Special thanks to my fellow cruisers, along with Jim Brickman, Anne Cochran, Ellen, Shelly, Debbie, your crew, and the staff aboard Carnival ship PRIDE for bringing us all together for a very special week full of so many good times and fond memories.  It truly was a great relaxing "Escape" packed with fun, adventures & blessings! Can't wait til next year.  "Peace." - Bob O.

Short Biography:

Bob Orlowski now performs locally as a solo concert artist and has entertained on a regular basis at various restaurants, supper clubs and coffee cafes in Mercer County. He has also performed at numerous senior centers and active adult community club houses. 

Bob was an original members of the "The Cop-Shoo-Bops" oldies group, and the former lead vocalist for "Top Shelf" wedding band.  In addition, Bob has performed with several big bands, done studio recording work,  sung on Carnival cruise ships, appeared with community theater groups, and sung at many public community events. He's also sung with several church choirs & praise teams.

Bob is a retired Trenton, NJ police sergeant, residing in Hamilton, NJ. In addition to being an entertainer, Bob also works part time as a funeral assistant. ***************************************************************************************

 INSIGHTS & WORDS OF WISDOM

1. No one can ruin your day without YOUR permission.         

2. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be.

3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.

4. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.

5. Success stops when you do.

6. When your ship comes in.... make sure you are willing to unload it.

7. You will never "have it all together."

8. Life is a journey...not a destination. Enjoy the trip!

9. The biggest lie on the planet: "When I get what I want, I will be happy."

10. The best way to escape your problem is to solve it.

11. I've learned that ultimately, 'takers' lose and 'givers' win.

12. Life's precious moments don't have value, unless they are shared.

13. If you don't start, it's certain you won't arrive.

14. We often fear the thing we want the most.

15. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints.

16. Look for opportunities...not guarantees.

17. Life is what's coming....not what was.

18. Success is getting up one more time.

19. When things go wrong.....don't go with them.

20. I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to.

21. Sometimes the majority only means that all the fools are on the same side.

22. A person who asks a question might be a fool for a minute, but a person who doesn't ask, may be a fool forever...

23. A friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart.

24. Everyone hears what you say.  Friends listen to what you have to say.  Best friends listen to what you don't say!

25. A best friend is like a four leaf clover... hard to find, and lucky to have.

26. Now... is the most important and opportune time of all.

27. Our eyes are placed in front because it is more important to look ahead than to look back.

28. A coincidence is when God performs a miracle, and decides to remain anonymous.

29. God can mend all broken hearts. You just have to give him all the pieces.

30. Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace... and your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace.

No God, No peace. +++ Know God, Know peace!

Be Kind. Live well. Laugh often. Love much.

Take Care of Yourself & Have a Blessed Day!