[C320-list] De Nenaming Ceremony

[Adam Weiner]

They forgot to mention that at the end you have to spill Asian fusion
casserole all over the bow.

Adam

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Walker
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 11:50 AM
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Vigor's Interdenominational 
Boat Denaming Ceremony 
by John Vigor 
 

"In the name of all who have sailed aboard this ship in the past, and in
the name of all who may sail aboard her in the future, we invoke the
ancient gods of the wind and the sea to favor us with their blessing
today.

"Mighty Neptune, king of all that moves in or on the waves; and mighty
Aeolus (pronounced EE-oh-lus), guardian of the winds and all that blows
before them:

"We offer you our thanks for the protection you have afforded this
vessel in the past. We voice our gratitude that she has always found
shelter from tempest and storm and enjoyed safe passage to port.

"Now, wherefore, we submit this supplication, that the name whereby this
vessel has hitherto been known _____________ , be struck and removed
from your records.

"Further, we ask that when she is again presented for blessing with
another name, she shall be recognized and shall be accorded once again
the selfsame privileges she previously enjoyed.

"In return for which, we rededicate this vessel to your domain in full
knowledge that she shall be subject as always to the immutable laws of
the gods of the wind and the sea.

"In consequence whereof, and in good faith, we seal this pact with a
libation offered according to the hallowed ritual of the sea." 



Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986