How’s this for a lovely photo of Molly with the Historic St. John’s Harbour in the background?

Now, I know what you’re thinking. 

‘Doyle may have lost it and is posting pics of his dog on the Internet.  All politeness aside, this family pic has no place in this forum and Doyle is obviously drinking in the daytime as he types his Blogs.’

I don’t blame you one bit, Dear Reader, for making this assumption, but as it turns out, I am perfectly lucid and would love to explain the seemingly inappropriate, domestic, out of character, shot that sits above.

Molly is a Regal Beast and deserves a photo shoot any time if you asked me.  Likewise the skyline of Old St. John’s with the sunshine pushing the clouds back out to sea is worthy of a snapshot.  However, the focus in this timely piece of photojournalism is neither the Dog of Dogs nor the City of Cities, but the massive cruise ship that dwarfs many of the 100-year-old buildings in the downtown core.

Now, I know what you’re thinking.

‘Doyle has definitely lost it if he thinks we are interested in random tourist shots of cruise ships.  Dear Alan, I think we are all quite aware what a cruise ship looks like and we’ve seen lost of postcard shots of the city that you go on and on about.  Before you post anymore ‘enlightening’ images, please know that we’ve all seen airplanes land and have rode on the escalator at the Mall.’ 

That’s what I would think if I were you, anyway.

But this is no random boat.  This is the Norwegian Jewel, and if my research proves correct, this is the venue for Ships and Dips in February.  This is the craft that will ferry many of us to bliss and joy on the Caribbean Seas in the New Year’s dead of Winter.  Just thought it was cool to see it at home. 

Made me hope for a grand time come 2009.

Did a cool interview in Manhattan with a website called Do Something.  We spoke mostly about Daffodil Place, and mine and the bands effort to put something back into the community that gave us so much.  Check it out.

Hope it raises more awareness about the cause.

Currently sitting in 12D about one quarter of the way from Toronto to Vancouver.  Already flew from St. John’s to Toronto, but have no memory of the journey.  I know I got up and showered at 5AM, and got a Taxi to the airport.  I can recall nothing of the boarding process or flight.  Sleeping on planes is a Godsend. 

I hope this long flight across this vast land affords more of the same.

Really enjoyed the few days home, I must say. Looking forward to a few gigs in the West.  Hitting a few new spots is always a traveler’s treat.  Never been to Albuquerque or San Luis Obispo, I don’t think.  It’s always good to see old friends in Seattle, San Fran, and Denver.  An inner tube ride in Boise is a must.  One could even hope for a star sighting or two in Hollywood. 

Much to hope for, isn’t there?

Cheers,
Alan