Tired, hungover but happy

Well, that's the wedding weekend over now and hopefully some time for me to rest. Back in another hotel by Gatwick airport for our flight up north tomorrow morning. The wedding was fantastic. Both Colin and Michelle looked wonderful and blissfully happy. It was tough not having Paul at my side and I lost count of the number of times I cried........my little brother is all grown up. Brought back memories of our own day which was only 7 months ago.

Next up is the high school reunion on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing some old faces from school and catching up with some good friends. Maybe a halloween party on Friday night with mum and sis too - we'll see.

Hhhmmmm......too tired to think what else to write so I'll just finish here. I see Paul is keeping everyone updated from his side. Hope there is someone out there reading and following us? 

Cowley on his own at Sea :(

So Claire left me! Well for two weeks only but still feels very weired and not so good. Dont think I would fancy doing this job with out her. You need someone to keep you up on the bad days (like today) Other than that not much too tell. Been working hard since Claire left so had no time to myself (very tired after back to back then back to back auctions (four in five days is too much). So tonight gonna get a six pack of Coronea, some pringles and im gonna hit the playstation hard. I see beating Tiger woods, winning the cup with England, the league with Liverpool and posesseing some local tribes people in the process! Lucky I have a day off tommrow!

Were arriving in San Juan tomrow for a late arrival around three my time. However ive been there so many times and if you have nothing specific to do then its not the best of places to get off. Plus im broke which never helps!

So ive no idea if anyone is even reading this, would be interesting to know. Im keeping an eye on Neils and Marks, and Norma's. Hope your all keeping an eye on mine too. Otherwise im just talking tomyself. Not the first time though im sure!

Heading Home

Finally, I am on my way back home for Colin's wedding and my high school reunion. Sitting right now in Charlotte airport.....quite nice.....they've started boarding so I will be going very soon. It's been a long day but the excitment of seeing my family tomorrow will keep me going. Was sad to say goodbye to Paul this morning. Wish he was coming with me :o(

We got through the last cruise just fine with our boss on board. Actually was our best cruise ever and he was pleased with our program so things are looking good.

Anyway, my zone has just been called so I am off to take my seat for the 8 hour flight ahead. I'm sure Paul will be on here soon with his updates xx

And all that Jazz.....

So we have just finished a 7 day jazz charter. It was kinda nice, and relaxed. No seminars, only two auctions and they were what we call rapid fire auctions (done in an hour). We also had 500 guests less than normal. We were expected to tank but things went good. So happy days., We also got to see Coco Cay which was beautiful (see that sunset) and we returned to Nassau.

Nassau is a funny port, ive been there so many times that I hate the place. However going there once in a blue moon is great. We went to the cricket club and had an english breakfast and a pint of Stella......... Well actually they no longer have stella on the island (to my serious dismay) so I had to settle for a pint of heiniken (i miss pints!!)

Next day we went to Keywest were we went to Hardrock for lunch and there I did find my pint of Stella (not cheap though!). Then we had two sea days back home and now were in freezing cold Baltimore again. This cruise were off to Bermuda and one of my bosses is cruising! It shoudl be a fun week!

13th October 2009

No pictures to go with this update.....that's Paul's thing and I think you would all agree he's getting pretty damn good at taking them with his fancy camera and new lens :o)
Today we were back in Nassau, Bahamas......it was kind of like coming home. We've been there so many times now and kind of missed it. It was straight off the ship today and right over to the cricket club for a full english breakfast and a pint. Sadly though for Paul they stopped doing Stella on draught and he had to settle for something else. But it was well worth the walk in the blistering sun (much to my enjoyment......tanning whilst walking) just for the bacon, sausage and eggs.....yummy!!

So yes, I'm counting down the days until my return back to the UK. Will be sad that Paul won't be at the wedding with me but is it cruel to say I'm looking forward to some "me time"....... looking forward to catching up with the family and having a good girls catch up with my mates. Only 2 weeks though so will have to make sure to enjoy every minute.....and the cold & rain won't even bother me.

Ok, so I've babbled on enough. Like I said Paul's covered everything else. Arriving in Key West in the morning so no doubt, we'll have some new pictures to post from there. Until then........Ciao x

As you can see, the sunset on this little privite island was bloody amazing! Then the bugs swooped in and we rand for cover!! Work wize things are gooing preety good this cruise so all happy there

So the Grandeur is on a Jazz charter this week. That measn were going to different ports than normal. This one was Royal Carib's privite island called Coco Cay (behama's) Very nice! As you can see Claire was getting comfortable. Got to say, we didnt have much time there but it seemed really nice

For those of you thinking it..... Yes this is the stargate in the Bemuda. For the rest of you, after a day out we took a few pictures on the way back to our lovely ship you can see in the background.

TV Star

Well today I had my 15 mins of fame. I will now be shown on TV over and over and over again in each of the staterooms as I talk about the art program on royals tv channel. Claire didnt want her 15 minutes so it was just me. Funny everyone on ship that did it with me was expecting it to be soo easy for the art auctioneer (cos its my job to get up in front of guests and talk all day) However I get just as nervous each time I do something like that. I think thats ok though, if I didnt get nervous then Ive been doing it too long and not putting in any effort any more!

Second auction tomorrow. Hoping for a good one. Here goes!

So Fantastic! Ive just found out I can use this from my work computer and its not locked out. Dont know why it allows this nad not face book but who cares. Life as an auctioneer for Claire and I is going well. The money has not been the amazing amount we had origanlly hoped for but things will get better. Its certainlly not as stressful as our last jobs so we are deffinalty happier.

Im really bummed at the moment as Claire is going home on a work break for two weeks and Im getting left behind. Which means a number of things. Firstly im missing Colin's and Michelle's wedding (which really, really sucks) im also missing being at home for my dad's 70th (which also really sucks) and of course im missing all the usual like bacon, football, freinds and family (notice how I put Bacon first!)

So while Claire is back getting drunk and enjoying weddings and reunions; I am left to keep doing the auctions and trying to pay for all the booze she will be drinking ;)

Got to say though, although the money has not been as great as hoped; this ship has been good. All the different cruises we have been on or will be going on his much better than previous contracts on Carnival. With Carnival a ship only changes itinary every two to three years. On here I have seen Canada, New England, Bermuda, Nassau, Mexico, and a whole load more. Weve done 5 day, 7 day, 9 day and still to do 10 day and 14 day (god help me if thats a bad cruise to start it will feel like it will be going on forever)

And its a really nice ship too. We have a nice cabin, the team are nice and although not the socail butterflys that Claire would like, we still get on very well with a lot of people. All in all, life aint too bad