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Matthew Newman
Member
Username: matuatay
Post Number: 548
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 4:42 am: | 
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I know this is a little off topic for a Titanic message board, but since it is a ship-related show I thought I'd ask if anyone else here watches this?
I've watched it from the beginning and often wondered if anyone here watched it and what they thought of it.
Personally, I think it's the best show on television. It really gives someone who's landlocked a first person perspective of what life on a ship like that is like and an appreciation for the sea in general and those willing to take it on.
And looking at all that crab makes me hungry, but strangely enough I can't stand the taste of crab meat. Go figure.
Anyway, just thought I'd ask.
Matt Newman
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Michael H. Standart
Moderator
Username: mstandart
Post Number: 27170
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 6:10 am: |
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>>I thought I'd ask if anyone else here watches this?<<
I do. It's a harsh look at an equally harsh trade that is extremely unforgiving of mistakes. I don't tune in every day but when I catch it, it's difficult to ignore.
Cordially,
Michael H. Standart
Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon
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James Carey
Member
Username: dreamacre
Post Number: 107
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 12:21 pm: |
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We watch every week. It makes you appriciate the cost of King Crab. Those boats take a pounding. It is a job I couldn't do, and I tip my hat to those that can. |
Michael H. Standart
Moderator
Username: mstandart
Post Number: 27188
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 4:45 pm: |
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>>Those boats take a pounding. <<
They do indeed, and it's no co-incidence that a lot of maritime casualties are in fact fishing craft, crabbers, shrimpers, and trawlers. They're not all that large to begin with and the best fisheries in the world also happen to be in some of the most treacherous seas in the world.
Keep and eye on http://cargolaw.com/presentations_casualties.php A lot of these casualties and losses never make the headlines but they happen practically every day.
Cordially,
Michael H. Standart
Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon
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Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1016
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 7:57 pm: |
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Yes, I am a fan of the show as well. BTW, a new "Deadliest Catch" book is available, I borrowed it from the local Public Library...found in the *new* section.
And yes Matthew, is'nt it funny how the show makes you hungry. The last time I had crab was in Las Vegas when I visited to attend the Tropicana Titanic Exhibit...compliments of the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, as well as the Hilstrands et. al.
And to think that you can only survive for a brief time in the Bearing Sea, all the while attired in a survivor suit. Heightens our sympathys for the Titanic victims all the more.
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Matthew Newman
Member
Username: matuatay
Post Number: 550
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 2:40 am: |
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I thought I might find a few others in here who watch.
I personally don't see how those guys do it. I think I *might* make it for about 8 hours, but then I'd need about 12 to recover, so they'd have me walking the plank pretty fast I imagine.
I think a real reality check for me was this past week when one of the captains dove under the boat to fix a problem with the hull when the ship suddenly rolled to one side and the hull literally came down on his head. He survived, thankfully, and when I last saw his injuries didn't seem major, but that's just incredible.
>>Those boats take a pounding.<<
I don't see how they don't get ripped apart or capsize on some of those waves they go over. I guess that's why people far smarter than me make the big bucks being naval architects!
>>Yes, I am a fan of the show as well. BTW, a new "Deadliest Catch" book is available, I borrowed it from the local Public Library...found in the *new* section<<
I'll have to check that out. I didn't know they were doing books but since this IS the Discovery Channel at work, I should have figured. Is it pretty good? Discovery usually does a decent job with their books.
>>And yes Matthew, is'nt it funny how the show makes you hungry.<<
Especially when crab meat tastes like fishy soap, as it does to me! But watching them get all that tasty-*looking* crab always makes me head to the refrigerator, which reminds me I need to go jogging (or at least walking) tomorrow.
Matt Newman
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Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1023
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 8:42 pm: |
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Yes it's a great book. Also a television hero of mine, Bear Gryll ("Man Vs. Wild") has published a book on survival. Now, a question for you..."Would you rather consume a live scorpion, minus the venom sack, but still pinching your tounge, or deceased crab?
