We are now on day three at sea and have been busying ourselves with Trivia, lectures by john Maxtone Graham, a nautical historian, and entering a boat bulding contest. The rules are pretty simple, build a boat from scrap materials and it must carry a payload of 6 cans of beer to qualify fr a prize. YEsterday was spent iin the 'boatyard' (aka our balcony) with the design team of PEggy, Brian, Leslee, and LInda and 4 bottles of wine. WE built a prototype nad performed a successful sea trial in the hot tub to the amusement of the two ladies occupying the tub.
WE then commenced to build the SS Elaine in earnest, as shte contest was moved up to today. We worked feverishly, stopping occasionally to recharge our glasses and then went for dinner in the Crown lounge, as guests of L&L. The wine kicked in and after dinner, we retired to our respective cabins.
Today we ut the final decorative toouches on hte boat and managed to come in second place (oout of four entries). SHe performed admirably in the choppy waters of the Neptune's Reef pool and safely brought her cargo back home. All teams had a great time and received some cheap Princess trinkets for our labors.
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