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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Foreshadowing? Auckland Memes.
Auckland memes. Mouth of great white shark. Foreshadowing for diving great barrier reef? Maybe...Captains Log. Day: we aren't really sure. Time: who knows? Subject: Stranded in New Zealand.
Captains Log. Day: we aren't really sure. Time: who knows? Subject: Stranded in New Zealand.
Whelp, it's not every day that you get stranded in Akaroa, New Zealand due to inclement weather. Lucky for us we booked a hotel room before all 700 other castaways got the same idea. Apparently the ship tenders were taking on water and it was too dangerous to attempt taking passengers back last night and this morning. Nothing a little tequila didn't fix. Stranded in Southern New Zealand? No problem here. Only rational course of action is to do multiple shots of tequila...as directed by cruise staff who also found themselves in the same boat...er, NOT on the boat. REAL problem solvers over here...
Through communications via Facebook with fellow passengers who managed to make it back to the ship before going into lockdown mode, we have received word of goings on in our absence. Such as our team finally winning at Trivia due to the fact that half of the ship was MIA. I've also received word that the Asian ping pong occupation, which had ramped back up to full speed over the last few days, is once again disbanded. Most likely they are among the storm survivors, and I am fully confident that they have managed to secure a ping pong table to occupy here on land while awaiting further instructions. Riders on the storm.
Only time will tell if we ever make it back on the ship and continue on to our final destination, but in the meantime, we are making the best of the situation by consuming large quantities of meat pies and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. When in Rome...
Captain signing off. Over and out for now. More updates to follow (unless, upon boarding the ship, we are overrun by an angry mob storming the buffet they've managed to go 24 hours without while marooned on land...)
Whelp, it's not every day that you get stranded in Akaroa, New Zealand due to inclement weather. Lucky for us we booked a hotel room before all 700 other castaways got the same idea. Apparently the ship tenders were taking on water and it was too dangerous to attempt taking passengers back last night and this morning. Nothing a little tequila didn't fix. Stranded in Southern New Zealand? No problem here. Only rational course of action is to do multiple shots of tequila...as directed by cruise staff who also found themselves in the same boat...er, NOT on the boat. REAL problem solvers over here...
Through communications via Facebook with fellow passengers who managed to make it back to the ship before going into lockdown mode, we have received word of goings on in our absence. Such as our team finally winning at Trivia due to the fact that half of the ship was MIA. I've also received word that the Asian ping pong occupation, which had ramped back up to full speed over the last few days, is once again disbanded. Most likely they are among the storm survivors, and I am fully confident that they have managed to secure a ping pong table to occupy here on land while awaiting further instructions. Riders on the storm.
Only time will tell if we ever make it back on the ship and continue on to our final destination, but in the meantime, we are making the best of the situation by consuming large quantities of meat pies and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. When in Rome...
Captain signing off. Over and out for now. More updates to follow (unless, upon boarding the ship, we are overrun by an angry mob storming the buffet they've managed to go 24 hours without while marooned on land...)
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Captain's Log. Day 20 at Sea. 02 hundred hours. Murder on the High Seas Compliments of Internet Cafe Manager
Captain's Log. Day 20 at Sea. 02 hundred hours. Murder on the High Seas Compliments of Internet Cafe Manager
After a successful occupation of American Samoa, crossing the international datelines and losing and entire day which happened to be Columbus Day, it has been determined that yours truly could NEVER manage the internet cafe on a cruise ship without going postal and murdering the next person to ask how to log into their gmail account. Our friendly internet cafe manager wholeheartedly agrees and MAY be forced to throw overboard the next geriatric who raises their voice over their inability to turn on their iPad. (aided by the entire kitchen and bar staff who simply can't wait to see someone walk the plank). YES, my dear friends, murder is on MANY a mind after 20 days at sea and the natives are baying for blood. Only time will tell which unsuspecting passenger will be targeted, but rumor has it that it may or may not involve the three couples who insist on donning matching Hawaiian shirts with reckless abandon, MUCH to the dismay of other passengers witnessing the unfolding tragedy of fashion faux pas. Murder on the high seas is a distinct possibility, folks, and we will continue to bring you the latest developments as the drama unfolds.
In other news the Asian Ping Pong Occupation has FINALLY disbanded to the shock and awe of crewmembers and passengers alike. Not knowing what to do with the now free tables, passengers are hoarding ping pong balls and stockpiling paddles, while lining up by the thousands for their turn to play. The buffet is eerily quiet as ping pong hopefuls now have something to do on the ship besides eat.
As we cruise into New Zealand, the weather has grown colder, which is good news for those who can still fit into their jeans (after eating everything in sight for 20 plus days). For others, the challenge of buttoning their once fitting jeans is simply to much to bear. Many folks have taken to simply not wearing any pants at all, which is quite disturbing to some onboard and exciting for others. Luckily, the shops onboard are having sales and new, larger clothes can be purchased for 50% off. As we collectively lament our rapidly expanding waist sizes, we can at least take solace in the fact that the ship is offering a discount on detox and weight loss programs. A HIGHLY appropriate time to introduce the idea of detox and weight loss, if you ask me (not that anyone did though...) On the bright side, we can now productively walk around in circles on the track on deck 7 while wearing golf jackets to hide the fact that we aren't wearing any pants.
Captain signing off. Over and out for now. More updates to follow.
Sent from my iPad
After a successful occupation of American Samoa, crossing the international datelines and losing and entire day which happened to be Columbus Day, it has been determined that yours truly could NEVER manage the internet cafe on a cruise ship without going postal and murdering the next person to ask how to log into their gmail account. Our friendly internet cafe manager wholeheartedly agrees and MAY be forced to throw overboard the next geriatric who raises their voice over their inability to turn on their iPad. (aided by the entire kitchen and bar staff who simply can't wait to see someone walk the plank). YES, my dear friends, murder is on MANY a mind after 20 days at sea and the natives are baying for blood. Only time will tell which unsuspecting passenger will be targeted, but rumor has it that it may or may not involve the three couples who insist on donning matching Hawaiian shirts with reckless abandon, MUCH to the dismay of other passengers witnessing the unfolding tragedy of fashion faux pas. Murder on the high seas is a distinct possibility, folks, and we will continue to bring you the latest developments as the drama unfolds.
In other news the Asian Ping Pong Occupation has FINALLY disbanded to the shock and awe of crewmembers and passengers alike. Not knowing what to do with the now free tables, passengers are hoarding ping pong balls and stockpiling paddles, while lining up by the thousands for their turn to play. The buffet is eerily quiet as ping pong hopefuls now have something to do on the ship besides eat.
As we cruise into New Zealand, the weather has grown colder, which is good news for those who can still fit into their jeans (after eating everything in sight for 20 plus days). For others, the challenge of buttoning their once fitting jeans is simply to much to bear. Many folks have taken to simply not wearing any pants at all, which is quite disturbing to some onboard and exciting for others. Luckily, the shops onboard are having sales and new, larger clothes can be purchased for 50% off. As we collectively lament our rapidly expanding waist sizes, we can at least take solace in the fact that the ship is offering a discount on detox and weight loss programs. A HIGHLY appropriate time to introduce the idea of detox and weight loss, if you ask me (not that anyone did though...) On the bright side, we can now productively walk around in circles on the track on deck 7 while wearing golf jackets to hide the fact that we aren't wearing any pants.
Captain signing off. Over and out for now. More updates to follow.
Sent from my iPad
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