November 24

This morning we set sail.  Captain Tom has already made headway into the beer cache.  I told him to use caution, since I am relatively inexperienced at boat piloting, but he would have none of it.  “Listen, Chief,” he said, “I steer better with than without, so ya just mind yer own business.  Aye Chief?”  Not wanting tension in these close quarters, I agreed.

I am preparing myself for the moment when we finally come across a group of dolphins in the ocean.  I have the equipment I need, but I must be mentally ready.  Therefore, I have worked out how the whole thing will go:

1) Put on gear and jump in the water.

2) Find a dolphin, or let one come to me, whatever happens first.

3) Tell the dolphin the name I have for him - Tom, after my favorite actor.

4) Ride the dolphin as far as he will take me.

5) Get back on the boat and give Captain Tom a hearty handshake.

Hopefully, it’s only a matter of time.