Monday, December 30, 2013

December 30, 2013. The Allure of the Sea. Announcements.

It was exciting.   Dave and Irene were hosting a cocktail party in their suite on board ship.   For the first time on this Anniversary Cruise, everyone was together and pleased to all be in one place.  The family had gathered from Vancouver,  Korea, Montreal, Mississippi and Hamilton, to join the celebration.  I proposed a toast to the oldest Buckley members, Dave and Irene.   Then we toasted Alana, the youngest Buckley.

Brendan next made the most important announcement.   He and Marnie were expecting a baby.   Everyone was thrilled even though Norm thinks he is too young to be a grandparent.    Brendan is Norm's son.   Dave and Irene will now be a great grandparent.  It was a wonderful announcement.

The Royal Caribbean ship, The Allure of the Sea, is huge.   It is the largest cruise ship afloat.  And it is beautiful.   Dave and Irene chose this ship because of all the activities available for the young people.   They will do them all, I am sure, from zip line to rock climbing to surf riding.  Each evening we will gather in Dave and Irene's suite to catch up with the events of the day.  It is an exciting time for all.

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