Thanks so a friend on our FB page, I know have fan mail addresses and I'm willing to share it.
Now’s the perfect time to send a greeting to your favorite fishermen from ‘Deadliest Catch’. You can send a holiday greeting, New Year’s wishes, or simply a letter of support–and by the time they all get ready to head out for Opilio season, you’re letter will be there (Alaska)…. Word is they love fan mail!
(Fisherman’s name)
F/V Time Bandit
PO Box 921290
Dutch Harbor, AK 99692
(Fisherman’s name)
F/V Northwestern
C/O Trident Foods
PO Box 9
Akutan, AK 99553
(Fisherman’s Name)
F/V Wizard
Westward Seafoods
PO Box 920608
Dutch Harbor, AK 99692
(Fisherman’s Name)
PO Box 32466
Amarillo, TX 79120-2466
(This is a forwarding address and has worked for several years for the Cornelia Marie)
Try it out. There is is no harm in trying.
Sep 30, 2010
Sep 29, 2010
Sep 26, 2010
Ode2DC Shop now OPEN
That's right, the Ode2DC shop is now open and it's ready for you. It's easy to check it out. Just click go to the Ode2DC Shop page, click on the link and check out what is available. Sorry this is a short post but I am so happy that we have the store open I wanted to share it.
Aidin
Aidin
Sep 22, 2010
Sep 19, 2010
Whats the difference?
Hello everyone, It's Aidin, I know I haven't written anything in a while but I've had a lot going on. So moving right ahead with this I wanted to let you know how this came about. Shannon asked me if I had any new blog ideas and neither of us had any, but I was in my car on my way out of town and I thought, "How far is too far for us on our DC stalking?" Well we could never, never know too much about them but that question went into "What's the difference between Deadliest Catch fans and fans of say Actors and Singers or Athletes?" Well that started up a mind-blow line of questions in my head and I asked the fans on our Deadliest Catch Facebook page to help answer it.
The conversation went on between mostly myself, Mechelle Ward Giard, Pamela Austad, and Shannon.
Here's some of what was said:
Mechelle Ward Girard: From what I have seen at concerts vs. DC events: DC fans are more relaxed, mellow, and have patience to wait in line to meet them, where as singers/actors, everyone is screaming their name, pushing to get in line, etc. etc. Also, it seems from what I have seen posted on sites, articles, etc. the memory of Capt. Phil will not soon be forgotten by fans any time soon, where it seems that actors/singers are not kept in remembrance that much -- if all this makes sense.
Shannon Dyal: I agree. It seems that we tend to think our captains and deckhands are one in a million, so we treat them that way. Movies stars are a dime a dozen, one always replaces another, always another rising star.
Pamela Austad: we are more respectful of their families/wives and we respect their right to privacy. we also know the difference between truth and lies,and are willing to defend the truth or at least post the truth.we are not crazy and these men are NOT a FAD that will pass we love them FOREVER!
That's how we are. We love that they are such hard workers that are willing to risk their lives to make an honest dollar. They seem more real to us because they don't make themselves seem better then us. They are respected by us and their fellow fishermen. Sure some of them are kinda cute and easy on the eyes but in some ways they bring us together.
I.E. Shannon asked if anyone was willing to put us up for the weekend so we can go to the Fishermen's Festival next year and Joan Bowhill offered as long as one of us helped clean the litter box. Heck I'm willing to cook her dinner and Shannon is willing to wash dishes. It was a great offer.
Sure these guys are out to sea 10 months out of the year and are away from family and friends a lot. Sure they party hard and sometimes work for almost nothing but it's the simple fact that we respect them as they are and what they do; not so much for us because Shannon and I hate crab; but they do what they love.
The conversation went on between mostly myself, Mechelle Ward Giard, Pamela Austad, and Shannon.
Here's some of what was said:
Mechelle Ward Girard: From what I have seen at concerts vs. DC events: DC fans are more relaxed, mellow, and have patience to wait in line to meet them, where as singers/actors, everyone is screaming their name, pushing to get in line, etc. etc. Also, it seems from what I have seen posted on sites, articles, etc. the memory of Capt. Phil will not soon be forgotten by fans any time soon, where it seems that actors/singers are not kept in remembrance that much -- if all this makes sense.
Shannon Dyal: I agree. It seems that we tend to think our captains and deckhands are one in a million, so we treat them that way. Movies stars are a dime a dozen, one always replaces another, always another rising star.
Pamela Austad: we are more respectful of their families/wives and we respect their right to privacy. we also know the difference between truth and lies,and are willing to defend the truth or at least post the truth.we are not crazy and these men are NOT a FAD that will pass we love them FOREVER!
