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Get thee behind me! :lol:

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My daughter has said she would happily stay in my house when I'm not home, so it's not a problem.

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Might just have to do that :sneaky:;)

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Really? Very cool!!! Pub quiz in the Golden Lion!!

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Yes, the wife and I will be testing out all the various drinks on the ship :beer:

As long as there are no questions about the UK on the quiz. I have no idea anymore !!!!

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So why the move? If you don't mind me asking!!

We moved back after 15 years in the US. Pop culture references were lost on us but after a year in the UK we were able to fill in the gaps :) I'm looking forward to going back. The panic move back to the US (after 18 months in the UK) has only solidified the fact that we want to live in the UK.....which is a lovely feeling!!

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We have visited every state in the USA and lived in 12 of them in the 35 years, I guess the short answer is that we have seen all there is to see and now that we have seen it all, we realize we really aren't happy here.

Realizing that the UK has changed much since those bygone days it really will be like visiting a new country for us.

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Well sadly it will be 3 dogs :( Had to say goodbye to our little girl this weekend. Heartbroken :(

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Oh - I'm so sorry to hear that. :(:broken_heart: Sending you a big ((((HUG))))

Would you like to tell us something about your dearly departed girl?

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Sorry to hear your news. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved dog. Take care.

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So sorry. Sending cyber hugs.

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So very sorry to hear this :(

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Thanks everyone. She was a sweetheart and will be missed.

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Aww that is terrible! Sorry to hear.

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Just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas!!

We should find out in the New Year if we are going to wait until November for the QM2 or just fly back with the puppies earlier in the year (April?) Should be an interesting year either way!!! :)

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Merry Christmas to you and your family! Still trying to decide whether I should even bring up the subject of sailing with the OH :lol:

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My hubby would go batty on a crossing that lasted 7 days. I wouln't know what to do with him! Better not tell OH until tickets are bought. ;)

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Why?

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I would go nuts. I always have to be doing something and just lounging around would kill me.

Britwhore, I'm so glad you're coming back. I know it's the right decision :) Very sorry to hear about your lovely dog though.

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Thanks sallysimmons :)

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Well plans have changed AGAIN!!

My husband just got offered an AMAZING job in London and will start March 8th! So instead of a leisurely sail over the Atlantic we're going to say some prayers and fly back with the dogs first week of March!!!

So 7 weeks and counting........yikes!!! Done it before. Can do it again. This time no house to sell and most of our stuff is still in boxes from when we arrived this time last year! We never unpacked!! HAHAHA!!!

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I am so pleased to hear your good news!!!!

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Thanks lf1 :) He's been unemployed for 3 years so this has been such a blessing!

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Wishing you, hubby and the critters all the very best in your move!!!!

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Cheers!!!! :)

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WOW Britwhore, there's no hanging around for you! :lol:

Congrats to hubby on the job offer, that's fab news!

Good luck for your return back home, again!

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Thanks :)

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Lovely news, so glad to hear about the job. 7 weeks will seem like a doddle compared to 5 weeks last time! :nod: All the best for the move.

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Great news! Congrats to your hubby on the job!

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Lovely news! Wish you both all the best..

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Hip hip hooray!!! March 8th is my birthday too :lol: How were you able to cancel the ship booking? Wishing you the very best of luck :thumbsup:

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A crossing is very useful for those with pets, and those with a lot of luggage to take with them. We would do it for those reasons if necessary, but husband still would be bored. Not his thing.

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Having done the crossing, it's the boredom comment that surprises me, I suppose.

I think the only things missing compared to a 'regular' holiday would be buildings and driving around - I guess if you need those for a good holiday, then yes, it wouldn't be for you.

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We came to the US with our dog on the QM2 in 2012 - we were so busy on the ship, no time for boredom! There's usually a couple of speakers and on our cruise RADA were there so gave some great Shakespeare performances and a few classes. Lots of fun, plenty to see or do (I'd never been to a Planetarium before, lest one on a ship!) and so much food in the Grills. The ship is about a third of a mile long so you can walk / run for exercise. The view from the top was magnificent. I forgot about the Golden Lion, last "proper" fish and chips!

I love that our dog had so much fun. Plenty of playtime on the pet deck, visits from the Captain and a Kennel Master that looks after the dogs and cats throughout the voyage. Great to here everyone's stories about why they were bringing their pet and their histories. Still in touch with most on Facebook.

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That's wonderful news britwhore, good luck with the move :starsmile:

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Thanks so much everyone! :) All very exciting. Strange sense of deja vu! HAHAHA!! Oh well. Deep breaths and all that.

Need to call QM2 this week to cancel booking. My deposit is refundable until April I think so not an issue :)

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Hate flying and dealing with airports etc. Definitely taking QM2 when I go. Plus it helps with the time zone adjustment.

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Hi,

Have been reading your thread and congratulations with the move!

We decided to sell our home and head to England for a visit but we want to sail also.
They quoted me $3000 for our dog to fly which is crazy.
We have been looking at doing the QM2 with our dog but i guess as others have said sell out quick.
We were hoping to go in April 2015.....maybe he will have to fly :(

Hope things go well :thumbsup:

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As far as I know the QM2 kennels are completely booked for this year but seeing as you only have one dog you should keep calling the kennel department just in case they get a last minute cancellation. That's how I managed to sail with 4 dogs last time!

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Good idea Britwhore (and good luck with the move back!). That's what we did and ended up changing our crossing from April to May when Cunard called us to let us know there had been a cancellation for the kennels. They were great.