Sept 20, 2013My Life As A Stern Man #11
Hi Folks,
Another beautiful day out on the water today. It has been such a rainy summer that any nice day, especially this late in the season, should be appreciated.
We had guests on the boat today; a chef from one of the local, upscale restaurants in the Old Port and his wife were invited aboard to see how the lobster his restaurant uses (from Maine Lobster Direct) is caught and delivered.
They were a delightful young couple and really interested in the whole process so we steamed out to the last of our traps between Portland Headlight and Ram Island Ledge. (We have been taking traps out of the water because it's the end of our season.) The Cap'n was able to show them 'eggers' and the difference between male and female lobsters, also the rock and sand crabs we get in our traps, as well as sand dollars and hermit crabs.
I stood aside and let him assume some of my duties as stern man. Bet you can guess what I so graciously let him do.... BAIT BAGS! The Cap'n chuckled and said I was so nice.
His family back in Greece are fisherman so he was a natural. It was interesting to find out that lobster is not a big favorite and very little is used in Greek cooking. Their lobster is the warm water spiny variety - missing the large crusher and ripper claws - so only the tails are used. It was a throughly pleasant day having them on board and we wish them well in their future.
Sept 21st...
We're back out again the next day to haul some more traps in. As we finished up, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas was coming in to the harbor so we followed her down the channel.
I'm busy taking photos of her and seeing lots of flashes going off. The
passengers on board are taking photos of us. I'll bet we're in lots of
scrapbooks around the world!
Well, that's it for now. Be safe and, as the Cap'n likes to say, "stay out of the hot sun".
Well, that's it for now. Be safe and, as the Cap'n likes to say, "stay out of the hot sun".
Sept 25, 2013
My Life As A Stern Man #12
Hi Folks,
Well... I hate to say but this is my last blog of the year. On Tuesday, we head south for Florida's warm water and sunshine.
We left early this morning (0:00 dark hundred for the last time...yea!😀)
to haul out our remaining strings of lobster and crab traps. It would have been
nice if the weather had cooperated but it was breezy and chilly enough for long
sleeves.
We cast off and steamed over to Union Wharf to pick up one of our favorite people, the owner of Maine Lobster Direct. He wanted to take some photos (I think) of his very favorite lobsterman. And, of course (she says modestly), his fav stern-lady....although probably the only one he knows😏.
This last trip was bittersweet for me. I will be glad to get back to Florida -
I've missed my friends, scrapbooking buddies, and the warm weather. We traveled
this beautiful state, saw amazing places, ate at some fabulous restaurants and
met wonderful, warm people. I have had an incredible summer and LOVED every
minute as a sternman. Being with the Cap'n all summer has been the icing on top
of the cake😘.
The boat has been hauled out and our traps are stowed for the winter. .
A huge thank you to Main Lobster Direct for allowing me to share my experiences. Lee, you have the absolute best and freshest lobster and seafood in Maine....dare I even say the whole United States! Hopefully our orders throughout the winter will sustain us until next summer. And a 'shout out' to Shawn at MLD for taking the time from his busy schedule to post my blogs - sorry if I bugged you😶. (note from Shawn "I loved doing it!")
I'll say good bye for now but look for this stern-lady again next summer as she rides the waves with more adventures in Casco Bay (and maybe even beyond😉).
Well, that's it for now. Be safe and, as the Cap'n likes to say, "stay out of the hot sun".
My Life As A Stern Man #12
Hi Folks,
Well... I hate to say but this is my last blog of the year. On Tuesday, we head south for Florida's warm water and sunshine.
We left early this morning (0:00 dark hundred for the last time...yea!😀)
We cast off and steamed over to Union Wharf to pick up one of our favorite people, the owner of Maine Lobster Direct. He wanted to take some photos (I think) of his very favorite lobsterman. And, of course (she says modestly), his fav stern-lady....although probably the only one he knows😏.
The boat has been hauled out and our traps are stowed for the winter. .
A huge thank you to Main Lobster Direct for allowing me to share my experiences. Lee, you have the absolute best and freshest lobster and seafood in Maine....dare I even say the whole United States! Hopefully our orders throughout the winter will sustain us until next summer. And a 'shout out' to Shawn at MLD for taking the time from his busy schedule to post my blogs - sorry if I bugged you😶. (note from Shawn "I loved doing it!")
I'll say good bye for now but look for this stern-lady again next summer as she rides the waves with more adventures in Casco Bay (and maybe even beyond😉).
Well, that's it for now. Be safe and, as the Cap'n likes to say, "stay out of the hot sun".
