Personally, … I take a great deal of pride from making the bunks. I always ask which side the gentlemen prefer to sleep, … ensuring the grain of the blanket is correctly positioned for optimum comfort. I refuse to accept the satin edged blankets (which are too small for the bunks, … and therefore do not tuck in properly and can lead to a disrupted sleep). I place a bottle of water, a hand towel and earplugs into each bunk’s pouch, and fluff the pillows. I used to put a chocolate on each pillow as well, … but after having an angry Captain storm out, with a dark brown smear on his face, I have now stopped doing that. Not a pretty sight! And why you ask? I don’t do it for the thanks, or the rewards. I do it for the personal satisfaction and professional pride.
Goodnight!