Washburn (AKA 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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MIDWAY ISLAND Midway, our first sight of land since leaving old San Diego, was a welcome stopover. While there the ship quickly refueled, and those that could went ashore. Some got no farther than the EM club where a record amount of brew was consumed. The officers finally succeeded in having the O Club opened up, and there they spent a pleasant morning refreshing themselves. Other more adventurous types went swimming in the warm cove and dived for coral. Some borrowed bicycles and toured around the island. Those of us who were new to Midway at first thought that the island was populated with small long-nosed people. But we soon learned that this was not so. These small long-nosed little people were really Gooney Birds, the nemisis of all airdales. They have no fear of aircraft, and sometimes find themselves plastered on the windshield of an incoming jet. Their great wings allow them to fly gracefully for miles at sea and days on end, When taking off they flap their wings and pant like mad while running down the beach towards the sea. Eventually, usually, they pick up sufficient speed and become airborne, Sometimes they don't, and have to slam on the brakes, causing them to summersault down the sand. lf they look friendly and docile, this is only an illusion. Their beak is very formidable, and when picked up they tend to become annoyed as some found out. 58 Just before sailing time, many realized that they hadn't taken full advantage of the warm, clear water in the bay. Alack of swim suits proved no deterrence, however, and soon the bay was churning with half of the crew in the uniform of the day. Oh well, what's a little salt water to a sailor? -5 i C gig, Yifgfg, I vm. 'Af' ig, t T