Time for a little levity. One of the many email jokes to cross our laptops this week detailed “complaints” from travelers, allegedly courtesy of Thomas Cook Travel in Great Britain. Investigation did show TCT as the source of the complaints, although there is no evidence of them on the company’s website. Anyway, here’s a few… Continue reading The Things Travelers Say…
Category: Stories
Is This a Bridge Too Far?
Many years ago, a dear old friend of ours taught me how to play bridge, even though he recognized I was a card player of limited skill. I fell in love with the game. Unfortunately, my bride did not and ever since our wedding day I’ve averaged maybe one game of bridge per decade. The… Continue reading Is This a Bridge Too Far?
New Epic Legends — and Music!
One of the most enjoyable entertainment experiences we’ve had on a cruise ship was the Legends In Concert, the imitation/tribute business that has been a staple on The Strip in Las Vegas for more than a quarter of a century. Now, Norwegian’s Epic is never going to be confused with The Strip, unless you’re sitting… Continue reading New Epic Legends — and Music!
Rina and Friends, Just as Expected
The specter of Hurricane Rina and the fact that she’s disrupted more than a few cruise-ship schedules this week is a reminder about the approaching end of Hurricane Season. Excepts…there’s still a month to go. As Hurricane Seasons go, this one has seemed rather tame. Nobody even showed up until Irene, and that was the… Continue reading Rina and Friends, Just as Expected
Magic Meeting with Maroon 5
If you watched the singing of the National Anthem this week at the World Series, and if you’ve read or heard any of the National Anthem Pundits (who knew there were such things?), then you know the time has come to mess with Texas. While Ronnie Dunn — he’s from a different branch of this… Continue reading Magic Meeting with Maroon 5