Category Archives: Grand Cruises

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

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]

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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One for me, Two For The Bowl – Semarang, Indonesia – [11/02/2011]

Sonny? Yes Miss Shaughnessy? I know they’re supposed to be for guests only, but it’s so hot, and there’s no one here, and if I promise not to tell anyone… Yes Miss Shaughnessy…but I think we only have blueberries… And … Continue reading

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My Huckleberry Friend…. – At Sea – [10/31/2011]

Moon River was my Grandpa’s least favorite song, I grew up hearing this. I have no idea why it was his least favorite song, as it has lovely lyrics, and has always struck me as very melancholy – a lot … Continue reading

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Trick Or Treat – At Sea – [10/31/2011]

~On All Hallow’s Eve when the moon is round….~ “Tonight’s like, dead for the undead…they stay in! They just find it all too crass…” – Buffy “Tomorrow? Tomorrow night’s Halloween. Nothing happens on Halloween” – Buffy Halloween on ships is … Continue reading

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Mid-way – Singapore/At Sea – [10/29-30/2011]

There are many things you experience on ships that you wouldn’t on land. The only real comparison is show business, as it’s a very similar mind-set. One of those things is the sensation that sweeps over everyone approximately mid-way through … Continue reading

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Black, Gold & Breathless – At Sea – [10/29/2011]

“Well then women in London must have learned not to breathe!” – Pirates of the Caribbean. They say that beauty is pain. ‘Tis true. Never was it more true than when one has a black & gold formal Captain’s Ball, … Continue reading

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Suicide Is Painless…. – Nha Trang, Vietnam – 10/27/2011

“This one goes out to a couple of guys on their way to Nha Trang…” ~ Good Morning Vietnam No matter how many times I come to a Vietnamese port in the course of my shipboard career, I don’t think … Continue reading

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In Black And White – At Sea – [10/23/2011]

 “Look at that name in black and white; I must be doing something right.” – Legally Blonde, the Musical I’ve been with the company just long enough now that I can start making requests as to where I ship out … Continue reading

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To All Who Come To This Happy Place…- Hong Kong/Disneyland – 10/24/2011

“You’re gonna love this place Larry. It really brings out the kid in you” – WDW Commercial circa 1990 Those of you who know me well know how much of a Disneyland person I am, those of you who know … Continue reading

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