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Come Cruising With My Mum – Guest Post

June 6, 2017

Older lady standing and gazing at the lavender farm

 

 

I am never one to miss an opportunity! When my Mum said that she was going on a P&O cruise I persuaded (bribed) her to write some guest posts. So over to my Mum!

Hello From Little Granny

 

Hello, it is Little Granny here.  Well, Mum to Emma but Little Granny to Youngest and Oldest.  I never wanted to be Granny as I had always dreamt that I would be Grandma but Oldest had different ideas.  From an early age, she called me Little Granny and Emma’s Ma-in-Law is Big Granny.  It is all down to our height.  Anyway, I digress.  Emma has asked me to guest on her blog as Grumps (or, you will know him as Mike) and I are going on a Baltic cruise with P&O in July and she thought it might make for an interesting travel blog.

 

Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail

 


The preparation for the cruise has already started.  Grumps is really the female in this relationship as he has to have loads of clothes and everything has to match.  This is someone with three wardrobes with top boxes all full to the brim.  “We” have already bought 5 new pairs of jeans in differing shades of blue and black to wear in the day.  Yesterday, whilst out on a shopping trip to buy things for Youngest and Oldest visit, he bought himself another two pairs of ‘day’ trousers in differing shades of brown plus a pair of crocs to wear in the cabin.  Have you ever seen an old croc wearing a pair of crocs – it is not a good look but you can’t tell him.

 

Although we are only going for two weeks we will be taking four suitcases.  Madness, I know, but you have to appreciate that these outfits have to have matching jumpers, shirts, coats and flat caps and that is just the day wear.

 

Naked Yoga

 

Sadly, this isn’t Mike. I did have fun looking for a suitable image though. Yes, this will do nicely 😉

 

In addition to all the extra trousers, Grumps has now bought a Fitbit Charger 2 as he has become obsessive about his weight and exercise.  He has to do a minimum of 10,000 steps a day – his record to date is 21,000.  I am constantly being told how many steps he has done as if I give a ****.  There was a panic this week that the Fitbit might not work on the ship, will it record his daily total?  I have assured him it will in case he wants to cancel the cruise but am I going to have to put up with him marching around the ship until he gets in his 10,000? Oh dear.  Perhaps I ought to encourage him to go back to his naked yoga and tai chi on the balcony.  You can register yoga as exercise on the FitBit.  I wonder what the cabin steward would make of it.

 

Where are we off to?  We will be visiting Stockholm, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Skagen.  I look forward to sending you details of our exploits.  It’s the first time we have been on a cruise without the family so I am hoping I will survive.  We have been given a generous on-board spend so I can keep the red wine flowing.  At least we will be away from home so there won’t be any pigeons for Grumps to shoot at with his two water pistols.  You didn’t know life could be so exciting. Oooh, I have bought a nifty pair of binoculars to see the sights.

 

Mum with her snazzy dog binoculaurs

 

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  1. Family Makes says

    June 6, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Emma you lucky thing having your mum guest post for you, especially when she writes so well! I love the description of Grumps! Also adore the binoculars!! Can’t wait to read more…

  2. Little Fish (@LittleFishBlog) says

    June 7, 2017 at 7:16 am

    Little Granny you write amazingly! This made me smile, especially hearing about Grumps and his wardrobe. Can’t wait to hear more about the cruise! Thanks for sharing this Emma, this made me smile! x

    • Emma @ Island Living 365 says

      June 7, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Ahhh, I’m glad it made you smile! x

  3. alex muir says

    June 7, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Chortling through my coffee at this – I love your mum! I’m a bit concerned that I may (I don’t know how!?) meet her and she not live up to my mental images. Can’t wait to hear about her adventures, I’m sure they’re going to be brilliantly funny! No pressure there Little Granny 😉

    • Emma @ Island Living 365 says

      June 7, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Haha, I am sure she would probably live up to your mental image of her ;-).

  4. carterfamily4 says

    June 8, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    What a fantastically written post. Your mum rocks !!!

  5. Mummy Muckups (Anna) says

    June 8, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Only a true literary genius could blend naked yoga and nifty binoculars so seamlessly in one post. Bon Voyage. #FridayFrolics

  6. So Happy In Town (@SoHappyInTown) says

    June 9, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Little Granny did such a fab job – I wish I could get Granny S.H.I.T. to guest post for me – maybe I’ll try to persuade her! Loved hearing that she enjoyed searching for suitable pics for the naked yoga bit! That made me laugh. #FridayFrolics

  7. mamagrace says

    June 9, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Love the binoculars! So packing for grumps is like packing for kids? #FridayFrolics

  8. tinmccarthy says

    June 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Granny we are all so happy to read from you!
    #fridayfrolics

  9. Lisa Pomerantz says

    June 10, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Hello Little Granny! Lovely to meet you and learn about your adventure! Love this! Loveto hear from you! I wouldn’t think it possible for my mum to be a guest poster! How lovely for all! <3 #FridayFrolics BTW, I do tai chi, but I am clothed. Is that OK?

  10. Tubbs says

    June 10, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Snort! Your mum should be grateful. My FIL has been seen in a very fetching yellow t-shirt and purple cord trouser combo. Rev T has been warned. That’s not my future! Hope they have a great cruise and look forward to reading more about it!

  11. itsadrama says

    June 11, 2017 at 1:51 am

    What a fantastic post! That’s where you get your talent from EmmaBon voyage little Granny
    #fridayfrolics

  12. Mom Of Two Little Girls says

    June 11, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    Haha … your mum is cool! Looking forward to reading more!
    #fridayfrolics

  13. Maddie – The Indeparent says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Your mum is a classic! #FridayFrolics

  14. Life Love and Dirty Dishes says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Now I kniow where you get your humour from Emma. Brilliant. And have a fantastic time Emma’s mum. You can always relax in the Spa whilst Grumps is doing his steps! Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics

  15. Silly Mummy says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:16 am

    I love your mum! And I love the binoculars! And I don’t think I’m the only person hoping your dad DOES continue his pigeon shooting activities on the cruise, but with seagulls or something. I like the idea of him marching the decks with his fitbit and water pistols, doing his steps and shooting sea birds! #FridayFrolics

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