Simple Reminder

Mastering a vessel at sea is a matter of fundamentals -- or at least the crew thought so.

In the case of the late Capt. Blather, things were different. Although he was admired by his officers and crew, there was a lingering note of concern.

Every day while at sea he would lock himself in his cabin and open a small safe, take out an envelope with a note and read the note inside. After locking the paper back in the safe, he would return to his duties.

For years this went on, and his crew became very curious. Was it a treasure map? Was it a letter from a long lost love? Everyone speculated about the contents of the strange envelope.

The day came that the captain died and the crew buried him at sea. After the ceremony, the first mate led the entire crew to the captain's quarters. There he opened the safe and the envelope and read the words aloud to an astonished crew:

"Always remember, Port: Left, Starboard: Right."