Same old same old

Backblipped Monday 3rd December

It’s amazing to me how quickly I adapt to the ocean going way of life! Buffet for breakfast before I headed to the Behind the headlines in between using the free laundry machines. Mr PHL headed off to a bridge lesson as he really enjoyed the 2 hour session he attended yesterday. Sounds way too complicated for me but he’s really enjoying the challenge. I spent the rest of the morning in the lounge with my knitting and chatting to two lovely ladies. Nadia was working on a mogul scene tapestry and Ruth was free stitching a tablecloth. Both were were accomplished.

An early lunch in the buffet where I’m trying to have salad every day with a wee bit of hot protein so I don’t go too mad as it would be very easy to overeat.

I had time before choir to listen to John Sergeant in conversation with Decca Aitkehead. He’s had a fascinating career including getting his start in comedy by appearing in the only tv comedy series Alan Bennett ever made.

I was a wee but disappointed to miss a session on Edinburgh’s dark secrets with Christopher Brookmyer’s alter ego, Ambrose Perry as it clashed with choir. But you can’t do everything! There were fewer altos at choir, I think the fear of performing put them off but we did gain a few more new faces.

Another trip to Hobby curves where I sat with a different pair of American ladies . The quiz was just as tricky today but still fun.

Finally met up with Mr PHL after his art class and his extra bridge session with 3 others. We had a quick drink in the pub where I enjoyed a delicious pubs colada.

A tricky shower as the pole holding up the shower head fell off the wall mid shower. On closer inspection it was quite badly rusted. We reported it at the pursers office en route to dinner and were pleased to see it sorted when we went back to the cabin.

Seated in a section at dinner with a very friendly waiter and got chatting to a younger couple from California returning home from a European honeymoon. They’re picking up a car in New York and driving home!

As we were a little tired we were back in the cabin by 9.30 but as the clocks go back again it was really only 8.30 I guess. Was asleep in minutes.