2-27-2010
Snow Day
We've mostly dodged the snow this winter but got bitch slapped on Friday; we had over a foot of snow and the way it drifted, it made even getting out the door a pain in the ass. Getting the car unstuck took a bit, but in the end our office was closed so, 3 day weekend.
2-11-2010
Sad Day
Haven't posted in a while and, unfortunately, I didn't fire up the editor under happier times. It was sad news yesterday to hear that Phil Harris, captain of the crab fishing boat the Cornelia Marie, passed away.
If you have ever watched "The Deadliest Catch" on the Discovery channel then you would know Captain Phil; tattooed, rough around the edges, but endlessly likeable. He captained his boat with old school knowhow and modern technology, and played father two his crew, which included sons Jake and Josh.
Of all the captains, Phil was one of my favorites along with the Hillstrand brothers. Back in 2008, while at sea, Phil suffered a blood clot that travelled through his heart and ended up in his lung. He survived and made a comeback last season, captaining his boat once again. Unfortunately, even with medication, Phil suffered a stroke in January and passed this week.
It seems odd to miss someone that you've never met, but since it's reality TV, and having watched "The Deadliest Catch" since its debut, along with the "After the Catch" interviews, you do get to know the guys. It'll be bittersweet to watch the show this summer but I hope that Discovery will pay tribute to the captain.
You'll be missed, Captain Phil.