That's how we are. We love that they are such hard workers that are willing to risk their lives to make an honest dollar. They seem more real to us because they don't make themselves seem better then us. They are respected by us and their fellow fishermen. Sure some of them are kinda cute and easy on the eyes but in some ways they bring us together.
I.E. Shannon asked if anyone was willing to put us up for the weekend so we can go to the Fishermen's Festival next year and Joan Bowhill offered as long as one of us helped clean the litter box. Heck I'm willing to cook her dinner and Shannon is willing to wash dishes. It was a great offer.
Sure these guys are out to sea 10 months out of the year and are away from family and friends a lot. Sure they party hard and sometimes work for almost nothing but it's the simple fact that we respect them as they are and what they do; not so much for us because Shannon and I hate crab; but they do what they love.
Sep 16, 2010
A Letter of Farewell
Dear Captains, Deckhands, and even Greenhorns,
It's almost time for you to head out. Boats have been inspected, possibly repainted and repaired, pots have been rigged, and appearences are wrapping up. You've met tons of people this summer, have shaken their hands, given hugs, signed pictures of yourselves. I'm sure this is still sinking in that you are television stars, that you are "famous" and that there are people all over the world that care about your safety and your well-being.
And that's the purpose of this letter really. While you get ready to go do your jobs, whether it be bait boy or skipper, thousands, no, millions of people are already praying for you. We are praying for a safe trip, a prosperous season, and minimal injuries. I would never presume to say "no" injuries, they are bound to happen.
For the Captains: Our wish is for you leave reality behind. Leave meet and greets, autographs, and talk shows and focus on what you love to do, what you hate to do. Many times over we've heard you say crabbing is a love/hate relationship, and that it takes a while to get into that mindset. If that means shutting yourself away, we understand.
For the Deckhands: The days will be grueling, and the sleep lacking. Know that we send our thoughts your way, that we support and admire your hard work. We look forward to watching you battle odds and conditions that no normal human could endure, and do so with your chin held high and your game faces on.
For the Greenhorns: My first instinct is to laugh at you, because some of you have no idea what you are getting yourselves into. We as viewers always think "I could do that!" when in reality, we know better. You are about to show the world whether or not you can, and I wish I could bottle up strength and courage and send it to you. Listen, learn, and above all, stay safe.
When King crab season opens you will take a deep breath, send the orders to cast off, and plunge headlong into the crazy Bering Sea. We will wait for your return with baited breath.
*Shannon*
&
*Aidin*
It's almost time for you to head out. Boats have been inspected, possibly repainted and repaired, pots have been rigged, and appearences are wrapping up. You've met tons of people this summer, have shaken their hands, given hugs, signed pictures of yourselves. I'm sure this is still sinking in that you are television stars, that you are "famous" and that there are people all over the world that care about your safety and your well-being.
For the Captains: Our wish is for you leave reality behind. Leave meet and greets, autographs, and talk shows and focus on what you love to do, what you hate to do. Many times over we've heard you say crabbing is a love/hate relationship, and that it takes a while to get into that mindset. If that means shutting yourself away, we understand.
*Shannon*
&
*Aidin*
Sep 15, 2010
It's Hump Day!
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| Oh the things I would do to that man. And since it's Hump Day, I suggest dry humping his leg. Or....nevermind. We will leave it at that. |
Sep 14, 2010
Crosby and...Dance Lessons?
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| Lynn stood Crosby up during their scheduled dance lesson time, so Crosby had to improvise. |
Sep 12, 2010
The Time Bandit Book Review
So I decided to take a break from my usual readings of vampires and fallen angels to read something that actually mattered. Shannon picked up North by Northwestern and she subjected I read the Time Bandit’s book. I didn’t even know they had a book out, I know, sad. So I went to my local library and looked it up. Alas they had it. Time Bandit Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World’s Deadliest Jobs. By Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand and Malcolm MacPherson.
At the time I thought nothing of the book itself, that I wouldn’t like it and it would take a while to read it, that I wouldn’t find out anything else about them then what I already knew. I figured it was all about crabbing and what they did on their off time…I was right. It talked about their days as young men and boys. How the fishing hook caught them. It was embedded in their DNA. They grew up not knowing anything else but they were boys nevertheless. They rebelled.
The story started off with a different story which played out during the whole book. It was mostly in Johnathan’s point of view. He spoke of his times on the boats with his father and how they grew up in Alaska. He spoke about how he and his four brothers dealt with living in Alaska and Indiana after a falling out with his parents and his mother remarried. I was joyous when I figured out that maybe that is what helped mold them into the men they are now.
John talked about his ups and downs. How his father died and how that affected him. Andy talked about his life on his horse ranch and his life with his wife and daughters. Neal was mentioned a few times but not too much was said about him other than just in passing.
