Formal evenings

Topics that are specific to cruising
User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#101

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

I had a new suit for Christmas.

User avatar

Stephen
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15925
Joined: January 2013
Location: Down Souf. The civilised end of the country :)

Re: Formal evenings

#102

Post by Stephen »

Suits you sir :shh:

User avatar

bassman67
Second Officer
Second Officer
Posts: 266
Joined: January 2013
Location: Cambridge

Re: Formal evenings

#103

Post by bassman67 »

bassman67 wrote: 01 Feb 2020, 23:01
I've been away from the Forum for a couple of years so I'm catching up on some topics that never seem to change. Am I the only one that misses the authorative comments of " Content deleted ' on such matters.

Sorry to delete the ' Member's name ' but the whingeing masses below are picking holes in my actions ;)

Regards MobyModPlod

.
When I wrote this post it was very "tongue-in-cheek" and I'm amazed at the strength of feelings it has aroused. If I continue to post (inadvertently, of course) such contentious communications, am I in danger of attracting this kind of notoriety?
On a completely different tack, I've not seen a reference to "ModPlod" since my my days at AWRE in the 80's. Maybe sometimes derogatory, but always used with affection!

User avatar

Ray B
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 2255
Joined: January 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#104

Post by Ray B »

We love the mod Plods really, but you have to set a trap to see if they pick it up. Full marks to the plod for spotting it, just doing his duty. :lol:
Don't worry, be happy

User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#105

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

I wonder if they wear the obligatory size 12 boots and flex their knees as they say "ello ello ello"?


Ranchi
Senior Second Officer
Senior Second Officer
Posts: 808
Joined: September 2014

Re: Formal evenings

#106

Post by Ranchi »

I’m quite happy with formal evenings- but then I always had an indolent streak as my form tutor regularly reminded my parents in his annual report. Suit, white shirt ( wing or ordinary?- that’s about the level of decision making I can cope with at 6:20pm,) bow tie & black shoes. ...& we’re off!
Last edited by Ranchi on 10 Feb 2020, 08:16, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#107

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

I get to choose the colour of the bow tie too, so long as it matches what SWMBO is wearing.

User avatar

bassman67
Second Officer
Second Officer
Posts: 266
Joined: January 2013
Location: Cambridge

Re: Formal evenings

#108

Post by bassman67 »

Ray B wrote: 09 Feb 2020, 16:10
We love the mod Plods really, but you have to set a trap to see if they pick it up. Full marks to the plod for spotting it, just doing his duty. :lol:
I'm a little confused, but the Forum seems to have stolen an old-established acronym with "modplod". I finally realised that in this scenario it must mean a "moderator/regulator", whereas in a past life, it was a member of the Ministry of Defence Police Force

User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#109

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

bassman67 wrote: 10 Feb 2020, 22:43
Ray B wrote: 09 Feb 2020, 16:10
We love the mod Plods really, but you have to set a trap to see if they pick it up. Full marks to the plod for spotting it, just doing his duty. :lol:
I'm a little confused, but the Forum seems to have stolen an old-established acronym with "modplod". I finally realised that in this scenario it must mean a "moderator/regulator", whereas in a past life, it was a member of the Ministry of Defence Police Force
Yeah. Pretty much the same. You wait till you see their rubber coshes

User avatar

oldbluefox
Ex Team Member
Posts: 11305
Joined: January 2013
Location: Cumbria

Re: Formal evenings

#110

Post by oldbluefox »

We know where you live..............

User avatar

Manoverboard
Ex Team Member
Posts: 13014
Joined: January 2013
Location: Dorset

Re: Formal evenings

#111

Post by Manoverboard »

…. and the colour of your bow tie ….
Keep smiling, it's good for your well being

User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#112

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Thank goodness we're back on topic

User avatar

bassman67
Second Officer
Second Officer
Posts: 266
Joined: January 2013
Location: Cambridge

Re: Formal evenings

#113

Post by bassman67 »

…….and the topic is? Nothing new, that's for sure.

User avatar

towny44
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain
Posts: 8946
Joined: January 2013
Location: Huddersfield

Re: Formal evenings

#114

Post by towny44 »

My DJ is well used, but still got plenty more formals on the clock.
John

Trainee Pensioner since 2000


Topic author
Midlandslass
Cadet
Cadet
Posts: 91
Joined: November 2015

Re: Formal evenings

#115

Post by Midlandslass »

bassman67 wrote: 11 Feb 2020, 22:28
…….and the topic is? Nothing new, that's for sure.
No nothing new, it’s a topic that constantly re-appears on cruise forums, but attitudes change and evolve.
I enjoyed the formal evenings 25 years ago, the evening was special now not so much.
Times are changing and I now much prefer the so called “country club casual” style.

User avatar

oldbluefox
Ex Team Member
Posts: 11305
Joined: January 2013
Location: Cumbria

Re: Formal evenings

#116

Post by oldbluefox »

I enjoy both. I like smart casual but like it when the ship takes on a different complexion on a formal night, with a menu in the dining room to match. Once they do away with formal night that will be me done with cruising. P&O seem to have the balance about right, for me.

User avatar

Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#117

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

I like both too. What I hate at dinner is digging the garden casual or dressed for the beach casual.


CaroleF
First Officer
First Officer
Posts: 1857
Joined: January 2013
Location: Hampshire

Re: Formal evenings

#118

Post by CaroleF »

There's such a wide choice of 'Casual' wear that can be worn in accordance with the dress code that some people will dress quite smartly and others much more casually. It's always seemed to me that it's the women who tend to 'dress up' whereas some of the men, abiding by the dress code so no criticism implied, by wearing things like a loose short sleeved shirt and jeans don't seem to match somehow. This may of course just be my way of looking at it.

User avatar

Stephen
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15925
Joined: January 2013
Location: Down Souf. The civilised end of the country :)

Re: Formal evenings

#119

Post by Stephen »

I find some women's idea of formal attire a bit strange sometimes. As for food to match, mmm, debatable especially the so called gala evening where the same old beef wellington comes out. Nothing gala special about it for me.

User avatar

david63
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 9391
Joined: January 2012
Location: Lancashire

Re: Formal evenings

#120

Post by david63 »

Stephen wrote: 12 Feb 2020, 09:57
where the same old beef wellington comes out
And there was me thinking that they cooked fresh on each cruise :lol: :lol: :lol:

User avatar

Stephen
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15925
Joined: January 2013
Location: Down Souf. The civilised end of the country :)

Re: Formal evenings

#121

Post by Stephen »

:lol: i do wonder sometimes

User avatar

Onelife
Captain
Captain
Posts: 11272
Joined: January 2013

Re: Formal evenings

#122

Post by Onelife »

CaroleF wrote: 12 Feb 2020, 09:47
There's such a wide choice of 'Casual' wear that can be worn in accordance with the dress code that some people will dress quite smartly and others much more casually. It's always seemed to me that it's the women who tend to 'dress up' whereas some of the men, abiding by the dress code so no criticism implied, by wearing things like a loose short sleeved shirt and jeans don't seem to match somehow. This may of course just be my way of looking at it.
l see things the same as you Carol :wave:

Return to “Cruise Specific Discussion”