Category Archives: Below the waterline

Any Turning…. – Victoria, BC – [03/24/2019]

Posted on March 24, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

They say they built the train tracks over the Alps, between Vienna and Venice, before there was a train that could make the trip. They built it anyway. They knew one day the train would come. Any arbitrary turning along … Continue reading →

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Because We Come From Everywhere… – Vancouver – [03/10/2019]

Posted on March 10, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m an Islander, I am an Islander Welcome to the Rock! […] Welcome to the fog Welcome to the trees To the ocean and the sky And whatever’s in between To the one’s who’ve left You’re never truly gone.. I … Continue reading →

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Flying Solo – Vancouver, BC – [03/10/2019]

Posted on March 10, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

I often jokingly call Vancouver Island the “Hawaii” of Canada, and as far as the rest of the country is concerned that’s not too far off. I mean, when everyone else in Canada has snow drifts, we usually have cherry … Continue reading →

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A Million Dreams – Victoria, BC – [03/05/2019]

Posted on March 5, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And every night I lie in bed The brightest colours fill my head A million dreams are keeping me awake I think of what the world could be A vision of the one I see A million dreams is all … Continue reading →

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We’ll Make It I Swear – Victoria – [02/23/2019]

Posted on February 23, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tommy used to work on the docks The union’s been on strike, he’s down on his luck It’s tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love, for love … Continue reading →

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Blanketed – Victoria – [02/13/2019]

Posted on February 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It has snowed the last few days in my hometown. This is very unusual for us, as we normally get a small Christmas card dusting in March and that’s it. But this was a genuine snowfall that lasted for three … Continue reading →

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Safe & Sound – Victoria, BC – [02/08/2019]

Posted on February 9, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And here I am safely home (the hotel did eventually find my reservation!). It was a long cold journey, but I made it all in one piece and am much better for it. It always feels strange to be home; … Continue reading →

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Temporarily Stranded – Florida to Seattle – [02/04 – 02/05/2019]

Posted on February 5, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

There is something about airports. They’re supposed to represent adventure, and travel and all sorts of good things – and they do, they do. Definitely. Going to an airport *does* mean you’re either going somewhere (likely cool) or coming home … Continue reading →

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Pack Up Your Troubles – Falmouth, Jamaica – [02/01/2019]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s that time again. This time, I am so glad that I started to pack early. Because this is going to be one of the only contracts where I’m actually going to have to ship ahead. I’m hoping that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Until Tomorrow – Fort Lauderdale, USA – [01/25/2019]

Posted on January 25, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

And goodbye until tomorrow Goodbye until the next time you call And I will be waiting I will be waiting Goodbye until tomorrow Goodbye ‘til I recall how to breathe And I have been waiting I have been waiting for … Continue reading →

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