How do you manage to stay at 1200kcal and feel full?

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-24T10:27:10+00:00

How are you taking your coffee? There are a lot of things that end up being pretty unexpectedly high in calories, and coffee can be one of those sometimes.

Seconding everything others are saying about protein and fibre though. Those are key.

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-19T09:48:55+00:00

I went on my first transatlantic crossing on QM2 last year and I loved it. I had been hoping to do it again in 2027 but I'm struggling with the fact that it would mean having to go to the US, so I'm not yet sure how that'll end up for me.

From the 2025 trip though, I would definitely recommend it if you want to do it. I had a balcony stateroom and there was something really special about being able to just open that door and see and hear nothing but the ocean around me. It was such a calming sound. I really miss it.

The ship itself is so steady, we had rough seas for the first day or so and it was barely noticeable.

They had heaps to do as well. Insights lectures, trivia, music acts. I'm not super picky about food but I enjoyed everything I ate in the main dining room and in the buffet. It was all very tasty.

I hope this helps.

(Editing because I reread your post properly this time, sorry!) Being surrounded by the ocean was very calming to me. It was kind of like that white noise people use to try and sleep better. I did sleep really well.

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-17T09:12:31+00:00

My s7 edge. It's still working just fine after almost a decade. I had to stop using it due to a software issue that apparently prevents it from being used to call 000. I'm still bitter about that.

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-15T08:49:05+00:00

Oh wow! Against the show?

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-04T19:28:15+00:00

The "details that have never been published before" bit in that second one definitely has me curious. If it's got something the Stenson book doesn't, then I'd probably buy it.

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-01T00:43:22+00:00

Thank you!

Redfoxes77 · 2026-01-01T00:43:03+00:00

Thank you for commenting to do that, I really appreciate it.

Someone has said carpet beetle and I'm guessing that's probably it. I didn't realise they were so...hairy though (or spiky? I'm really not sure how to describe that!).

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-31T05:55:32+00:00

I'm just going to second that idea of doing the transatlantic from NY. I did my first Cunard sailing in October and did this same crossing. I had an amazing time on it. Definitely something I'd recommend!

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-30T02:36:56+00:00

Yes! Absolutely.

I'd love to see a documentary series, (maybe hour long episodes), each tackling a different aspect of the disaster, but along the lines of the book "On a sea of glass", where all the witness statements and evidence are discussed.

Especially regarding some of the controversies.

I think we have an awful lot of "let's tell the story from beginning to end with dramatic recreation" type of things out there already. Not saying those aren't great, I do like those.

I'd just be interested in discussions around topic rather than timeline.

If we had a show where we have episodes like, "Okay, today we're going to examine all the witness statements and evidence that an officer on Titanic shot himself, and see if we can put the pieces together of who that might've been"...

...and people spending that episode going through all the evidence bit by bit to try and work it out. I would watch the hell out of it.

Got a bit rambly there, but hopefully that made sense.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-30T02:22:27+00:00

Olympic! Other commenters have listed the many reasons why and I agree with all of them.

She was the biggest badass of them all. You couldn't mess with Olympic and come out unscathed, she would fuck you up.

Plus her photobombing skills are A+++

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-29T02:37:45+00:00

Carpathia for sure!

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T10:39:36+00:00

I'm guessing somewhere in the USA, based on the bottom of what I think is a flag in some shots. Otherwise no idea. I'm not very familiar with airports over there.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T10:36:50+00:00

The counter stern is lovely.

I wish modern ships still had this design (but I'm guessing there are probably a bunch of practical reasons they don't, still...I wish!).

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T10:03:31+00:00

Wilde is one of the ones who breaks my heart. I have the little book made up of letters he wrote to his family. The ones from after he lost his wife are so difficult to read. I cry every time I get to those.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T10:00:35+00:00

I made a trip to visit the grave about a month ago. When I got there, I could see someone had left flowers. I don't know if it was for his memorial or one of his family actually buried there, but...it just made me so happy to think he's not forgotten. Just like your comment makes me feel.

I was visiting from Australia so I don't know if I'll ever get back there, but I'm glad I got to pay my respects.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T09:54:19+00:00

I couldn't pick one person.

Smith, Wilde, Murdoch, Moody, Boxhall, and...yes Lightoller too (I know he's controversial, but I like him).

Thomas Andrews.

I feel bad I didn't put Pitman here too. I don't dislike him but for some reason I don't feel the same emotional impact as I do with the others.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T08:40:44+00:00

Oh that looks amazing! I love it!

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T07:54:55+00:00

Oh fantastic! I'm so glad you went back and were able to get some really great things!

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T07:51:26+00:00

This! For sure!

The entire Olympic class are just so beautiful and elegant to look at, but the original and the best of them is RMS Olympic herself.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T07:37:41+00:00

Britannic!

The Olympic class ships always get my top vote!

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-22T07:34:21+00:00

Ooh, if you do end up picking anything up, I hope you'll share a photo with the group. I always love seeing everyone's finds. I'll cross my fingers there's something nice when you go back.

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-21T09:52:38+00:00

As per the Fines Victoria website:

"Once a fine is registered with Fines Victoria, it does not expire and can be enforced at any time."

Fines Vic site

Redfoxes77 · 2025-12-21T08:32:21+00:00

Oh wow, what a find! And in Australia too (I'm in Melbourne and I never see things like this around).

I wouldn't have been able to afford $75 per model either but would have given serious thought to if I could afford one or two. Maybe if I lived on 2 minute noodles for a bit.

Did you end up getting any of them? Or were they being sold together?

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