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Have A Great Weekend!

Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend.

Weekday Wahine.

Surf's up, braddah.

Wrong Way Wednesday.

Ah, nope. This is what we call a failure.

Wayback Wednesday.

Finn, then.

Finn, now.

The Wheels Come Off. Some Citizens Are Upset.

I understand that it is not easy on these people.
The gap has been growing. I was busy doing other things. I would like to be guided by the will of the people of France. Free People! Too slow....look at my tie...no don't look....we will cancel taxes....ah...please don't reinduce the guillotine. Por la France...we need to produce......I'm not ready to be deposed, please. I'm not a crazy person who wants you to heat up your houses. Ah, social circles.....I want to be the coordinator. Talk to me. I will meet the mayors and you. This crisis must end! I'm going to talk to you again about more stuff. Vive la France!

The land of some of my ancestors. The ones from Britanny, Vive la France !

Time Tunnel Tuesday. "A Proper Sailing School."

I think my sailing school could learn a thing or two from this video.
I love the dry land trainer!

Mischievous Monday. Paris brûle-t-il ?

Bloody hell, I think I'll be going to London, again, instead of Paris.

December 7th, 1941, A Date Which Will Live in Infamy.

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our secretary of state a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday the Japanese government also launched as attack against Malaya.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night Japanese forces attacked Wake Island.

And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. . ."

Update: 1941, not 1942, doh! Kids, don't drink and post. You could display your ignorance for the whole world to see,

Wayback Wednesday.

When wood was good and men drank whiskey from the bottle.
505s boys, 505s!

A Christmas Story

You'll shoot your eye out, kid.

On Christmas Eve of 1974, Jean Shepherd read from the story that later became the movie, "A Christmas Story", on his long-running radio show. 

Have a listen.

Hillbilly Houseboat.

What's a houseboat without a dog? Full of rats! Gotta have a dog.

What's a houseboat with a dog? Full of fleas! Gotta have a flea collar.

What's a houseboat in mid Winter? Cold! Gotta have a heater or lots of whiskey.

Time Tunnel Tuesday.

Frail?

Hat tip: The sailor who apparently is still known as the Tillerman.

Monday Morning Mermaids.

Meditating mermaids.

Have A Great Weekend!

Try to make it out onto or into the water this weekend.

Fish On Fridays.

1 fish, 2 fish, 3 fish, 4 fish?