IT’S BEEN A LONG DAY

April 3, 2018

I have been told that my recent blogs have not been as funny as some earlier ones. After tonight, I will try to do better.  But being as I am tired, and it is almost 11 o’clock, this is what you get.

The day started at 7 a.m. in Fort Pierce where we packed and headed for Walgreen’s  because I had forgotten to bring my Silicone Glove – again.  We purchased a product, and then went to the Waffle House for breakfast. Said breakfast consumed, we headed for Fort Lauderdale and Gold Coast Parking.  We were at the ship by 11 a.m., but not on board until almost 4 p.m. (as She Who Must Be Obeyed predicted) because contracters were disembarking, machinery was being put away, and those good folks had to clear customs.  The Crown Princess has just come out of an extensive dry dock, and all of that delayed our embarkation (to make up for it, the Captain ordered that all dinner guests be offered a complimentary glass of wine – if it is free on board, don’t drink it!).

We didn’t mind the delay as we each had books to read.  The worst part was missing lunch, but for we dieters, we held out.  Supper at 5:30 was welcome, however, and enjoyed by one and all – at least by the two of us at our four person table, with the other two not showing up.  Who needs them?  Ricardo and Maribell are great waiters.

Very good welcome aboard show.  The singers and dancers were followed by George Casey, an Irish comedian from Florida.  We may tell you more about that tomorrow, and then maybe not – I just wish I had been recording Mr. Casey.  Very funny.  Very clean.  And he told them faster than my pea brain could take them all in.

Now we are in our very comfortable stateroom. As the Bro said, they are trying make up for the last one.  If you want to know how small that one was, over the door was a sign reading “For One Person” (I have a photograph).  This one has a queen size bed and a large window to the outside world.  And two overhead bunkbeds, which are raised, and could be lowered, if we had guests, and upon which my wife has crashed her head twice.  She is keeping score.

Okay.  I’m tired.  We have to get up early so I can rehearse for my first talk – “History: It’s What’s For Dinner” – to be presented at 10:30.  I will let BonBon blog tomorrow night.

Oh.  Upon unpacking I found my Silicone Glove.  Just like last time.  Holy cow.

Until then, TTFN