Well, once more a year has gone. My fourth on a ship. 2004 (QE2), 2005 (QM2), 2006 (Grand Princess) and now 2007 (Mariner). And my last. As new year’s eve is traditionally a time to look back on the year, or in this case, years, I think I shall be indulging in this noble tradition.
Basically, this ships have been a good time. I’ve learned a lot, and am quite different from the competent but green pianist who walked down the gangway of the Carnival Ecstasy on January 8, 2004. The biggest learning contracts were getting my arse kicked both times on the QE2 and QM2, particularly the latter.
But, now they’re at an end. So many things are now telling me that this is the time to leave. My father’s health is very solid for an octogenarian, but I worry about him all the time while I’m away. Plus this extra-special work I have coming up when I get home (that I’m in final negotiations for). Also, I haven’t had a home base for many years, and I think that’s one of the things I’m looking forward to the most.
So, a very happy and successful new year to you all. I know I’m going to have one. :)
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