"Sea Me Smile"

Let's Name This Thing!




Well, it occurred to me that I haven't shared the naming of the boat. There were several considerations. One of the ones that I liked the best was from my friend, Mylo. His suggestion was "Cirrhosis of the River". This, I suppose, because I have been known to take a little nip from time to time. Keeping in mind that most of the time when he and I are in same company, one of us is vacationing... Seeing as how he lives in my boyhood home of Monterey, California and I now live in Tennessee. There may be naysayers who accuse me of drinking to excess all the time, but I stand by my convictions when I say that I have never taken a drink before it's time. Having said that, what time is it? My "muse" for sharp witted philosophy, for years, has been W.C. Fields who inspired this ditty from me.

I can understand a fellow having
a little "eye opener"; in the morning.

And possibly a "bracer";
around ten.

Then some "spirit" with his lunch;
for digestion.

A "pull" around two;
for strength.

And some drinks at the "cocktail hour";
to acknowledge the end of the work day.

Some wine
with dinner; "for relaxation".

Followed by an after dinner;
"aperitif".

And of course a "night cap";
to promote sleep.

However this business of drinking all day long;
has simply got to stop!

The cartoon above is a logo that was drawn for me years ago by my friend, Bob O'Hara. I used the picture on my horseshoeing business cards and other correspondence. He has a big grin which is sort of a trade mark of mine. You see, over the years, I have been called "The Smilin' Cop", Smiley and a few other monikers dealing with my lecherous grin, which people were kind enough to call my "smile". So the name of the boat, thought of by my beautiful wife, Marci, is:

"SEA ME SMILE"