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General => Chat & Off Topic Stuff => Topic started by: R.G.Y. on March 23, 2021, 02:11:24 AM
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In Torbay, Devon England I have looked out over the last year, have viewed the cruise liners. Sometimes as many as eight at time. Carnival, Cunard, P&O, Holland American, & Marella. Not seen N.C.L. or Royal Caribbean They have stayed in Weymouth bay. Quite a sight to see. Just Queen Mary2 Ventura & Marella Explorer here at present.
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Well, good morning to you RGY :coffee ...trust you have been keeping as best as can be :clap.......
I look out at Sydney WEBcam via my PC every morning to the Harbour and had watched one mega vessel per day berth unaided at the International Terninal .....naturally I cannot see the passengers dis-embark or board, but I do see the bunker barges moor side on & complete the bunker within in 20 hours, then the vessel again slipps the ropes & departs without tugs ...literally one new berthing every 24 hours
Naturally, we have had no such vessels berth at any Australian Port for some 12 months........interestingly, a Wollongong based Company is the Providore for all alcohols & drinks to all the Cruise vessel companies & they are experiencing Mega Millions of $ in lost sales.........we don't hear too much of the same for all the other food consumables, but their providers would have obviously based their supply chains in a similar predicament
Today, Sydney Cove looks just a little grey & wet......keep well & best regards
Derek
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Yes Derek I am spending most of my time in my shop. Made 4 music boxes for grand daughters & great grand daughter. Boys already have there steam engines in mahogany boxes. With book of instructions.. Making one boat, clinker built ships boat at only 5” long.. good to hear from you....
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ahah....those Grandkids have a good Grandpa........or are you a Pop, or a Pa? :whistle.......
Looked out of my computer window this morning as usual.......& what a difference a day makes :kewlpics.
Every day in OZ is a :vacation
Stay well....regards Derek