Thursday, July 26, 2012

A Holly Jolly Sea Term


Today was just a very backwards day it seemed.  I think it’s probably because we’re all just trying to get 
The routine for underway is back into effect, complete with the usual lifeboat drills.  After mustering for about an hour, we realized our course is taking us more north than we expected; it looks like we’ll be doing a high arc over the north Atlantic and head due west once we come in line with New York.  Of course, that’s always subject to change but one thing is certain: the heavy jackets and beanie caps are back in fashion!

 Along with the theme of colder weather, I’m happy to report a theme of Christmas in July (aka, July 25) broke out aboard around 2200 last night.  A very jolly brigade of 1st Class non-rates made stops in all of the classrooms, mess decks, lounges, and, of course, library, to hand out makeshift packages along the way.  Inside were candy, Starbursts, and fruit flavor packets for adding to waterbottles.  Cheers and thanks to all from Troop City (51 Hold)!

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