Chari Wessel
The day started early, with fueling at 6:30 a.m., stocking supplies and groceries. Then the crew cleared out to finish last-minute details at home.
We gathered again at the Elephant & Castle for an evening of tall tales from previous Californian trips, Uncle Ray stories and funny incidents from Captain McGohey's military career. It takes a special kind of man to find the humor in combat infantry. Dr Ashley told a story about losing a prospective job because his license had expired. When he told the employer this over the phone, the man offered his condolences. Dr Ashley said, "Oh it's no big deal. I'll just get another one." What he didn't realize — until sympathy cards began to arrive —was that a poor connection had translated his words into "my wife has expired." Needless to say, by the time he called back to clarify the situation, someone else had gotten the job.
Before the dinner group broke up, Captain McGohey entertained everyone with his imitation of Captain Ron. If this is the tone for the rest of the trip, it's going to be a funny one. Time will tell. Sleeping on the ship moored at the Museum is something thousands of school children have done, but I never have. It will be a nice change to sleep aboard without having to stand any watch.
Stan Williams
MMSD Volunteer Crew
Hello to all… I just want to take the time to thank Dr. Ray Ashley for the good 'send off' dinner at the 'office'. We had a good meal as well as good entertainment hearing the wonderful stories about our beloved Mr. Ray Stuart.
Ray is one happy man! Captain McGohey had all the details and he filled them quite well along with a color commentary from Mr. Dempster. Mr. Ray is a very colorful character with a warm personality. Well it's time to prep for a sound good night's sleep; we have our first full day ahead of us in the fast approaching morning.
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