Category Archives: Holiday Cruises

Run Over by a Reindeer – Fort Lauderdale – [01/04/2019]

And just like that, poof…it’s done. As of last night you would never know that there had been an ounce of Christmas on this ship. Not a twig, not a wreath in sight, and the giant gingerbread village in the … Continue reading

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Start The New Year Right – San Juan, Puerto Rico – [12/31/2018-01/01/2019]

It’s rare for a band spouse (or in this case a spouse to be) gets to actually spend New Year’s Eve with his or her partner. New Year’s Eve is a working night you see; for almost all musos everywhere. … Continue reading

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It Came Just the Same – Grand Cayman – [12/25/2018]

I feel you Christmas. I know I found you. You never fade away. The joy of Christmas, stays here inside us, fills each and every heart with love. ~ Where Are You Christmas And in the end, it all comes … Continue reading

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It’s Silly But…. – At Sea – [12/24/2018]

If you cannot accept anything on faith, then you are doomed to a life dominated by doubt. ~ Miracle on 34th Street You have to believe in things that aren’t real. Otherwise how else can they become? ~ The Hogfather … Continue reading

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Still Drunk on Apple Wine – Cozumel, Mexico – [12/19/2018]

Hey maybe I’ll dye my hair, maybe I’ll move somewhere Maybe I’ll get a car, maybe I’ll drive so far they’ll all lose track Me? I’ll bounce right back Maybe I’ll sleep real late, maybe I’ll lose some weight Maybe … Continue reading

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Jail Break – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – [12/14/2018]

There are a few things that I’ve never really thought would be in my wheelhouse –I have weird fears, I usually respect them. Except when I decide that it’s time to look them in the eye and see if I … Continue reading

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Do They Know It’s Christmas? – At Sea – [12/14/2018]

Where are you Christmas? Why can’t I find you? Why have you gone away? Where is the laughter, you used to bring me Why can’t I hear music play? My world is changing, and rearranging Does that mean Christmas changes … Continue reading

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Slice of Paradise – Half Moon Cay – [01/03/2017]

There are worse ways to end a contract that on a beach, with a birthday party. I ended up heading to the island early today, as I was supposed to have a meet n’greet style wrap up session in case … Continue reading

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An Awfully Big Adventure – At Sea – [12/31/2016]

 What is a life anyway? We’re born, we live a little, we die. ~ Charlotte’s Web A hand above the water, an angel reaching for the sky, is it raining in heaven? Do they want us to cry? ~ Queen … Continue reading

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Oranges Scented – At Sea – [12/25/2016]

I’ve said before that Christmas on ships is a very odd circumstance, just when you think you’ve got a wisp of the edges of it, something usually pops up to distract you and then poof it’s gone again. With our … Continue reading

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