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Offline June Ingram

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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #195 on: Apr 11, 2014, 03:56 PM »
Hi Barrie - Hope all is well and hoping QE2's mini-refit is going well.  June :)
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« Reply #196 on: Jul 20, 2014, 12:25 PM »
Hi Barrie!

How is QE2 doing -- and would you have some photos of the mini refit to show us?

Just in case the list of other interested puzzlers has been mislaid, the members who asked for it are :

Jim Bennett
jdl

Jim, could you perhaps send Barrie a Personal Message with your address details, so that he can send you the jigsaw once the mini refit has been successfully completed?

Looking forward to lots of news and photos!

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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #197 on: Jul 21, 2014, 02:08 PM »
Looking forward to photos !

June   :)
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Offline Isabelle Prondzynski

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« Reply #198 on: Sep 30, 2014, 04:58 PM »
Barrie, how are you -- it would be great to know how the Transatlantic QE2 is getting on!

Would you have any photos of the post-holiday refit?

Next persons on the waiting list are :

-- Jim Bennett
-- jdl

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1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #199 on: Oct 04, 2014, 08:29 PM »
Hi All,

QE2 docked a little while ago now in Cherry Hinton after a safe passage over from Barrie. Work commitments got in the way of a prompt start on the refit I'm afraid, but we can finally report that she has been properly fitted out and is now awaiting the next instalment of her voyage.

Debra and I thoroughly enjoyed doing the puzzle - so thanks to all involved. It's a lovely idea and brought back many memories to us both during the build. My original plan was to see if we could set a fastest time for the re-build, but the old girl refused to be rushed! I found I didn't really want to complete it and she waited for some time before the final pieces were fitted together. In the end it was a family affair - we placed the last pieces in together.

One thing that amazed me was that no-one hid a piece away so as to guarantee being the person to actually complete the puzzle. (Something which I think became a bit of a tradition with the large puzzles which were available for everyone to have a go at on the ship herself!).

Attached are some pics of the refit.

Where is she due to sail to next? Perhaps someone can let me know who's next on the list and I can arrange the Pilot.

Jim

Offline Isabelle Prondzynski

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« Reply #200 on: Oct 04, 2014, 08:50 PM »
Great to see the photos and get the news of the Transatlantic QE2 refit! How wonderful that she is now intact and ready for her next voyage :) .

Interesting assembly method too -- and a fascinating table!

As you will have seen, there is also a second jigsaw waiting to be sent to you, Jim -- the Cruising QE2, currently awaiting a transatlantic voyage after her refit in Port June. If you are ready for this, could you please send a PM to June Ingram to let her know your whereabouts?

As for the jigsaw you have just completed, the next person on the list is jdl -- could you please make contact to obtain the address?

The third QE2 jigsaw currently circulating is with me and should be finished her refit within the next couple of weeks. Such a pleasant way for us all to be in touch with each other and share the good things of the Forum  ;D .


Offline Jim Bennett

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« Reply #201 on: Oct 04, 2014, 09:06 PM »
Hi Isabelle,

The table is a glass topped item (Actually from IKEA !) which I modified so that I could put a montage of the collection of paper money we managed to accumulate during my time at sea on the ship. Most of the notes are small face value, but they make a good conversation piece and bring back many memories. One is a Hong Kong 1 cent piece which is only printed on one side!

Happy days!

Jim

Offline Lynda Bradford

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« Reply #202 on: Oct 05, 2014, 03:08 PM »
Thanks for posting the photos of the refit Jim.  Brings back memories of when I was involved in the refit a couple of years ago, lots of fun  ;D
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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #203 on: Oct 06, 2014, 03:45 PM »
Hi Jim -

Great work and great photos ! 

Yes, the QE2 jigsaws are a fabulous way of keeping in touch with other Forum members and enjoying the refits of our beloved QE2.  (She (QE2 in jigsaw form) loves the attention !!)

Do we have a running tally of the miles accrued by our QE2 (jigsaw) by proxy ?

June   :D
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« Reply #204 on: Oct 09, 2014, 03:29 PM »
Progress report.

09:10:2014 15:00 GMT

QE2 dropped the Pilot off Cherry Hinton and is now full away on passage to jdl in Bury.

Enjoy  :)
Jim

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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #205 on: Oct 09, 2014, 03:35 PM »
We shall follow our QE2's progress with anticipation of her arrival at jdl's moorings.

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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #206 on: Oct 10, 2014, 08:51 PM »
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Officer of the watch speaking to you from the bridge.

QE2 arrived in Ramsbottom this morning and we will now commence dis-embarkation of all passengers ahead of her dry docking and re-fit.

All passengers should wait in their allotted lounge and await instructions from the purser's office.  We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for sailing on QE2 an we look forward to seeing you all again soon."

Finished with engines and let project lifestyle commence....

John

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Re: 1967 QE2 jigsaw no2 - Transatlantic QE2 - have a try!
« Reply #207 on: Oct 10, 2014, 09:15 PM »
Good news and well said, John !!  June   :)
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Offline Isabelle Prondzynski

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« Reply #208 on: Oct 10, 2014, 09:29 PM »
I could not agree more!  ;D

Offline Lynda Bradford

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« Reply #209 on: Oct 12, 2014, 09:39 AM »
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Officer of the watch speaking to you from the bridge.

QE2 arrived in Ramsbottom this morning and we will now commence dis-embarkation of all passengers ahead of her dry docking and re-fit.

All passengers should wait in their allotted lounge and await instructions from the purser's office.  We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for sailing on QE2 an we look forward to seeing you all again soon."

Finished with engines and let project lifestyle commence....

John

Looking forward to hearing progress reports on project lifestyle  :)
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