It’s now Friday and we’re into the long cruise back to Victoria. I'm beginning to think all the chefs got off in Juneau or Skagway because the Horizon Court has now become the equivalent of the enlisted men's field mess at Parris Island. At this point it’s our place of last resort. The 24 hour buffet really should be called “Leftover and Unwanted” since that’s what’s there at 1:00 AM. It’s kind of like a Humane Society for third generation soup and sandwiches that were previously used as paper towels.


The day at sea can really be terrific if you make it so. None of our party was bored for so much as a minute with the day’s activities and pretty much everybody found something that really interested them. One of the highlights is seeing an old joke come to life. Remember “How do you make an 80 year old woman curse at you? -- Yell BINGO!.” Definitely some truth behind that one but it’s great fun to watch.

Lobster night in the Regency tonight and the dining room has stayed pretty constant. It’s never anything great but it’s never bad either. Besides, we've all gotten to really enjoy Lillianne.

Off to the club after dinner for the talent show and Karaoke finals -- THEN hit the theatre to catch the screamingly funny comedian at midnight and THEN hit the Casino till 2:00 AM or so. I'm afraid Wife is now a devout cruise addict. She absolutely LOVES the idea that she can do all of these things on board and never have to leave the ship or repack a bag. For myself, I’m thrilled with the idea that there’s no chance for a DWI going home from any of it.