The Cruising Adventures of Wild Blue and crew...

Captain of the boat - mine is a very glamorous job...

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2012/06/it ... s-job.html

I've had a few folks ask me, "How did you get this job?" Interestingly enough, this wasn't in my job description. :roll:

Best wishes,
Jim

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On edit: tomorrow morning I am taking out a group to spread ashes... I figured they shouldn't have to deal with a stopped up head on the boat.
 
Neat video, Bill - thanks for posting. The Southern Resident Killer Whales that we see most often eat mostly salmon. They do similar "pack hunting" techniques. The transients are the meat eaters, and the seals and harbor porpoise scramble when the Ts are around.

Best wishes,
Jim
 
Bill - nice video. When teaching at UNLV, teamed with some Biology profs, we led adult Ed non-credit classes traveling on small boat from San Diego south along the Baja coast every winter for the week between Christmas and New Year. We "lived" with the orcas, dolphins, seals, and grey whales. I don't think the University has these trips any longer. Perhaps, they could be encouraged to do them again. Great experience.
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El and Bill
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Sold 2012


http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/
 
We have friends in South Orleans Mass and boat over to Chatam -- the bay is now home to a lot of seals. Article last week said the Great Whites have returned again to the easy hunting they offer -- at least two that were spotted were tagged last year. Fishermen are rooting for the sharks 8>))

Mother nature has a way of leveling the playing field.

Bill Uffelman
 
It will be a long time before UNLV offers any neat adventures again. Their money woes are impacting all the "nice to do" stuff -- they are even dropping popular majors.

Bill Uffelman
 
Bill - too bad. Our adult trips were funded by the adults attending -- no state money.
 
Wow, that was really nice. It's not time yet...but when it comes...
 
c-ness":1jy5kyrk said:
Wow, that was really nice. It's not time yet...but when it comes...
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Thanks for the kind words; I didn't post that to show what a nice guy I am. This was very moving for everyone on the boat, myself included. I did some research beforehand, just in case. Turned out that they really appreciated some guidance. This may be the most memorable day for me, of a very special season... so far.

It certainly gave me pause.
 
We still have my parents' ashes to deal with. Patty said "We should do that." I said, "What, have Jim drive us around to scatter the ashes?" Relax Jim, she said she just liked the idea of the two circles making the infinity symbol. Seems like something we might need to do over the July 4th long weekend (we are taking the 5th and 6th off, like most of the City employees) on Crabby Lou.
 
Ah, you gumment employees... and all your days off. Those of us in the private sector will be working so you can have fun on the holidays. 8) Of course, wait until you're retired - you have written about "no more vacations"... that is nothing... wait 'till you find out "no more days off"!!! :shock:

Someone always thinks you have time (usually your spouse) for any project. Right now, in between working and doing whatever boat chores Joan thinks I should be doing, I am editing/proofing a book written about full-time RVing. No, not something I wrote; a nice couple who used to do a radio show about RVing and now do a weekly podcast since they are living a mobile lifestyle.

I am heading off to work soon, Joan has the day off and will be doing laundry... umm, tough call: laundry... driving a boat... I think I win this one. :mrgreen:

Have a fun 4th... 5th and 6th, too.
Jim
 
Jim, I really enjoyed your web site blog post today & know just how you feel on the weather, wildlife & how the time is passing all to quick.

Jay
 
Hunkydory":1ft4zn0l said:
Jim, I really enjoyed your web site blog post today & know just how you feel on the weather, wildlife & how the time is passing all to quick.

Jay
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Right back at ya, Jay. What you and I are doing this summer pertains to boats, but couldn't be more different... but, we're both having fun. Not a bad way to go, huh? :D

I'm enjoying following along with your Alaska adventures.

Best wishes,
Jim
 
JamesTXSD":3gc91jge said:
I did a "scattering of ashes" ceremony today.

http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2012/06/sc ... ashes.html

I'm not ready to go anytime soon, but this seems appropriate for those who have a connection with the sea.

Respectfully,
Jim
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That's my plan. Of course I'm in no rush to act on it. Already told M and my son. Half will go to my fav surf spot in Honolulu, the other half, Shallow Bay, Sucia. Both have great sunsets and I will be one w/ the sea...the idea of being in the ground creeps me out.
 
:lol: Kinda like being chosen last for basketball. :wink:
 
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