close shave & moving up

Tuesday 14th November 2006

4:30 p.m. CET Had a reasonable night last night, and for the first time in over a week two couples stayed until the end, and I had some compliments after I had finished, both of which were encouraging. After plying himself with Murphys, an older chap was dancing to a few of my closing numbers. He also complimented me on my repertoire. I am fairly confident that it wasn’t just the alcohol talking!

Went to Lidl in Blankenberge with all of the band members this afternoon (in their van). Afterwards we took some coffee at the ‘Terminus’, a bar on the edge of the square, and despite the rainy weather it was very pleasant. However, we nearly had a head-on collision with a tram on the way back; I think I will be arranging my own transport next time!

(I forgot to say the other day that before he went on his break, James wrote in a report to Live Business that he believes I am now sufficiently prepared and ready to work on the larger ships.
There’s a good chance that I might be doing this from early next year. My only main reservation about going onto one of the other ships is that I won’t know anybody!)