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K. Rovenman
1964
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Is.
Great occasion today! We traded
movies with the LST Harris County. We
finally got rid of those old clunkers and
have something to occupy our evenings
again.
Nov 5. George & I finally got to the laundromat
in the morning. Wait with waiting for the
machines to be checked, having our wash
recycled by an attendant for no apparent
reason, which necessitated our requesting
our quarters back so the clothes might
go through the "wash" cycle, and watching
people dumping in the soap immediately,
even after reading the instructions. I
got a few chuckles and George got fed
up in the hour and a half it took us.
George and several of the crew are
on edge because of The Delay. We were
scheduled to leave yesterday morning but
must wait until a new second mate
arrives to replace Mr. Van Geisen, who
suffered a back injury at some point.
It appears now the earliest we can
get out is tomorrow morning.
Phil, George & I wrapped fish before
& after lunch. Included were many
captured in hooks, live from the ship and
a few from Mr. Weyes traps along the pier.