Category Archives: Flash Backs

Flashbacks – At Sea – [03/01/2013]

Posted on March 5, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I was a kid – around 10 or 12 – I wanted nothing more than to be on Where in the World Is Carmen San Diego. My dreams of this were of course dashed by the simple fact that … Continue reading →

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The Last Time – At Sea – [01/26/2013]

Posted on January 27, 2013 by GypsyShaughnessy

It was raining the last time I went to Tahiti. It began as a misty rain that brought out the scent of the plumaria, so that the night air was thick and sweet, it felt like you could get drunk … Continue reading →

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I Remember – Glacier Bay – [06/06/2012]

Posted on June 6, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Everyone said “what a soprano” She should be singing on the stage at the Met Everyone said “what a soprano” Why do I remember what I want to forget? Everyone said, this girl’s gonna make it Born to the stage, … Continue reading →

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There She Is…. – At Sea – [04/10/2012]

Posted on April 10, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There she is, towering high, broad and grand, ship of dreams 100 years ago today, a ship hoisted anchor and unfurled her colours to leave Southampton. Hundreds of people gathered to see her off, far more than any other in … Continue reading →

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Just a Little Dizzy – At Sea – [01/27/2012]

Posted on January 27, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There’s so much to do, gettin’ ready just for you Everybody’s busy bringin’ you a Disney afternoon One of the things about working on ships is that after a while you start to go a little bit…insane…just a little bit. … Continue reading →

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FLASHBACK – In Dreams He Sang To Me – London – [10/17/2008]

Posted on December 31, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

I promised a bit more insight into Phantom, once I was actually awake enough to speak properly. I mostly love every show I see. But the list of shows that I fall in love with to the point of wanting … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget – At Sea – [11/11/11]

Posted on November 14, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

“And who are the lucky? The ones who survived? Or the ones that are no more? And who are the winners? And who are the losers? And what was it all for?” – Spirit Of A Nation, “Sometimes I Dream” … Continue reading →

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Used to be my playground – At Sea – [11/07/2011]

Posted on November 7, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s been a very long time. Nearly too long. You’ve debated at times taking the skill off your CV altogether, what right do you have to claim it when you’ve not picked up the tools in nearly 10 years? How … Continue reading →

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Penny for the Guy? – At Sea – [11/5/2011]

Posted on November 7, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

Remember, remember the 5th of November The Gunpowder treason and plot I see no reason the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot You know it’s strange, the only day I really, really miss England is Guy Fawkes’ Day. I remember … Continue reading →

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Pressed Between The Pages – At Sea – [10/08/2011]

Posted on October 8, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s strange, how when you drift around as much as I do, random things seem to gain more meaning. Despite the fact that my feet are firmly planted on the flagship – to the point where I can almost start … Continue reading →

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