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Peanut Butter
Milkshake
The lookouts on both the Gnayahmah and Gnaryarka waved flags to one another and then yelled in unison, “Land ho!” It was not only custom but fun for the lookouts to announce this to their crews. It was one of the benefits of pulling that duty. While the ships pulling a couple gnucklehead gnourami back to the beach near the Gnogarian Port City of Gnovaloma had spotted land already, these two ships had fallen farther behind. The Gnaryarka had been damaged and lost its rudder. It had also started to take on water. Apparently, there had been more damage
than was originally thought.
The gnogres, not wanting to lose a ship needlessly, began a work party to empty the hull by filling hats and buckets and passing these along to crew mates which eventually emptied them overboard and sent them back down to be filled up again. The crew members of the Gnayahmah that weren’t needed for sailing their ship joined this effort. Some crossed over on planks while others swung over on ropes. Although the crews of various ships were usually very competitive, during the gnucklehead season, a strong sense of camaraderie and cooperation existed for the benefit of all. And, this was no exception.
Peanut Butter
Milkshake
Combine in a Blender
2/3 Cup Almond Milk
1 1/2 Cups Vanilla Ice Cream
2 TBSP Peanut Butter
Optional: A pinch a salt
Note: Depending on how frozen your ice cream is, you may need to add in a bit of extra milk to your desired consistency.
By the time they entered the harbor, they could see the other crews beginning to pull the gnuckleheads ashore. After being pulled by ships for numerous hours, the fish didn’t put up much resistance. Yet, it would still take everyone’s effort to bring them onto the beach. Even harbor helpers and the crews’ families were congregating on the beach to assist bringing the fish on to the beach. Gneechee knew this and had yellow flags hoisted on both the Gnayahmah and Gnaryarka to signal their distress. She even blew several warning messages through her conch shell when she knew she would be close enough for others on land to hear it.
The ships progressed to the dry docking area of the harbor where harbor helpers awaited their arrival. Then, they proceeded to help the crews aboard the Gnaryarka bring it out of the water. The Gnayahmah, on the other hand, was anchored in this area allowing the rest of the crew to help with the other ship more rapidly. Gneechee also noticed the presence of another ship already in the dry docks and was silently grateful that the ship, which had to turn back to port early that morning, had made it back safely. It was usually better to repair a ship than build a new one. Additionally, if they had to build a different one, parts could be salvaged from the old one to help with the construction of the new one. “Waste not, want not,” was the old adage that ran through Gneechee’s mind.
After the crews finished dry docking the Gnaryarka and made it over to the beach, both fish were already being cleaned. Bonfires dotted the beach and fillets were being roasted on the fires. Sights, sounds and smells filled the air and created a memorable scene. Sitting near the bonfires, the exhausted crews were offered some fish, a variety of vegetables and a hearty brew to wash it all down with, which they gladly accepted. In a couple days, they’d repeat the process. But for now, it was time for some rest and relaxation!
Gnow that’s Gnomazing!