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Eddie Van Haddock & The Rockfish: In a little town by the sea where the stories never end, lived Captain Dave and his crew, every child's favorite friend. With a smile as wide as the ocean and a heart that's full of dreams, he sails a mellow submarine where magic gleams and beams. Every morning at sunrise, when the world awakes anew, Captain Dave and his crew set sail in waters deep and blue through the ticking clock of time. Where adventures come alive, they laugh and learn and play each day in their underwater dive.

Dave Graham: The morning sun sparkled on the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean as Captain Dave adjusted his captain's hat and peered through his binoculars at the Misty Shores of Lasqueti Island, standing at the helm of the Mellow Submarine. He couldn't help but smile at the peaceful scene. That is, until his first mate, Larry the Lobster, came scuttling up the stairs in quite a hurry. Captain! Captain! Larry called out, waving his claws frantically. We've got an emergency call from Lasqueti Island!

Their internet and phone services are completely down! Captain Dave lowered his binoculars and turned to face his trusted friend. Larry's usually bright shell seemed a shade paler with worry, and his antennae were twitching nervously. Calm down, old friend, the captain said, stroking his salt and pepper beard.

Tell me exactly what happened. Larry took a deep breath, his gills fluttering. Well, you remember that big storm we had last night? The one with the lightning and thunder that made poor Percy the Pufferfish hide in the engine room? Indeed I do, Captain Dave nodded, remembering how the waves had rocked their sturdy submarine.

Well, it seems the underwater cable that connects Lasqueti Island to the mainland was damaged during the storm. The islanders can't make phone calls, can't send emails, can't even stream their favorite shows, Larry explained, clicking his claws for emphasis. Captain Dave's eyes widened behind his thick rimmed glasses.

He knew how important the cable was to the island community. In today's world, being disconnected meant being isolated, and that simply wouldn't do. Right then, he said, straightening his blue and white striped captain's uniform, Time to gather the crew! Sound the assembly bell, Larry! Larry saluted with his right claw and scuttled over to the large brass bell mounted near the control panel.

Using both claws, he gave it three mighty rings that echoed through the submarine's corridors. Within minutes, the crew began arriving on the bridge. First came Percy the Pufferfish, still looking a bit nervous from last night's storm, but ready for duty. Then Stella the Starfish gracefully glided in, followed by the twins.

Last but not least, Marina the Manatee floated in wearing her special underwater repair tool belt. Crew of the Mellow Submarine! Captain Dave announced standing tall before his assembled team. We have an important mission today. The storm has damaged the underwater cable that connects Lasqueti Island to the mainland.

Without it, the Islanders are cut off from the rest of the world. It's our job to find the damage and repair it as quickly as possible. But, Captain, Percy said, his spine's quivering slightly. The cable runs for miles under the ocean. How will we find the exact spot where it's broken? Captain Dave smiled and gestured to the Turtle Twins.

That's where Tim and Tom come in. They've designed a special scanner that can detect interruptions in the cable's signal. We'll follow the cable's path until we locate the problem. Tim and Tom high fived each other with their flippers. We've been waiting to test this baby out, Tim said excitedly. And once we find the damage, Marina's got all the tools we need to fix it, Tom added.

Marina patted her tool belt proudly. I've been practicing my underwater splicing techniques. We'll have that cable good as new in no time. Excellent, Captain Dave said. Stella, I'll need you on navigation. Those five arms of yours are perfect for handling multiple controls at once. Penny, you'll be our lookout.

Your ability to spot danger from any angle will be crucial. The crew responded in unison. Aye, aye, Captain. Captain Dave turned to his first mate. Larry, plot us a course along the cable's path. We'll start from the island connection point and work our way out. As Larry began entering coordinates into the submarine's navigation system, Captain Dave walked over to the large window at the front of the bridge.

The ocean stretched out before them, its depths holding both their challenge And their solution. Diving stations everyone, he called out. Let's show these islanders what the crew of the Mellow Submarine can do. The submarine's engines hummed to life as Stella carefully guided them beneath the waves. The morning sun's rays filtered through the water, creating dancing patterns on the bridge's floor.

