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Topic: time to say goodbye

Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 11-10-2008 02:01 PM

Tomorrow early in the morning we leave for Southampton to see QE2 leave for the very last time.

I've already prepared a page where I will put my pictures.

see this page

Posts: 290 | From: Spijkenisse Netherlands | Registered: Jun 2006 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 11-10-2008 02:57 PM

Look forward to seeing them, Aad. I did think about the OLS trip but thought it would be sold out so didn't bother. Got a Red Funnel one anyway for less which goes further out with her.

I'll be up early to see her arrive. I can't believe it's now 6.15am. With this weather, McNaught has the perfect excuse to delay her arrival by slowing down, thinking of the safety of the pax! I cannot believe the man who criticises his own bosses for their stupid planning can't even do this one thing.

By the way, she arrives in Dubai at 5pm on the 26th but no one disembarks until the 27th.

BBC Interviews which features my friend Stevie who I met through my crew member. Stevie's very funny and so deadpan. He really does love the ship. I could talk to him for hours.

Posts: 2023 | From: Hythe, Hants | Registered: Apr 2005 | IP: Logged

oslo dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 4669

posted 11-10-2008 03:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Aad:
Tomorrow early in the morning we leave for Southampton to see QE2 leave for the very last time.
I've already prepared a page where I will put my pictures.
see this page

Have a very memorable day Aad! Look forward to your pictures.

The song on your webpage makes me very melancholic. They played this on the open decks of Queen Mary 2 when QE2 left New York for the last time and sailed passed us.

Reint

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 11-10-2008 03:40 PM

I am going to cry.....

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 11-10-2008 04:34 PM

Have a super time Aad, loko forward to the photos. I was going to be joining you on Shiedhall, but now not. There are still places available by the way.

Pam

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 11-10-2008 05:49 PM

Its so sad.....Never forget the last time in Geiranger and she took a last good bye

So sad it was hard to hold the tears back.......

The last goodbye

That was the last picture i took of her....

Im Sailing...
God save the queen

[ 11-10-2008: Message edited by: Galaxy ]

Posts: 591 | From: Norway | Registered: Oct 2004 | IP: Logged

Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 11-10-2008 08:54 PM

I can't believe it's almost here and she's south of the Isle of Wight for her final homecoming. I've had trouble sleeping so will be a zombie by the time I get back tonight. After nearly 40 years I'll never see her from my window again. I'll never hear her whistle so I know she's on the way and look out for her. Another piece of my childhood is going.

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SCOTT H
First Class Passenger
Member # 6831

posted 11-11-2008 12:23 AM

It's finally here. The closing of a 4 decade career and a goodbye to a legendary ship( I know I'm being a little dramatic!!). Being from Scotland, I have always had pride that she was built on the Clyde (that and the great history of the cunarders built there before her). My wish is that I could have sailed on her at least once (had decades to do that, didn't I!!). She may be passing into history with end of her active days on the ocean but the memories so many made sailing on her will live on!!

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 11-11-2008 12:46 AM

Is QE2s web cam working? It seems to be frozen.

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viking109
First Class Passenger
Member # 6280

posted 11-11-2008 04:25 AM

Could be when she ran aground.
I've got a quayside pass for tonight so hope to get some pics - weather permitting.

Posts: 499 | From: southampton | Registered: Feb 2006 | IP: Logged

viking109
First Class Passenger
Member # 6280

posted 11-11-2008 04:27 AM

No, I see the webcam is stuck on yesterday.

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Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 11-11-2008 08:00 AM

QV's was stuck earlier today too but is now restored. Perhaps QE2's is off for the remainder of her time with Cunard?

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 11-11-2008 08:16 AM

Greetings Ben.

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 11-11-2008 12:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chris:
QV's was stuck earlier today too but is now restored. Perhaps QE2's is off for the remainder of her time with Cunard?

No it seems to be working now, Just not for the arrvial...

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TDM99
First Class Passenger
Member # 6196

posted 11-11-2008 01:47 PM

" AUREVOIR QE2 "

Guernsey July 2006

Noel

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ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 11-11-2008 02:10 PM

BBC News 24 is covering QE2's departure from Southampton at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7459669.stm

Tony

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