I watched the Deadliest Catch tonight that had Captain Phil Harris' stroke. When the other boats skippers were notified, the emotion was amazing. A tear was shed by most of them and yours truly. It is a seafaring thing. Most will not understand.
The After the Catch show has an empty chair at the table. It is for Phil Harris.
And I think it reminds us of our own mortality. Anytime, it can happen to any of us.
There is a bond among those who go down to the sea in ships.
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I went to Vietnam on the USNS Geiger and no sea cruises for me. I am corrected by people when I say I went to Vietnam on a boat. they shay, no it was a ship. No, Ships have a keep and bob up and down but don't wallow side to side as it comes down. The Geiger had no keel and therefore I call it a boat. I have my crossing over to the rhelm of the Dragon card somewhere.
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