Category Archives: Randoms

A Saddle Goes to Sea

Posted on June 4, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

“You can have one if you pay for it yourself.” So my mother said many years ago when asked if I could have a horse.  Much later I found out that really meant no, as she thought that would never … Continue reading →

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How to Speak Australian

Posted on May 21, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How to speak Australian:  Fosters is not, so the Aussies say, Australian for beer.  On my first visit, the cash-strapped youngsters claimed everyone drank VB (Victoria Bitters.)  Now older and of better means, they prefer microbrews.  So apparently they all … Continue reading →

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How to Fold Cruise Ship Towel Animals

Posted on May 7, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Towel Animals delight most passengers on many of the major cruise lines.  I haven’t cruised on all of them (yet) so I can’t say for sure if everyone has them, but so far all the big ships I’ve sailed on … Continue reading →

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Double Ship Christening

Posted on April 30, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On a day most of the world spent enthralled with the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton, InnerSea Discoveries hosted a royal event of their own.   On a small pier at Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle a crowd gathered.  … Continue reading →

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Lost at Sea Without Ever Leaving Port

Posted on January 7, 2011 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lost in the vastness of a cruise ship stuck in port with generator issues. Lots of things to do on board, too many classes and lectures to attend them all. Continue reading →

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Does Lauren’s towel elephant REALLY trump my towel turkey?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Towel turkey vs towel elephant. Towel elephant vs hanging towel monkey. Vote for your favorites in this never-closing towel animal poll. Continue reading →

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