Category Archives: Cuban Dreams

Toes in the Water – Bridgetown, Bahamas – [01/19/2019]

Every contract I try and cross something off my list of ‘cool things I have done’. Sometimes in the most unexpected ways. I’ve been on a few ships that have called in Barbados, but in all those times I’ve never … Continue reading

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Mind Your Head! – St Maartin – [01/17/2019]

So, last cruise…well actually, I don’t want to talk about last cruise – except to say this: “it’s over” and “yay”. Moving on. This cruise has started out much better. The guests are – so far at least – fairly … Continue reading

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Run Over by a Reindeer – Fort Lauderdale – [01/04/2019]

And just like that, poof…it’s done. As of last night you would never know that there had been an ounce of Christmas on this ship. Not a twig, not a wreath in sight, and the giant gingerbread village in the … Continue reading

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Start The New Year Right – San Juan, Puerto Rico – [12/31/2018-01/01/2019]

It’s rare for a band spouse (or in this case a spouse to be) gets to actually spend New Year’s Eve with his or her partner. New Year’s Eve is a working night you see; for almost all musos everywhere. … Continue reading

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It Came Just the Same – Grand Cayman – [12/25/2018]

I feel you Christmas. I know I found you. You never fade away. The joy of Christmas, stays here inside us, fills each and every heart with love. ~ Where Are You Christmas And in the end, it all comes … Continue reading

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It’s Silly But…. – At Sea – [12/24/2018]

If you cannot accept anything on faith, then you are doomed to a life dominated by doubt. ~ Miracle on 34th Street You have to believe in things that aren’t real. Otherwise how else can they become? ~ The Hogfather … Continue reading

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Semi-Pro – At Sea – [12/23/2018]

If you want a true measure of a man’s character take a long long look at how he treats his servants not his superiors – Sirius Black I’ve said it many many times in the past, but it remains completely … Continue reading

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Still Drunk on Apple Wine – Cozumel, Mexico – [12/19/2018]

Hey maybe I’ll dye my hair, maybe I’ll move somewhere Maybe I’ll get a car, maybe I’ll drive so far they’ll all lose track Me? I’ll bounce right back Maybe I’ll sleep real late, maybe I’ll lose some weight Maybe … Continue reading

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Your Table’s Waiting – At Sea – [12/16/2018]

We can’t picture being anything but show people! Civilians find the whole thing quite bizarre! But that hum in our hearts when the overture starts, lets us know how lucky we are. ~ Curtains See also: Isn’t that silly? I’d … Continue reading

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Jail Break – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – [12/14/2018]

There are a few things that I’ve never really thought would be in my wheelhouse –I have weird fears, I usually respect them. Except when I decide that it’s time to look them in the eye and see if I … Continue reading

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