While we’re at sea, the days don’t vary.
After about a week, the menu is the only way that any of us really distinguish
between days of the week. Wednesday is always slider day – which means
burgers and fries for lunch, no exceptions (even I won’t allow a change
to THAT routine and I don’t eat burgers.) Friday dinner is pizza
and hot wings (that last bit is a reasonably new addition, but they go well
together.) On the weekends, we have a Steel Beach
picnic – one group or another on the ship chooses food from a basic menu
that our Culinary Specialists provide, fire up the grills and serve the rest of
the crew. We open up the after decks, put on some music, open up the
portable basketball court and everyone gathers in civilian clothes and enjoys
the evening at sea. It’s one of my favorite things – and we
get some good pictures. The picture below is me with some of the First
Class Petty Officers on the ship, a great bunch of people!
Speaking of which, DECATUR
now has a Facebook page, so for those of you who are inclined, search for the
ship there and “like” it see a different perspective and enjoy the sometimes
purple prose of the young Chief who is in charge of updating the page. I’ve
also started a separate blog just for me to post about the ship.
Essentially it’s going to be identical to the posts here, but since I don’t
necessarily want everyone coming a looking at this place, which is kind of a
personal spot, the posts there will be exclusively ship-related. Does
anyone know how to make a banner or something? I’ve left it very
plain because I don’t have the knowledge or resources to do much else
right now.
Here are the links:
http://artemesia.typepad.com/in_pursuit_of_peace/#tp
Oh, the picnics sound like such fun! I love this photo.
Posted by: Cathy | September 26, 2010 at 02:15 PM
What sort of blog header are you looking for? A photo with a title and subtitle? Send me an email and I can put one together for you.
Posted by: Lorri | September 27, 2010 at 11:32 AM
You look happy to be back at sea. Wonderful photo!
Posted by: Sylvia | September 27, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Years ago I began reading your blog because of the knitting material. I have come to love reading about your career. At this time I have lost interest in knitting blogs, but I continue to enjoy reading about your adventures. Thank you for the links and all that you share.
I truly admire both you and your mom.
Posted by: Mimi | September 27, 2010 at 10:01 PM