We (Kimmi's, Carla & Frank, Karen & Mark) were eating in CR last night when Capt. Philippe came on with the news about the broken pod. We all started clapping saying another day on MUSH. One of the waiters started dancing around chanting "No hauling luggage tonight"...he was a happy camper. I don't think anyone knows exactly what the problem is. At one point there was a rumor floating around (no pun intended) that we had hit a whale! I've since heard that this isn't true so I hope that was just a rumor.

We called Alaska Air last night and got our flight to LAX changed with no problem. They even waived the change fee. Seemed strange to begin the conversation with "Hi, I'm calling you from the middle of the ocean. Our ship is broken and we can't make our flight tomorrow". This delay really isn't affecting us at all....I feel so badly for those anticipating boarding the Mariner today in Whittier. I remember when we were all voting on chosing a week for MUSH and the sailing that would have started today came in 2nd....could have been us! :eek:

Another day of Wheel of Fortune, Trivia, Bingo and partying tonight in STARS. We have a table for 10 of us tonight in CR with all special ordered meals....looking forward to my steak & lobster I ordered.

MUSH keeps mushing along as we limp our way to Whittier!