Run for Home

The crossing of the Atlantic is going well, 24 hours in and not one sighting of an iceberg or periscope, only thing to report is the sighting of another ship, we were able to stand down fairly quickly as it was identified as one of ours. I must say seeing the Captain walking around the deck in a life jacket does not instil one with a lot of confidence, when asked about this unusual habit, he sites H&S or Staff Training (For exercise, For Exercise) does he know something we don't? It is a pretty breezy day although the sun is out but the wind chill factor is very high. Given these circumstances the Brits are determined to squeeze every last ounce of suntanning that they can. I think a brief description of the attire of our intrepid sunbathers is appropriate, starting of with hat or headscarf, followed by a Regatta or Northface fleece, full length trousers or slacks made of a sensible material that is wind proof, socks and stout shoes. This ensemble offers the maximum protection against skin cancer as the only parts directly receiving the Suns Ray's are the chin and backs of the hands. Instead of cooling breezers of various types, mugs of coffee and tea are the order of the day and I am sure in one case a cup of Bovril was going down the hatch. After the lecture this morning on famous cases that the poison arsenic was used in, I have made all my own hot drinks, having witnessed one or two couples having some humdingers of arguments, there could be a few that might be experimenting in the near future. I apologise to any Scottish readers of the blog, in some case when some of the Glaswegian, cruisers get going at full throttle, it always sounds like a falling out to my untutored ear, when in all probability it's a compliment, being given or a term of endearment hen. Black tie evening and a cocktail party for Caribbean Tier cruisers which includes yours truly, I go to these on the principle that the booze is free and you get very few freebies from P&O, most of the cruise I am on the wagon, but tonight is different. There has been a promotion for future cruises from the new catalogue while on board (2017-18) besides the usual £50 deposit scheme on certain cruises an extra discount and extra onboard credit is being given. I have succumbed to temptation and booked to go back to the USA and Canada in September 2018 on the excellent ship Aurora. The Social Secretary, Janet, always with an keen eye for a bargain started it all off when she spotted it and immediately booked it, we now only have to see if the third Amigo, Sir Malcolm (Scoop) might be interested in joining us. Just had the nudge it's my turn back up in the Crows Nest for periscope watch.  Now we're did I put my thermal moleskin lined, inflatable dinner jacket? 

Panic Tanning