Category Archives: Flash Backs

Where were you when…. – [9/11/2021]

Posted on September 11, 2021 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are some moments in life that will always become “where were you when”…you’ll always remember that. It will stay with you no matter what. For the generations before mine? Where were you when JFK was shot? Where were you … Continue reading →

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Sky-Dance – At Sea, 11:37pm – [08/30/2019]

Posted on August 31, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are some things…that defy any kind of description. That will take your breath away even if you are fortunate enough to see them more than once… When the annoucement bell goes off after 10pm at night, there are really … Continue reading →

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Partial, Potential, Reversion (Don’t Worry It’s Temporary) – Seattle, WA – [09/11/2017]

Posted on September 12, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I was in the main office today organizing some things that need to be done in Seattle whilst we’re in wetdock, and at the same time my boss, Amras, and I were chatting about things that are going to be … Continue reading →

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History Repeating – Vancouver, Canada – [09/25/2016]

Posted on September 27, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Some days are just a little bit…surreal. Not because of the day itself, but because of the day before. You see, about twice a year the fleet has a one night cruise, they serve the purpose of relocating us from … Continue reading →

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Norwiegn Gold – Bergen, Norway – [05/12/2016]

Posted on May 17, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Norway continues to astound me, especially since spring is erupting in this part of the world and there’s colours everywhere. Winding through the streets in the surprisingly warm weather, we had intended to visit the aquarium, but it was too … Continue reading →

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The Place of a Horn – At Sea – [04/17/2015]

Posted on April 18, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

“That’s why I wanted you in the band, so you’d stop mopin’ around and feelin’ sorry for yourself” “What band?” “I always think there’s a band, kid” ~ The Music Man I do not remember a time when music was … Continue reading →

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Longing – At Sea – [08/25/2014]

Posted on August 27, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

 Its odd how sometimes things just strike you out of the blue. Yesterday, I was sitting on the stage, waiting for Amras to finish setting up for the evening show before we went up to dinner, and I suddenly looked … Continue reading →

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Flashbacks – At Sea – [08/20/2014]

Posted on August 22, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are some memories that never leave you, no matter how far you may move on from them, or how far away you go. Anything can trigger a memory, but some… Sitting in the library tonight, it’s noisy, the casino … Continue reading →

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FLASHBACK: Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind! – London, England – [03/07/2009]

Posted on November 26, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

It should have been terrible, it really should have been. I mean, it’s almost an “how dare they”….but it wasn’t…it  just so wasn’t. I had a feeling it was going to be a full-out show when I read the warnings … Continue reading →

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Reborn Every Night, at Half Hour Call – At Sea – [03/19/2013]

Posted on March 23, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s an honour and a joy to be in show business I feel that spot light hit me and I’m gone At the last curtain call I’m the envy of all, and I know the show must go on.. At … Continue reading →

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