Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Drunk on Apple Wine – At Sea – [12/01/2015]

Posted on December 2, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Hey, maybe I’ll dye my hair maybe I’ll move somewhere Maybe I’ll hit the bars Maybe I’ll count the stars until the dawn Me I will move on Maybe I’ll dye my hair Maybe I’ll move somewhere Maybe I’ll clear … Continue reading →

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Merciless – At Sea, Cape Horn – [11/30/2015]

Posted on December 2, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

When the announcement bell rings at 9:15 in the evening, it’s rarely heralding good news. In this case, it was news that wasn’t precisely unexpected as the ship had been corkscrewing like well…a cork…for the last hour and a half. … Continue reading →

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Parchment Farewells – At Sea – [11/27/2015]

Posted on December 2, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Me and books, once I acquire them I find it difficult to set them back into the world and let them be adopted by someone else. Over the course of every contract I acquire dozens of books. They fill up … Continue reading →

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Pack-Down – At Sea – [11/27/2015]

Posted on December 2, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Why didn’t you bring a map? There wasn’t room next to the jam! ~ The Chronicles of Narnia There comes a time in every contract when the inevitable beast must be faced. The room you have carefully constructed to feel … Continue reading →

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Cool Down – Puerto Chaucoboco , Chile – [11/25/2015]

Posted on November 30, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

In the days before you complete any contract there is always a sudden plethora of things to do. The inventory you started months ago and thought you had plenty of time to finish is suddenly staring at you only three … Continue reading →

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Tuxedo Chill – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – [11/13/2015]

Posted on November 22, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have only been to Port Stanley once, but it took its place as one of my favourite ports very quickly. Oddly, it isn’t because the town has a great deal to offer, there’s not a lot here except for … Continue reading →

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One Brother – At Sea – [11/11/2015]

Posted on November 11, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

One brother wore blue One brother wore grey One brother he went And the other one stayed One brother is here One brother is there Where shall I go lord and what colours shall I wear? I’ve seen this day … Continue reading →

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Jungle Girl – Puerto Chiapias, Mexico – [10/12/2015]

Posted on November 11, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are times when the job throws an opportunity at you that you can’t resist- that you would be an utter fool to resist. Yesterday evening I walked up to Amras after the set with the biggest smile on my … Continue reading →

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Oh My daughters, oh my son… – Buenos Aires, Argentina – [11-09-2015]

Posted on November 11, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

You were supposed to have been immortal That’s all they wanted Not much to ask for  But in the end you could not deliver ~*~* The choice was mine and mine completely I could have any prize that I desired … Continue reading →

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Blanket Forts – At Sea – [11/04/2015]

Posted on November 4, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are so many days that I wish I was still at the age when I could build a blanket fort and think myself safe from the world. It seems sometimes that we are all in such a hurry to … Continue reading →

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