Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #101 Share Posted June 14 13 minutes ago, Clewgarnet said: Please share your solution! If I'm on board before you, I can test run it, and let you know if it'll work! I will grab a tray and a large plate and hand the plate to the server and build up the lunch. If, as I suspect, the server won't touch my plate as my grubby [not] little paws will have contaminated it, I will ask for small plate size, tip onto the large plate on my tray and stack the empties up to be disposed of asap. 😀 Cunning eh? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted June 14 #102 Share Posted June 14 I thought they did away with trays in the Lido a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 14 #103 Share Posted June 14 15 minutes ago, LadyL1 said: I thought they did away with trays in the Lido a while ago. And I was wondering whether there would be a large plate accessible to grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #104 Share Posted June 14 12 minutes ago, LadyL1 said: I thought they did away with trays in the Lido a while ago. Oh Well the server will be getting 'their' plate back then, somehow. No problem. However, you never know, the sneeze guard might have a bottom gap by the time I get to try it out again, I did mention that might be a reasonable solution for the pick 'n mixers. 🙂 My laundry suggestion to the deck manager was taken up so, I'll see. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MylesS Posted June 14 Author #105 Share Posted June 14 Beautiful day in Civitavecchia today! Lots of sun, very little wind. Again I’ve chosen to stay onboard, having last been here in August when Queen Mary 2 broke her moorings (hopefully no repeat!) — but I’ll be heading off tomorrow in Alghero. We’re taking on more food supplies it seems. Crates being unloaded from containers and onboard the ship. We’re not the only ones in today, either. I haven’t been on Aurora for many years, but she’s looking well kept from the outside! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted June 14 #106 Share Posted June 14 Myles - please report any observations or suggestions for Alghero after your visit tomorrow. Stopping here on QV in September and not familiar with this port. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MylesS Posted June 14 Author #107 Share Posted June 14 47 minutes ago, foodsvcmgr said: Myles - please report any observations or suggestions for Alghero after your visit tomorrow. Stopping here on QV in September and not familiar with this port. Many thanks. Shall do, it’s a lovely place. We went last year on Queen Mary 2 as a replacement port. Unfortunately MyVoyage has been broken since Barcelona, otherwise I’d post some photos of tour options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted June 14 #108 Share Posted June 14 7 hours ago, jay1283 said: It's also a load of baloney. I've used all those services with and without a VPN on this voyage and they all work fine. I guess the reviewer had a problem with their laptop. That was my thought. Sounded like someone that shouldn't be allowed to work remotely since they don't know enough about their equipment to solve minor connection problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted June 14 #109 Share Posted June 14 4 hours ago, exlondoner said: And I was wondering whether there would be a large plate accessible to grab. Victoria2 seems very resourceful. I'd imagine there might be one in her cabin, or she might ask her butler to source one, or simply borrow one from the MDR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ray Posted June 14 #110 Share Posted June 14 Just a quick note to say we are enjoying the cruise very much. Currently on a coach back from Rome which we did 'on our own.' It's our 4th visit but Mrs RR still managed to get us lost! Beautiful weather & the ship is in great condition. No complaints about the food - we dined in Aranya last night & I can thoroughly recommend the short rib entree. THE big news though is that I've read the short but sweet comment posted by @exlondoner in the Cruise Critic comment book! Good to see some positive comments after a fair few moaning minnies early on! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sogne Posted June 14 #111 Share Posted June 14 1 hour ago, foodsvcmgr said: Myles - please report any observations or suggestions for Alghero after your visit tomorrow. Stopping here on QV in September and not familiar with this port. Many thanks. Neptune Grotto is well worth a visit weather permitting can be done privately by tourist boats departing close to tender landing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #112 Share Posted June 14 6 minutes ago, D&N said: Victoria2 seems very resourceful. I'd imagine there might be one in her cabin, or she might ask her butler to source one, or simply borrow one from the MDR. Tupperware maybe? 😄 The Lidos have large plates or plates I consider of a suitable sized surface area for a pick 'n mix lunch so hopefully, Annie's Artisans won't have everyone on diet sized platters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 14 #113 Share Posted June 14 5 minutes ago, Victoria2 said: Tupperware maybe? 