Around the World blog will reflect on my travels. The places I have visited and the experiences gained and a little of something extra as my thoughts desire to share :)
Just revisited this video... wow its brilliant to recognise places.... 'I've been there'....
But I have to say, the Parthenon had less scaffolding at this visit ;-) more…
So you had a really interesting trip... thanks for telling us about that, now I am considering the same place for the next season, I have a great passion for cruise ships, I only experienced so far Royal Caribbean ships. This fleet tour would be a real more…
It would have been but I lost my bottle to leave home! More fool me!!
My friend (trained together) was one of the first women to join as a nurse. There was an article in the Nursing Times or Standard covering her story. The archives dont go back to 1980's so I cant trace it for you to see!! :( more…
Hey Jan, sounds like you are having a great time. I found a publisher (new horror imprint) looking for stuff like Phil is doing - will pass on details... more…
LOL ;) true, the pounds pile on.... but you pack elasticated clothing to help with the adjustment!! ;) HLOL
:( I wish I could tell you when I am going on my next cruise..... mum and dad go on one every year (they joined us in 2005 / 2006 cruises) They have been doing it for the last 21 years - yes, once you get the cruise bug, there is more…
This is why I regret not going for it while I was single. I could not possibly think of leaving my hubby and boys in persuit of my dream to travel the world (sounds fickle but I love to travel and I love my family..... and having both, the pennies never add up!!!!!!!!!!!!) I have a 'trade' and I have experienced the Med and Eastern Caribbean more…
I used to work with a chap who went on a cruise every year. He said that once you get the cruise bug it's there for life and there's no going back. He also said he puts on about half a stone per week of the cruise!
Floating about with the Grey Funnel line is great fun... of course you don't always get to see the best places, but the RN took me around the world free of charge and gave me a trade too so who am I to complain? ;) more…
Ahhh, ex RN. Fantastic. I had considered nursing in the RN but I never went for it (bit of a homing pigeon at the time!)My training friend did and was doing really well when I last heard. One of my 'little' regrets, the other, not going to Tampa hospital for a year on a work visa. I think that is why I have such a yearnin to visit as much of the wo more…
That's a great Pee Wee clip. Was one of those bikers Jack Black? It certainly looked and sounded like him.
One of my favourite Eagles songs too, but best of all the ASTONISHING Tommy Emmanuel. Isn't he just amazing? If he ever tours here I'll be booking a ticket in a flash.
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Athens" 262 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Just revisited this video... wow its brilliant to recognise places.... 'I've been there'....
But I have to say, the Parthenon had less scaffolding at this visit ;-)
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In response to: "Athens" 283 days old
by Salman Khan [Visitor]
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In response to: "Athens" 285 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
WOOHOO! Have a great time :-)
Tom. more…
In response to: "Happy New Year" 320 days old
by thehomelyyear Pro
Glad you had a nice break. Couldn't open pics... more…
In response to: "First sunset 2009" 320 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
And it's a lovely one! I hope this is a sign of many more to come this year. Oh, and happy new year!
Tom. more…
In response to: "First sunset 2009" 320 days old
by tylluanpenry [Member]
Magical! What a lovely view! :) more…
In response to: "The academic travel" 365 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
You do deserve a holiday, and I've always loved that M People track :-)
Tom. more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 374 days old
by karrie [Visitor]
So you had a really interesting trip... thanks for telling us about that, now I am considering the same place for the next season, I have a great passion for cruise ships, I only experienced so far Royal Caribbean ships. This fleet tour would be a real more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 454 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
cheers :) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 458 days old
by Usksider Pro
I guess we all do things we regret... or don't do things, as the case might be. Good on your pal though for making the break. :) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 458 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
It would have been but I lost my bottle to leave home! More fool me!!
My friend (trained together) was one of the first women to join as a nurse. There was an article in the Nursing Times or Standard covering her story. The archives dont go back to 1980's so I cant trace it for you to see!! :( more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
What a great career that would be... no girls aboard in my time of course, but times have moved on a lot since then. more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Oh Usksider, this is one of the sad things of life... but they must be close at heart, especially through your blog :)
Look what I could have been:- http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.6104 alas, I'm not young enough to do it now!! :( more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Thanks homely, I feel so much better, lots of time for me instead of running raged! Could get used to this 'me' time! ;)
Barmouth again soon ;) but next week to work on the hamster wheel first!
Hubby sending off plenty of work, no bite yet but busy with book's' :) Plus football season started now so he's a happy chappy ;) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by thehomelyyear Pro
Hey Jan, sounds like you are having a great time. I found a publisher (new horror imprint) looking for stuff like Phil is doing - will pass on details... more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
I hope you find it amusing... they were very happy days, for the most part anyway. Sadly some of my chums are no longer with us though. more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Oh Uski, this is brilliant. Will keep me busy reading for sometime and I note you have posted a 'new readers' blog, well done. Love it ;) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
LOL ;) true, the pounds pile on.... but you pack elasticated clothing to help with the adjustment!! ;) HLOL
:( I wish I could tell you when I am going on my next cruise..... mum and dad go on one every year (they joined us in 2005 / 2006 cruises) They have been doing it for the last 21 years - yes, once you get the cruise bug, there is more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
I did start... have a look at Saline Drip. I really ought to go back and do some more... more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
This is why I regret not going for it while I was single. I could not possibly think of leaving my hubby and boys in persuit of my dream to travel the world (sounds fickle but I love to travel and I love my family..... and having both, the pennies never add up!!!!!!!!!!!!) I have a 'trade' and I have experienced the Med and Eastern Caribbean
more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
So when is your next one?
I used to work with a chap who went on a cruise every year. He said that once you get the cruise bug it's there for life and there's no going back. He also said he puts on about half a stone per week of the cruise!
Tom. more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Oh yes. Hubby has equated it with his love of train spotting!! hehe
I want to go on as many cruise ships as possible. This is where I am up to !!
1, SS Uganda; Mediteranean cruise Nov 1980
2, Emerald (Thompson) Mediteranean cruise June 2003
3, Island Escape (Island cruises) Mediteranean cruise Apr 2005
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In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
Floating about with the Grey Funnel line is great fun... of course you don't always get to see the best places, but the RN took me around the world free of charge and gave me a trade too so who am I to complain? ;) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Ahhh, ex RN. Fantastic. I had considered nursing in the RN but I never went for it (bit of a homing pigeon at the time!)My training friend did and was doing really well when I last heard. One of my 'little' regrets, the other, not going to Tampa hospital for a year on a work visa. I think that is why I have such a yearnin to visit as much of the wo more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
Oh well, ex RN and was stationed in Portsmouth for a while... we used to visit Southampton occasionally for a bit of a jolly... ;) more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
Sounds like a great day doing something you love.
Tom. more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
Thank you Usksider, please tell me about your memories..... more…
In response to: "Southampton & the Arcadia" 461 days old
by Usksider Pro
I enjoyed that... :yes:
Brought back some old memories. ;) more…
In response to: "Happy Birthday Tom" 461 days old
by CruiseJ65 [Member]
You are very welcome...
Not sure re jack Black, see what you mean though.
*smiles* re Tommy Emmanuel ;) more…
In response to: "Happy Birthday Tom" 461 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
That's a great Pee Wee clip. Was one of those bikers Jack Black? It certainly looked and sounded like him.
One of my favourite Eagles songs too, but best of all the ASTONISHING Tommy Emmanuel. Isn't he just amazing? If he ever tours here I'll be booking a ticket in a flash.
Thanks very much!
Tom. more…