It's great with just the right amount of butter sauce. However, the cost is too high for my wallet...:-(
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Matthew Newman
Member
Username: matuatay
Post Number: 553
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 2:08 am: |
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Well, given that nothing frightens me more than spiders and scorpions, I'd probably be more willing to eat deceased crab droppings before I'd even get within 10 feet of a scorpion, even without it's venom sack! Sad, but true.
Matt Newman
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Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1027
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 7:14 pm: |
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Matthew: As a young lad from Lake Tahoe, CA
(Sierra NV Mtns.) my family and I vacationed at El Rosario, Baja, and experienced scorpions for the first time. As unbeknowst *tourists*, my brother, sister, and I slept on the desert floor in sleeping bags, all the while my folks slept in the camper truck. Scorpions feed at night and have a bio-luminescence, same chemical as the ocean tide. Needless to say the family was frightened, but not stung! We kids slept on hammocks thereafter. BTW, scorpions reside in my hometown Carson Valley, but owing to Baja/Mexico
I am well aware of them...
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1030
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 9:02 pm: |
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The book in regards to "Deadliest Catch" is titled TIME BANDIT by Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand w/ Malcolm MacPerson. Complete with the family color images, including a one pg. spread of Johnathan with two monster crabs...
...worthy of the History Channels "Monster
Quest" of which I also enjoy.
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Matthew Newman
Member
Username: matuatay
Post Number: 554
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 3:58 am: |
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IMO, the only good scorpion is a dead scorpion. ;-) I used to work in a pet shop that carried those black scorpions that glow under blacklight and absolutely HATED cage cleaning day. Fortunately we had gloves and other handling equipment that made my life a lot easier. For the life of me I will never understand why someone would want a scorpion as a pet.
I'll definitely be checking out that book as the Hillstrand brothers are among my personal favorites on the show, Phil Harris being my absolute favorite. They always have the best attitude and are able to make light of the worst situations out there. I imagine attitude like that is key on such a job.
Matt Newman
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Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1036
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 8:25 pm: |
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I appreciate the episode in which Phil Harris made mention of TITANIC when his crab boat was attempting a way out of an ice-field...he spoke..."This is the same thing the TITANIC was going thru". Back to scorpions...
When I was young my Brother, a friend and I were playing ball, we took a breather, resting on the cool grass all a sudden the friend yelped..."A scorpion!". Turns out three were three of them, of which we captured, put into a mayonase jar, by late the next day...there was only one large scorpion!
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Matthew Newman
Member
Username: matuatay
Post Number: 560
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 2:36 pm: |
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>> appreciate the episode in which Phil Harris made mention of TITANIC when his crab boat was attempting a way out of an ice-field...he spoke..."This is the same thing the TITANIC was going thru".<<
I remember that. He got himself jammed into that ice real good in that episode. I wasn't sure they were going anywhere without help. I think it was the same episode when the crew hopped off the boat while it was stuck and went running around on the ice. I couldn't help but think how neat that must be to be out there running and sliding around on the ice like that. It's truly beautiful out there.
>>Back to scorpions...<<
LOL How did we even turn a discussion about Deadliest Catch into a discussion about scorpions?? 
>>Turns out three were three of them, of which we captured, put into a mayonase jar, by late the next day...there was only one large scorpion! <<
I think I'll stick to collecting stamps and leave the critter collecting to braver men. I didn't realize they'd eat each other, but I guess if there's no other food readily available...*shiver*
Matt Newman
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Michael Cundiff
Member
Username: robin
Post Number: 1042
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 11:24 pm: |
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TITANIC was mentioned on last night's episode of "Deadliest Catch"
"If your on a 300' boat or the TITANIC, it does'nt matter when a boat goes down".
Anyone else experience getting hungry watching the telecast, as with Matthew and myself?
...weird...it does'nt effect me the same way watching the lobster fisherman?
Michael Cundiff
NV, USA |
Michael H. Standart
Moderator
Username: mstandart
Post Number: 27409
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 1:59 am: |
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>>Anyone else experience getting hungry watching the telecast, as with Matthew and myself?<<
Only for quarter pounders with cheese. Seafood and I don't get along!
Cordially,
Michael H. Standart
Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon
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