It’s a swell day
High Alto Cirrus clouds looming above with a hint of a chill at night only sets this day apart from being a perfect day, at sea.
The ship is running well with a low head sea, as it approaches from off our Starboard bow. The moon had risen nearly dead-ahead in the midst of a very dark and clear night and in its waning phase, appearance seem to have been plucked from the water. You could make out a quick red flash at the end point as its ‘lower limb’ or lowest part was visually detached from the
ocean.
The daymen, aboard, are cleaning the ship using scrub brushes, or by a derogatory name known commonly in the maritime industry as ‘turks heads’ along with a degreasing soap and water mixture along with some elbow grease will remove a lot of settling dirt and grime collected over weeks . A power washer, much like the kind you see at the coin operated car wash is used to blast away the suds.
I’m making preparations to head back home, folks! Another fine mariner shall take my place soon and I will ensure my room is ready for that individual by cleaning the bathroom or ‘head’, stateroom and adjoining dayroom. My time ashore will provide me the necessary rest as this duration will recharge my body for yet, an encore performance in the near future, back aboard this very ship.
I’ve managed to see much during these four months and will have lots of stories to tell. I always say that we all have stories to tell, from everyday occurrences which may affect us or the lives around us. How much of it, will we share with others? Who will listen? That’s for you to decide or find out.
Best to you and have a great rest of the weekend!
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Hey Nate. Merry Christmas to you and your Family. Here’s hoping you get home soon.
Thomas