Today we picked up in our convoy a large aircraft carrier loaded with planes and also several other destroyers. Bing Crosby is singing, "It's Always You." Remember? Kate Smith's program is now on "Stardust." It seems mighty funny not to be writing to Adele every day. But soon she'll be getting a big present - that's me. Joke!!! Song: "Who Hit Annie in the Fanny with a Flounder?" Had mince pie for dessert tonite. I didn't care for the inside but the crust was light, flaky and delicious. I ate it all up en masse. Was supposed to be on guard from 3 to 11 p.m. but spent most of it in bed. Got my 5 candy bar rations today and I already ate 4 of them. Took another lovely salt water bath tonite. Shouldn't be over 7 or 8 days from now on home, I hope.