Category Archives: Leisure Lady

Stealing the Sun – Ketchikan, Alaska – [06/21/2018]

Posted on June 21, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You don’t always realize what a blessing sunshine is until you’re in an area that doesn’t get it every day. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Alaska, and I honestly do like the rain – but after a season of … Continue reading →

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“Going up to Alaaaaskaaa” – Victoria, BC – [06/17/2018]

Posted on June 17, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Even though I’ve done it once before, sailing as girlfriend onboard still feels strange. This morning I was on duty, in uniform ,still teaching. This afternoon I locked the classroom door, put the keys in the office mailslot, hung my … Continue reading →

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Guilty Giggles – At Sea – [07/29/2017]

Posted on July 29, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I know I shouldn’t laugh at someone else’s insecurity, particularly someone younger than myself. But in cases like this I can’t really help it. I giggle. Thankfully I giggle inwardly. Every night this vacation I have been up in the … Continue reading →

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Progressive – At Sea – [07/29/2017]

Posted on July 29, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Progress report: I have almost mastered the D-chord. And I’m getting better and changing through the three chords I actually do know. Which of course prompted Amras to teach me two more…A, and C, only one of which I currently … Continue reading →

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Bleedin’ Frustration – Homer, Alaska –[07/25/2017]

Posted on July 25, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I got my first real six string. Bought it at the five and dime. Played it ‘till my fingers bled…. Well, they aren’t bleeding…yet. I will tell you this though: they hurt. I have been blessed in my life with … Continue reading →

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Patience, Little Sister – At Sea – [07/23/2017]

Posted on July 25, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Patience little sister, patience, little brother…it’s gonna take some time Learning a new instrument is…kind of like learning a new language. No, scratch that, it’s exactly like learning a new language. And I perhaps know…two verbs. Maybe less. But here … Continue reading →

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Wisdom – Juneau, Alaska – [07-21-2017]

Posted on July 22, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

We do not stop for harbour seals when they’re in the water because they are terrified of everything (rightfully so, they are near the bottom of the food chain), and we are not here to stress out our wildlife. ~ … Continue reading →

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Transient – Tracy Arm, Alaska – [07/20/2017]

Posted on July 20, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tracy Arm is as beautiful as I remember it being, it still feels like being transported into Narnia. The icebergs (more properly called growlers) are a shade of blue that you simply don’t see anywhere else, and everything is so … Continue reading →

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At Ease – At Sea – [07/18/2017]

Posted on July 18, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I was right, it is strange. Incredibly strange. I am not used to being on a ship where I’m not constantly on someone else’s schedule and rarely having time to do anything except watch a lot of reruns. But this, … Continue reading →

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Sur-Reality – Seattle – [07/17/2017]

Posted on July 17, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have been many things over the last few years, but I have never been a guest on board my own ship. As crew members, we do have the ability to bring friends on board to sail with us; I’ve … Continue reading →

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