There I was, typing frantically to minimize my 65c-a-minute wi-fi charges, saying uh-huh, uh-huh to Sprog 2's chatter, not really listening, when the word "nits" penetrated my ipad cone of concentration. My head snapped up: "What did you just say?" "One of the boys in kids' club has nits," Sprog 2 cheerily repeated. "That's why... Continue Reading →

Oh yeah, I say, life goes on. Long after the thrill of living is gone ... So, it's Tuesday again. Yes, that's right. Tuesday. Again. Something about some international date line thingy. On First Tuesday I went to brutal boot camp with Sister, sweated a lot, staggered stinky to breakfast, played mini golf, played table... Continue Reading →

I was expressing my surprise to Sister that there wasn't more entertaining stuff to blog about on The Cruise and she was like, are you kidding me? She suggested I start with our dining companions. And she wasn't referring to my parents, entertaining as they can be. For those unfamiliar with cruising, guests are assigned... Continue Reading →

Appallingly slow free wi-fi yesterday prevented a PPS about Auckland. It's a pretty place. Well, the bits I saw. We caught a ferry to a quaint suburb called Devonport for lunch (mmmm fish pie) and generally delighted in being on emerald-green dry land. The Sprogs and their cousin played roly-poly down an extinct volcano and... Continue Reading →

Easter on a cruise to Auckland is cold, and I just keep growing older. I wish I could have known (croons) enough about computers to leave my iPad at home .... fabulous gadget, perfect for net surfing when wi-fi isn't 65c a minute, but just a glorified typewriter for the next 13 days. Useful, mind... Continue Reading →

Last night after a delectable Kahlua Butterball (which Sister assures me is usually called a Cocksucking Cowboy, but this is a family cruise), I took a weary Sprog 2 back to our cabin for a home reader (promised Husband)  and an early night while the rest of our party adjourned to the Aurora Theatre for... Continue Reading →

Worrying about Sprog 2"s not insubstantial weight crashing down on me from her bunk bed led to a fitful night's sleep. The bunks lower from the ceiling  (nifty!), but they don't have a safety rail. I'm presuming they expect parents to break the fall for their beloved offspring. It's also unsettling to feel the boat sway... Continue Reading →

I'm writing this poolside while simultaneously keeping an eye on the Sprogs and the cocktail menu (loving the Pomegranite Spritz). Good thing I'm an accomplished multi-tasker. Although I could do without Sprog 2's drowning impressions every two seconds. Enervating. And distracting while trying to get on with the important business of blogging. The pools on... Continue Reading →

I'm boarding the Radiance of The Seas in just a few hours. I'm obscenely excited. I hope my thousands, I mean hundreds ... ok, tens (the birthday subscription drive was a bust) of followers will join me - electronically - for the ride. Unlike last time I left the country, when only 12 people checked in on my travels some... Continue Reading →

The poll results are in (all 33 votes, woot!) and the bunnies have been chosen. 81% of respondents went for the white bunny for Sprog 2. The white bunny is quite something in the flesh. It made me giggle when I opened the FedEx package. When I showed Husband, he couldn't help giggling too. Which men don't normally... Continue Reading →