Category Archives: Vacations/Shore-Side

Lone Drifter, Off to See the World – Victoria – [12/30/2014]

Posted on December 30, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have never wanted to leave less. What always hurts about this job is the goodbyes, thing it’s everyone assumes it’s the goodbye’s at the end of the contract that are the hardest…it’s not. Those are often the easiest (with … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Darlings – Victoria – [12/21/2014]

Posted on December 21, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there It feels so strange to be home for Christmas, and yet…it feels like I always have been. Our house at Christmas is…this house was made … Continue reading →

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Ev’ry Time – Victoria – [12/20/2014]

Posted on December 20, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Ev’ry time we say goodbye I die a little Ev’ry time we say goodbye I wonder why a little People come, people go, that’s the way life is. Particularly a life as transient and as water-logged as mine. But when … Continue reading →

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Aces High – Victoria – [12/16/2014]

Posted on December 16, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy She’ll beat you if she’s able You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet ~ Desparado So, Amras is visiting for Christmas – well for the time in between … Continue reading →

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The Sound Of…. – Victoria, BC – [12/13/2014]

Posted on December 16, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

One thing I always forget about when I come home is the incredible volume of silence. The ship? It never sleeps. She’s a lady who’s awake all night, there is never silence. Not ever. Even when there aren’t room service … Continue reading →

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Red Eyed – Montreal, Quebec – [07/11/2014]

Posted on July 11, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

No matter how many times I do it, I will never enjoy flying. Hurtling through the air in a metal tube will just never feel natural to me. And flying the red eye? Always its own special kind of crazy. … Continue reading →

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Until Tomorrow – Victoria – [07/09/2014]

Posted on July 9, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

There’s a voice, keeps on callin’ me Down the road, is where I’ll always be Every stop I make, I make a new friend Can’t stay for long just turn around and I’m gone again Man this time it’s gone … Continue reading →

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Used to Be My Playground – Victoria –[07/01/2014]

Posted on July 1, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

“Don’t look back, never look back. How often do people tell themselves that after an experience that is exceptionally good (or exceptionally bad?)? Often, I suppose. And the advice usually goes unheeded. Humans were built to look back; that’s why … Continue reading →

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Who You Gonna Call? – Victoria – [06/28/2014]

Posted on June 28, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been quite a while since I was home for the high season of Ghost Walks. Five shifts in a few weeks has me seriously shaking off some rust. I’m ashamed to say I’m out of practice… And I’d forgotten … Continue reading →

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Semi-Prepared – Victoria – [06/28/2014]

Posted on June 28, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

I should be doing considerably more than I am. I mean, it’s not as if there’s not a lot to do. The house always needs help, and I have prep to do for the next contract which is barreling towards … Continue reading →

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