And the service in Liverpool must have been a real climax for those who were there. I also liked the special menus of the Dubai voyage, recalling various themes of QE2's life and times.
I still havent forgiven Cunard for that service
, They might have at least prewarned us, I had no idea what to expect. But the setting of the Cathedral was alone stunning, the service was a master piece of PR for dear old QE2 it was in every way a funeral. Spoken with heartfelt love and filed with glowing terms.
When the Pennent was carried down, anyone who wasnt moved by then, well that just blew it. I sat and bubbled my way throughout it all. I would have paid the fare alone just to be there.
The Menus, My word Cunard really did excell on them. And all great pictures. The two that really got me was the one showing the "Time to say Goodbye" with QE2 sailing away... and the iconic E2 logo!!
To go into the Mauretania for my very last Dinner on QE2 and see the menus on the table and to reflect on the fact that my 22 years of QE2 cruising, that this was for me the end. The guests were understanding and when l did go to bed, lm not ashamed to say l cried myself to sleep.It One of the rare times l wished l hadnt been single, but then probably if had been attached l would have told him to sod off or words to that effect..
Well how would you have coped seeing it everywhere !!!
I personally think it was these small things that those mysterious folks in Public Relations pulled the stops out for and made the trips what is was. But l do wonder if they have any idea as to the effects on the poor passengers
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