Schools of fish darted past the windows, and a curious seal came up to peek in before swimming away. As they descended, Tim and Tom activated their scanner. A display showed a glowing line that represented the underwater cable. The cable should be about 50 meters ahead, Tim reported, adjusting some dials on the scanner.

30 meters now, Tom added, his eyes fixed on the readings. 20, 10, there it is, Percy called out, pointing with his fin through the front window. The thick, black cable came into view, stretching out into the darkness like a giant sea snake. Excellent spotting, Percy, Captain Dave praised. Stella, keep us steady alongside the cable.

The mellow submarine followed the cable's path, while Tim and Tom's scanner continuously monitored for problems. They passed beautiful coral reefs, where colorful fish darted in and out of the formations. A pod of dolphins stopped to wave at them through the windows, and even a giant sea turtle. Nodded hello as they passed.

After about an hour of careful scanning, Tom suddenly called out, Captain, I'm detecting a signal disruption about 100 meters ahead. Good work, Tom, Captain Dave said. Stella, take us in closer, but carefully. Larry, prepare the external lights. We'll need to see exactly what we're dealing with. As they approached the location, Larry flipped several switches and powerful beams of light illuminated the ocean floor.

What they saw made the whole crew gasp. A large section of cable had been caught under a massive boulder. The crew could see the cable was damaged. Well that's not good, Larry remarked, his claws clicking nervously. Don't worry, Marina said, already checking her tool belt, I've got just the equipment we need.

But first, we'll have to move that boulder. Captain Dave nodded thoughtfully. This will take all of us working together. Percy, your ability to inflate will come in handy here. You can help us create lift. Stella, your strong arms can help guide the boulder. Tim and Tom, calculate the best angle to move it without causing more damage.

Marina, stand by with your repair kit. And Larry, Larry, you'll be my eyes and claws out there. The crew sprang into action. They all put on their special underwater gear. Although they could naturally breathe underwater, the equipment helped them communicate and work more effectively at these depths.

Captain Dave insisted on safety first, always. Remember, he said as they prepared to exit the submarine, slow and steady wins the race. We don't want to cause any more damage to the cable. One by one, they left the submarine through the special airlock. The water was cold and dark at this depth, but their lights provided plenty of illumination.

They could see small crabs and fish scurrying away from the unexpected visitors. Percy positioned himself under one side of the boulder and slowly began to inflate, creating upward pressure. Stella spread her five arms wide and grabbed hold of the big rock. Tim and Tom directed everyone's movements, ensuring they were lifting at precisely the right angle.

Ready? Captain Dave called through their underwater communication system. On my mark, three, two, one, lift. Working together, they slowly raised the boulder. Larry quickly inspected the cable beneath it, his keen eyes searching for the full extent of the damage. The outer casing is badly scraped, he reported, and I can see where the internal wiring is exposed, but it looks repairable.

Excellent news, Captain Dave responded. Stella, Percy, guide that boulder about two meters to the left. There's a nice clear patch of seabed there. With precise movements, they relocated the boulder, being careful not to disturb any of the small sea creatures that made their homes nearby. Once it was safely out of the way, Marina moved in to assess the damage up close.

The good news is that most of the internal fiber optic cables are intact, she said, examining the damage with a special lens. The bad news is that we'll need to repair the protective casing and splice a few broken fibers. How long will that take? Captain Dave asked. Marina did some quick calculations on her underwater tablet.

With everyone helping, about two hours, we'll need to clean the area, cut out the damaged section, splice in a new piece, and then seal it all up properly. Then let's go, Captain Dave said cheerfully. The sooner we finish, the sooner those islanders can get back online. The next two hours were a flurry of careful, coordinated activity.

Marina directed the repairs like a conductor leading an orchestra. Percy used his precise fin movements to clean the damaged area, while Stella held tools and replacement parts with her many arms. Tim and Tom handled the delicate fiber optic splicing, their steady flippers perfect for the precise work.

Larry proved invaluable, his claws able to handle the smallest components that others found difficult to manage. Captain Dave supervised it all, ensuring everyone stayed safe and focused on their tasks. As they worked, curious sea creatures gathered to watch. A group of young octopi seemed particularly interested in the splicing process, their tentacles mimicking the movements of Tim and Tom's flippers.

