More meanderings from a proud father buna

Jimbuna · 05-31-12, 10:35 AM

Anyone living near to the River Tyne will see quite a site this Sunday 3rd from approx 3.15pm onwards when the Holland America Line cruise ship Eurodam pays a 24 hour visit.

At 285 metres and almost 87,000 ton she is the biggest cruise liner to pay a visit iirc.

What is of special interest to me is the fact my 23 year old lad (just been accepted for promotion to second officer but awaiting a vacancy) will be on her as third officer.

I'll be on the Groyne on the south side of the river as she enters the harbour (any of you that are familiar with the area will know the location) taking photos and my lad (James) has made arrangements for his mam, sister and me to tour the boat on Monday with a lunch thrown in from one of the ships restaurants.

I'll put up some photos after the event.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Eurodam

Herr-Berbunch · 05-31-12, 10:40 AM

Quote:

More meanderings from a proud father buna

And rightly so.

Enjoy yourselves.

Edit: I see it's currently in Kattegat - tell him to watch out for my Boot.

BossMark · 05-31-12, 10:46 AM

Very well done young Jim

And daddy Jim must be very proud

HunterICX · 05-31-12, 10:56 AM

Good Stuff, Jim

Veel plezier aankomende Maandag

HunterICX

August · 05-31-12, 11:00 AM

Congratulations Jim. Looks like you raised a good one!

mookiemookie · 05-31-12, 11:00 AM

That's really awesome, Jim!

Jimbuna · 05-31-12, 11:15 AM

Thanks guys, I just hope you feel the same way after I flood the thread with photos

Oberon · 05-31-12, 12:22 PM

His grandad would be proud, Second Officer, he'll be Captain before you know it!

Give him a pat on the back from all of us Jim, he's earned it and more!

Now, can he get her through the Thames Barrier for the Thames Pageant?

Jimbuna · 05-31-12, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

His grandad would be proud, Second Officer, he'll be Captain before you know it!

Give him a pat on the back from all of us Jim, he's earned it and more!

Now, can he get her through the Thames Barrier for the Thames Pageant?

That's quite uncanny that Jamie...I was in the shower a short time ago and shed a few private tears at the very same thought.

God bless ya

vienna · 05-31-12, 12:40 PM

Congrats to both of you!

Now, the real question: can he get you a discount on a cruise?

...

Jimbuna · 05-31-12, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vienna

Congrats to both of you!

Now, the real question: can he get you a discount on a cruise?

...

Apparently he is allowed a free cruise for a week per year for up to four passengers.....meals, and accomodation are free but not alcoholic drinks.

One small problem...he only gets to know a week before hand and his mom wants him to be on board if and when it happens.

I can imagine her stalking him for a week

We nearly got to Alaska two years back but the vacancy was purchased my tourists at the last minute.

vienna · 05-31-12, 12:53 PM

Ask if there is a stowaway policy...

...

u crank · 05-31-12, 03:40 PM

Good stuff Jim. You have every right to be proud.

We get a lot of cruise ships here. Massdam was just here on Tuesday. According to schedule, Ms Eurodam arrives here, Charlottetown, Canada on Sept.20. Will try to get some photos and post them.

Gargamel · 05-31-12, 04:23 PM

-applause-

mapuc · 05-31-12, 06:11 PM

You know how to make one very envy, 'cause one of my biggest dream, is to take a cruise and I'm not talking about some 2-3 days cruise.

I understand that the only way to achieve this, is to get a job on a cruise-liner. That itself is very difficult.

Here's a some of those cruise I wish I could affort

Cruising the Norwegian fjords

A roundtrip Southampton-New York-Southampton(Only Cunard makes this)

World Cruise

So I'm very envy at your son, on the other hand a job on a cruiser can be very hard at times. Even thou most of the crew must love their job(I'm convinced that they do)

Markus

05-31-12, 10:35 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	More meanderings from a proud father buna Anyone living near to the River Tyne will see quite a site this Sunday 3rd from approx 3.15pm onwards when the Holland America Line cruise ship Eurodam pays a 24 hour visit. At 285 metres and almost 87,000 ton she is the biggest cruise liner to pay a visit iirc. What is of special interest to me is the fact my 23 year old lad (just been accepted for promotion to second officer but awaiting a vacancy) will be on her as third officer. I'll be on the Groyne on the south side of the river as she enters the harbour (any of you that are familiar with the area will know the location) taking photos and my lad (James) has made arrangements for his mam, sister and me to tour the boat on Monday with a lunch thrown in from one of the ships restaurants. I'll put up some photos after the event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Eurodam __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-31-12, 10:46 AM	#3
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Very well done young Jim And daddy Jim must be very proud __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-31-12, 10:56 AM	#4
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Good Stuff, Jim Veel plezier aankomende Maandag HunterICX __________________

05-31-12, 11:00 AM	#5
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Jim. Looks like you raised a good one! __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

05-31-12, 11:00 AM	#6
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	That's really awesome, Jim! __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

05-31-12, 11:15 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Thanks guys, I just hope you feel the same way after I flood the thread with photos __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-31-12, 12:22 PM	#8
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	His grandad would be proud, Second Officer, he'll be Captain before you know it! Give him a pat on the back from all of us Jim, he's earned it and more! Now, can he get her through the Thames Barrier for the Thames Pageant?

05-31-12, 12:40 PM	#10
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Congrats to both of you! Now, the real question: can he get you a discount on a cruise? ... __________________ __________________________________________________ __

05-31-12, 12:53 PM	#12
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Ask if there is a stowaway policy... ... __________________ __________________________________________________ __

05-31-12, 03:40 PM	#13
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Good stuff Jim. You have every right to be proud. We get a lot of cruise ships here. Massdam was just here on Tuesday. According to schedule, Ms Eurodam arrives here, Charlottetown, Canada on Sept.20. Will try to get some photos and post them. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

05-31-12, 04:23 PM	#14
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	-applause- __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

05-31-12, 06:11 PM	#15
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	You know how to make one very envy, 'cause one of my biggest dream, is to take a cruise and I'm not talking about some 2-3 days cruise. I understand that the only way to achieve this, is to get a job on a cruise-liner. That itself is very difficult. Here's a some of those cruise I wish I could affort Cruising the Norwegian fjords A roundtrip Southampton-New York-Southampton(Only Cunard makes this) World Cruise So I'm very envy at your son, on the other hand a job on a cruiser can be very hard at times. Even thou most of the crew must love their job(I'm convinced that they do) Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat