1/16: Another insane day. There is a petition going around to elect the new Captain by vote of the entire crew. I refused to sign it. At least a dozen people brought me a copy. Evidently I am the popular choice, as Lacy said. She's usually right.
I talked privately with all six of the people who Irma believes voted against her. I didn't change anybody's mind but I sold the fact that she can do the job HARD.
I'm hoping at least one, possibly more, will reconsider. No way to know.
Brad Fredericks sought me out. He does NOT want Irma to get the job. They have never gotten along well.
"If she's the Captain I'm going back to Communications and the ship will need a new #2. I'm actually thinking about doing that anyway since I'm not wanted as Captain. What's the point of keeping the current job?"
I didn't have an answer except to say that he had gotten my vote on every ballot and he had my full support. He thanked me.
I tried to find a little time to do some of my coaching work but I didn't find much.