Category Archives: Alaska

Kitten on the Ceiling – At Sea – [10/26/2013]

Posted on October 28, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

 Every word of every story, Every star in every sky Every corner of creation lives to testify… Okay…where to start…. The last day of the cruise is always a bit chaotic, the last day of a crossing? Well that’s that … Continue reading →

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A Special Kind of People – At Sea – [10/20/2013]

Posted on October 28, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

Seriously, why do you DO this to yourself? People ask me that all the time about performing. Because I always follow the same track with performances; I’ve done so since I first set one tiny tap-shoe clad foot on stage … Continue reading →

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Let It…Snow? – Malaga, Spain – [10/15/2013]

Posted on October 19, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

When one goes to nearly every Party Band set, the band gets to know you. There’s a reason I’m nicknamed the ‘Kitten to the Party Band’s ‘Cats.  This, combined with the fact that Alasse is there as well, means that … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble – Athens, Greece – [09/16/2013]

Posted on September 16, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

At long long last, Alasse has finally boarded. About time, I’ve been waiting for my sister-in-law to arrive for weeks. There was a time when Amras was concerned that Alasse and I wouldn’t get along, though he doesn’t remember it … Continue reading →

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End of the Road – At Sea – [08/31/2012]

Posted on September 2, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

The last day of a contract is as much organized chaos as the first one. In some ways I’ll be glad to put this ship behind me – what was supposed to be a nice easy summer run turned into … Continue reading →

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Mush! – Skagway – [08/28/2012]

Posted on August 30, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

For three Alaska seasons I have told myself “this year I’m going to see the sled dogs”, and every season something happens to prevent me from doing so. Money, lack of slots on the tour, simple lack of time – … Continue reading →

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Ill At Ease – Juneau – [08/27/2012]

Posted on August 30, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I get home, I think I’m going to do nothing but sleep for the first week. I haven’t been this tired in a long long time. Even in month 9 of my ten month stretch I wasn’t this tired. … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Upheavals – Vancouver – [08/25/2012]

Posted on August 30, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

To quote spinal tap “This one goes to 11…” This has long been my best friend’s favourite quote about me, as I have a tendency to…ramp up rather high emotions wise….but in this case that’s not what I’m referring to. … Continue reading →

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Home Stretch – Ketchikan – [08/23/2012]

Posted on August 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

The good weather is still holding in for us, yesterday’s Glacier Bay was a bit dark and dreary, but that’s actually good glacier viewing weather so despite the rain most of the guests were happy. We have once again entered … Continue reading →

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Distanced – Skagway – [08/21/2012]

Posted on August 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are three types of people in the world, those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea I feel I should apologise for the lapse in updates this season. I would say it’s because … Continue reading →

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