The Season’s First Delivery of Dungeness Crab

We recently got to watch George, John, Brett and Bryan unload their Dungeness crab catch in some incredibly icy and windy weather. We stayed for a few hours, and then tossed a couple dozen donuts down to them and had a round of hugs before making our departure. Although it hurt having to say goodbye all over again, the [...]

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Unloading the First Delivery of Dungeness Crab

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Turning the Corner

“Children feel more secure when they understand the fishing cycle and stay connected with fathers.”
(Adapting to Change—an Oregon Sea Grant publication)

 

I wondered how Eva would react this time when her dad left to go fishing. Now that she’s three, I had a feeling she might be aware that he was gone. I was right! Not a [...]

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Dada on a Time Out?

I’m actually starting to wonder if Eva thinks that when ”Dada” goes away, it’s because he’s taking one long “time out.”
For example, the other day she said “Dada cries on the boat.”
Now, I immediately assured her that Daddy most definitely does not cry on the boat (unless, perhaps, every last crab pot is coming up empty…then, [...]

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One Sad Song

I wrote a few days ago that I’ve felt a little “behind” since George started the Dungeness crab season. It takes a lot of energy to catch up (and then keep up) when you’re the only parent running the show, so I try to keep things as simple as possible. I don’t like to needlessly burn energy [...]

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Reduce Pressure….Simplify.

I’m actually a little more behind than I usually am when George goes back to sea. On the other hand, Danielle (Brett’s wife) had the sort of first day I used to have when George would leave. Run errands, go to the bank and grocery store, clean the house, exercise….and all completed by the middle of the afternoon!  That definitely [...]

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Stay Out of the Tow Lanes…Or Else!

It’s January 12, which means George has finally, officially started the Dungeness crab season with the setting of a few hundred crab pots at 8 a.m. this morning. They are required to let the pots soak for a few days and will then be allowed the first pick of the gear on January 15. After [...]

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Big Day Today: An Article and a Website Launch!

It’s hard not to feel a little bummed this week; the holiday season is over, the snow has turned to pouring rain, and George is heading back to the boat at 5 a.m. Thursday to finish tying up loose ends before the first dump of the Dungeness crab pots on January 12.
I’m never one to [...]

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