Still trying...

Hey everyone,
I'm currently sailing from Southampton to Gibralter, and after failing at locating an internet connection in england, I'm still unable to make posts as I would like. I know Ville Franche does have an area where I can get on, so in about 3 days, everything I can possibly get posted will get posted. I have been keeping up with the posts on my own and have hundreds of pics that will be going up first chance I get. I can't get on with my computer, and it's not possible to make the posts with pics from this crew computer. Otherwise, the ship is great, we just started a new cruise with new passengers yesterday. This cruise is similar to the first, but this time we stop in rome, which should be fun. The band has been great as well. All my fears of playing with aweful musicians never became a reality. The tenor player I play with is phenominal, the trumpet players are both extremely solid as well and have great chops (ability to improvise for all you non jazzers). We do play some combo music and big band sets a couple times a week, so musicianship isn't suffering. But, at the same time, most of these guys are in their 30's, so they better be good. Otherwise, the food has been good, the ports great, and the ship has been comfortable. The only thing I really miss is not knowing what's going on at home, both locally and nationally. I'm afraid I'm gonna get home after 6 months and find out the world's completely different. So keep me up to date with going on at home and I'll get these posts made the first chance I can. Thanks!!!