earthmam1 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Just come back from Southampton docks after waving goodbye to the QE2. It was a really beautiful sight to see her slip her dock and sail up to the Mayflower Park. There were a huge amount of small boats sailing with her. As she sailed by the Park she blew her horn and all the other ships and the docks responded back. I know she is only a boat but she is like a stately old lady and to see her gently sail away was very moving. An end of an era I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hi Sue, Just watched it on the news, was far too busy today in Worthing playing taxi driver to my Mum & Nan who had a cataract op this aft - it didn't occur to me to go over there this evening as I had 9 Christmas cakes all needing attention (of the marzipan & icing variety! They got the former & the latter will happen tomorrow I hope). On the highlights on the news it certainly looked emotional - and loud and packed!! Didn't spot you though..... The poppy-drop this morning choked me a bit. T'was great to meet you yesterday (got your pm thanks!), must do that again! Take care, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I watched it on South Today yesterday lunchtime. Brought a bit of a tear to my eye when the Harrier jet flew over, turned round mid air ! and then bowed. Lots of people were saying on the news that it was like she didn't want to leave because she grounded herself on the sandbank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
