http://inauspicio.us/2010/03/splash/ Every day is an adventure Sun, 20 May 2012 01:56:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://inauspicio.us/2010/03/splash/comment-page-1/#comment-338 wilma Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:45:53 +0000 http://inauspicio.us/?p=415#comment-338 Graham's idea sounds perfect. So looking forward to joining you both aboard the Megatron. ("the" -- just like the QEII.) Graham’s idea sounds perfect. So looking forward to joining you both aboard the Megatron. (“the” — just like the QEII.)

]]> http://inauspicio.us/2010/03/splash/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Kathy Butler Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:27:59 +0000 http://inauspicio.us/?p=415#comment-337 Sounds like Graham has a great idea - and historical perspective. Please take pictures. Love you guys so much. Sounds like Graham has a great idea – and historical perspective. Please take pictures. Love you guys so much.

]]> http://inauspicio.us/2010/03/splash/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Graham Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:47:35 +0000 http://inauspicio.us/?p=415#comment-336 When christening became popular in the 1800's, you didn't have to break a bottle...rather, a "christening fluid" (careful what you wish for) was poured over the bow. So I'd recommend a good "old-fashioned" christening, whereby you get a good pop from the champagne bottle, pour some over the bow, and enjoy a glass together on board. No mess, no cleanup, no angry duckies. In fact, depending on their proximity to the bow, they may be very happy duckies. When christening became popular in the 1800′s, you didn’t have to break a bottle…rather, a “christening fluid” (careful what you wish for) was poured over the bow. So I’d recommend a good “old-fashioned” christening, whereby you get a good pop from the champagne bottle, pour some over the bow, and enjoy a glass together on board. No mess, no cleanup, no angry duckies. In fact, depending on their proximity to the bow, they may be very happy duckies.

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