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Another Jed Story

As Jed was singing, "This is the line that never ends." I realized that he reminds me of Jack Black. Anyway, he was loading the boat and a woman was so into her phone that she didn't realize that the cars in front of her had driven onto the ferry. He yelled, "VASHON! LET'S GO!" She didn't notice. He whistled really loudly. She didn't look up. He radioed up to the boat, "Cathlamet cabin, I have a sleeper. Can I get a whistle?" "Sure." And the Captain just laid on the ferry horn. Not even a polite, honk, honk, but a full on 5 second long blast at least. It just kept going and going. When you're right in front of a ferry, the horn is really loud! "Thanks." "No problem." The woman looked up, realized that everyone was looking at her, and did a Who? Me? Jed gave her a  Right this way. gesture .  It was the funniest thing I've seen in a very long time.

First notable ferry story

Today while directing traffic up at the street, a guy handed me a "homemade watermelon lollipop". I thanked him and told him that he was amazing. There was no way I was going to eat it. When I came down to the ticket booths, I showed it to my co-worker, Jed. He said that he wanted it so I gave it to him and told him to let me know if he started to smell colors after he ate it. Apparently there were no side effects, at least not that he admitted to.

My New Life

I've decided to blog any funny, weird, interesting stories from my new job at Washington State Ferries in case I want to write a book someday. Today in training for WSF the quote of the day is: We're dealing with the public and the public is not stable. Expect the unexpected." Some form of this quote will probably be my book title.

I guess nothing good happened in 2012. Finally, we have a new quote of the day!

Today's quote is from Ian Todd. ME: Did you scream like a little girl? IAN: "No, I screamed like a little girl who doesn't have to question her manhood."

Rebecca's Crabbing Rap

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Sittin' here with Allison Down by the pier Bored as hell Too young to drink beer. Tryin' to pass time, bustin' them rhymes. They be all like, "Becky, where'd you find this jazz?" Whatchu talkin' 'bout? I'm pulling this outta my ass!

Quote of the day!!

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Today's quote comes from Mike Patricelli. "I think we came from the era of Tards, But we were, and are now WAY cool." So true, Mike!

Another snow day, another bunch of kids.

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This time it was Kenneth who caused the Re-Take. Then, sadly, after picture time was done I realized that Rachael was missing from the photo. Back Row: Joaquin, Tajinique, Rebecca, Daniel, Tim, Jayden, Emilio. Front Row: Kevin, Alissa, Kenneth.