Well, the time has arrived at last, and we are off on the criuise in a few minutes time.
The crowds have assembled to wave us goodbye, and the television cameras are there to capture the moment on film.
They wanted to interview the captain, but he seemed inexplicably busy checking out the State cabin. However, he has managed to get the map the right way round now, so we should be OK for Madeira tomorrow.
Get ready for an incredible journey, offering unique world-class entertainment, devoted personal attention, sumptuous cuisine, and time to relax and unwind.
OFF WE GO :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:
Goodbye Southampton :!: :!: Hello FUN :!: :!:



Joan
Comments
Can't think where the Captain's got to...
Nx
Annie
Yeehar!
Yes; unfortunately it's a polygon. Will we bury it at sea?
Annie
where are the others?
Well, we're off. I love this bit waving flags. Bands playing and I'm crying it's so emotional, I think I need to go and lie down for abit. I've had such a rush to catch the boat.
I can't wait to get to Antigua. My friend paints there and she sells her pictures in a shop there. It's a beautiful island. I would love to get the chance to paint a picture of the scenery.
Joan, if we are able to get a room ready with a door to the sea,
I would love to paint and if anyone wants to join me I'm more than happy to pass on some of the techniques I have learn't and developed.
Joy
Wasn`t it lovely of Rod Stewart to come and sing "Sailing" to see us off.
Sorry, I`m a bit flustered, I`ve been helping our beloved Captain to search for his parrot!......Ange.
Don't be on the top deck when the hooter blows, you'll get covered
in S :!: :!: T.
Jan, you take peeps passports not their purses :shock:
ooooooowwwwwee Look at that streamer that's long. That's a nice song they are playing la la de la de la.
Did you get here ok Val? Got your cabin.
Right, I'm peeckish look at all the food, there's fruit as well look how nicely they have done it.
No snow, no ice Goodbye, where orf
Trish
My cabin boy has arrived so i wont keep him waiting
OOOHHH look at all that posh nosh, now if no1s looking i'll fill my handbag. 8) ( its a disguse really) we,(i mean me,i ) might get hungry during the night.
Captain if i knew you wanted a parrot for this trip i would have lent you mine, but i forgot to put her in my handbag.
Fancy a sausage roll instead much tastier than Parrot.
When does the party start?
debs
Glad you are all settling in and getting familiar with your new surroundings. All very swish, isn't it :?:
I am now making my entrance for dinner, slightly late by the sound of it, as the captain seems to be on his pudding already.
I'm wearing my rather daring evening dress, red, with a plunging neckline, and slit at the side to the thigh. Who says I'm an exhibitionist :?: :?: It isn't true ( much :!: )
I'm not going to fight my way through the crowds at the captain's table though. I'll just sit quietly in a corner, and wait until someone notices me. Might be here rather a long time :!:
Do you like my dress, gone for a nice pale blue,backless number to set off my eyes,matchng heels & my diamond earrings.
My suitcase weighed a ton with all these dressess,shoes,makeup & jewelery.
Fancy some Sangria to get us in the mood for spain then??
You'll join me in a glass ah Joan?
debs
The Captain is not only on his pudding, he's getting well into practice, Ange is already a trifle flustered, and they were only looking for a parrot! Don't let him tell you it's in the bilges, Ange!
Annie
Jan, Joy,Ange, Annie, Debs, Joan, Captain, Val,Chris, plus some new ladies
Here's to a wonderful Cruise. Lets hope we have fun, and lots of Merriment along the way.
Trish xx
Annie, my bunny slippers look his ear is all back together again, please watch where you are putting your feet? :shock:
Can I have a large 'Vodka and lime please. Any one else par taking tonight?
I have not seen 'chris yet, she is on board isn't she? Oh, we have not left her behind, we will have to go back and get her.
Joan you look radient tonight, Debs so do you, look at Val dosn't she look nice.
Probably, he's game for anything!
Annie
I will be very careful with them, Trish. Look, I've brought them a carrot. I will partake with you, a large brandy and ginger for me, I've already got my silly head on, so nothing can get worse!
Has anyone checked on Del? He might fancy a brandy.
Annie
So glam.
I'll join you for a drink Trisher anyone else joining us.
Hi Debs
Glad you like the dress. Yes it is new, all part of a new image for me. Forgot to mention the diamonds as well, a girl's best friend :!:
I like your dress too, very daring backless number :!: We all look devine, don't we :?:
I will certainly join you in a glass of sangria. Cheers :!: Here's to the rest of the cruise :!:
Joan
Glad everyone is pleased with their cabins and State Rooms. Mines a bit on the small side which meant my backless evening strap got a bit crumpled!! I couldn't get an iron to work in my lifeboat SORRY my cabin!!!
What was that you said Captain, there's a stowaway on board? Surely not?? :oops: :oops:
Hi Trisher
Good to see you, and everyone else too. Merriment in spades is what we want :!:
There was bound to be one lurking somewhere :!: :!: :!: :shock: :shock:
Val and Debs, you look just as good; and there's Trish, all covered in merriment and white satin.........scrumptious.
Anybody want another little drinkie? I'm soooo glad I didn't sign the pledge before we cast away, or cast off or whatever it was........who is that woman over there in the crumpled belt? Has she been rushing away from the Captain's Locker?
Annie