Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

“Mr Ismay..I believe you have your headlines” – Cartagena, Columbia – [04/14/2019]

Posted on April 14, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Who called for speed and to break every record Who had to keep all the millionaires happy? How dare you Smith I will not stand here indicted Who ignored warnings of ice bergs when sighted? WHO SIR refused to extend … Continue reading →

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Lollipops & Roses – At Sea – [04/12/2019]

Posted on April 12, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It occurs to me that I really should clarify something – to the few readers that I have left (there aren’t many of you, but that’s okay with me, one day I *may* open the blog back up to the … Continue reading →

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Interlude II – At Sea – [04/04/2019]

Posted on April 4, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And just like that you’re off again. I’ll be brutally honest here – I didn’t want to take this contract. It’s only a month long, but losing this particular month this close the wedding? This close to everything else that … Continue reading →

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Any Turning…. – Victoria, BC – [03/24/2019]

Posted on March 24, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

They say they built the train tracks over the Alps, between Vienna and Venice, before there was a train that could make the trip. They built it anyway. They knew one day the train would come. Any arbitrary turning along … Continue reading →

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Because We Come From Everywhere… – Vancouver – [03/10/2019]

Posted on March 10, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m an Islander, I am an Islander Welcome to the Rock! […] Welcome to the fog Welcome to the trees To the ocean and the sky And whatever’s in between To the one’s who’ve left You’re never truly gone.. I … Continue reading →

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Flying Solo – Vancouver, BC – [03/10/2019]

Posted on March 10, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

I often jokingly call Vancouver Island the “Hawaii” of Canada, and as far as the rest of the country is concerned that’s not too far off. I mean, when everyone else in Canada has snow drifts, we usually have cherry … Continue reading →

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A Million Dreams – Victoria, BC – [03/05/2019]

Posted on March 5, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And every night I lie in bed The brightest colours fill my head A million dreams are keeping me awake I think of what the world could be A vision of the one I see A million dreams is all … Continue reading →

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We’ll Make It I Swear – Victoria – [02/23/2019]

Posted on February 23, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tommy used to work on the docks The union’s been on strike, he’s down on his luck It’s tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love, for love … Continue reading →

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Blanketed – Victoria – [02/13/2019]

Posted on February 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It has snowed the last few days in my hometown. This is very unusual for us, as we normally get a small Christmas card dusting in March and that’s it. But this was a genuine snowfall that lasted for three … Continue reading →

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Safe & Sound – Victoria, BC – [02/08/2019]

Posted on February 9, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And here I am safely home (the hotel did eventually find my reservation!). It was a long cold journey, but I made it all in one piece and am much better for it. It always feels strange to be home; … Continue reading →

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