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"Call us now for prices" if I wanted to call you, I wouldn't be looking on-line

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KatyMac · 20/09/2012 19:05

It just annoys me!

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Trills · 20/09/2012 22:00

Here we go

Tryingtothinkofnewsnazzyname · 20/09/2012 22:01

I picked up some brochures yesterday for idle browsing of cruises, so I'd be annoyed to find pricing not available online. And I hate having to do this stuff by phone.

For cruise experts hanging around, what's the best cruise provider if you're taking under 5s? Or would I be best to wait till can do it as couple-only?

Trills · 20/09/2012 22:01

Wow, love the drawing of the dress, that's cool - do you/DD make them?

KatyMac · 20/09/2012 22:04

I adapt rather than make - I made the pink/black, the white was an ebay dress I ripped the top off & put a new top on - but I've replaced that top with a third top now.........to be jewelled

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KatyMac · 20/09/2012 22:06

A very nice client designs for me

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HarrietSchulenberg · 20/09/2012 22:10

A lot of the online cruise sellers are actually run by the same company. I have a friend who works from home for one of them (can't say which but it's been mentioned fairly early on in this post). When her phone rings she gets a short message telling her which company the caller has dialled so that she knows how to answer.

It's not a brilliant job - she has to be parked in front of her computer for 10 solid hours a day, often more due to admin, and has to record every break she takes, even if she nips upstairs for a wee. She gets 30 minutes for lunch and 2 x 10 minutes "comfort" breaks - any more and she gets pay docked. Pay is usually late and commission takes 3 months to come through. So no wonder they really try to hook you in when you get through on the phone.

Startailoforangeandgold · 20/09/2012 22:12

Skip hire firms, shity bastards.
We'll tell you the price if fill in a stupid long registration form or ring us up.

I don't want to do either. I want to know how much. I'll give you my post code because none of you are very near, but you don't need my whole fucking CV.

IamtheZombie · 20/09/2012 22:17

Katy, your DD is gorgeous!

KatyMac · 20/09/2012 22:20

I have to be honest Zombie, I agree with you

We are always grateful she got my brains & her dad's looks Wink

She thinks she will be a star; and I think she could be right (unless she changes her mind)

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 20/09/2012 22:24

QM2 is the dogs. Go to New York, no, come back from New York, get the boring flying out of the way first. Hopefully going again next year. Can't wait :)

IamtheZombie · 20/09/2012 22:27

Oh, and you and I have the same taste in books, films, music and TV. I am a fair bit older than you but we could have been sisters! Grin

Not that I think you have bits dropping off, mind...

KatyMac · 20/09/2012 22:30

No my bits aren't dropping off, just seizing up (joints mainly) although I've had cystitis for 3 weeks & 2 loads of antibiotics now.

I just got a new Mercedes Lackey I can't wait

I don't think I have updated recently but DD & I are about to do a movie marathon.......Musicals!! - are you that way inclined too?

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TheSkiingGardener · 20/09/2012 22:31

If you like NCL have you had a look at Royal Carribean? Fab ships with lots to do.

We have DS who is 2, so go P&O for the night nursery. But when he's older its surf machines all the way!

IamtheZombie · 20/09/2012 22:35

Musicals, yes. Preferably from the 50s, 60s and 70s. I grew up with My Fair Lady, Carousel, The Student Prince, Oklahoma, Flower Drum Song...

Grease came later. Grin

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 20/09/2012 22:42

I never knew there was a cruise topic! Thank you Katie!

And thanks to my darling Dad, we are all off on a Disney cruise for half term. Gonna start my own thread on that one.

Zombie sounds like you have some excellent advice Smile

KatyMac · 20/09/2012 22:43

Yep there is a thread I am getting ideas from for us to watch.........

I want to show her Fred, Ginger, Cyd etc so she really understands dance

Royal Caribbean seem a bit expensive

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KatyMac · 21/09/2012 20:42

I was all set to ring NCL

& they were closed

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IamtheZombie · 22/09/2012 13:02

Have you given them a try today, Katy?

KatyMac · 22/09/2012 14:20

Yes & booked

Squee!!!

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IamtheZombie · 22/09/2012 14:55

YAY!!!

Hope you all have a fabulous time. Grin

KatyMac · 22/09/2012 17:33

We intend to try very hard

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