That is what I would have done..Asking those guys to get on that stack in that weather was insanity..He is very lucky he didnt lose those guys..I thought for sure someone was going to get swept overboard, and in that weather, it would have been good bye

I wonder how quick it got bad though. It's easy for us to *Monday Morning quarertback* this.

I'm glad nobody went in the water, that's all. And Keith is kind of a goober, lol, but I like that he has that soft side and is not afraid to show it. It didn't seem just for show that he was right there in the ER with his guys. He really was worried.

I'd rather work on his boat than Sig's (he works 'em too hard, and that sawed off runt, Edgar, UGH!) - even at the risk of going overboard.

Of course there's the Hillstrand boat too....

If I had a choice, and wasnt 55 years old with Parkinsons..lol..The Time Bandit would be my first choice..Cornelia Marie, second choice

Ive been off shore on fishing boats, and the weather can kick up quick, but it really does take a certain amount of time for those kinds of seas to build, that is, unless it had been kind of rough to begin with, then I could see how someone could get blind sided..What I have always seen from most skippers is, they tend to concentrate of fishing first, and end up forced to make some kind of a bonehead decision in the aftermath as a result..These crab fishermen seem to have unloading schedules to contend with, and when you are number one, severely restricted by regulations, and then given unloading mandates by fish dealers, the majority of the focus tends to be on catching the crab, and some other critical issues like weather, hate to say it, but, safety, and mechanical issues become secondary at times, and these issues always seem to rear their ugly heads when the weather is really bad, especially mechanical stuff..I mean, these guys are very good at what they do..very good..but nobody is exempt from making a bad decision that could lead to disaster..The fishing industry does not resemble the past, in any way, shape or form, like it did back in the 70's and 80's when I got into the business..The fisherman is as endangered as the species he hunts today

Yup, I would go with the Time Bandit. Love those guys. I think Andy is cute and he is a Penn State fan which is always good.

They always seem to be "on the crab". I loved the end of king crab season with all the Hillstrands down in Mexico fishing for marlin while everyone else was still filling their quota.

Sounds like all the other jobs, then. Production first, then safety.

I was in manufacturing - and corporate always says *we don't want anybody getting hurt out there (on the floor).*

But when it comes to numbers vs limbs, we all know the deal.

They turn a blind eye till they have to pay a hospital bill.

Holly - dang it girl. We always have the same taste in men or what? I bet our dh's even look alike - would that be a hoot!

We had darn well better figure out a way to meet up before you move to Florida. Somehow I will miss you even though you will still be here. You just won't be in the next state over. I was just talking to L about meeting up with you recently.

Hey, that invite is open to you too. Hmmm, now that would be fun, huh? All three of us in one place.



Of course this move is gonna give you an excuse to run off to FL, you realize.

I think she was fully planning on stopping here to get me on the way, anyway!

That would be TOO COOL! I got brand new pool noodles just in case, ya know.




And hey, we are gonna make an offer on the house Dh looked at today - we could be closing in about a month!
I promise not to ask you guys to help me pack.



I wonder how it went for Jmiller? He closed yesterday.




Back to topic, 3.5 hours to crab pots.

RIP Captain Phil

Captain Phil Harris died last night after a massive stroke. He had been hospitalized since January 31st. He became ill while docked at St. Paul Island and was airlifted to Anchorage for surgery. Reports last week indicated he was recovering well but obviously took a turn for the worse.