Category Archives: Summer Contracts

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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Above It All – Ketchikan – [08/16/2012]

Posted on August 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

On the days when it gets to be just too much, you find yourself just desperately needing to get off the ship and do something, anything, that’s different from your routine. In my case, I just decided to fly. With, … Continue reading →

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At World’s End – Glacier Bay – [08/15/2012]

Posted on August 23, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

There comes a point in every contract when you realize you are simply finished, and it doesn’t matter what you do, how many adventures you go on, how many amazing things you see for the rest of your time out, … Continue reading →

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On The Same Bright Star – At Sea – [08/12/2012]

Posted on August 13, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s a beautiful night Mr. Strauss even though there’s no moon, look at all the stars can you find the big dipper? It would be easy to think that the stars you see from sea are different from the ones … Continue reading →

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Off again – Vancouver – [08/11/2012]

Posted on August 13, 2012 by GypsyShaughnessy

Vancouver may not be home, but it always feel good to be back in Canadian waters. It’s strange, I just don’t seem to think in terms of land anymore. My feet can be on solid ground, but the rest of … Continue reading →

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