More meanderings from a proud father buna

[Jimbuna]

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

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[Herr-Berbunch]

More meanderings from a proud father bunaAnd rightly so. :up:

Enjoy yourselves.

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

[BossMark]

Very well done young Jim :up: :rock: And daddy Jim must be very proud

[HunterICX]

Good Stuff, Jim :salute:

Veel plezier aankomende Maandag :03:

HunterICX

[August]

Congratulations Jim. Looks like you raised a good one!

[mookiemookie]

That's really awesome, Jim!

[Jimbuna]

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

[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? :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

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? :hmmm:

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 :sunny:

[vienna]

Congrats to both of you!

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

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[Jimbuna]

Congrats to both of you!

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

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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 :DL

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

[vienna]

Ask if there is a stowaway policy... :DL

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[u crank]

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.:salute:

[Gargamel]

-applause- :yeah:

[mapuc]

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

[geetrue]

This isn't one of those close encounters of the passing by a realitive like in Itlay is it?

Congradulations for a son you can be proud of ...

My son beat me in a video game one time lol

[Reece]

Congratulations Jim and to your son James on his promotion!:yep:
Sorry but for some reason I wont be able to see the ship!!:oops:;)

[Jimbuna]

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.:salute:

I believe his next leave commences first or second week in August so it's possible he'll be joining her somewhere in that area.

Your all so very kind, I only wish the ships internet allowed access to SubSim but sadly that's not the case.

[TarJak]

Jim,

Great to see your son doing well in his chosen career. If he's anything like his father, then he'll definitely have the drive to take it as far as he wants.

Good to hear he's looking after his mum and dad as well. I'm sure you'll all have a great reunion.

I can only echo Jamie's words and say you've done a great job in bringing up a fine young man.

[CaptainHaplo]

23 and waiting on a Second Officer slot....

Now that tells you something about the lad! Pride well placed, and kudo's to him!

[Jimbuna]

Jim,

Great to see your son doing well in his chosen career. If he's anything like his father, then he'll definitely have the drive to take it as far as he wants.

Good to hear he's looking after his mum and dad as well. I'm sure you'll all have a great reunion.

I can only echo Jamie's words and say you've done a great job in bringing up a fine young man.

23 and waiting on a Second Officer slot....

Now that tells you something about the lad! Pride well placed, and kudo's to him!

Aye...I'm like a dog with two thingies atm :smug:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Don't forget your daughter, too. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Don't forget your daughter, too. :yep:

How could I ever forget the 'forgetful one' :DL

Rang me at work twice today...first to inform me her car tax was due today then later on to say she was locked out of the house and would have to wait nearly two hours before her mam was due home :doh:

Typical blonde :O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I think we've all done both of those :roll: just not at the same time.

She's only young, she'll learn. What you don't get is James mislaying his cabin key and then phoning you. And iirc either he hasn't picked his car up yet, or if he has it'll not need taxing for a while and then you'll have all the documents to tax it for him when the time comes. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

I think we've all done both of those :roll: just not at the same time.

She's only young, she'll learn. What you don't get is James mislaying his cabin key and then phoning you. And iirc either he hasn't picked his car up yet, or if he has it'll not need taxing for a while and then you'll have all the documents to tax it for him when the time comes. :yep:

I'm not sure if your hiding across the street from my place of abode but I taxed his car at the beginning of May (Fiat Punto Sport), it is currently on a neighbours drive two houses away and requires an MOT and insurance renewal on 12th. The exhaust has a big hole in it and he has asked me not to spend too much on getting it through the MOT because he wants to trade it in towards an Audi TT Quattro on his return home.

I predict the next trip away he does, there could well be a black Focus on his drive and an Audi on mine :03:

[TarJak]

I'm not sure if your hiding across the street from my place of abode ...:

Herr-Berbunch vists South Shields:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IVc3mbkuomM/TZfgRhMtbPI/AAAAAAAAF_4/6r66aFi50j8/s1600/Peeping+Tom.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Herr-Berbunch vists South Shields:


LOL :D

[Herr-Berbunch]

:o That name's not a million miles away either!

Nope, not stalking you. But I did take it as a challenge to locate Steve from his pics the other day. Think I found it. :D

[Jimbuna]

Oh Stve is quite easy to find just don't go trying to give a certain sand trap shape on a golf course a description....he easily becomes confused :DL

[Sailor Steve]

:o That name's not a million miles away either!

