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14045
Thanks for sharing our link, Bill. Since we update that page regularly, it doesn't show the programs we've held. We do have some photos of those at the...
Scott Gray
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Jun 1, 2009
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14046
Thats very sad to hear, she was a neat lady. and so very lucky to survive one of the worst maritime disasters on record Rest in peace Millvina Lee...
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Jun 2, 2009
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... "> You suggest speakers be paid from "ticket sales", and that CAN work (if you mean tickets to the talk), but bear in mind folks are already paying...
Sean
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Jun 2, 2009
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14048
Interesting article about how they have increased entertainment/catering space on the former RY Britannia. ...
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Jun 2, 2009
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14049
Very good points, Sean, as always. Your observation about St. Patrick's Day is especially important, noting that there could be something family-friendly...
Scott Gray
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Jun 2, 2009
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14050
Hi all, Sorry to be disastrously off-topic but as I've generally found you guys to be the fount of all knowledge, I thought it worth a try: I am desperately...
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Jun 2, 2009
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14051
There's an image of a post card at the link below showing the restaurant. If the resolution of that isn't high enough, perhaps you could contact the person who...
Scott Gray
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Jun 2, 2009
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Thanks Scott. Frustratingly, the people who run this site don't have a better version of that image. It's a pity - it's really lovely!...
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Jun 2, 2009
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14053
I'm not sure I care for the idea of glassing in that deck. If the open space was good enough for the royals, why not more lowly folk? --Michael...
Michael McMillan
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Jun 2, 2009
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... The GOLDEN RIVET! Good man, Frank, that is exactly what we need! We finally have a spot where guys can take young ladies to show them the Golden Rivet. Hi...
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Jun 2, 2009
2:47 pm
14055
See also this promotional video of an evening reception and dinner event on Britannia. ...
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Jun 2, 2009
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_yello_armadillo@..._ (mailto:yello_armadillo@...) writes: I'm not sure I care for the idea of glassing in that deck. If the open space was good...
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Jun 3, 2009
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Hi Scott, Always good to hear about the success at your new location. When I'm in the area over the summer I definitely need to stop by! ... Absolutely. It...
Sean
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Jun 3, 2009
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14058
Organizations like the RY Britannia Trust clearly have that goal. They also have a very knowledgeable, silent patron who knows what that yacht was all about...
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Jun 3, 2009
8:15 pm
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Okay, Tom. Good point. Then I'm glad the weather in Long Beach is nice, so someone doesn't want to glass in Queen Mary's fantail, or something. --Michael...
Michael McMillan
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Jun 3, 2009
8:36 pm
14060
Bill, The Britannia Trust is also surely made up of people that are qualified to handle historic presrvation/ restoration efforts on a ship. The QM has never...
Sean
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Jun 4, 2009
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Hush, Michael! Don't give anyone any ideas! ;-) Jeff in Portland...
Jeff Taylor
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Jun 4, 2009
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14062
Some folks expressed nervousness that the stern might be "glassed in" for a windscreen, but I really doubt that would ever happen. Apart from it looking...
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Jun 4, 2009
7:23 pm
14063
I note that Alternate Visions is not opposed to "glassing in" parts of Sun deck, and I understand their reasoning - especially on the port side, the open deck...
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Jun 4, 2009
7:51 pm
14064
Bill correctly notes that there would be plenty of walk-around room for the glass enclosures Alterate Visisons considers for Sun deck aft. It would...
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14065
wec **************We found the real ‘Hotel California’ and the ‘Seinfeld’ diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. ...
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Jun 5, 2009
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14066
Bill, thanks for the graphic of the partition. I like the wooden railing (although it might be expensive, depending on what was used). One thing I am curious...
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Jun 5, 2009
6:44 pm
14067
Chris, If the operator has any interest in resurrecting the VG we'd be happy to work with their architects and designers. But the VG and the Verandah Cafe...
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Jun 5, 2009
6:58 pm
14068
Wind tests may be required. JFP told me that the winds are the result of the proximity to the dome. Bill PS  The wind issue at the stern of the QM from the...
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Jun 5, 2009
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14069
Sorry, but this is a terrible idea. Why destroy this spectacular vista? http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2796328010055338351MgkQRV It's one of the few places...
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Jun 5, 2009
7:43 pm
14070
Moveable partitions are hardly construction.  The area is sometimes used as a catering space in conjunction with the VG even now.  Bill "Sire, les moulins...
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Jun 5, 2009
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14071
Moveable partitions are hardly construction.  The area is sometimes used as a catering space in conjunction with the VG even now.  Bill "Sire, les moulins...
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Jun 5, 2009
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14072
... Construction or not, who needs the clutter? I thought moveable, bulky stuff was part of the problem right now. It was furniture, now specially-made mobile...
Michael McMillan
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Jun 5, 2009
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The idea is that they would be up all of the time.  But they are designed to be readily removeable, if required- for example if a film were being made that...
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Jun 5, 2009
11:12 pm
14074
... I wouldn't call it clutter any more than I would call using deck chairs here clutter since we're not talking about cheap catering furnishings here that...
Sean
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