Around the Seabourn Water Cooler... Off topic and fun posts here!- Updated

[JaneBP]

Singapore SLing, um, er Slide

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1307964/Singapores-Changi-Airport-unveils-40ft-slide-travellers-amused.html

[JaneBP]

If you plan on being in Rome on October 2, '10.

 

http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/travel/12headsup.html?src=twt&twt=nytimestravel

[OrpingtonT]

If you plan on being in Rome on October 2, '10.

 

http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/travel/12headsup.html?src=twt&twt=nytimestravel

 

 

Thank you. That is very interesting, but what does "through Oct 2" and "through Oct 10" mean? Does it mean ON those dates, FROM those dates or UNTIL those dates.? I know the term is in common use in the USA but it is ambiguous to me. Any help would be appreciated.

[HeadChef2010]

Thank you. That is very interesting, but what does "through Oct 2" and "through Oct 10" mean? Does it mean ON those dates, FROM those dates or UNTIL those dates.? I know the term is in common use in the USA but it is ambiguous to me. Any help would be appreciated.

 

THROUGH OCT 2 means Until 2 Oct.

[Host Dan]

THROUGH OCT 2 means Until 2 Oct.

No, it reads every saturday night until midnight THROUGH October 2nd. October 2nd is a Saturday, so it ends at midnight on October 2nd. Not UNTIL.

 

Host Dan

[JaneBP]

Thanks for clarifying that. I didn't mean to mis-lead, just inform. One never knows which cruisers will be where these days!

[HeadChef2010]

No, it reads every saturday night until midnight THROUGH October 2nd. October 2nd is a Saturday, so it ends at midnight on October 2nd. Not UNTIL.

 

Host Dan

 

Thats the same thing. the last time will be Oct 2 i.e. Until.

 

If I read Sept 1 thru Sept 30, i understand that to be FROM Sept 1 UNTIL Sept 30

[wingit]

THROUGH OCT 2 means Until 2 Oct.

 

Until 2 Oct. means "up to but not including" 2 Oct.

 

Through Oct 2 means "all the way to end of Oct 2.

 

That's how my dictionary defines those two words anyway. Until and through are not synonymous. Interesting little exercise though:)

[Host Dan]

Thats the same thing. the last time will be Oct 2 i.e. Until.

 

If I read Sept 1 thru Sept 30, i understand that to be FROM Sept 1 UNTIL Sept 30

Sorry, I thought you meant "until" meaning the beginning of the day/ My mistake!

 

Host Dan

[HeadChef2010]

Sorry, I thought you meant "until" meaning the beginning of the day/ My mistake!

 

Host Dan

 

Accepted, You owe me a drink on the 10th Dec. No Ice in my Malt.

 

Neil

[kiawahdon]

Host Dan-

Can you give us an update on creating a seperate board for the roll calls?

[OrpingtonT]

No, it reads every saturday night until midnight THROUGH October 2nd. October 2nd is a Saturday, so it ends at midnight on October 2nd. Not UNTIL.

 

Host Dan

 

Thank you. I wish the Americans wouldn't keep mangling the English language! :)

[Host Dan]

Host Dan-

Can you give us an update on creating a seperate board for the roll calls?

This is up to Laura and the tech guys at HQ. I will send Laura an email for a status update.

 

Host Dan

[JaneBP]

Volunteer Shore Excursions. Something to consider?

http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/09/13/holland-america-expands-do-good-shore-excursions/

[JaneBP]

"Our Uncle Mickey"

 

http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/09/micky-arison-carnival-cruise-forbes-richest-people-2010/119606/1?csp=TravelT1

[redheadednancy]

This is just a thought...anyone able to recommend some good Montreal restaurants? Heading there next week...been before but has been long time. Any other recommendations great...we are staying in Old Montreal. Thanks

[johnnycruise]

This is just a thought...anyone able to recommend some good Montreal restaurants? Heading there next week...been before but has been long time. Any other recommendations great...we are staying in Old Montreal. Thanks

 

Nancy,

 

Bonaparte Restaurant is very nice and it is in the heart of Old Montreal. I have eaten there several times and recommend it.

 

johnny

[sullaRaffaello]

This is just a thought...anyone able to recommend some good Montreal restaurants? Heading there next week...been before but has been long time. Any other recommendations great...we are staying in Old Montreal. Thanks

 

Two I really enjoyed were

 

Le Paris

1812 St-Catherine W.

Montreal, Qc, H3H 1M1

514-937-4898

 

and

 

Chez La Mere Michel

1209 Rue Guy

Montreal, Quebec H3H 2K5

514-934-0473

 

 

Both very traditional French.

[redheadednancy]

Nancy,

 

Bonaparte Restaurant is very nice and it is in the heart of Old Montreal. I have eaten there several times and recommend it.

 

johnny

That is so funny. That is the ONLY restaurant we do have reservations for...next Tuesday. We are staying not too far away. I have heard rave reviews so am excited to try. Thanks.

[redheadednancy]

Two I really enjoyed were

 

Le Paris

1812 St-Catherine W.

Montreal, Qc, H3H 1M1

514-937-4898

 

and

 

Chez La Mere Michel

1209 Rue Guy

Montreal, Quebec H3H 2K5

514-934-0473

 

 

Both very traditional French.

Thanks I have written them down and will probably give both. We are real "foodies" and searching out good spots to eat is always one of the highlights of our trip!

[JaneBP]

Is 'Seabourn' singular or plural? I think because it is 'Seabourn Cruise Line' it is singular. This issue seems to be divided in the Forum usage.

 

Where is William Safire (RIP) when we need him?

[OrpingtonT]

I think the official title is "The Yachts of Seabourn". Make of that what you will. Seabourn itself is, of course, singular.

[oceandream]

I would also consider:

 

Chez Queux 158 St-Paul

Filles du roy 405 Bonsecours

St-Gabriel 426 st-Gabriel

 

Any other info on city, please ask: I now. I live here. Bienvenue !

[Seabourn-nail]

Is 'Seabourn' singular or plural? I think because it is 'Seabourn Cruise Line' it is singular. This issue seems to be divided in the Forum usage.

 

Where is William Safire (RIP) when we need him?

The "Police" is always confusing and difficult for me as well...

Marja

[OrpingtonT]

The "Police" is always confusing and difficult for me as well...

Marja

 

Surely plural?

 

"The police are coming" sounds better than " the police is coming" :confused:

 

(and will they ever get here?)