Nope, not stalking you. But I did take it as a challenge to locate Steve from his pics the other day. Think I found it. :D
Think so? Put up the lat & long and I'll tell you how close you are. :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Think so? Put up the lat & long and I'll tell you how close you are. :sunny:

Me first me first :O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Think so? Put up the lat & long and I'll tell you how close you are. :sunny:

PM heading your way. :03:

[Sailor Steve]

Right on the money! :rock:

[Jimbuna]

PM heading your way. :03:

Right on the money! :rock:

Pah!...beginners luck http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4585/ahfooey1.gif

[Herr-Berbunch]

Nope, just years of restraining orders paying off.

And Steve has been generous with his photos. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Just spent the most amazing day experiencing what must be very close to the ultimate luxury afloat.....give me a day or two and I'll post some pictures :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

The story continues....

Sunday 3rd June 2012

The ship has arrived outside the piers at the mouth of the Tyne and picked her pilot up. His mom, sister, a few relatives and I are now out of the nearby beer garden in the hotel overlooking the harbour and standing on the Groyne (left forefront).

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James is now on the mobile to his sister and telling her he has the captains permission to sound three long blasts on the ships horn when he can see us and I have told her to remind him to be on the port wing of the bridge as he passes us.

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There are three long blasts and we know the plan is working.

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At this point the camera is set to auto because as luck would have it dad has something in his eye causing it to water just as he commences waving LOL *cough*

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She's now passing to her berth about a mile away

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Here she lies at her berth...notice the size of the North Sea DFDS ferry in comparison?

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[Sailor Steve]

Off to a good start! More! More!

[mapuc]

She's on her way to Ålesund, on a 24 days Northen Europe cruise, Amsterdam-Copenhagen.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Next up will be pictures of the following day when we were given a tour aboard and a meal in The Pinnacle restaurant :cool:

[AVGWarhawk]

Good to see your son doing well. That is a darn large ship! I would say he has found something he truly loves. I'm guessing he is a chip off the old block.

[Herr-Berbunch]

At this point the camera is set to auto because as luck would have it dad has something in his eye causing it to water just as he commences waving LOL *cough*

And no doubt catching flies in the huge grin from ear to ear. :D

[Oberon]

Atta boy Jim, he's done ya proud alright. :salute:

Oh, and a Quattro, eh?

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00436/snn1403np682_436178a.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Good to see your son doing well. That is a darn large ship! I would say he has found something he truly loves. I'm guessing he is a chip off the old block.

Cheers Chris :up:

And no doubt catching flies in the huge grin from ear to ear. :D

More like :cry:

Atta boy Jim, he's done ya proud alright. :salute:

Oh, and a Quattro, eh?

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00436/snn1403np682_436178a.jpg


Newer version :DL

http://motoburg.com/images/audi-tt-quattro-02.jpg (http://motoburg.com/imgs/8433-audi-tt-quattro-02.jpg.html)

[TarJak]

Great to see this Jim. Sounds like you've have a fantastic reunion. All the best from us down under mate.

[u crank]

Great shots Jim. That's a big boat. Can't wait to see her in person this fall. Cheers mate.:salute:

[mapuc]

This must be his working area

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e6fLVj6KPg

Markus

[sharkbit]

Congrats-You must be very proud.

That is one big monstor of a ship. It seems all thes cruise ships being built now days are so boxy and tall. Looks like one good stiff breeze and she'll roll right over.

My wife says tell him to look out for ice bergs. :D

:)

[Jimbuna]

Great to see this Jim. Sounds like you've have a fantastic reunion. All the best from us down under mate.

Cheers Grant and very much appreciated :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Great shots Jim. That's a big boat. Can't wait to see her in person this fall. Cheers mate.:salute:

Yep she is certainly a sight to behold.

This must be his working area

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e6fLVj6KPg

Markus

It most certainly is and I was on that bridge on Monday but have been unable to post the pictures because my internet connection at home has been down all day.

God willing I'll post them tomorrow.

Congrats-You must be very proud.

That is one big monstor of a ship. It seems all thes cruise ships being built now days are so boxy and tall. Looks like one good stiff breeze and she'll roll right over.

My wife says tell him to look out for ice bergs. :D

:)

LOL :DL

[mapuc]

Ohh How could I forget about my former work colleague.

She was some kind of waitress on of these cruise liners in the late seventies and the early eighties

She told me alot about her work on her ship. I can't remember wich ship it was , but I do remember that they had a regular cruise between Southampton and
New York.

