Returned one night from a long call. It was maybe 4:00 AM and we'd been dealing with a situation that kept us all busy for about six or so hours. Got home hoping to fall asleep right away and get some rest for my work day which sstarts near 8:00 AM. Put my head on the pillow and into my mind popped


Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say,

"Did you ever see a bear

Combing his hair?"

Down by the bay.

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say,

"Did you ever see a bee

With a sunburned knee?"

Down by the bay.

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say,

"Did you ever see a moose

Kissing a goose?"

Down by the bay.

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say,

"Did you ever see a whale

With a polka dot tail?"

Down by the bay.


for over three f%$#&*g hours. This will be the song that goes through my mind when I face death for the last time. I know it. I accept it. I will take LOTS of drugs. FYI.