June 17, 2026
The Court denied my Petition for Writ of Halibut.
As a consequence, I remain without halibut.
This development has created significant practical difficulties. Fish remains expensive and my financial condition continues to deteriorate. The Court offered no alternative source of protein and declined to address the broader implications of its ruling.
Seeking guidance, I consulted Archimedes.
After reviewing the matter, Archimedes concluded that my difficulties stemmed not from the denial of the petition itself, but from a lack of gainful employment.
His recommendation was direct.
“Go stand outside the lumber yard.”
Accordingly, I took his advice and am currently standing outside of a lumber yard in Capitola. Jose, Juan and Hector have advised me of the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and that Canadian nationals are of particular interest to the authorities. They muttered something in Spanish but I understood the word “Trudeau” and have been advised to flee immediately.
Eduardo arrived in a truck with three nearly flat tires and is taking all of us to Mexico for safe harbor. He informed me that his mother’s home in La Paz is a short 10-mile walk to the nearest coffee shop that will have internet. I can file documents from there.
On Wednesdays and Sundays, the donkeys are available for transport. They should mitigate the wear and tear on our joints from excessive walking.
I am concerned about sun exposure, but Juan insists I need not worry because his sister makes straw hats.
I am learning that lying flat on the bed of the truck accomplishes two things at the same time. We remain out of the wind and out of sight.
I have to go now. I will update.
Respectfully,
General Pip G.