MUSKJS
Making the rounds of Christmas parties we heard that one of the 1st.class Mech
anics' at the Public Works Transportation got a gift that,was really appropriate..
Be received one of thos2unbreakable? polyethene Mechanics Benches made especially
for CB MechanicSj, oh Tom?
At the’laundry there may have been a mixup in the-laundry.and dry cleaning as
the work day ended but everyone had a wonderful time at their party. Is it true
you made punch in a laundry tub? .
At Supply everyone had such a good time that DALTON, SK2vpredicted another mix
up in au.to. parts and girdles - from this end of the supply line. That’s the end
of the big mystery - DALTON was highly embarrassed last week when PW called him
•to tell him they had received a shipment of women’s girdles in the spare parts
they had ordered. Thus the. reason someone called in the ad for models for spare
parts for DALTON. •'.•
Speaking of mysteries. The unveiling of TIKI will be held at 1000 on 1 January
and all of Adak is cordially invited to attend the ceremonies which will be held
*at Ships Department. Who’s or what’s TIKI - drop down and see for yourself.That*s
the unveiling of TIKI at Ship’s Department, 1000 on 1 January 1962.
One of the nicest trees on the island is bedecked in holiday decorations at the
Robert SIM3CE, EN1, USCG residence and a very special tree it.is. Believe it or
not it is a genuine Washington state Douglas Fir that was mailed to them by his
wife Gail’s parents from Seattle* Wrapped in wet moss and burlap sacks in two
plastic bags the tree.arrived in fine shape (the needles donHfall off) and was
mailed for just 81 cents. In the same package was some genuine Holly. The.•SIMCCES
are.used to an old fashioned .Christmas and their holiday; family ..tradition includes
the making of Tom & Jerry’s which Robert does .very well thanks to his. fathers
t
recipe*. . .
The Staff of., the Commissary Store have asked that I convey their greetings and
wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year for all Adakians.
Next door to the .SIMSCES Bill and. Joyce INGELS, CTCS have a special roqipe for
a delectable concoction that met with the approval of Tommy.THOMPSON and Ross
BARKER. I can't disclose any more information about it, however, you mights say
its the Champagne of Adak* .
As this is being written it.looks like we won't have a- white Christmas - some
of,tie old timers don't care but the youngsters and dependents just arrived are
having a hard time figuring out why there wouldn't be a White Christmas-in Alaska*
However anything can happen yet.
The Christmas decorations on the island are indicative of the spirit which prev
ails among the residents of Adah* Notable is the pattern of lights seen outside •
the Tundra Tavern which was made into' a huge Christmas tree# High up on Mt Moffet
and higher still on a 300 foot tower is a Christmas Star which can be seen from
nearly anyplace on the island* The star is 24 feet in diameter and all of the
crew at Mt Moffett pitched in and turned their little station into a virtual land
of Christmas. The offices and barracks, galley and recreation room are decorated •
beautifully* The Captains house is a beautiful sight as you head down Bering Hill,
other residences show much time and effort on the part of their occupants to make
Christmas on Adak a truly beautiful time*- Reminds me of a block on Guava street in
Chula Vista, California that each year goes all out in decorating'their homes and
the street so that people come from all over to see it.
Millie FRAMPTON*s tears at the plane when BM1 & Tugmaster BUCKHOUT and his wife
"Beanie", left on Saturdays plane were indicative of the feelings Of a lot of their
friends and shipmates who will miss seeing them around on the island# BUCKHOUT -
plans to'settle in Seattle and possibly work on a Tug out of there. 'Good luck to
the BUCKHOIFS.
.Keep smiiin - • "Muskie" •