I did enjoy how John talked about the Time Bandit boat. How they got it, how big is really is, how much it can really carry and how much they make after paying Uncle Sam and their fuel. A lot of people would say that being captain would be the best job but after what I’ve read I don’t believe it. Sure the captain makes more than a regular deckhand but think about everything they have to do to make the boat worthy for fishing. All the paperwork, the debts, the ownership as a whole.
Another thing I loved was that both Andy and Johnathan take safety to a very high level. They make sure they train for any worse case scenarios. John talks about how much they spend on survival suits and rafts, fire extinguishers and other things of that nature. He talks about how they lost a life once and how they saved a life. When they lost the life of a fellow captain they tried to save they believed the ship was cursed because once they saved the life of the deckhand that fell overboard their fishing was plentiful. They believed their luck was turned around.
I was having fun with the guy they called Caveman. Caveman earned his name during the book, which I figured out was written after season 3 of Deadliest Catch. On the show he was an ass by the name of Nate. According to Johnathan, Caveman was worthless as a greenhorn and pissed him off royally. I won’t get into too much details about what went on because some of what happened in the book wasn’t shown in the show and I don’t want to spoil anything.
I did enjoy reading it and I was fascinated on just what went on behind the scenes of the show. They are normal guys, doing normal things. John is almost always on a boat while Andy spends his time taking care of his horses and his family. I admire what they do, even though I hate crab, and am glad they come home safe every season. If I met them out in a bar they would be those guys I wouldn’t mind sitting next to and just talking about how the day’s past, as lame as that might sound. I believe they are nothing more than regular people that still have to pay bills and taxes. The show has merely brought them into our home and we keep watching them because we’re all sitting at home going either “I could never do that.” or “It must be nice to know that these guys are passionate about something they love to do.”
It is my opinion that this is a book to pick up and read even if you hate crab and aren’t into the fishing world. It talks about normal guys doing normal things but also doing something they love and know that 99% of the population could never do. Pick it up and enjoy yourself. It’s worth it.
At the time I thought nothing of the book itself, that I wouldn’t like it and it would take a while to read it, that I wouldn’t find out anything else about them then what I already knew. I figured it was all about crabbing and what they did on their off time…I was right. It talked about their days as young men and boys. How the fishing hook caught them. It was embedded in their DNA. They grew up not knowing anything else but they were boys nevertheless. They rebelled.
The story started off with a different story which played out during the whole book. It was mostly in Johnathan’s point of view. He spoke of his times on the boats with his father and how they grew up in Alaska. He spoke about how he and his four brothers dealt with living in Alaska and Indiana after a falling out with his parents and his mother remarried. I was joyous when I figured out that maybe that is what helped mold them into the men they are now.
John talked about his ups and downs. How his father died and how that affected him. Andy talked about his life on his horse ranch and his life with his wife and daughters. Neal was mentioned a few times but not too much was said about him other than just in passing.
I did enjoy how John talked about the Time Bandit boat. How they got it, how big is really is, how much it can really carry and how much they make after paying Uncle Sam and their fuel. A lot of people would say that being captain would be the best job but after what I’ve read I don’t believe it. Sure the captain makes more than a regular deckhand but think about everything they have to do to make the boat worthy for fishing. All the paperwork, the debts, the ownership as a whole.
Another thing I loved was that both Andy and Johnathan take safety to a very high level. They make sure they train for any worse case scenarios. John talks about how much they spend on survival suits and rafts, fire extinguishers and other things of that nature. He talks about how they lost a life once and how they saved a life. When they lost the life of a fellow captain they tried to save they believed the ship was cursed because once they saved the life of the deckhand that fell overboard their fishing was plentiful. They believed their luck was turned around.
I was having fun with the guy they called Caveman. Caveman earned his name during the book, which I figured out was written after season 3 of Deadliest Catch. On the show he was an ass by the name of Nate. According to Johnathan, Caveman was worthless as a greenhorn and pissed him off royally. I won’t get into too much details about what went on because some of what happened in the book wasn’t shown in the show and I don’t want to spoil anything.
I did enjoy reading it and I was fascinated on just what went on behind the scenes of the show. They are normal guys, doing normal things. John is almost always on a boat while Andy spends his time taking care of his horses and his family. I admire what they do, even though I hate crab, and am glad they come home safe every season. If I met them out in a bar they would be those guys I wouldn’t mind sitting next to and just talking about how the day’s past, as lame as that might sound. I believe they are nothing more than regular people that still have to pay bills and taxes. The show has merely brought them into our home and we keep watching them because we’re all sitting at home going either “I could never do that.” or “It must be nice to know that these guys are passionate about something they love to do.”
