Passamaquoddy

Unexpected Storm Strikes Passamaquoddy.
Coast Guard dispatched to search for S.S. MINNIE.

Following last nights record setting storm, the Passamaquoddy Coast Guard has been searching for the S.S. MINNIE. According to Ben Cooper she was tacking to the Southeast when he spotted her from the lighthouse terrace sometime around 7:50PM.

“When I saw the clouds gathering I sounded the foghorn to warn them of the approaching storm. They must not have heard it.”

The storm Ben Cooper mentioned came up unexpectedly and carried winds gusting up to 60 miles an hour. Down at the weather office assistant meteorologist Clark Drizzle was shocked.

“Never have I seen such a storm develop out of nothing. It’s like this storm was on a mission.”

The full time meteoroligist, Mel Strumm had no comment except to say he just finished "Dude Looks Like a Lady" on "Difficult", whatever that means.

Dark clouds were seen forming in the skies around 8:00, by 8:45 we had a full blown tempest on our hands. The Coast Guard was monitoring the harbor radio and recorded what is believed to be the last known transmission from Captain Grumby at 8:35 last night.

Transcribed from an audio recording.

…(Static)…MINNIE to Coast Guard…S.S. MINNIE to Coast Guard…S.O.S. we are in trouble…waves (static) higher than Scopa Towers...the weather (static) getting rough…our (static) ship is (static) tossed…if not for the (static) of my (static) crew I believe the MINNIE would be lost...Steamboat, watch what you’re doing with that!!! (static)…

Transmission ends.

Last night started off peaceful as the S.S. MINNIE set off on it first cruise.

Scheduled to leave at 6:00 the departure was delayed after Mayor Backus sent Old Salt back to the tavern to bring back a case of premixed Manhattans.

Old Salt says the Mayors last words to me were “Thank goodness you remembered the little umbrellas”

According to the dock log maintained by Captain Slippy the S.S. MINNIE left her berth an hour late at precisely 7:00PM.

Missing are:

Captain: Jonas “Scopa” Grumby
First Mate: Willie “Steamboat” Mongello
Mayor: Jim Backus and his wife Natalie
Entertainer: Ginger Spice
Talk Show Chef: Rachel Ray
Professor: Doc Terminus

This photograph was taken this afternoon on the shores of Passamaquoddy as powerful storms head inland. What is most strange about this storm is that we've had no hint of any system for the past three days. That aside, please keep indoors for the next day or so until we get more information. We're going over to local meteoroligist, Mel Strumm to see what is up.

UPDATE: After an hour of knocking we found out why we hadn't heard about this storm. There were several Fed-Ex delivery notes on the door so we knew we were not the first to travel this way. When Mel Strumm came to the door he yelled "How Dare you Come Here" and then commanded that we "Disappear! Disappear!" At first we agreed and backed out of his driveway. Then we returned.


As we got back to the door Mel finally opened up. He apologized for acting like a troll, but he's had lots of invaders of late. When I asked about the storm he showed me that he had been busy since last week when he purchased a game called ROCKBAND. He knew nothing about the storm but he could get all the way through "Suffragette City" by David Bowie without a mistake.

So, until he finishes, stay vigilant.. and stay dry.

Of all the countries represented in World Showcase, I have spent the least amount of time eating in America and Great Britain. It is faulty logic, but they never felt as exotic to me as the other offerings. Then recently, I saw the error in my ways and was suddenly obsessed with experiencing Great Britain's Rose & Crown Dining Room.

Although it was mid-January, I still had to get an Advanced Dining Reservation. Open seating is getting more and more difficult to maneuver as park attendance steadily grows. Upon entering the dining room, I was enveloped in the wonderful theming of the English Countryside. From the elaborate carpeting to the gorgeous mahogany wood furniture to the frame mold ceilings, there are no corners cut.

They brought us out some nice rolls served in a basket lined with a London newspaper. It was a nice touch and the rolls didn't last long.


We started the meal with the "Fruit and Cheese Plate" ($8.99) from the Starters menu. While the fruit offerings were basic, all three of the cheese presentations and taste were exceptional. Other starters were available ranging from a $5.49 Potato and Leek Soup to a $8.99 Scottish Smoked Salmon.

For dinner, I chose "Harry Ramsden's Fish & Chips" for $15.99. I don't eat Fish and Chips very often but these were nicely flavored and I've gotten cravings ever since. I was also impressed in the size of the meal, definitely filling my stomach and appetite. My friends got the "Bangers and Mash" and a very tender pork loin, which they enjoyed as well.