I am combining 2 days on this blog entry as the cruise is now over, it was just a short one. I could have continued on but had some commitments back home. I've been a day behind on each blog post due to limited online time. You have no idea how expensive (and slow at times) internet can be at sea. At least we had it so I shouldn't complain although the price could come down a bit. I spent more on internet in 4 days than it cost for a 2 months back home!
I had the last 2 days off to play tourist. Soaking in the hot tub, eating, soaking, walking the decks, eating, shopping in the gift shops, watching art auctions, eating plus a chance to see the other shows on board....followed by late night room service so I could eat again! The food on board is some of the best I have ever had so I took full advantage of it.
My new onboard buddy, Thom Peterson did his magic-comedy show on Day 3.
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It was very well done and polished and included video and close up camera shots (displayed on the big screen) for some of the tricks. He had the pleasure of 2 full house crowds thanks to calm seas. My late show had been a bit sparse as the ship was ptiching a fair amount and some folks stayed holed up in their cabins. He had mentioned he was worried about the seas getting rough. He had watched my show with me trying to keep my balance at times. He had one bit that could possible result in his magic props being tossed about the stage but was blessed with glass smooth sailing unlike my slightly pitching, drunk feeling stage. It turns out we have a mutual friend, David Acer. Acer is a great comic and magician that lives in Montreal (which is near Canada I understand LOL)
I met another performer, Gary Wicks who is a ventriloquist. Unfortunately I did not get to see Gary's show as it was on the night of my departure. Both were very nice fellows to hang out with. It made meal time stretch into hours as we traded road stories. Comics NEVER run out of those and the laughter was continuous with the odd passenger joining in when they over heard us. The one thing about a ship is you are always on PR mode.
Gary was the lucky one with weather as the sun was out in San Diego and the temperature warm and summer-like as Thom and sadly I left the ship. It was hard to depart the vessel and felt like I was leaving my home. I can't wait to do my next cruise. I am hoping to sail back to Australia and my US agent is working on it.
I am home now and trying to re-fill my sleep hump and prep for my next tour which is in a week.
If you are in Calgary drop by the Comedy Cave where I will be emcee all this week. The Comedy Cave is Calgary's number one independant comedy club . It is conveniently located on MacLeod Trail south.
Later kids
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