😄 The Lidos have large plates or plates I consider of a suitable sized surface area for a pick 'n mix lunch so hopefully, Annie's Artisans won't have everyone on diet sized platters! Yes, but will they be accessible on your side of the plastic screen. Still, you can ask your first port of call to put a smidgin of whatever on the big plate, and then add to it thereafter. Quite honestly, I think I’d go to the restaurant. On the last cruise the only thing I had from the buffet was a (splendid) chocolate brownie to take back to the room to have with tea, which I was served by Mr. Oldroyd himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #114 Share Posted June 14 3 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Yes, but will they be accessible on your side of the plastic screen. Still, you can ask your first port of call to put a smidgin of whatever on the big plate, and then add to it thereafter. Quite honestly, I think I’d go to the restaurant. On the last cruise the only thing I had from the buffet was a (splendid) chocolate brownie to take back to the room to have with tea, which I was served by Mr. Oldroyd himself. I'm not into overthinking this. It will be fine. One lunch off QG as a treat. I'm sure I'll sort it. I went in search of a doughnut. Not there. As I have mentioned before, never say 'I just fancy...' to your butler, which I have done with cookies, sushi and now doughnuts. You'll never run short again whilst on the cruise. 😄 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 14 #115 Share Posted June 14 1 minute ago, Victoria2 said: I'm not into overthinking this. It will be fine. One lunch off QG as a treat. I'm sure I'll sort it. I went in search of a doughnut. Not there. As I have mentioned before, never say 'I just fancy...' to your butler, which I have done with cookies, sushi and now doughnuts. You'll never run short again whilst on the cruise. 😄 Oh dear, I would soon tire of doughnuts. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 14 #116 Share Posted June 14 29 minutes ago, Red Ray said: Just a quick note to say we are enjoying the cruise very much. Currently on a coach back from Rome which we did 'on our own.' It's our 4th visit but Mrs RR still managed to get us lost! Beautiful weather & the ship is in great condition. No complaints about the food - we dined in Aranya last night & I can thoroughly recommend the short rib entree. THE big news though is that I've read the short but sweet comment posted by @exlondoner in the Cruise Critic comment book! Good to see some positive comments after a fair few moaning minnies early on! I was amazed at the length of the comments by those who had written before me, and did no more than scan them to get the general tenor, which seemed to be unhappiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #117 Share Posted June 14 10 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Oh dear, I would soon tire of doughnuts. 😀 and I didn't?????😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted June 14 #118 Share Posted June 14 49 minutes ago, Victoria2 said: I'm not into overthinking this. It will be fine. One lunch off QG as a treat. I'm sure I'll sort it. I went in search of a doughnut. Not there. As I have mentioned before, never say 'I just fancy...' to your butler, which I have done with cookies, sushi and now doughnuts. You'll never run short again whilst on the cruise. 😄 Cookies?????????? There are cookies on Cunard ships???? I can never find them. Two weeks on QA and not one cookie to be found. Sometimes I just fancy a cookie. Not cheesecake, not apple crumble, not ice cream. Just a simple cookie. I guess I need to upgrade myself to QG to get a butler. Or continue as I have done, smuggling them onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted June 14 #119 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 25 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: Cookies?????????? There are cookies on Cunard ships???? I can never find them. Two weeks on QA and not one cookie to be found. Sometimes I just fancy a cookie. Not cheesecake, not apple crumble, not ice cream. Just a simple cookie. I guess I need to upgrade myself to QG to get a butler. Or continue as I have done, smuggling them onboard. There are cookies at the late night buffet. Not been on QA yet but had on QV and QM2 but don’t remember about QE as only been on her once. Edited June 14 by Winifred 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Amo Posted June 14 #120 Share Posted June 14 Cookies are available as a dessert on the kids' menu (or certainly used to be), so should always be available in the dining room too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 14 #121 Share Posted June 14 Traygate Solution… Order a light snack (Sandwich etc) plus drinks from Room Service. They deliver on a tray, always placing the loaded tray as required. Consume… Place tray under one’s bed, leaving the crockery etc on the table. Stateroom attendant will remove crockery when cleaning/making up room. Tray being retained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 14 #122 Share Posted June 14 1 minute ago, PORT ROYAL said: Traygate Solution… Order a light snack (Sandwich etc) plus drinks from Room Service. They deliver on a tray, always placing the loaded tray as required. Consume… Place tray under one’s bed, leaving the crockery etc on the table. Stateroom attendant will remove crockery when cleaning/making up room. Tray being retained. You mean they don’t hoover under the beds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 14 #123 Share Posted June 14 4 minutes ago, exlondoner said: You mean they don’t hoover under the beds? If one feels the proposed advice is possibly flawed, then one is free to bring one’s own tray onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chart Room Princess Posted June 14 #124 Share Posted June 14 On the QM2 I have seen cookies at the King’s Court during tea service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted June 14 #125 Share Posted June 14 I wouldn't describe myself as a cookie monster, but I can sniff them out at ten paces! There are cookies in the Lido, sorry, Artisan Hall on Annie. Just ask by the ice cream dispenser if they're not on display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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