Royal Cruise (A Romantic Cruise) Aboard the Dannebrog; July 26th-29th, 2004

[Angel S.]

Originally posted by Chatleen+Jul 27th, 2004 - 11:12 am--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chatleen @ Jul 27th, 2004 - 11:12 am)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Alisa@Jul 27th, 2004 - 4:55 pm
The temperature in Aalborg is a high of 68F/20C and a low of 54F/12C...That's pretty chilly for summer to me as Floridian :P

Actually I think, it is a bit more than 20C today Maybe around 23C :P

I like that temperature - if it gets more than 30C, I don't enjoy it.

Actually this is quite a bad summer this year, but usually there is some days during the summer with around 30C.

Thanks for all your pictures :flower: [/b][/quote]
Yes I heard most of Scandinavia has had a bad summer. Sorry about that, maybe I can send you some of this Florida heat your way & you can send me a bit of a breeze (it's so hot & muggy).

[Angel S.]

Originally posted by Humble+Jul 27th, 2004 - 8:01 am--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Humble @ Jul 27th, 2004 - 8:01 am)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-cindie@Jul 27th, 2004 - 5:00 am

I don't know why some jealous people find it not acceptable

You can't say always that people are jealous to defend your point...It is about perception..and like i said, cultures differ...some would find just holding hands in public offensive, others would find a public REAL KISS just nice and very acceptable ..

Just accept people's differences [/b][/quote]
That seems fair, to accept that people will see things differently. however it isn't fair to criticize other people's culture. I have seen many strange customs in other places but I wouldn't dare criticize them for it (so long as no one is hurt or suppressed in any way of course, you see my point I hope.).

Also I make it a point to accept the culture in which I live even if I may not participate in some things of that culture due to personal choice (because my culture may do it differently). In short I hope you don't live in Denmark because if you do I don't think you are not assimilating to your new culture. It doesn't mean you toss your own away but you should at least respect that of the country in which you live.

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by Angel S.@Jul 27th, 2004 - 7:06 pm
Yes I heard most of Scandinavia has had a bad summer. Sorry about that, maybe I can send you some of this Florida heat your way & you can send me a bit of a breeze (it's so hot & muggy).

Oh yes, let's make a deal :)

[Chatleen]

I just saw a clip in the television from the presentation of the gift.

It was a bit funny, because we were actually able to overhear a joke made by the crownprince to the crownprincess and the mayor of Aalborg.

Frederik said something like: "Maybe we should hang it above my bed, than it would be like 'bigbrother is watching you'"

I don't think, he knew, that the sound was "catched" though :P

[Alisa]

Frederik said something like: "Maybe we should hang it above my bed, than it would be like 'bigbrother is watching you'"

Hehe..I too thought of the "big brother" because of the fade to black picture and dark sunglasses

Actually I think, it is a bit more than 20C today&nbsp; Maybe around 23C

I got that info from Yahoo..So who knows

[Angel S.]

Originally posted by Chatleen@Jul 27th, 2004 - 2:39 pm


I just saw a clip in the television from the presentation of the gift.

It was a bit funny, because we were actually able to overhear a joke made by the crownprince to the crownprincess and the mayor of Aalborg.

Frederik said something like: "Maybe we should hang it above my bed, than it would be like 'bigbrother is watching you'"

I don't think, he knew, that the sound was "catched" though :P

hahaha, that's fantastic. Good sense of humor he has.

[lucys]

Originally posted by Chatleen@Jul 27th, 2004 - 1:39 pm

Frederik said something like: "Maybe we should hang it above my bed, than it would be like 'bigbrother is watching you'"&nbsp;

Did he really say my bed and not our bed?

In anycase--I'm not sure I'm digging Mary with so many hats. She's a young lady and they seem a little too frumpy and dull for her.

[Genevieve]

Originally posted by lucys@Jul 27th, 2004 - 7:22 pm
In anycase--I'm not sure I'm digging Mary with so many hats. She's a young lady and they seem a little too frumpy and dull for her.

I don't find Mary's hats frumpy or too dowdy for her, but I do find them much too big for her and hence, "dwarf" her. The brims on her hats seem to be too big and cover Mary's face completely in some cases.

