Birthday Wishes to a Little Swab
By Jeannine Patané • 26 May 2007

     

      Ahoy little lad, I’m gaining sea time in the Pacific Ocean on an unflagged vessel. The seas can get rough, but us sailors take it like a shot of rum...easy and smooth.
      We docked at Monterey, CA for the night for fuel and grub, and I stumbled my way into the local watering hole this evening, the London Bridge Pub, for their fine spirits and free Wi-Fi.
      Tomorrow we plan set out in the high seas for more northerly climes. Our final resting dock is Seattle, and we’ll be there in 7 days if the weather doesn't wrestle our hats off. The deck needs a good cleaning and now that I've been promoted to 1st Mate, someone has to fill my shoes. Soon you'll be old enough to swab the deck.

     

      Arrrh, young lad, you'll remember these wise words of wisdom from your sea-adventuring aunt one day. You'll read a book and your mum, dad and figureheads will share many more stories than the book will ever speak of.
      Fair winds and following seas. Happy 1st little mate.

—Jeannine