Category Archives: Summer Contracts

Grim Grinning Ghosts – Victoria [08/12/2011]

In case anyone who reads this wasn’t aware: My hometown is haunted. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise to a lot of people, but in my line of work – you run into a lot of people who … Continue reading

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She Hit The Floor… – Hubbard Glacier – [08/09/2011]

A few months ago I blogged about the crew party during the world cruise? One of the benefits of being on a ship that just topped the ratings lists, is that when they give you a reward party – they … Continue reading

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If They Could See Us Now – At Sea [08/07/2011]

Every so often I remember that I’m living on a ship that’s probably double the size of the Titanic. It’s an eerie thought really, especially when you stand on the dock and look up at the bow and realize the … Continue reading

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My God…I’m a Country Girl -[08/02/2011]

This is the part o the blog where I make a confession, which might – quite possibly – cause my father to disown me (‘m sorry dad, I never meant to break your heart). I begin by saying this; It’s … Continue reading

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Cold hands, warm heart – Hubbard Glacier [08/02/2011]

Most everyone knows by this point of my tumultuous relationship with Glacier Bay, Alaska. The reasons why I have so much difficulty are myriad and some would find them nonsensical so I won’t go into them here. What I will … Continue reading

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On Tender-hooks – Sitka [07/27/2011]

Those of you who have cruised before are probably familiar with the process of tendering (and those of you who don’t cruise have heard me talk about it enough). Basically when a port either has too small a harbor, or … Continue reading

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Mariah – At Sea [07/22/2011]

 ~ Out here they got a name for rain, for wind and fire only, but when you’re lost and all alone, there ain’t no word but lonely…~ I hinted months ago when I talked about the concept of ship-side single, … Continue reading

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The Sea Wasn’t Done With Me Yet – Juneau [07/18/2011]

When I was a child, there was an exhibit at the local museum called “Open Ocean”, by the time I stopped being afraid of it, it had been updated one too many times and was old and dated, the videos … Continue reading

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Lost In the Woods – Sitka [07/13/2011]

~Good little girls, never get lost, out in the woods Good little girls stay in their own yard…~ Of all the Alaska ports (granted there are many I haven’t been to) Sitka remains my favourite.  I have a routine in … Continue reading

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White-Washed [Hubbard Glacier – 07/12/2011]

When I was a child I read a poem about fog, and how it came on little cat feet. Nowhere is that more appropriate than in the middle of the ocean. The fog simply comes down and engulfs you, muffling … Continue reading

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