A wise looking eel poked its head out of its cave to observe, and even a shy ghost crab emerged from the sand to see what was happening. Finally, Marina announced, Now applying the last of the sealant, and done! She ran a final diagnostic scan over their repair work. Everything looks perfect, Captain. The signal should be able to flow through beautifully now.

Wonderful work, everyone, Captain Dave said proudly. Let's get back aboard and run some tests. They returned to the mellow submarine, where Tim and Tom immediately began running diagnostics on the repaired cable. After a few tense minutes Both turtles broke into wide grins. Signal is flowing at 100 percent capacity, Tim announced.

The connection is actually stronger than it was before, Tom added excitedly. Captain Dave picked up the submarine's radio. Mellow Submarine to Lasqueti Island. Come in, please. After a moment, a voice crackled through the speaker. Lasqueti Island here. We just got our connection back. The whole island is celebrating.

The crew cheered, and Larry did a happy little dance that made his claws click rhythmically against the floor. Percy inflated slightly with pride. And Stella's arms waved in celebration. Marina simply smiled, patting her tool belt contentedly. Just doing our job, Captain Dave responded modestly. We'll continue to monitor the cable for the next hour to ensure everything stays stable.

How are things up there? Everything's working perfectly, the islander reported. Phones are ringing, emails are flowing, shows are streaming. As they monitored the repair, Captain Dave gathered his crew. I'm proud of you all. Today showed what we can accomplish when we work together. Each of you brought your unique skills to the task, and because of that, we succeeded.

Does that mean we get extra dessert tonight? Larry asked, hopefully making everyone laugh. Yes, Larry. Captain Dave chuckled. I think we've all earned extra dessert tonight. After confirming that the repair was stable, the Mellow Submarine began its journey back to their home port. As they traveled, the crew gathered in the submarine's cozy galley for a celebration dinner.

Chef Charlie the Clownfish had been busy preparing meals all day and presented a feast of underwater delicacies, including Larry's favorite. Seaweed pasta. Over dinner, they shared their favorite moments from the day's adventure. Percy admitted that he'd been nervous about the boulder lifting, but felt good of his contribution.

The Turtle Twins excitedly discussed how well their scanner had worked, already planning improvements for future missions. Stella demonstrated how she'd held five tools at once. And Marina shared some technical details of the repair that, well, only Larry seemed to fully understand. As Captain Dave looked around at his crew, his submarine family, he felt truly fortunate.

They had faced a challenge, and overcome it together, bringing connection back to an isolated community. And really, wasn't that what the Mellow Submarine was all about? Not just fixing underwater cables. but connecting people and helping others. That night, as the submarine settled into its berth at the underwater dock, Captain Dave made a special entry into his captain's log.

Today reminded me why I love this job and this crew. Every member brought their own special talent to help solve a problem. We faced a challenge that seemed daunting at first, but with teamwork, determination, and a bit of underwater ingenuity, we succeeded. The cable is repaired, the island is reconnected, and my crew proved once again that they're the finest beneath the seven seas.

Oh, P. S. Larry really enjoyed his extra helping of seaweed pasta. And so ended another successful mission for the crew of the Mellow Submarine. As the ocean currents gently rocked them to sleep, they all dreamed of their next adventure, knowing that whatever challenges tomorrow might bring, they would face them together.

Eddie Van Haddock & The Rockfish: When the night falls softly, and stars light up the sky, Captain Dave tucks his crew in with a gentle lullaby. Dreams of whales and mermaids, of treasures lush and green, Await each little sailor aboard the mellow submarine. 

Windsor Plywood French Creek: Brought to you in part by Windsor Plywood in French Creek, specializing in hard to source interior and exterior home finishing products, including flooring, doors and moldings and exterior project materials such as yellow cedar. Windsor Plywood French Creek carries high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized one on one service to all of our customers, homeowners, do it yourselfers, renovators, builders, designers, craftsmen, and contractors. Regardless of the type or size of your project, Windsor can help you bring your vision to life, from start to finish. Let Windsor Plywood and French Creek help you with your renovation, new build, or building project. Visit them online, or call 752 3122.