May 26, 2008

MIA March, April & May

I've been missing! It's not that I've been lost or misplaced, but I've been missing you! Jessica had been so busy with her job and travels she left me to guard her bed. I'm an expert on sitting on pillows now!
I learned a lesson. If you want Jessica to do something, it's better to let her do it in her own time.... believe me, if you are always asking, complaining and whining about it she might stuff you under the bed!!
I'm back!!!! And here's some photos of things I've been doing over the last few months. I honestly can't believe it's been almost three months since I last blogged!!! Where did the time go? I hope to get Jessica on the computer more often so I can keep you all up to date on my adventures. Thanks for your patience. I've forgiven Jessica and she promises she will do better from now on.


MARCH 2008
Continuing to find the perfect job for a monkey onboard, Hannah (USA) suggested some different engine room jobs, like helping with the septic tank, cleaning fuel oil tanks and checking on the generators. The engine crew really love their generators and affectionately call them all "Genny".

Notice the bible verse on the poo tank.

My first meeting with Genny

Jessica put her foot down and wouldn't allow me to go in any farther. She didn't want me dirty. Can't a monkey have a little fun?
This means no engine work for me.


APRIL 2008
A favorite game with the crew is Ping Pong. This is me watching. Mikey (USA) & Ilkka (Finland) said the game ends when someone gets 100 points. I had to wait awhile.



In the Dining room you can choose to have juice with your meal. Jessica usually gets water or hot tea. Despite what all the other crew members say, I think the juices taste great! How do they know it taste like feet, have they tasted feet before?




MAY 2008
Since Jessica was ignoring me for most of the month, I did some exploring on my own and found the luggage/book hold storage space. There sure were a lot of ladders down there. No wonder the crew have been asking me advice on climbing on desks and bunk beds.



While the cats away, the monkey will play! hehe, Jessica still doesn't know about our late night Open Cabin Parties!

Mar 21, 2008

March 1, 2008

I'm going to try a new job. Today I went to the Engine Room.

Maybe they have space for a new "grease monkey"?
This is the control room, lots of gages and buttons.

Lots of tools too. Notice the ear protection. Jessica calls them "monkey ears". I think I could be engineer.

Feb 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day
This is Marjan from Belgium. She is always talking to me about chocolate and waffles. I like her. She gets packages from her friends. I would love to get packages from friends... hint hint.

Feb 17, 2008

Feb 9, 2008

If this is a dream, don't wake me!

Feb 5, 2008

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.... when in Germany, do as the Germans do! My friends Allison and Wing are niether Roman nor German, but we can pretend.

Feb 16, 2008

Feb 1, 2008

It's snowing! I made a snowman. The only down side, was that Jessica wouldn't let me out of the bag... something about not wanting me to get wet or I didn't have the right shoes. I stopped listening and threw a snowball at her.

Jan 31, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008

It was time for me to try my hand at working in another department... This time I wanted to be part of the control team, so I had to learn to use a regulator. In case of a fire alarm or emergency situation, then the control team is sent to investigate.
They would be lucky to have a monkey on the team!
They said I couldn't join. Something about having to be able to carry a tank of oxygen on my back while wearing the mask. It's okay, I'll just try another department.