Gilligans Log Thursday 22-May-2003 Day 6 - Gap Beach > Happy Bay Night 5 - Happy Bay. Minnow I and Minnow II are now officially a public nuisance. The Minnow II crew awoke this morning after a pretty big night. Those on deck greeted the only other yacht in the bay, now departing, with a gentle wave. The other yacht greeted us with the "up yours" fist gesture. Then they yelled some abuse about finding our own anchorage if we were going to party all night. The Minnow II just yelled out "It was them" and pointed at Minnow I. Minnow I crew were still asleep so the yacht sailed close and took down their details. During the daily radio schedules the conversation went something like this: SunSail: Tercana, Tercana this is SunSail, SunSail. Tercana: Sunsail, this Tercana. We are leaving Happy Bay and heading for Hamilton Island. Could you please advise Alter Ego (Minnow I) and her companion to anchor away from other people if they are going to party all night. SunSail: Thank you Tercana, we'll see you at Hamilton Island. SunSail: Alter Ego, Alter Ego this is SunSail, SunSail. Minnow I (Ben): SunSail, SunSail this is Alter Ego. Apologies for any inconvenience, we are leaving Gap Beach and we'll be at Happy Bay for the night if anyone wishes to avoid us, over. SunSail: Thank you Alter Ego, have a good night. Alan woke with a memory problem this morning. Not sure if it due to the number of times he's cracked his head on the bulk head or whether it was the gallons of booze he consumed. Probably the latter. Anyhow, it appears he can't remember doing a nudie run of the Minnow I or the fact that he had a partner in crime, Roofi. Minnow I bugged out of Gap Beach ASAP to get to Happy Bay resort, as rumours of parties, pubs and water sports were rife. Minnow II stayed to chill awhile. Andy, Shena, Roofi and Suz motored the dinghy to shore for a nature walk. A 60-minute trek became 2 1/4 hours, but it was a quality trip, despite the constant barrage of spider webs across the track. Did you know that green ants bunch leaves together to make a big cocoon? The 4 explorers climbed to the top of Mt. Oldfield to admire the view, take cheesy photos and pee. Andy almost stood on green tree snake on the way back. Roofi spotted a small shark in the shallows. Meanwhile, Minnow I had got to the resort and were making the most of the facilities. Nature walks, tube riding, spas and booze was the order of the day. Sal got a big bruise from the tube, well she says it was from the tube. But what about the carpet burns? Ben and Sal are now so randy that even 8 year olds named Mercedes were telling them to get a room together. Minnow II was now under full sail, escorted by dolphins and also bound for Happy Bay. Kirsten was very tired today and needed serious Thomas time. Roofi finally got 3 hours sleep in his own bed. We are finally making a dent on the provisions. Man, these boats are WELL stocked! The entire crew had dinner ashore at Club Crocodile and then hung around the Long Island Pool Bar, where we were "entertained" by possibly the worst guitar player ever. His playing wasn't that bad, but he would sing the first 2 lines of a song then stop saying he didn't know the rest. The Minnows gave him a pasting, plus a lot of HARRRRGHs and he picked up his game. Sal tried a lone Commando mission and toilet papered the Minnow II. Shena foiled their plans and a quick trip by "The Ferret" secured all of Minnow I's TP on to Minnow II. Once enough booze was consumed, and the guitarist finnaly played Blisters in the Sun, those who were left (mostly the Minnow II geriatrics) started dancing like idiots. Here is a tip for anyone planning a similar trip - Ben, booze and dinghy do not mix. The man is a menace, either ramming anything his way, running out of juice, or just generally causing mayhem. Pat, Brocky, Shena and Roofi spent the night on the boom net. Dinner: Minnow I - Fairly crap smorgasbord Minnow II - Fairly crap smorgasbord In other news, Shena has 30 bites, possibly mosquito. Stop Press: Andy farts and snores an awful lot!