AdamW Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, hf_uk said: I think and hope the excitement will be back when people start travelling on her in December, and begin to see all the little things we love to notice about interiors... the staircases, TV's, chair comfort, cabin layout (plugs, soap dishes etc!:) And bread rolls. Don't forget the bread rolls. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, hf_uk said: Someone on the local rag forum said "Foreign crewed ferries, no jobs for British seamen, so who cares?" Was it pointed out to the poster that the ferries are all foreign owned as well . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LHCity Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 All BF ports will be tested? Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 hours ago, AdamW said: And bread rolls. Don't forget the bread rolls. Not just bread rolls... Triangular Bread rolls! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 hours ago, AdamW said: TV's Hope the sound insulation is good, I came back on the MSM today and had a TV, trouble is so did the cabins either side of me. I did’t have to turn mine in to listen to it! Link to post Share on other sites
colinschandler Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 So disappointed that there was no mention on BBC Southwest (Spotlight) tonight of Galicia s visit to Plymouth. Paul and PGTV should heve sent them their great pics. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just now, colinschandler said: So disappointed that there was no mention on BBC Southwest (Spotlight) tonight of Galicia s visit to Plymouth. Paul and PGTV should heve sent them their great pics. It WAS quite well covered (and reasonably accurately) by the local rag journalists tho. Two big articles. Just not from the readers / contributers quite so much. Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 hours ago, AdamW said: And bread rolls. Don't forget the bread rolls. Yeah, sorry actually bread rolls have been canceled as part of brexit. It's in the Dft contract. Instead, revellers will have try two thin slices of squarely shaped bread to form a kind of base which will aid such things as the manufacturer of a 'Salt n Linekar' for those from the North, or a 'Sausage and onion gravy sandwich', for those who are fans of Red Dwarf 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
colinschandler Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, hf_uk said: Yeah, sorry actually bread rolls have been canceled as part of brexit. It's in the Dft contract. Instead, revellers will have try two thin slices of squarely shaped bread to form a kind of base which will aid such things as the manufacturer of a 'Salt n Linekar' for those from the North, or a 'Sausage and onion gravy sandwich', for those who are fans of Red Dwarf 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
colinschandler Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Wot about a pasty butty for the South West? Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 55 minutes ago, hf_uk said: Yeah, sorry actually bread rolls have been canceled as part of brexit. It's in the Dft contract. Instead, revellers will have try two thin slices of squarely shaped bread to form a kind of base which will aid such things as the manufacturer of a 'Salt n Linekar' for those from the North, or a 'Sausage and onion gravy sandwich', for those who are fans of Red Dwarf 😉 Salt n Vinegar crisps & banana, now that's a sandwich! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Crumbs! Are we back to bread rolls again? Ed. Link to post Share on other sites
Khaines Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 For a southerner I quite enjoy northern food. Especially in the past decade or so, southern tastes have got too poncey in my opinion..😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Fifteen minutes to go for Galicia's arrival in Bilbao and no on the horizon photos yet , no ferry twitchers down in Spain ! Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 8 hours ago, colinschandler said: Wot about a pasty butty for the South West? At least Colin doesn’t have poncey ideas...😂 Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Chef said: Fifteen minutes to go for Galicia's arrival in Bilbao and no on the horizon photos yet , no ferry twitchers down in Spain ! The Spaniards don't get up until about midday. Be patient. Ed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
eddy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, Chef said: Fifteen minutes to go for Galicia's arrival in Bilbao and no on the horizon photos yet , no ferry twitchers down in Spain ! 42 minutes ago, Cabin-boy said: The Spaniards don't get up until about midday. Be patient. Ed. Bilbao is not in Spain, it[s in the Basque Country!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, eddy said: Bilbao is not in Spain, it[s in the Basque Country!!!!!! Is that better or worse? Ed. Link to post Share on other sites
eddy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cabin-boy said: Is that better or worse? Ed. Beyond belief you need to ask, it's on a totally different level infinitely better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Cabin-boy said: Crumbs! Are we back to bread rolls again? Ed. Yeah back too square 1. Or a two-layer square perhaps, which could be called a sandwich! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 hours ago, eddy said: Bilbao is not in Spain, it[s in the Basque Country!!!!!! But those things take a while to put on, what with all the straps, and if it's a cold morning, I'm not even sure that Damart do a thermal one🧖♀️ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMustow Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Khaines said: For a southerner I quite enjoy northern food. Especially in the past decade or so, southern tastes have got too poncey in my opinion..😉 Sayer’s cheese & onion pasty, Greggs real sausage roll and a genuine Cornish Pasty. Them’s real snacks put you on till tea time when you can have your lob scouse or fish and chips! Link to post Share on other sites
Khaines Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 26 minutes ago, JohnMustow said: Sayer’s cheese & onion pasty, Greggs real sausage roll and a genuine Cornish Pasty. Them’s real snacks put you on till tea time when you can have your lob scouse or fish and chips! Used to work with a Liverpudlian who would bring in a pan of Scouse she made - always welcome. Good old Greggs real sausage rolls, very, very partial when the days are REALLY cold Link to post Share on other sites
Danim24 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 19 hours ago, hf_uk said: Someone on the local rag forum said "Foreign crewed ferries, no jobs for British seamen, so who cares?" Nice attitude. Any idea what BF has brought to the South West over the past 40 years+!? But they have a point to a degree. I don't think there is anything wrong with imposing crewing rules on regular ferry routes. Brittany Ferries should employ (say) 25% British crew. P&O and DFDS do so on the Dover/Calais route. But having said that, sodding Brexit would probably mess that up come January! Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Danim24 said: I don't think there is anything wrong with imposing crewing rules on regular ferry routes. Brittany Ferries should employ (say) 25% British crew. P&O and DFDS do so on the Dover/Calais route. Do they? I always thought P&O was predominantly British with the occasional other nationality. I knew DFDS was mixed but thought that was more to do with elements of SeaFrance/Norfolkline heritage than any intentional policy. (Stand to be corrected on this!) Link to post Share on other sites
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