at the naming ceremony. Edited June 3 by Clewgarnet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 3 #374 Share Posted June 3 4 minutes ago, Bell Boy said: It appears the Cat is now out of the Bag ! Taking the centre stage at todays ceremony It has been reported up in Liverpool that Roberta Mundula who is already the 'Godmother' is truly thrilled and humbled by her role on the quayside . So if Roberta is Queen Anne Godmother she is also a Godparent I would think 🤔 May not be a Royal after all 🤷♂️ I read that article but assumed it just referred to the shipyard? Whilst it would be an enormous anticlimax, it would be quite funny if after all the secrecy it was someone that nobody has heard of. Just rejoined the ship and walked the red carpet, so I’m still optimistic 🤞 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted June 3 #375 Share Posted June 3 30 minutes ago, Selbourne said: This is the stage and screen in relation to the ship. If, as I suspect, we reverse back so that the bow of the ship is by the stage, those at the front, starboard side will have the best view. Those towards the aft may have their view obscured by the Mersey Ferries building. 50/50 for us as we are midships. As for Godparent, still no news? With all the secrecy and Godparent term I’m wondering - The King? Any helicopters landing for a pick-up at Gatcombe Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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