Will it be a rough passage for the QV (and the QE2)?

[EMSOMICH]

If the weather is anything like it is to-day and is forecast for to-morrow, get the seasick pills ready!

 

It is wet, windy and the sea is very rough. The forecast for Friday is slightly better - colder and showers. Last night the wind was very strong but it has eased somewhat now. Haven't heard the forecast for next week yet.

 

I imagine the QE2 will have a rough passage in and out but she can stand it.

 

Maureen

[kazzercruise]

Hi Maureen,

I've been wondering the same thing! :o

 

Just had a look at the long range forecast for Southmpton on the 11th and the wind speed looks like it might drop a little, so hopefully that will help... though again it look like it will be a soggy send off!!

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.asp

 

Which leads me to the question, why showcase a new ship in the UK in December when the weather is generally pants? :confused: Why not June/July when there's a slightly better chance of some nicer weather!? :confused:

 

I have the old Sturgeron tablets at the ready! See you on board!!

Regards

Karen

 

PS I think you and Gavboy better hang on tight on Friday on Sheildhall, just seen high wind speeds!!

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=southampton

[Lanky Lad]

If the weather is anything like it is to-day and is forecast for to-morrow, get the seasick pills ready!

 

It is wet, windy and the sea is very rough. The forecast for Friday is slightly better - colder and showers. Last night the wind was very strong but it has eased somewhat now. Haven't heard the forecast for next week yet.

 

I imagine the QE2 will have a rough passage in and out but she can stand it.

 

Maureen

 

Thanks EMSOMICH I am looking forward to joining QE2 tomorrow I hope it's not too rough, but i have the tablets and bands ready just in case.

[ricker]

An animated six day wave forecast can be found at

http://*****.com/344xq9 (This is a US Navy web site and will not have a Microsoft security certificate, but it is safe.)

Have a great passage!

Rick

[Sirius Cruiser]

Isn't there a shot for sea sickness to get on board that is suppose to be very good? I don't know what it is or how much it costs, however. We didn't need anything like that on QM2 but Miss Vicki may be a different story.

[merecat]

If you are on the QV ,the usual thing is lie down and think of England. !!!!!!!;)

[KarenR_UK]

Lots of plates flying off tables (and out of waiter stations) at dinner last night:) , and the noise in the Lido at lunch time when everything slid sideways was quite something. :eek: (several people came out wearing their food - there were also some injuries, but I believe they were minor)

 

I spent most of dinner ready to catch plate, water glass and wine glass every time the ship started to tilt (and watching those of my neighbours with concern:eek: )

We also had 3 warnings from the bridge about making sure we held on while moving around the ship. (We were also asked, in the morning, not to use the decks - this was ignored by many, and by lunch had been modified to take care!) - I spent many minutes looking at walls I had intended to walk round, waiting to be able to get back 'up the hill':D Packing was interesting!

 

All in all not a good time to do a water tight door test on decks 5,6,7 & 8 (several first timers, not hearing it was a drill, reportedly actually tried on their life jackets - but they did not leave the cabin with them on:) )

 

 

Depressed of (ex) QE2 cabin 4240

[The REAL Sir Martin]

Karen, WELCOME BACK. You've got a lot to catch up on;).

 

Mary and Sir M

[soblue]

Reading this thread, makes me think our Queen Victoria Transatlantic on the 6th Jan will be an eye opener. Better get some sleeping tables and whisky. :p

 

Andrew

[Cruachan]

Lots of plates flying off tables (and out of waiter stations) at dinner last night:) , and the noise in the Lido at lunch time when everything slid sideways was quite something. :eek: (several people came out wearing their food - there were also some injuries, but I believe they were minor)

 

Hi Karen,

 

sounds fantastic. I watched the web cam for a bit but it's always difficult to get a proper idea of the sea state on there.

 

Jimmy

[KarenR_UK]

Having just done the photos (only 220 this time - too busy enjoying myself:D) I have a before and after picture for you

 

As originally set up

 

After it falling over at least 4 times

[cruisegal101]

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After it falling over at least 4 times

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Oh no, now I know where the other cat has been hiding. Can you please send it home!:D

[DKNYC]

Isn't there a shot for sea sickness to get on board that is suppose to be very good? I don't know what it is or how much it costs, however. We didn't need anything like that on QM2 but Miss Vicki may be a different story.

 

Sirius,

It was probably Compazine or Phenegan. It is prob pretty pricey on a ship, but I'm glad it's available if someone needs it.

 

denise

[Winchester]

http://webcam.princess.com/webcam/QE_bridge.jpg

 

The QE2 looks to be a bit bouncy today. This has been the same picture for several hours.