On Tuesday evening, we took two boats full of employees to Elk Island for a special dinner: recognition for 5+ years with the company. The weather was perfect, the mood very upbeat. When we got to the island, there was one addition: an open bar. The meal was nice, and then the awards ceremony... that went on for quite a while. Actually, it was nice to see how the folks who have been here for that amount of time seem to genuinely appreciate the company and vice versa.
It was nearly dark when the ceremony ended and we headed back to the boats. Somehow, the coolers from the open bar wound up on my boat. I let folks sit out in the cockpit, but sent the first mate out there to keep order. With an open bar and some guys who work in rough and tumble jobs, I knew what to expect... Mikey did fine in keeping everyone safe back there; the people in the cabin were more subdued. The sky was clear and we watched the silhouette of the Tetons fade into the night.
It was well after dark when we got everyone back to the dock... I have no doubt that they all had a good time. A long day for the Elk Island and boat crews - 14+ hours.
Looking forward to my days off... with perfect weather predicted.
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