It is my opinion that this is a book to pick up and read even if you hate crab and aren’t into the fishing world. It talks about normal guys doing normal things but also doing something they love and know that 99% of the population could never do. Pick it up and enjoy yourself. It’s worth it.
Sep 10, 2010
Bering Seas Crazed
This is a conversation between Shannon and I....this shows you how far her mind is into Deadliest Catch.
Back story: I've been dealing with a UTI for weeks and I have to have IV therapy and and not allowed to get my needle wet.
Aidin: dude..I figured a way of showering without a bag...I used a kitchen glove with a rubber band on the end
Shannon: omg! Bering Sea Shower!
Aidin: dude thats a tweet
Shannon: lol
Aidin: you make almost everything DC related
Shannon: or twilight related. well you said rubber glove with a rubber band and i thought of Moi and the wizard when he couldnt keep his hands dry
Aidin: wow...sad thing is I was thinking the same thing
Shannon: lmao
Back story: I've been dealing with a UTI for weeks and I have to have IV therapy and and not allowed to get my needle wet.
Aidin: dude..I figured a way of showering without a bag...I used a kitchen glove with a rubber band on the end
Shannon: omg! Bering Sea Shower!
Aidin: dude thats a tweet
Shannon: lol
Aidin: you make almost everything DC related
Shannon: or twilight related. well you said rubber glove with a rubber band and i thought of Moi and the wizard when he couldnt keep his hands dry
Aidin: wow...sad thing is I was thinking the same thing
Shannon: lmao
Sep 7, 2010
Fun With Captions...Again
Its a proven fact that different things turn on women than men. Men like long, tan legs, short skirts, and well *ahem* ya know.
Women, well, we swoon over different things: Men vaccuming, men washing dishes, and....
Oh yeah, that's the stuff...
*Shannon*
Women, well, we swoon over different things: Men vaccuming, men washing dishes, and....
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| "Baby, I'm lost. Should I turn right here? Why don't you get the map and I'll stop up here and ask for directions." |
*Shannon*
Sep 6, 2010
Coming Soon...
It's been a few days since Aidin and I have updated this blog and we apologize, but we've both been battling a 72 hour stomach bug and dealing with some personal stuff at the same time.
So while this might not be a traditional update, I figure I would let you know some of our plans for this blog as soon as we feel better:
1) Aidin is currently reading the Time Bandit's book and she will review it when she's done. I just finished North by Northwestern, and will review that soon.
2) I'm rewatching all of the Deadliest Catch seasons on DVD. (I'm pretty sure this is my 5th time.) I've got quotes and a few tidbits coming soon.
3) Aidin is trying to piece together a video for the Time Bandit and the Wizard respectively. Since she's sick, this has taken a back burner and she is reading the TB book cross eyed. (Don't tell her I told you that)
4) Since I'm rewatching the DC seasons, I'm getting together a Deadliest Catch Drinking Game, one for each season. Oh, yeah, tons of fun.
5) More Fun with Captions and Word Play pictures
So thats what's happening, or about to happen. Thanks everyone for your patience and for making this blog a success. Everyday I check the hit counter and I marvel at the numbers!
Have a happy Labor Day!
*Shannon*
So while this might not be a traditional update, I figure I would let you know some of our plans for this blog as soon as we feel better:
1) Aidin is currently reading the Time Bandit's book and she will review it when she's done. I just finished North by Northwestern, and will review that soon.
2) I'm rewatching all of the Deadliest Catch seasons on DVD. (I'm pretty sure this is my 5th time.) I've got quotes and a few tidbits coming soon.
3) Aidin is trying to piece together a video for the Time Bandit and the Wizard respectively. Since she's sick, this has taken a back burner and she is reading the TB book cross eyed. (Don't tell her I told you that)
4) Since I'm rewatching the DC seasons, I'm getting together a Deadliest Catch Drinking Game, one for each season. Oh, yeah, tons of fun.
5) More Fun with Captions and Word Play pictures
So thats what's happening, or about to happen. Thanks everyone for your patience and for making this blog a success. Everyday I check the hit counter and I marvel at the numbers!
Have a happy Labor Day!
*Shannon*
Sep 2, 2010
Word Play 2
Jake: Is that a crab?Edgar: What the hell is a crab doing in Ft Myers?
Matt: I'm not catching it. I'm off duty. *walks away*
Jake: Damn it.
*Edgar laughs* We can't get away from them, can we?
Sep 1, 2010
My devotion!
I'm so very proud of myself with these videos. I couldnt do the still frame of Josh behind the wheel but that scene works so well for him.
Edgar messing with Jake.
Edgar messing with Jake.
Josh will be the future of the Cornelia Marie. Well him and Jake but he did look good in the captain's chair.
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