The FNP (Friday Night Party) crew got together on Saturday for an SNP on Lake Michigan.

The Plan: Rendevouz at McKinley Marina at 16:30. Take out Pam's boat for a cruise, and then head upriver to dine on some delectable organic food at Yaffa.

The Participants: Boat, Jason, Sydney, Leah, Ryan, Jeremy, Milwaukee Auxilliary Coast Guard

Little did we know that while we had dinner plans at Yaffa, Boat had dinner plans with the Milwaukee Auxilliary Coast Guard. Boat took us to the South Shore Marina to look at sailboats that are powered by the wind, not by motors. As we were heading back to the Milwaukee River for dinner, the motor sounded like it was running on air instead of petrol. We desperately tried to restart the boat, but we didn't have any luck.

While each of us have the patience of a meandering river, nature's forces were at work. My bladder was about to break, and the crew was getting hungry. Someone mentioned something about Early Onset Scurvy (EOS to those of you in the medical field). A grave mood settled over the boat. We all knew that scurvy causes bleeding from mucous membranes. What was even worse was that we didn't have any oranges on board. We had to get the situation under control. I clutched my mobile phone & called the Coast Guard.

The rest of our trip is history. I would like to extend my thanks to the Milwaukee Auxiliary Coast Guard. You saved my life, and the lives of my friends.

I also learned some good lessons:

1. Go to the restroom prior to boarding a boat without a head.

2. Bring oranges when you go out on the water. An afternoon cruise may turn into a vitamin-C-deprived-fight-for-your-life.