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A pair of oldies..
Posted: 23 Feb 2017, 22:42
by DaveB
The Avro
just has the edge on speed over RMS Laconia
Thanks to Brian (flyTexas) for the Laconia conversion
ATB
DaveB
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 01:06
by FlyTexas
Yes, but the
food was better on RMS Laconia.
Brian
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 03:59
by Airspeed
were they trying to confuse the passengers, Brian?
"Merian Frit au Citron"; "Tarte Namuraise"........"French Ice Cream"
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 06:02
by FlyTexas
Judging by the way Cunard wrote the date (Tuesday, September 8th, 1914) I'd assume this menu was meant to be read by American passengers. Maybe a west-bound Atlantic crossing?
Anything French sounding would appeal to many Americans at that time.
Me included...if I was around back then
Brian
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 11:19
by Airspeed
Yes Brian, but what I was getting at, was the number of descriptions in French language, followed by "French Ice Cream" written in English.
It seemed incongruously amusing. Simple things please simple minds!
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 15:46
by FlyTexas
I see what you mean. It is silly.
Brian
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 16:36
by blanston12
Nice, where can we find these two nice models!
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 19:26
by Nigel H-J
Ox-Tongue - Succotash?
Does it really mean it sucks your moustache?
Regards
Nigel.
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 20:41
by FlyTexas
blanston12 wrote:Nice, where can we find these two nice models!
You've got mail.
Brian
Re: A pair of oldies..
Posted: 24 Feb 2017, 20:45
by FlyTexas
Nigel H-J wrote:Ox-Tongue - Succotash?
Does it really mean it sucks your moustache?
Regards
Nigel.
Ewww.
Judging by the menu I would've had the Sirloin & Ribs of Beef.
Brian