I have had the pleasure of getting to know Chief Cushing and his family. The whole lot have a quirky sense of humor that I, like Brad, am drawn to. But when I read the below post from CGC Munro, that humor has ascended to a whole new level. I swear Brad had a hand in writing this. Enjoy.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the newest member of our galley staff. The Vieluxe 56 Inch Grill has a luxurious stainless steel double-walled hood with end-cap construction to add rigidity. The expandable dual-position warming rack is perfect for warming veggies and side dishes. It measures 171 sq inches and is expandable to 361 sq inches. The grill has a rear-mounted infrared rotisserie burner which has 15000 BTU/hour and is great for slow-roasting meats. It also has a stainless steel rotisserie attachment with a heavy-duty electric motor and 4 spit forks. The stainless steel cooking surface made from 3/8 rods welded into individual 12 x 18 removable grates that make steakhouse style grill marks and are easy to clean. The Vieluxe 56 Inch Grill has 648 sq inches of cooking surface with 6 primary burners 12500 BTU/hour each for a total of 75000 BTU/hour. I know it will serve proudly aboard CGC MUNRO for many years and directly contribute to the morale of the crew.
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What's up with the Flamingos?
When Brad and I eloped to Las Vegas, his crew aboard CGC Sanibel gave us a wedding present that included a gag gift of pink, plastic flamingo lawn ornaments. The crew requested that we take wedding photos with our “old married couple” signature décor. Since we were under the guise that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, we took pictures of our flamingos all over the strip, at our wedding, and beyond. When we returned from our elopement, word dispersed quickly, and suddenly, our gag gift had become our signature.
What soon followed were flamingo Christmas decorations, beach bags, cookie jars, beach towel clips, and a sink plug (yes, a sink plug—who knew?). Our family and friends embraced these items as kitschy reminders of us. They often call me after a Floridian vacation, “I saw this cute flamingo ___ and thought of you immediately!”
After two years of apartment living in a flower box, our precious lawn ornaments are Alaska-bound. They have a new house and yard to call home. Come share in our adventures as we travel across country and make our way to the Rock.
What soon followed were flamingo Christmas decorations, beach bags, cookie jars, beach towel clips, and a sink plug (yes, a sink plug—who knew?). Our family and friends embraced these items as kitschy reminders of us. They often call me after a Floridian vacation, “I saw this cute flamingo ___ and thought of you immediately!”
After two years of apartment living in a flower box, our precious lawn ornaments are Alaska-bound. They have a new house and yard to call home. Come share in our adventures as we travel across country and make our way to the Rock.
My god child, Ana Sofia
I am the proud god mother of Ana Sofia, daughter to my two dear friends, Paula and John. In today’s technology-driven world, we will keep in touch, despite the four hour time difference and 4700 mile distance. To keep our constant connection, I gave Ana Sofia a pink flamingo Beanie Baby. I have one, too. From time to time, you will see candid photos of our flamingos, gracing the screen in silent - if not kitschy- shout out to one another. Long live the flamingo!
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