October 15, 2014

Well, I ran out of internet time yesterday trying to post the pictures from Puerto Rico, so I just put another $30 on my Sea Pass Card in order to send those, and today’s pictures from Labadee, and anything else we may do in the next couple of days.  I may end up doing some surfing because the time doesn’t carry over to the next cruise.

Speaking of surfing, of which I have done none since coming on board, has there been any movement in the signing of Russell Martin.  I know the baseball season is still underway and free agency doesn’t start until following the World Serious, but I was wondering if anyone in the Burgh is talking.

We wandered off today in 90 degree heat and a lot of humidity for about 90 minutes – looked around, bought a couple of souvenirs, ate lunch, came back on board and took a nap.  Exciting folk we are.

Thanks to our re-routes we have enjoyed smooth waters and clear skies while our old destinations of St. Martin, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda have gotten, or are getting, hammered.  I was chatting with the cruise director today and he said we may make some adjustments next cruise to avoid the storms.  I told him what talks I have with me to use in an altered sailing, and he was appreciative.

We were talking to someone at lunch today who said they sailed on this ship, not under good Captain James, but slightly demented Captain Olaf who sailed through the outskirts of a hurricane saying this is a big ship and she can take it.  Glad we are that Olaf is off somewhere else.

The Captain just came on, speaking of storms and route changes and said we would be following Hurricane Gonzalo as we sail back to Bayonne.  The storm will be off to our starboard side (that’s the right side for you land lubbers) and about 250 nautical miles away as we journey north.  We may get some weather from the outside feeder bands, but nothing to be concerned about.

Bermuda, however, looks like it is going to get clobbered.  The storm is tracking directly for the island and will be a Category 3 when it gets there.  We are significantly to the left of the storm, and the Captain said if the storm should change direction to the left, he will turn towards Florida to keep us out of the path.

Last night’s Headliner was “Blaze of Glory, North America’s Premier Bon Jovi Tribute.”  I’ll have to take their word for it, since I’ve never seen BJ, and other than Straight to the Heart, I have no idea what they sang.  I will say this for them.  They are LOUD!!  A number of folks moved back from the front rows or left the theater entirely.  I am proud to say that after the second song, I took a nap.

Tonight’s Headliner Show is an Elton John tribute.  The performer is billed as having a unique blend of music and comedy and will give us his renowned, tongue-in-cheek tribute to Thir Elton.

The Crocheting Granny is making another hand bag.  One of the dining room staff saw hers and asked if she could have one.  So it is underway.

TTFN!