I thought I would get this post done now because I will be two days in Lima, Peru and I am sure I will have a lot to write.  I should even have photos.

Don, I have not seen Mildred this year and I recall her vividly.  I will ask around and see why she isn’t her.

The Black and  Silver Ball was a lot of fun.  A Captain makes a great deal of difference in the turnout of Officers and other Crew Members.  I have never seen such participation by the Officers in a ball.  I think I alone danced with six different guys and that has not been the case in the past.  It was great fun as everyone was in such a festive mood.

Yesterday I watched Seattle play miserably the first half and finally gave up as the fourth quarter started.  What happened?  When I heard the final score it was unbelievable based upon the poor performance in the first half.

I have been doing a lot of reading and when sea days start again I am going to get back into my gym routine.  I have been very lazy but I seem to just want to sit out on the deck..  Maybe I crave and need the sea air.


Grace, you do need to tell Mike about George’s presence on the ship.  I am sure he will remember my efforts to get him to stop stalking me.