Dear Diary

HELGA’S DIARY ON A CRUISE SHIP

DEAR DIARY – DAY 1

All packed for the cruise ship — all my nicest dresses, swimsuit
short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter –
The Late Bloomers decided on this “all-girls” trip. It will be my first
one – and I can’t wait.

DEAR DIARY – DAY 2
Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the
Captain today — seems like a very nice man.

DEAR DIARY – DAY 3
At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the
deck. The Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner.
Felt honored and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and
attentive.

Won $800 in the ship’s casino. The Captain asked me to have dinner
with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar
and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told
him I could not be unfaithful to my husband.

DEAR DIARY – DAY 5
Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at
piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. The Captain saw me, bought
me several large drinks. Really is quite charming. Again asked me to
visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did
not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship …. I was
shocked.

DEAR DIARY – DAY 6
Today I saved 2600 lives…

Twice !