Sock Monkey Meets Gorilla

My brother took Sock Monkey to play with Gorilla on the SV MISTRESS with Kathleen Joest. When they decided to step off the boat and grab a bite to eat, Sock Monkey and Gorilla really "let loose"! They never realized that the Cat's Paw Marina security cameras were picking up their every move...

I'm going to let Kathleen tell the story in her own words:

"As previously mentioned, Skip got me Gorilla for Valentines Day. Most often he is a well behaved Gorilla, however, yesterday he received a visit from Sock Monkey and while the adults went out for a bite to eat these two decided to have some fun. How do we know this? Upon our return we were informed by the good folks here at Cat's Paw Marina that their security cameras picked up some shenanigans aboard MISTRESS. This is what we found."

"Gorilla with tongs in hand grilling up some bananas. Sock Monkey is apparently playing lookout with no idea security cameras are watching."

"Gorilla then chased Sock Monkey all over the rig."

"Even DOODLE (the dingy) got in on the act and here we see Gorilla at the helm with Sock Monkey bow riding. "

"We arrived back at MISTRESS just in time for this is what we found. Did they really think they could take MISTRESS out? Fortunately, the dock lines held."

Needless to day, Graham was a little upset over Sock Monkey's bad influence over Gorilla. He immediately out Sock Monkey into "time out" below deck, but it didn't last long. Who can resist those adorable little faces?

**Graham and I want to express our thanks to Kathleen and Skip Joest for allowing Sock Monkey to come play with Gorilla on SV MISTRESS. Not only did Sock Monkey have fun playing with his new friend but Graham was in awe of the beautiful work that Skip has done in the rebuild of this beautiful schooner. If you have never seen the MISTRESS, then you really need to take a look at the website. She is gorgeous!