Monthly Archives: January 2026

And it is once again all gone

Posted on 2026-01-21 by Holly

In case you were wondering, the subject under discussion is my hearing. Gone again, right along with restful nights. Last night I slept upstairs so that George could get sleep free from my hacking coughing and other disgusting sounds that … Continue reading →

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small flowers

Posted on 2026-01-20 by Holly

Yes, I am well aware that this is January and that many of you are dealing with icy rain, snow, and other winter unpleasantness. Except for those of you in Australia – my condolences on the incredible heat. Here in … Continue reading →

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Idiots in the road

Posted on 2026-01-19 by Holly

There seems to be a new trend here; joggers in the road. Now almost the entire city of Berkeley has good sidewalks. But NO – apparently running in the road with headphones is the new best thing. Did I mention … Continue reading →

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Lost my chair

Posted on 2026-01-18 by Holly

I decided to indulge and made a coffee run to Peet’s. On returning home – someone had obviously and comfortably taken over my chair, which left me banished  to the couch for the rest of the day… After all, one … Continue reading →

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Back to the “attic”

Posted on 2026-01-17 by Holly

In a book by one of my favorite authors, one of the characters keeps complaining that his uncles “locked him in the attic” until he recovered from being sick. There actually wasn’t an attic, nor was he locked in, but … Continue reading →

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pretty wiped

Posted on 2026-01-16 by Holly

I spent most of the day upstairs quietly stitching. It was one of those times where none of the audiobooks I had seemed like what I wanted to hear.  And I had planned on going to be early. But there … Continue reading →

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It took HOW long?

Posted on 2026-01-15 by Holly

I had a much better and snappier title. I even wrote it down. Looking at it down – it is incomprehensible. Any one had an idea of what “skeeod” means Anyway – I left the Eldest’s house at 0640 this … Continue reading →

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cleaning up

Posted on 2026-01-14 by Holly

It was a typical first day home after a few weeks away. There was the suitcase to unpack. Mail to open. Things to put away. Laundry to do. And multiple rounds of dealing with the velcro cat. Apparently he actually … Continue reading →

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And home again

Posted on 2026-01-13 by Holly

I am sure that I will figure out what song it is from – but I have this line running through my mind – “and it rained on the day Iwas leaving”…. And it most certainly was in Miami. So … Continue reading →

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the “final” cruise day

Posted on 2026-01-12 by Holly

Today doesn’t officially count as a sea day as we docked in Freeport. I spent the morning again in the Yacht Club lounge in my favorite location. One of the night staff has been absolutely wonderful and turns on the … Continue reading →

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Early morning quiet

Posted on 2026-01-11 by Holly

At 0500 it seems that I am the only passenger up and about. First stopping for a latte courtesy of the WMF machine on Deck 4 – I wind up taking the elevator up to Deck 7 for no other … Continue reading →

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Blinding flash of the obvious

Posted on 2026-01-10 by Holly

As it turns out, there is a very simple and obvious reason for the stop at Freeport in the Bahamas. This is a new ship. A new ship on her first voyage with a cruise line office in Miami. But, … Continue reading →

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Know your geography…

Posted on 2026-01-09 by Holly

Why? sometimes it is as simple as knowing what city to plug into your electronic device in order to have it give you the correct time as you sail across an ocean or fly from one continent to another. But … Continue reading →

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Port opening plaques

Posted on 2026-01-08 by Holly

Yes, I totally agree that commenting/complaining about wall materials is most definitely a first world problem.  The following is not a problem, nor is it limited to the high income countries. There has been a long standing tradition, at least … Continue reading →

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Non-magnetic walls

Posted on 2026-01-07 by Holly

Ok, up front, this is definitely a first world cruiser’s complaint. There is nothing earth shattering or life destroying about this particular complaint. But anyone who has cruised a number of times will understand. Background (in this case almost literally). … Continue reading →

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Sailing in the dark

Posted on 2026-01-06 by Holly

And tonight night we will have yet another time zone change. According to my calculations this change takes us to the same time zone as eastern Brazil. That just leaves us  two hours to go; first to the Canadian Maritime … Continue reading →

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Less than 2000

Posted on 2026-01-05 by Holly

Stitches, not miles, kilometers, minutes, or arguments till I finish Fisherman’s Friend.  I have to connect the border, finish two Pegasus and a bunch more fish. I am going to then call it finished – but in reality, I will … Continue reading →

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Slowly calming seas

Posted on 2026-01-04 by Holly

It was a bit calmer this morning and even more so this afternoon. I expect that most people will be able to walk across the deck by tomorrow without looking like Lurch from the Adams’ Family. I spent another quiet … Continue reading →

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Star Seeker – Day 7

Posted on 2026-01-03 by Holly

We are at. sea, not lost. Just chugging our was across the Atlantic. I don’t have an excuse to mentally sing all the “lost at sea” songs that I have collected over the years. Sad? I don’t think so. But … Continue reading →

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Still Rocking and

Posted on 2026-01-02 by Holly

Rolling with an occasional whoosh-bang when the bow slams down added into the fun. Otherwise, we have passed into the open Atlantic.  Asking at the front desk – there are 175 passengers. I have a feeling if the ship was … Continue reading →

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