[Jasl]

Originally posted by Genevieve+Jul 27th, 2004 - 7:43 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Genevieve @ Jul 27th, 2004 - 7:43 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-lucys@Jul 27th, 2004 - 7:22 pm
In anycase--I'm not sure I'm digging Mary with so many hats. She's a young lady and they seem a little too frumpy and dull for her.

I don't find Mary's hats frumpy or too dowdy for her, but I do find them much too big for her and hence, "dwarf" her. The brims on her hats seem to be too big and cover Mary's face completely in some cases. [/b][/quote]
I actually like her hats very much! Different to the others (except maybe Maxima) who always wear small pillboxes and follow old British royals. Pillboxes and small felt hats are frumpy!

Maybe Mary likes straw hats because she always wears them!

[lucys]

Originally posted by Paperbacknovel+Jul 28th, 2004 - 2:26 am--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Paperbacknovel @ Jul 28th, 2004 - 2:26 am)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

I don't find Mary's hats frumpy or too dowdy for her, but I do find them much too big for her and hence, "dwarf" her. The brims on her hats seem to be too big and cover Mary's face completely in some cases.

I actually like her hats very much! Different to the others (except maybe Maxima) who always wear small pillboxes and follow old British royals. Pillboxes and small felt hats are frumpy!

Maybe Mary likes straw hats because she always wears them![/b][/quote]
Maybe my problem is just with hats.

[juliamontague]

I'm also hating all hats.
So I'm hating marys hats, too.
She shouldn't wear hats at all!!

[Jasl]

Originally posted by juliamontague@Jul 28th, 2004 - 8:51 am
I'm also hating all hats.

I love her hats! She looks very polished with her hats on. And hats gives you that "oommph" factor, as Maxima can readily attest!

Go ahead Mary, we love your hats and I might just steal the one you wore to Odense off you! :P

[Alisa]

Lol. I agree Jasl :flower: .. Hats are a custom in many rf...most definetely in Danish, Queen Margrethe, Princess Alexandra, and the Crown Princess all sport them on engagements..even their ladies-in-waiting.. B)

[kirstengrafin]

how come there no pictures of Fred & Mary in Odense ?

[Chatleen]

Originally posted by kirstengrafin@Jul 28th, 2004 - 7:17 pm
how come there no pictures of Fred & Mary in Odense ?

There is pictures for instance at the GREMB.

[Alisa]

Frederik and Mary as romantic as ever :flower:

[micas]

Originally posted by Alisa@Jul 28th, 2004 - 10:05 am
Lol. I agree Jasl :flower: .. Hats are a custom in many rf...most definetely in Danish, Queen Margrethe, Princess Alexandra, and the Crown Princess all sport them on engagements..even their ladies-in-waiting.. B)

Can i make part of the hats group?????????????????????????
The true is that i love all hats

Gona be some gale event?

:woot: :mrgreen: :hardhead:

[Alisa]

Can i make part of the hats group?????????????????????????*&nbsp;
The true is that i love all hats

You most certainly can!.. :flower:

~Photos from yesterday's visit to Odense~

~Photos~

The eager crowd and the Crown Princess

The couple

another

The Crown Princess waves from the balcony

The couple shaking a few hands

The couple meeting a few people

The Crown Princess greeting a few ladies

Frederik with the mayor and a few young men

The couple greeting fans en route

The couple greeting the younger crowd

Nice photo of an "enamored" Crown Prince

the couple


I love this photo of the royal couple on the Dannebrog
It is a pity we don't get to see her gowns for the reception dinners aboard the Dannebrog..

[lucys]

Finally, an outfit that looks rght for the season! Everything she has been wearing has been so fall and wintery--especially that black dress.

Chatleen: I'm glad they didn't kiss on the balcony again. It was very nice to appease the crowd--but no need to make a spectacle of their relationship. Maybe I'm kooky, but I find images of couples making just a geasture or a look that seems to hold private meaning much more romantic then kissing in public.

In anycase, they seem to be having a lovely and successful trip.