So happy to find you

[kgresham]

Greetings from CT! I'm so happy to find this website. My husband & I first met the QE2 in the fall of 2004 for a Mediterranean cruise (Brittania Grill). Sadly, our last trip was also hers..... for the Farewell to the British Isles tour (Princess Grill).
While both trips were wonderful, the Farewell trip was so emotional & poignant. Tears welled up at every port departure. I'm a HUGE Anglophile, so the patriotic music really got to me. (And the Beatles cover band was a hoot
Like many of you, I'm also hopeful that she'll sail again some day, or at least we'll get to visit her in port.
Cheers,
Karen

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Welcome, Karen! Great that you found us, and hope you find much to enjoy and many happy memories to share.

You must have been so disappointed when it was decided that QE2 would not be going to Cape Town for the World Cup -- but I am sure there is still plenty of excitement to look forward to, even without her...   

Perhaps you have happy memories and stories of her earlier calls, and some photos too?

My Mum and sister took a World Cruise leg ending in Durban in 2002, and had a couple of lovely days in South Africa before heading back home.

We have quite a few memories of QE2's final calls to various ports during her Farewell Cruise of the British Isles; you will find them under Passenger and Enthusiast Memories. Please feel welcome to join in the stories being collected there -- and any others too of course!

[highlander0108]

What a an incredible coincidence Karen.  My son and I were on the Farewell to the British Isles cruise and we're from Haddam, CT as well.  Since there were only about 3 other kids onboard, you probably saw us at some point.  I have to agree the trip was very moving and we had the best time onboard.  Welcome aboard neighbor! Check out my blog link below for some of my pics of the trip.
Ken

[Twynkle]

Hello Karen - and Welcome aboard!

It looks as if QE2 and you go well together already!
You'll find lots of interesting things and people here -
Maybe you and your husband might be interested in this link too!
http://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,1424.0.html

When / If you have the time, it would be really good
to hear something of your experiences of QE2.
In the meantime - Happy Reading!
Rosie

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Oh well! Whether CT stands for Cape Town or Connecticut (is it?), we are glad to have you here!

And if you and Ken both live in the same town, we look forward to hearing news of a mini QE2Story Forum meet before too long     !

[Rob Lightbody]

Welcome Karen!!

[bswan]

Welcome Karen, many fond memories we all share of her. You will enjoy your time here.