End Transmission

Please send no more Email to Crew06@ter.aplmaritime.com I should be able to
get service on my laptop by 3am east coast time on the 16th. I will be
deleting all email and contacts from the ships computer. Any messages sent
now may be recieved by my relief.

My cell will work as well, feel free to call me.

Anyway...

We should be tied up to the dock in Glouster, NJ (just across the river from
Philly) by 9am on the 16th. Several crew members and I will be headed to
the Dr. office some time that same day. There are rumors, but no
confirmation that we will be releived on the 17th after the Coast Guard
finnishes the COI. So, I may be home by the 17th in the evening. We shall
see.

Well, just 10 days or so shy of 4 months, only saw 3 countries and the
Panama Canal. A combined total of 10 hours on shore. Anoter injury to the
right hand. And a record low pay. What a trip.

Hope every one is doing well. I'll see some of you soon.

Jesse

Correction

My appologies to Naomi Klein.

Before sending out my book list I was on the bridge. I was having a problem
remembering who wrote The Shock Doctrine. I loaned the book to AB Melody
and I asked her if she remembered. She replied quickly " Anne Klein". Well
I knew Klein was right, and I did'nt doubt Melody; so I sent out my list.

Of course now I find out that Anne Klein is some sort of clothing designer
or clothes store.... LOL.

So I am sorry Naomi Klein, that was a terrible mistake. All that hard work
you did and I give credit to some one worried about the fall colors.

Anyway it's....

The Shock Doctrine
The rise of disaster capitalisim
By
Naomi Klein

More books.

Here is most of what I've read since the last bunch of books I mentioned.

Brave New World
by
Aldous Huxley

****
It's a classic so I have to give it at least 4 out of 5 stars right? But
quite frankly I think had I read this when it was first published I would
have enjoyed it more. I am polluted with to many more up to date and modern
utopia gone wrong stories. Honestly though what's wrong with free Soma and
electrocuting babies? Read it if you haven't and get your Orgy-porgy on
baby!!!

The Shock Doctrine
by
Anne Klien

*****
Please read this book! Look for reviews online. I found it shocking, no
pun intended. Many of my previous thoughts on economics have been altered
since reading this book. I am still an advocate of Capitalism but clearly
government oversight and controls are necessary. The Corporatists must not
be allowed undue influence in government.

The Judas Strain
By
James Rollins

*****
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys. "I was bit by a monkey once; I
don't want to talk about it". If you like action and adventure this is the
book. I had a great time and the pages flew by. Terrorists are looking to
control the cure for a deadly virus, so are the good guys. Marco Polo seems
to have the answers. This is the Da Vinci code meets Indiana Jones.

Whiteout
By
Ken Follett

****

This is another story of Bio-terrorism, with a family touch. I read this in
only two days. It was a page turner and I enjoyed it. The reviews made me
think there was more action than there really was, but I still found it
enjoyable. I like Ken Follett's characters, especially the women.

The Dwarves
By
Markus Heitz

***

It has been awhile since I enjoyed reading a fantasy. I did enjoy this one,
but Mr. Heitz is no Tolkien, (although he does honor Tolkien in this book.)
nor is he as good as Terry Brooks. It is not hard for me to put my belief
into suspension and enjoy a good fantasy but I still need a plot that is
more plausible than this to do so. I have not decided yet what this book
truly lacks, but it is lacking something. However it was interesting to
read a story where Dwarves are the heroes. I liked the concept. It is
translated from German (could that be the problem?).

Everything changes

We have now nixed the Azores. We are headed directly to Philadelphia. The
Force Protection unit will come to the states with us then sail back to
Spain later on this ship. I feel bad for them, that is a lot of sailing
with nothing for them to do.

Working overtime has proven that what I thought was a nominal pain in my
hand/wrist is more serious than I thought. Turns out useing tools realy
hurts. I am now wearing a very stylish wrist thingy that keeps my hand and
wrist from moving to much. Over time for Jesse is now a thing of the past,
which kinda sucks, I could use the money and I am running out of good
reading material. I will see a doctor when we arrive in Philadelphia. I
hope nothing is damaged to badly, we shall see.

We are expected back by the 16th, but not sure when travel arrangements home
will be scheduled. Perhaps by the 18th.

Sofar no one has stolen my ice, but I am getting envious looks at meal time
now. Not everyone can find a bottle to freeze.

Jesse

New destination

Cape Verde out Azores in.

Just got word that Force Protection will not be droped off in Cape Verde.
So far this does not change our ETA for Philly which is still around the
18th. However, our home port destination could still change.

So, on to the Azores.

Jesse

P.S.

I found an old water bottle (I did not have one of my own). I am now making
my own Ice. I wonder how long it will be before someone steals my bottle
from the freezer? Steward Department still does not have the formula to
make enough ice for all the water pitchers.

humm

I thought my hand was going to be okay. The pain was fairly constant but
not all that terrible for awhile. But on Thursday (yesterday) the 3rd I
worked OT and had to use the electric deck grinder. I found I have to use
my left hand. Also today I tried again to use the same tool, with the same
results. Looks like I am going to have to learn to be left handed.

Today I asked the 2nd mate to see if he could arrange for a Dr. to look at
it. I am unsure if that will be possible in Cape Verde, we will be alonside
a barge and not docked when we refuel. I may have to wait until we get to
Philly.

Still no ice. We have a freezer, but I don't think anyone in the kitchen
remembers the recipie.

Investigation

Got word today that the Captain has decided to have the 2nd mate investigate
the safety issues on the stern during the undocking from Cameroon. I
understand he will talk to everyone tomorrow and then the issues will be
brought up during a safety meeting later on.

Hopefully we can resolve the communicaiton problems so no one in the future
gets hurt from something that is avoidable.

Over a week and no ice, just very warm water. Boy, a cold drink of anything
right now would sure be nice.

Jesse