More meanderings from a proud father buna - Page 4

u crank · 06-06-12, 04:48 PM

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

mapuc · 06-06-12, 07:13 PM

This must be his working area

Markus

sharkbit · 06-06-12, 08:56 PM

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.

Jimbuna · 06-07-12, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

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

Jimbuna · 06-07-12, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

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

Yep she is certainly a sight to behold.

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Originally Posted by mapuc

This must be his working area

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

LOL

mapuc · 06-07-12, 03:59 PM

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 · 06-07-12, 06:01 PM

She must have soon gotten 'sick' of her work

mapuc · 06-07-12, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

She must have soon gotten 'sick' of her work

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 · 06-07-12, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

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 · 06-08-12, 10:53 AM

@Jim

Only just picked up on this thread shipmate, head in the sand last few days

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

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

........

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Jimbuna · 06-08-12, 11:27 AM

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.

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

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

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

The buna family

The bow looking down from the bridge

The starboard bridge wing

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

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

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

Explaining to his sister how to steer a steady course LOL

The quick refernce LCD navigation map

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

The gymnasium

A hydropool

BossMark · 06-08-12, 11:31 AM

Great photos Jim

Jimbuna · 06-08-12, 11:40 AM

Hydropool continued

One of the indoor pools

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

An outdoor hot tub

The aft end outdoor pool

The aft end sun deck

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

No explanation required

Don't ask LOL

A private pamper area (hireable) on the upper deck

The piano longe (not the best of collective poses)

The casino

Jimbuna · 06-08-12, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

@Jim

Only just picked up on this thread shipmate, head in the sand last few days

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

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

........

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

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

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Originally Posted by BossMark

Great photos Jim

Danke

HunterICX · 06-08-12, 12:44 PM

Good stuff Jim,
seems like a day to never forget

HunterICX

06-06-12, 04:48 PM	#46
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,750 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Great shots Jim. That's a big boat. Can't wait to see her in person this fall. Cheers mate. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

06-06-12, 07:13 PM	#47
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,648 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	This must be his working area Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-06-12, 08:56 PM	#48
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

06-07-12, 03:59 PM	#51
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,648 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-07-12, 06:01 PM	#52
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,472 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	She must have soon gotten 'sick' of her work __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-08-12, 10:53 AM	#55
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,190 Downloads: 280 Uploads: 0	@Jim Only just picked up on this thread shipmate, head in the sand last few days 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 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 ........ Best regards. Fubar2Niner

06-08-12, 11:27 AM	#56
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,472 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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. On with the tour....the entertainment theatre. 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 My daughter Lauren doing her Titanic impersonation at the bow of the ship The buna family The bow looking down from the bridge The starboard bridge wing The glass floor viewpoint (I wouldn't stand on it LOL) James showing us the master emergency panels at the rear of the bridge The ships wheel (smaller than the one on my car) Explaining to his sister how to steer a steady course LOL The quick refernce LCD navigation map His day office where he works out the navigation routes in advance (2 ports ahead) The gymnasium A hydropool __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-08-12, 11:31 AM	#57
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Great photos Jim __________________ 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

06-08-12, 11:40 AM	#58
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,472 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hydropool continued One of the indoor pools The pamper area to the side where you can (for a fee) be wited on and pampered with food and drink and a massage An outdoor hot tub The aft end outdoor pool The aft end sun deck You can tell his sister loved the Titanic movie...the aft end version LOL No explanation required Don't ask LOL A private pamper area (hireable) on the upper deck The piano longe (not the best of collective poses) The casino __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-08-12, 12:44 PM	#60
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Good stuff Jim, seems like a day to never forget HunterICX __________________

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