Day 10 (Sea The See Day) – 22nd March 2026
Both awoke feeling very, very tired while Podge was definitely feeling more that a little jaded. This was actually made worse by The Ships Master (Captain Maguire) having stolen an hours worth of sleep time from them during the night. Naughty Captain. Eventually and, with much yawning, they made their way to the Epicurean for breakfast. Before they left the cabin however, they both looked at each other through bleary, glazed eyes and both agreed the that excesses of the last 9-days was perhaps just that – excessive: So they both agreed that it would be good for them to have a minimal alcohol day. The agreement was made, in good faith but time will tell!
Post breakfast, they both went for a wander around the ship. All was going well until Tubbs heard a voice similar to Vincent, from Vincent & Flavia fame on Strictly Come Dancing, giving Latin dance lessons. Tubbs became besotted with Davide the Italian Latin Dance teacher (she now wants to learn how to dance Latin) but Podge, he say NO, you’re way too old to dance with that poor young man. Poor Tubbs. Podge had to console Tubbs with the promise of a glass of Anti-Viral Medication (Pinot Grigio – other options are available). It should however be noted that most of the people seeking to learn Latin were of a similar age to Tubbs though not quite as old as Podge: Poor Podge.
Eventually, Podge was able to prise Tubbs away from her viewpoint and they returned to the cabin to sit out on the balcony to enjoy the lovely weather (before the sun moved over to another part of the ship) and quaffed a whole bottle of Prosecco. Then, it became evident that they had noisy nobs who’d moved in next door speaking to each other as though they were each on different decks and playing music more than a little too loud. Mind you, they both approved of the music: Something akin to Ministry of Sound (Podge & Tubbs will be enjoying the Ministry of Sound in the Royal Albert Hall later in the year). Then, it was time to freshen up, and dressing up all nice and posh (it was black tie night again) for their evening meal in the Epicurean. This was when Podge noticed Tubbs wearing a hereto unknown top. Podge did confess that Tubbs did look rather scrummy in it. Tubbs obviously did look good in it as so many people commented on it. It was evident that Podge really did need to keep an eye on parcel deliveries as this one slipped through unnoticed.
Post dinner, they wanted to go to the Planet Bar but it seemed everybody else did too and were actually queuing to get in. Podge and Tubbs don’t do queuing so they gave that up as a bad job. They then went to the Blue Bar but that was full so gave up and tried The Glass House again. Hooray, they found bar seats right where they liked them. Once settled, there was no need to order, as one glass of Breaky Bottom was directly delivered for Tubbs while Podge was provided with a large Jamesons: Both offerings were consumed and repeated twice more [so much for minimal alcohol]. Then, it was time for bed, with nightcaps of course, though not on the same day they got up.
Tubbs’s cough seemed to be getting much better though she was woken at 01:30 by the nobs next door yakking away like there was no tomorrow. (Poor Tubbs). Night Night Podge: Night Night Tubbs.
Given up on the storm!
The Adventures of Podge & Tubbs 