24 February 2006
Ed's week
by Ed, onboard the Esperanza
Well it's been another busy week, with tidying the ship, trying to sort out what we can keep and also throw away/recycle. There was a moment today when Mike (the first mate) was trying to decide on the ethics and decision regarding the throwing away of an old pillow, as he doesn't like to throw anything away. It was complete with yellow stains, probably from a past seasick incident and maybe some sleepy salivation activity. After a quick discussion, we arrived at the conclusion, that everything is an illusion and everything ultimately becomes recycled in the great scheme of things, so he came to his senses and threw the disgusting thing into the bin on the quayside!
There's also been some painting of decks, cleaning and more cleaning and some magnificent garbage work by fellow deckhands / Marta and Julie, along with a bit more cleaning, loading of equipment and food and fuel for the ship. The Arctic Sunrise is now out of dry dock and is back just astern of us. I have also found time this week, after work, to go out and buy myself a cup and a glass in anticipation of a future shortage of these precious items and, of course, some secret chocolate supplies (the excitement is never ending).
Just to confirm to myself that there is something missing in my life and I am possibly developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I found myself painting showers and the washroom at three o'clock this morning, whilst on watch, ready for the next arrival of people to the ship. I think it will be good to sail again soon.
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