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Many gravitate to the wine list and the limitless selections at the bar.
The plentiful, Michelin-three-star-chef-rated, out of this world food.
Food so tempting and divine that one really can't refuse.
Thus my saying that they should just weigh us guests checking in and again checking out and charge by the pound.
Mmmm...
Also, for one evening during a sailing, we--guests and crew--have a talent show.
These two topics go together.
I will elucidate...
For many of our sailings, Husby and I have chosen to participate in the talent show. Two of a handful of guests that do.
Usually, we recite. He, something Canadian.
Me, something cautionary.
It's totally fun.
This year, I decided to change things up a bit and taught the other guests the Royal Clipper Food Song.
Okay, yes, I made it up.
And it goes like this...
Chorus:
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Verse One:
A guest likes things that can be chewed,
So boiled or baked or fried or stewed,
Just simply brings us lots of food
And happy guests we'll be!
Chorus:
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Verse Two:
We like your omelets and cakes,
Your sausage cured, and puddings baked,
Your Entrees, salads, soups and 'plates',
Your gouda, swiss and brie.
Chorus:
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Verse Three:
So bring us lots of food, my friends,
I promise you will not offend,
We'll pray this trip will never end.
AND NO WEIGH SCALES WE'LL SEE!
Chorus:
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
Foo-oo-oo-oo-ood. Delicious!
The audience did the chorus and I did the verses.
Let's just say it went down well.
Snicker...
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| Served by wonderful waiter, Arnold... |
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This just looks so delicious and the song is hilariuos. I would have enjoyed to be there with you.
ReplyDeleteThe next one, Mama Owl!
DeleteHow luxurious and beautiful that ship looks. We've taken several kinds of cruises but never a clipper ship. Looks amazing! Love your poetry, as usual.
ReplyDeleteI can picture enthusiastic audience participation! Brilliant idea, Diane :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom has taken numerous cruises in her lifetime and she agrees about the food!
Lol. That pay by the pound thing . . . 😂😂. That could for the eaters And the drinkers. You are your husband sound like gems.
ReplyDeleteI took one cruise in my life and it would seem I am very prone to seasickness. I do envy those who aren’t-like my husband. But oh, do your pictures look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI too suffer from seasickness. On my trip to Antarctica on the worst day it took four injections to limit (not stop but limit) the vomiting.
ReplyDeleteIn recovery mode the food was amazing.
Love your courage (and skill) at the talent quest too. My talentless self watches.
Now you should put your song on the blog so we can hear it and hear you sing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cruise. The menu and food on one is always spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThe ship is gorgeous, inside and out. I love the old sailing ships, clippers, galleons, stuff that dreams are made of. If I went on one of those cruises I'd have to pack only stretchy clothes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious feed!
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