I once asked her if most of these fancy picture of passanger sitting in the dinning room and having a good time

Yes the first 1-2 days of the journey. Then most of the passanger get seasick and sleeping pills and we that had to work got seasick pills

Maybe she was right about that. Cause I have seen video were Queen Mary 2 is in the Atlantic during full storm and you can't feel it. Okey she was on the Atlantic in the late 70'ies and early 80'ies

Her job was to clean rooms a.s.o

Markus

[Jimbuna]

She must have soon gotten 'sick' of her work :03:

[mapuc]

She must have soon gotten 'sick' of her work :03:

I don't think so. She told me she loved her job. She meet her husband(an italian) on that ship. Got married lived in italy for a few years and then they moved to France. It was when she lived in France she quit her job.

I Truly envy her and your son.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

I don't think so. She told me she loved her job. She meet her husband(an italian) on that ship. Got married lived in italy for a few years and then they moved to France. It was when she lived in France she quit her job.

I Truly envy her and your son.

Markus

Whilst we were having our meal the manager of the restaurant made eye contact with my son, he beckoned her over and introduced us.

Her father was South African and her mother was from Sunderland which is only seven miles from where we live.

It's amazing how many nationalities you come across in a ships personnel.

[Fubar2Niner]

@Jim

Only just picked up on this thread shipmate, head in the sand last few days :wah: Got to say..... Salute mon Kapitan. Thats one hell of a good looking lad you have, and one enormous ship, geezus don't they look top heavy these days! Good on your missus for wanting that cruise with you all together :up: If someone tries to book any free weeks that may come up in the future, give me a shout. Apparently I have a little Sicilian in the family :stare:........ ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

Back from work and the internet is working again...so on to Monday 4th and the tour and meal.

Here she is at the Commissioners Quay on the north bank of the Tyne.

She is 285 metres long and the car park is obviously longer in length with very few cars, meaning any motorist entering the car patk (which is free) can park just about anywhere they want.

I've posted that information for a very good reason as you will realise soon.

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On with the tour....the entertainment theatre.

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Out on one of the boat decks and we meet the guy we saw earlier on the bridge wing....Nick, a deck cadet from Sweden...he does his watch with James on 8pm till midnight

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My daughter Lauren doing her Titanic impersonation at the bow of the ship

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The buna family

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The bow looking down from the bridge

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The starboard bridge wing

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The glass floor viewpoint (I wouldn't stand on it LOL)

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James showing us the master emergency panels at the rear of the bridge

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The ships wheel (smaller than the one on my car)

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Explaining to his sister how to steer a steady course LOL

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The quick refernce LCD navigation map

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His day office where he works out the navigation routes in advance (2 ports ahead)

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The gymnasium

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A hydropool

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[BossMark]

Great photos Jim :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Hydropool continued

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One of the indoor pools
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The pamper area to the side where you can (for a fee) be wited on and pampered with food and drink and a massage

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An outdoor hot tub

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The aft end outdoor pool

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The aft end sun deck

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You can tell his sister loved the Titanic movie...the aft end version LOL

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No explanation required

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Don't ask LOL

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A private pamper area (hireable) on the upper deck

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The piano longe (not the best of collective poses)

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The casino

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[Jimbuna]

@Jim

Only just picked up on this thread shipmate, head in the sand last few days :wah: Got to say..... Salute mon Kapitan. Thats one hell of a good looking lad you have, and one enormous ship, geezus don't they look top heavy these days! Good on your missus for wanting that cruise with you all together :up: If someone tries to book any free weeks that may come up in the future, give me a shout. Apparently I have a little Sicilian in the family :stare:........ ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Cheers matey...I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little chuffed :smug:

Great photos Jim :yeah:

Danke :cool:

[HunterICX]

Good stuff Jim,
seems like a day to never forget :salute:

HunterICX

[Jimbuna]

Good stuff Jim,
seems like a day to never forget :salute:

HunterICX

It was mate...it was :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

Jim,

Great photo's . You have a great looking family! Must feel a bit strange to have your son say, "Step into my office. She is 285 metres long." :up:

[u crank]

Great photos Jim!

Looks like you had a great visit. Tell that lad 'good show' from all the other jealous dads at Subsim.:haha:

Cheers mate. :salute:

[TarJak]

Fantastic shots Jim. You definitely look like the proverbial dog with two todgers. ;) Nice one mate.

[Jimbuna]

Jim,

Great photo's . You have a great looking family! Must feel a bit strange to have your son say, "Step into my office. She is 285 metres long." :up:

Great photos Jim!

