Scope and Contents Makes funnels, boxes, and a monkey coop for an officer; wonders if his dad drinks too much because he misses him; learns welding; goes boat riding on the canal; hopes to be home for Christmas; wishes he had stayed in school; makes rank of Seaman First Class; complains about eye strain and asks his mom to send his glasses; goes about 30 miles by boat to visit Tobago Island; studies for tests to make Metal Smith Third Class; says he’s having a barrel of fun and would reenlist if he could get...