Pirate exercise

Well, when the drill was announced we all went into the halls, away from any outside windows were we could be seen by attackers in other boats, were told and duly followed orders to sit low (on the floor or, in my case an interior stairwell), and prepare for the captain to take evasive actions, which would produce lateral forces and maybe knock us down if we were not sitting.

Then the stewards checked that we had obeyed, and the whole thing ended, without either evasive maneuvers or handing out weapons. I hear the total plan is to take evasive actions, then failing that man the fire hoses, then plan C, whatever that is is.

Pretty funny to see all us old coots struggling to arise from seated positions in hallways. Help was provided by the crew, in spite of wounded pride.