Looks like you had a great visit. Tell that lad 'good show' from all the other jealous dads at Subsim.:haha:

Cheers mate. :salute:

Fantastic shots Jim. You definitely look like the proverbial dog with two todgers. ;) Nice one mate.

Thanks guys...just compiling the last of the photos (well the ones the wife has passed for publication) :DL

[Jimbuna]

You'll remember this from #56

Here she is at the Commissioners Quay on the north bank of the Tyne.

She is 285 metres long and the car park is obviously longer in length with very few cars, meaning any motorist entering the car patk (which is free) can park just about anywhere they want.

I've posted that information for a very good reason as you will realise soon.

Well here is why...we were booked for a lunch in one of the two main restaurants onboard 'The Pinnacle' and during said lunch James was looking out of a window when he said to Lauren "That guy in the car looks like my mate David".
Lauren looked and said "It is David" and both started waving until David eventually saw them and waved back.
James then rang his mobile and had a conversation with him...what are the odds of someone parking precisely opposite the window we were sat at?

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The Pinnacle restaurant We were sat next table left of the people in view.

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There are glass lifts either side of midships protruding from the superstructure and overlooking the water...I swore I'd never go in one and at the time of taking the picture I wasn't aware that is what they were.

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The mats are changed every day denoting the day of the week (probably for the benefit of the elderly passengers).

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The view from inside (the cheeks of my bottom were very tight LOL).

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It was now time to leave and after many a cuddle and a few tears we returned to South Shields to meet family and head back to our vantage point to see her leave the Tyne.

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The DFDS ferry left thirty minutes earlier

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Here she comes and James once more is sounding the horn to let us know he can see us (I'll post a few short video links for anyone that might be interested).

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Up on the bridge with Nick his Swedish Cadet colleague

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Heading out to sea

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Fair winds and following seas son.

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[Oberon]

Jim, what can I say? You're a lucky man, and he's a lucky guy to have such a family around him. You are rightfully very proud, he's turned out very well, and I'd wager will be captaining his own ship before long.

Good sailing James! :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Jim, what can I say? You're a lucky man, and he's a lucky guy to have such a family around him. You are rightfully very proud, he's turned out very well, and I'd wager will be captaining his own ship before long.

Good sailing James! :salute:

Much appreciated Jamie :sunny:

I hope to post the video links soon...well when the area manager leaves the office :DL

[Jimbuna]

Here are the links to two short videos taken on his sisters phone...in the first one James is sounding the horn to let us know he has spotted us and in the second one you'll soon realise how emotional an event it was for his sister in particular..old buna makes an appearance at 2:18 on the right of screen LOL

http://www.gamefront.com/files/21820801/Young_buna_1_7z

http://www.gamefront.com/files/21820860/Young_buna_2_7z

Many thanks to all who have been kind enough to take an interest and post positive comments...you all rock :rock:

[Sailor Steve]

Game Front won't let me watch them. "Encountered a problem and forced to close". Or maybe it's just IE, but I doubt it.

[Oberon]

Game Front won't let me watch them. "Encountered a problem and forced to close". Or maybe it's just IE, but I doubt it.

Downloaded the first one just fine and the second is downloading now, try FF or Chrome, it could be IE... :hmmm:

[Oberon]

Give your young lass a hug from me Jim, sounded like an emotional moment all round. She close to her brother I take it?

Reminds me of a poem, also quoted in reference to the submarine service, but I think applicable to anyone who has a relative who travels abroad a lot in their employment.

When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest He returning chide,
"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts. Who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed,
And post o'er land and ocean without rest;
They also serve who only stand and wait.

[Sailor Steve]

Turns out you were right. I still won't use Firefox as my default browser, due to other problems, not the least of which is that no matter how many times I click "NO" it still installs that cursed Yahoo Toolbar.

[Oberon]

Turns out you were right. I still won't use Firefox as my default browser, due to other problems, not the least of which is that no matter how many times I click "NO" it still installs that cursed Yahoo Toolbar.

Can't remember if it installed that stupid toolbar for me or not, either way I got rid of it. I mainly use Firefox because of noscript which is a godsend against viruses hiding in adverts or other such java trickery. Chrome, alas does not have the scripting to handle noscript or I'd use that.

Anyway, I shall stop there because I'm getting dangerously close to a thread hijack... :dead:

[mapuc]

My biggest dream about taking a cruise has now become even stronger, after reading your thread. Talking about a cruise that will take more than 10 days. It is my economy that makes me have to wait some years until I can afford it

One of these cruises is to take a trip across the Atlantic and back.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Give your young lass a hug from me Jim, sounded like an emotional moment all round. She close to her brother I take it?

