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Single Digits – At Last

Posted: June 24, 2012 in Cruising, P&O, Travel, Uncategorized
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The number 9 is seen as the number of the man, as a numeral symbol of his gestation (nine months).

The number 9 is the expression of “the power of the Holy Spirit”, according to Etchegoyen.

The freemasons have made the number 9 the eternal number of human immortality.

The number 9 number was considered as sacred in Egypt and in Greece.

To His Podgeness however, the Number 9 simply means:

9 more sleeps to go;
9 more sleeps to cruising;
9 more sleeps till the big fella gets on that boat,
with his bird and her boy;
9 more sleeps to cruising.

And after that 9th sleep, there shall be much rejoicing and coming together of all P&O’s l_u_v_e_r_l_y cruise ships and I, His Podgeness, will be one of the chosen ones who will be joining the historic celebrations, along of course with She Who Must be Obeyed. 😉 plus of course, many many others.

Today, I will be venturing into the loft / roof-space / attic, to retrieve the many cases and carriers that I just know we’ll need. As a minimum, I reckon we’ll need 2 full size suit cases, 2 medium size suitcases, 1 hard shell suit carrier, 2 ruck sacks, 2 (bulging at the seams) camera bags, and a couple of carry on bags (hand luggage). within these items there will be at least 7 hand bags with, each no doubt, matching shoe’s and of course some serious shopping bags with good strong handles. 😉

The preparations are now in full swing.

It’s Now Just 10

Posted: June 23, 2012 in Cruising, P&O, Travel
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At the Mayas, the number 10 represents the end of a cycle and the beginning of another.

For Pythagoras, 10 was the symbol of the universe and it also expressed the whole of human knowledge.

For his Podgeness, 10 means:

10 more sleeps to go;
10 more sleeps to cruising;
10 more sleeps till the big fella gets on that boat,
with his bird and her boy;
10 more sleeps to cruising.

Blimey, I’m so excited I can hardly sleep.

Previously, I announced that I’d packed my wash bag. Well, I’ve now also packed all my drugs (prescribed) for the week + an extra day (you never know).

Now, get this, we’ve estimated the number of cases that we’ll need and have come to the conclusion that we’ll need to take two, yes that’s right, two cars. When Debbie and I finally retire, we WILL be going on a world cruise: just think of the number of suitcases we’ll need then 😉

For all those taking the Oceana out tomorrow (24th) down the Atlantic coast, I hope you have great trip (I wish I was with you all). But, please, please bring her back in one piece.

The Grand Event Countdown Is Underway

Posted: June 22, 2012 in Cruising, P&O, Travel
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When I booked the Grand Event Cruise on the Oceana (sailing on the 3rd July 2012 to the Fiords [in Norway Smile ) there were:

467 sleeps to go:

Now however, there are just:

11 more sleeps to go;
11 more sleeps to cruising;
11 more sleeps till the big fella gets on that boat,
with his bird and her boy;
11 more sleeps to cruising.

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The packing has started.

New toothbrush; new toothpaste; new razors; new deodorant; new cologne; new wash bag.
Camera prepped and charged and nice shiny new memory card installed.

My adventures will [of course] be recorded on my blog at: – http://podgethepuffer.com/cruising-adventures/fiords-2012/

Until then however, I’m going to bore you all with The Grand Event Countdown every day. Winking smile

175 Years

Posted: April 16, 2012 in Travel
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I think it was about this time last year when I first became aware of the 175 year birthday celebrations for P&O that were being planned for July 2012. The most significant aspect of the celebrations were to be the fact that ALL 7 of P&O’s cruise ships would be in port on the 3rd of July 2012 and that they will all depart in a grand procession. I don’t believe that such a spectacle has been seen before and the whole event promised to be an unforgettable experience that I simply wasn’t prepared to miss out on. And to my good fortune, I was able to secure two cabins on the Oceana for a 7-night voyage to the Norwegian Fiords. The cruise sold out within 48 hours so I felt very fortunate to be part of P&O’s celebrations.
All this was a year ago and now, here we are within 12-weeks of the big event and the excitement is really starting to build. Now, the planning / preparations begin.
Watch out for more. 🙂
Go Podge Go

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