I have to say that I had one of the BEST times at MDRF on opening day. Before I even walked through the gates, I was complimented and asked about my new outfit (Maureen will love to hear that). Cap’n it was a pleasure meeting you and the crew, Major Chaos again, and Indigo Jack’s Jim, Queen Rogue, and of course Blender and Marona.
Cap’n Duncan officially asked if I wanted to join the ship and crew and my position was chosen (Navigator). “We might be late, but I will get ye there!”
When I went out looking for a few children (who didn’t come back to the group promptly), I saw the tall lanky fellow (can’t remember his name) trying to hit the bell at the top of the game, I asked “Now, is that all ye can do?”. He responded “For a fellow crew member, I will try again”. And he hit it – woohoo. I am going to love this bunch.
When everyone was winding down, I received my first orders from my Cap’n. I was instructed to “bone” (put a I Got Boned pin on him) the quartermaster’s assistant. He was dressed in a kilt and his wife instructed me to “put it anywhere you like”. Well, knowing that this was Kid’s Weekend and knowing that he was regimental, I just placed it on the front of his kilt. I think some might have been a bit disappointed, but I was a little reserved because of those reasons.
I had an absolutely excellent time and can’t wait to go again!