Reminds me of a poem, also quoted in reference to the submarine service, but I think applicable to anyone who has a relative who travels abroad a lot in their employment.

They used to fight like cat and dog when he lived at home but seem to tolerate each other more now that he has his own place.

Great poem Jamie and for the record I kept the tears back until she switched her I-phone off record :DL

[Jimbuna]

Turns out you were right. I still won't use Firefox as my default browser, due to other problems, not the least of which is that no matter how many times I click "NO" it still installs that cursed Yahoo Toolbar.

Did you manage to get both video filed Steve?

My biggest dream about taking a cruise has now become even stronger, after reading your thread. Talking about a cruise that will take more than 10 days. It is my economy that makes me have to wait some years until I can afford it

One of these cruises is to take a trip across the Atlantic and back.

Markus

Cruising is by far the most relaxing way to travel IMHO :yep:

[Sailor Steve]

Did you manage to get both video filed Steve?
Yep. Had the volume cranked up for something else and the horns nearly shattered my eardrums. :doh: :stare:


Cruising is by far the most relaxing way to travel IMHO :yep:
According to Mike Pinder, Thinking is the best way to travel. :O:

I'm currently writing about my time at sea for my kids, and yes, being on the ocean for days at a time is quite relaxing.

[mapuc]

Cruising is by far the most relaxing way to travel IMHO :yep:

Had a discussion with my little sister about my goal

-Do it have to be a room with balcony?
Insider is much cheaper

-No! It have to be a room with balcony, so I can sit and have a dring and a smoke and enjoy the beautiful ocean.

And you have to understand that I have to pay about the double for a room, as I travel alone.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Yep. Had the volume cranked up for something else and the horns nearly shattered my eardrums. :doh: :stare:


LOL that'll larn ya :DL

Had a discussion with my little sister about my goal

-Do it have to be a room with balcony?
Insider is much cheaper

-No! It have to be a room with balcony, so I can sit and have a dring and a smoke and enjoy the beautiful ocean.

And you have to understand that I have to pay about the double for a room, as I travel alone.

Markus

Double...ouch!!

Same here mind, unless someone else is willing to pay for the wife :DL

[kraznyi_oktjabr]

Very interesting thread and great pics. Thank you very much Jim! :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Very interesting thread and great pics. Thank you very much Jim! :salute:

Your welcome and thank you :sunny:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Great pics and videos :yeah:

@Steve - I've never had Yahoo Toolbar install itself via Firefox or any other program - and it does come with just about everything out there!!! Nor would I have it. But if it did it is easily got rid of.

Back OT - You're right about that horn, bloomin' loud. Bet the neighbours are glad that Eurodam doesn't arrive daily. :D

[Jimbuna]

I believe they use the horn to scare icebergs away when they're in Alakan and Canadian waters :DL

[momo55]

Those are moments you'll remember all your life . Entering or leaving a port and your family standing on the quay waving hello or goodbye ...nice . Thank you for sharing .

Good speed sailor , keep her safe :up:

[stoppro]

great shots! thanks for sharing.f I ever get a job again.I am going to make it to England .

[Jimbuna]

Those are moments you'll remember all your life . Entering or leaving a port and your family standing on the quay waving hello or goodbye ...nice . Thank you for sharing .

Good speed sailor , keep her safe :up:

great shots! thanks for sharing.f I ever get a job again.I am going to make it to England .

Rgr that :salute:

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Jimbuna, my old friend. How I wish I'd known about this thread sooner.

I am so entirely happy for you guys. It isn't every day that people get to see their son waving down from the bridge of a mighty ship.

What a tribute it really is to you and your wife as parents, and the values you've instilled in raising your children.

My hat is off to you and your family.

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Salute:

[vienna]

Just caught up with this thread again (been a bit under the weather, missed a few days). Have just one question about this picture:

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Which control raises the shields and which one fire the photon torpedoes?...

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[Jimbuna]

Jimbuna, my old friend. How I wish I'd known about this thread sooner.

I am so entirely happy for you guys. It isn't every day that people get to see their son waving down from the bridge of a mighty ship.

What a tribute it really is to you and your wife as parents, and the values you've instilled in raising your children.

My hat is off to you and your family.

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Salute:

Cheers mate...your kind words in both your PM's meant so much to Ann and I.

Love and best wishes to Crystal, you and the family :sunny: