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Post by nicknackpaddywhack on Jan 3, 2011 18:35:27 GMT 1
Anyone booked their jollies yet
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Post by Shadow on Jan 3, 2011 23:22:37 GMT 1
Booked me jollies?
Surely you jest nick-my god Im wondering how to get to the end of next week let alone gallivanting about lol.
Seriously tho-well I was sorta serious-but you know what I mean-no.We are hoping to do something later in the year but its usually sort of spur of the moment with us.
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Post by Jazz on Jan 4, 2011 0:47:15 GMT 1
Same with us Shadow...last minute thing...thought about a long weekend in Amsterdam on the DFDS ferry....its so near us, the departure point, & we see it passing every day from our window.....& its cheap! Wonder if these VAT rises will affect the trip price?
Maybe later in year we'll think of somewhere.
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Post by Roma on Jan 4, 2011 0:53:23 GMT 1
Same with us Shadow...last minute thing...thought about a long weekend in Amsterdam on the DFDS ferry....its so near us, the departure point, & we see it passing every day from our window.....& its cheap! Wonder if these VAT rises will affect the trip price? Maybe later in year we'll think of somewhere. [/quote, ------------------------------------- I've been on a few of those jazz, they're good value for money, mind you there's some funny cafe's  |
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Post by Ann1 on Jan 4, 2011 0:59:22 GMT 1
Well, so long as they serve decaff...............................
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Post by Roma on Jan 4, 2011 1:03:18 GMT 1
They serve more than that even the cat on the counter was cross eyed ;D ;D
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Post by Shadow on Jan 4, 2011 1:06:06 GMT 1
I love Amsterdam-been there a few times myself and I'd recommend the cafes-lots of friendly people in there lol.
Jazz those ferries are beautiful.
Years back when we visited relatives in Germany we used to do the Harwich to Hook of Holland crossing and at the time I thought the ferries were the state of the art-when they introduced the Princess Beatrix it was a wonder compared to the older ones-St.George,St.Edmund and the Julianna.
But couple of years back we were invited to some things on the King and Queen of Scandanavia Ferries out of North Shields and the facilities were fantastic-I recommend them.
Interestingly enough during one of the events I met a senior member of staff who had experience of the Harwich ferries and it was quite touching to discuss those old boats-brought some fond childhood memories back
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Post by nicknackpaddywhack on Jan 4, 2011 8:37:18 GMT 1
I havent been to Amsterdam but we went to Norway a few years ago Bergan is stunning mind you remorgage your house if you decide to go £10 a pint  |
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Post by Jazz on Jan 4, 2011 11:36:26 GMT 1
Re the various ferries out of the Tyne...I remember way back when there were 3 or 4 travelling in and out. These were the "Venus" with a black & white striped funnell (Toon Army!!), the "Blenheim" & the "Braemar"....Bergen Line ran them I think. Also there was the "Parkestan", I think thats the right spelling?.....it went from near Newcastle quayside...I think to Stockholm.
Might have a week in Whitley Bay!!!!
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Post by nicknackpaddywhack on Jan 4, 2011 14:48:28 GMT 1
Re the various ferries out of the Tyne...I remember way back when there were 3 or 4 travelling in and out. These were the "Venus" with a black & white striped funnell (Toon Army!!), the "Blenheim" & the "Braemar"....Bergen Line ran them I think. Also there was the "Parkestan", I think thats the right spelling?.....it went from near Newcastle quayside...I think to Stockholm. Might have a week in Whitley Bay!!!! What happened to colour line that used to opperate the northsea routes from northshields im sure they changed their name or were taken over by a bigger company |
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Post by Jazz on Jan 4, 2011 18:35:21 GMT 1
nicknack.....I think the "Colour Line" withdrew the route from North Shields to Stavanger, Norway which to me was a great shame.....I thought it would be a profitable, viable service....especially the Norwegians coming over here & spending money at the Metro Centre etc (Xmas in particular). I think the Port of Tyne are actively trying for someone to start it up again........any offers, any boats available?!
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Post by nicknackpaddywhack on Jan 4, 2011 21:19:13 GMT 1
I remember when we went ot Norway about 7 years ago
the name of the ship i cant remember but it was old and
you could find snippets of its history in the corridors and i
remember it used to be part of the colour line fleet
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Jan 17, 2011 14:33:15 GMT 1
Post by Fairscup on Jan 17, 2011 14:33:15 GMT 1
Re the various ferries out of the Tyne...I remember way back when there were 3 or 4 travelling in and out. These were the "Venus" with a black & white striped funnell (Toon Army!!), the "Blenheim" & the "Braemar"....Bergen Line ran them I think. Also there was the "Parkestan", I think thats the right spelling?.....it went from near Newcastle quayside...I think to Stockholm. Might have a week in Whitley Bay!!!! I remember them Bergen Line - Venus, Leader and Vega Fred Olsen - Bræmar and Blenheim Travelled over here fo the first time in 1966 - £11 single ;D |
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Jan 17, 2011 14:34:34 GMT 1
Post by Fairscup on Jan 17, 2011 14:34:34 GMT 1
I remember when we went ot Norway about 7 years ago the name of the ship i cant remember but it was old and you could find snippets of its history in the corridors and i remember it used to be part of the colour line fleet That would have been DFDS if I'm not mistaken |
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Jan 17, 2011 16:55:37 GMT 1
Post by nicknackpaddywhack on Jan 17, 2011 16:55:37 GMT 1
I remember when we went ot Norway about 7 years ago the name of the ship i cant remember but it was old and you could find snippets of its history in the corridors and i remember it used to be part of the colour line fleet That would have been DFDS if I'm not mistaken I thought they sold sofas ;D |
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