Tex's Friends

One day, Tex was visiting the Big Harbour. So far, me made many great friends. As well as Owan, Millie, Theodore, George, Hank and Foduck. Right now, Tex is talking to Emily, his new friend.

"Nice day," said Tex, cheerfully. "Oh, yes, it is," said Emily. "Have you got my new crane mechanism yet?" asked Tex, politely. "Yes," said Emily. "Good," said Tex. Emily allowed Tex to unload and to install his new crane mechanism. "Thanks," said Tex. "You're welcome," said Tex, "Just helping you to prepare for your departure."

"I understand," said Tex. Tex was visiting the Big Harbour once again because Owan was being repaired.

However, Owan has just been fully repaired and was ready to go back to work. Theodore spent the whole week at the repair docks with Owan and he was getting ready to tow Owan back out onto the ocean. But the Dispatcher ordered Theodore to tow Owan only to the entrance of the Big Harbour so that he could visit Tex before he leaves.

As soon as Theodore made it to the entrance, he untied Owan and raced off to meet Tex. He passed by Emily, who is returning to the Great Ocean Dock after delivering Tex's crane mechanism. "Have fun," said Emily. "I will," said Theodore. So Theodore continued his trip to Tex.

Soon enough, Theodore reached the part of the ocean where Tex was working. "Hello, Tex!" said Theodore. "Hey, Theodore!" said Tex in his happy voice, "Nice to see you again!" "Yes!" said Tex, "I've been very busy drilling for oil out near Africa!" "That's great!" said Theodore.

Soon enough, George and Hank came floating by, pulling Clementine. "Hey, Tex!" said George, tugging from up front. "Nice to see you again," said Hank. "Hello, my friends!" said Tex. While George and Hank set off to the Big Harbour with Clementine, Foduck arrived, pulling Barrington barge.

"Hello," said Foduck. "Hey," said Tex, and then he looked at Barrington. "Hello," said Barrington. "Nice to meet you," said Tex to Barrington. "I am carrying a load of iron bars," said Barrington. "That's great," said Tex. "Oh," said Theodore, "I got a call to bring in Canso, the big supertanker. I'm going to go now."

So Theodore left for to tow Canso. While Tex, Foduck and Barrington continued to talk.

Soon enough, Truro and Millie, who were both fishing nearby, decided to take a break to talk to Tex. "Truro," said Millie, "This is my good friend, Tex. I met him a while ago." "That's nice," said Truro, "I think we'll take a break so that I could meet him.

So Truro and Millie floated towards Tex as soon as he finished his talk with Foduck and Barrington. Tex saw Millie and Truro as soon as Foduck left with Barrington. "Hey, Millie!" he said, "Who's your friend?" "This is Truro," said Millie, "A fishing trawler like me." "Hello," said Truro, "I see that you're Tex. My name is Truro."

"Hello, Truro!" said Tex. "I live in Ceilidh's Cove," said Truro, "A nice little fishing village." "I think it's a nice place to be," said Tex, "But I can't visit it because I'm too big." "Sorry," said Truro. "It's okay," said Tex.

As soon as Millie started talking, Theodore came puffing by, towing Canso into the harbour. "As soon as I finish docking Canso," said Theodore, "I'll bring Owan out here to meet you." "Okay," said Tex.

Meanwhile, Theodore continued on with Canso. "That's Tex," Theodore said to Canso, "He's an oil rig." "Splendid," said Canso in his squeaky voice. "I still don't get it," Theodore thought to himself about why Canso has a squeaky voice, but he said nothing about it.

So, Tex continued on talking to Truro and Millie, until their break was over and returned to work. Emily returned to talk to Tex again. She brought Bonnavista Barge to talk to him. "Another barge to talk to!" said Tex. "Hello," said Bonnavista. "I brought Bonnavitsa to talk to you," said Emily.

So Tex made friends with Bonnavista barge. Soon enough Haliburton, the houseboat arrived as well. He wanted to meet Tex, too.

During the time Theodore docked Canso, and then left to tug Owan out, Tex made friends with Haliburton, then Nautilus, then Northumberland, then Constance and Rebecca, then Fundy, and then, Carla. When Tex finished talking to Carla, Constance and Rebecca, Theodore finally returned to Tex, towing Owan, the oil rig.

"Hey," said Tex, "Nice to see you guys again." "Yes," said Theodore, "And I brought Owan to talk to you!" "I'm going back to work!" said Owan in his loud voice. "Okay," said Theodore. "Thanks," said Tex, "Well, I still want to make friends before I leave tomorrow."

"Okay," said Theodore. "I was enjoying my time with many friends," said Tex, "Truro, Halliburton, Nautilus, Rebecca, Carla, Bonnavista, Constance, and Barrington." "Great!" said Theodore, "Then, I'll bring Bedford!"

Theodore set off to get Bedford and bring him to visit Tex. Before that, he placed a temporary bell buoy in Bedford's spot. Also, Theodore picked up Brunswick and Bayswater Barge to talk to Tex.

"Here we go guys," said Theodore, tugging two barges and a bell buoy. Soon enough, he brought them over to Tex. "Hello!" said Tex, "I see more friends." "Hello," said Bedford, Brunswick and Bayswater all together. "I was talking to more friends," said Tex. Theodore could see George and Hank.

Hank was also towing Bobby barge to talk to Tex. And George brought Shelburne barge to talk to Tex as well. Theodore could also see Pearl and Petra, the pilot boats also talking to Tex.

Also, Sigrid was there, first talking to Owan after his absence, and then talking to Tex. "Wow!" said Theodore, "What a club!" He could also see that Owan was still there, talking to Tex. Soon enough, Foduck returned, towing Barrington barge and Guysborough, the garbage barge.

"Don't worry," said Foduck, "Guysborough is in a good mood today." "Right!" said Guysborough. So, Tex talked to his new friends for the rest of the day, until it was way past nighttime. Then, everyone went to sleep at their docks. Tomorrow, the day when Tex has to leave, had arrived.

The tugs gathered around. Other ships gathered as well. "Thanks for visiting us again," said Theodore. "You're welcome!" said Tex. We're glad to have you for company," said Hank. "Thanks again!" said Tex.

Tex said goodbye to everyone who he made friends with for minutes. Then, another tugboat arrived to take Tex out of the harbour. "Bye," said Tex. The other tugs said "Goodbyes," and "See ya later," and "We wish you good luck". "Farewell," said Theodore. They said their goodbyes until Tex was out of sight.

After staring out to the ocean for a few minutes, the tugboats decided to go home. Everyone else returned home as well.