Category Archives: Theme Events

Spotlight – Halifax, Nova Scotia – [08/05/2014]

Posted on August 6, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

  We were concerned about the whole Sing with the ‘Cats thing this cruise, this has been a dead crowd – and I nearly mean that literally as it’s been something like trying to play a show to zombies. We … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Whiplash – At Sea – [07/27/2014]

Posted on July 30, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every so often, you have a day that just requires you to bring out the arsenal. I normally wear my 50s style polka dots to the golden oldies night up in the lounge. It’s cute, it’s flirty and it goes … Continue reading →

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Judgement from the Deep – At Sea – [04/11/2014]

Posted on April 11, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

It is up to the ship’s staff to decide, shall they be dunked? Or shall they survive? It’s that time of year again… Unlike last season when the heavens opened up and poured and forced us to close the dome … Continue reading →

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Thoroughly Modern – At Sea – [04/06/2014]

Posted on April 7, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are those I suppose, think we’re mad Heaven knows the world has gone to wrack and to ruin What we think is chic unique and quite adorable They think is odd and Sodom and Gomorra-able But the fact is … Continue reading →

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The Cup of a Carpenter – At Sea – [03/30/2014]

Posted on April 2, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

“I wished only to welcome you to our town and to invite you to worship with us on Sunday.” “Thank you very kindly sir, but actually we don’t attend…though we shall enjoy the singing of the bells…” ~ Chocolat. Like … Continue reading →

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Whiter Shade of Pale – At Sea – [03/21/2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

At long last I got to wear my dearly purchased white dress! Walking into the White Dinner After Party felt sort of like walking into a wedding reception! You very rarely see so much white in one place! It looked…oddly … Continue reading →

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Top o’ The Mornin’ – At Sea – [03/17/2014]

Posted on March 20, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

When you work ship-side, there’s not really such a thing as a ‘quiet’ holiday. Back when I lived a shore-bound life, St Patrick’s Day in our house was much like it probably is in Ireland. When I was just a … Continue reading →

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Higher Still and Higher – Manila, Philippines – [03/01/2014]

Posted on March 4, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

I will give you that sail away parties are normally anything but a party. They normally involve a few people milling around the deck with a glass of wine, a few free appetizers and one or two sets by the … Continue reading →

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Turn the Dial – At Sea – [02/08/2014]

Posted on February 9, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Radio, remember Radio We used to turn the dial And use our imagination […] To hear the past and smile again Radio, I miss you so-di-oh-vo-di-oh-vo-di-oh-do Radio, I miss you so If there was one – of many – reasons … Continue reading →

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Game Day – At Sea – [02/03/2014]

Posted on February 9, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s a well-known fact that I don’t “do” sports. I never have, yes, I jump on the bandwagon if the Canucks make it all the way to the play-offs, more out of a sense of patriotic obligation than any real … Continue reading →

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