Category Archives: Randoms

Lessons Learned From a Murphy Trip

Posted on December 19, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most people have heard of Murphy’s law – if anything can go wrong it will. Sometimes you just can’t seem to escape Murphy. I took one trip in particular where this held true. It all started with the booking. Just … Continue reading →

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Not All Therapy is Mental

Posted on April 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I admit it, I’ve started therapy.  In my mind anyway the word therapy conjures up the Hollywood style image of a patient lying on the psychiatrist’s couch.  While I may not be quite normal by society’s standards, who is?   If … Continue reading →

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The Things We Take For Granted

Posted on March 28, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s kind of amazing how a moment in time can change your life forever.  You’re just going about your everyday business and BAM, something happens.  A fall, a car accident, earthquake, mudslide or fire.  Whatever the issue something will never … Continue reading →

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My Lame Adventure

Posted on March 18, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of my favorite blogs that I read regularly is called Lame Adventures.  She writes about her everyday experiences in a humorous way.  Before getting into my story, I have to give credit to the Lame Adventures blog for the … Continue reading →

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Best Blogs of 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful 2013 and that 2014 has even better things in store for everyone. Reflecting back on the past year, I’m picking my favorite post from each month to highlight in this blog. … Continue reading →

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How To Find Cheap Cruises

Posted on December 9, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cheap Cruises Do Exist Whatever people enjoy doing, most like to find the lowest possible price to do it.  After all, why spend more money than necessary if you can have the same thing for less?  This goes for cruises … Continue reading →

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The Family Cruise

Posted on July 20, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

For years my husband and I have tried to talk my parents into taking a cruise with us.  They always said no.  Finally my younger sister said I should just give it up as they would never go on a … Continue reading →

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The Land Yacht

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A different kind of cruising – on land!  My Cruise Stories is mainly about cruising on the sea, and will remain that way, but motorhomes are sometimes referred to as land yachts (and some of them deservingly so.)  In fact … Continue reading →

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The Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich

Posted on January 23, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

As they sometimes do, my son Chris and grandson Justin came for a visit.  Justin is about as picky of an eater as they come.  So picky in fact that when we took him on a cruise he couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Best Shore Excursions

Posted on January 1, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Happy New Year to Everyone On New Year’s Day people tend to both look forward to the future and backward to reflect upon the past.  Since I don’t have my next cruise planned yet, I’ll stick mainly to reflections on … Continue reading →

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