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Nonskimmer · 03-30-2005, 05:44 PM

Well, the pay is said to be top-notch for crab fishermen. It better be if it's that dangerous!

trackend · 03-31-2005, 02:03 AM

I think lots of civilian jobs can have there dodgy moments but its still not the same as having some body trying to kill you and we where discussing Iwo Jima which makes anything most of us have done or seen pale into insignificance by comparison.

Nasty thing catching crabs, but to be paid for it thats unusual. I caught them once in Belize for free

(and very irritating little gits they where too)

the lancaster kicks ass · 03-31-2005, 03:40 AM

03-31-2005, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by trackend

I think lots of civilian jobs can have there dodgy moments but its still not the same as having some body trying to kill you and we where discussing Iwo Jima which makes anything most of us have done or seen pale into insignificance by comparison.

Nasty thing catching crabs, but to be paid for it thats unusual. I caught them once in Belize for free

(and very irritating little gits they where too)

WWII was hell, and Iwo Jima was the center of hell. I didn't mean to trivialize it at all.

The kind of "crabbing" I am refering to is going out on a boat to work traps off Alaska - it's considered the most hazerdous job in America. The death rate is something like 0.125% for about a 5 week outing. If you get swept off the deck into the water, your chances of survival are extremely slim. 800 lbs crab traps are swung around on archaic hoists in bad weather.

=S=

Lunatic

trackend · 03-31-2005, 11:49 AM

I know what you mean RG I saw a documentary on the subject some time ago even in that one guy nearly copt it when a trap almost knocked him over the gunwhale it all looked a bit too dodgy for me I'll stick to being a land lubber thankyou what ever the rate of pay is.

Soren · 03-31-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RG_Lunatic

WWII was hell, and Iwo Jima was the center of hell. I didn't mean to trivialize it at all.

I would say the Eastern front, in general, was the center of hell.

Remember the "Ratten-Krieg".

03-31-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Soren

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG_Lunatic

WWII was hell, and Iwo Jima was the center of hell. I didn't mean to trivialize it at all.

I would say the Eastern front, in general, was the center of hell.

Remember the "Ratten-Krieg".

Well, the E. Front was cold hell, Iwo Jima was hot hell.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 03-31-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RG_Lunatic

Well, the E. Front was cold hell, Iwo Jima was hot hell.

That it was, that it was.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG_Lunatic

The kind of "crabbing" I am refering to is going out on a boat to work traps off Alaska - it's considered the most hazerdous job in America. The death rate is something like 0.125% for about a 5 week outing. If you get swept off the deck into the water, your chances of survival are extremely slim. 800 lbs crab traps are swung around on archaic hoists in bad weather.

Well I will have to shake those fishermans hands when I get over there. Me and my wife want to build a house there after we are done building our house in Germany. There aint nothing like some Alaska King Crab Legs.

trackend · 03-31-2005, 04:04 PM

I didnt know you had Alaska King Crab Legs Alder it must have been one hell of an accident

sorry English weird humour

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 03-31-2005, 05:17 PM

No need to apologize. I just love the things.

03-31-2005, 05:42 PM

Me too. Good Dungenous crab are even better, but too often recently they have been kind of tastless. The King Crab tend to be pretty reliably good, as long as they are not too salty.

If you get a chance to go to any of the many seafood restaruants in the SF Bay or Seattle area and can order some fresh (live in the morning on the day you order it) cold cracked dungenous crab - that is a real treat. Often in the winter they are on sale cheap!

Of course, soft-shelled blue crabs from the E. Coast are pretty darn excellent too. But they are only available fresh during a short season in the spring and early summer. A real delicassy.

Lunatic loves Crab!

trackend · 04-01-2005, 02:55 AM

I have to confess guys im not a fanatic when it comes seafood but two things I do like. I always treat myself to a good quality clam chowder when I visit the states and I am very fond of fresh sea food Paella when im in Spain with a nice bottle of Chablis yummy.

the lancaster kicks ass · 04-01-2005, 03:41 AM

i like tuna...........

04-01-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by trackend

I have to confess guys im not a fanatic when it comes seafood but two things I do like. I always treat myself to a good quality clam chowder when I visit the states and I am very fond of fresh sea food Paella when im in Spain with a nice bottle of Chablis yummy.

Have you ever had good fresh Dungenous crab, King Crab legs, or fried Soft-shelled crabs? If not, you don't know what you're missing!

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03-30-2005, 05:44 PM	#137
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	Well, the pay is said to be top-notch for crab fishermen. It better be if it's that dangerous!

03-31-2005, 02:03 AM	#138
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,029	I think lots of civilian jobs can have there dodgy moments but its still not the same as having some body trying to kill you and we where discussing Iwo Jima which makes anything most of us have done or seen pale into insignificance by comparison. Nasty thing catching crabs, but to be paid for it thats unusual. I caught them once in Belize for free (and very irritating little gits they where too)

03-31-2005, 11:49 AM	#141
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,029	I know what you mean RG I saw a documentary on the subject some time ago even in that one guy nearly copt it when a trap almost knocked him over the gunwhale it all looked a bit too dodgy for me I'll stick to being a land lubber thankyou what ever the rate of pay is.

03-31-2005, 04:04 PM	#145
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,029	I didnt know you had Alaska King Crab Legs Alder it must have been one hell of an accident sorry English weird humour

03-31-2005, 05:42 PM	#147
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Me too. Good Dungenous crab are even better, but too often recently they have been kind of tastless. The King Crab tend to be pretty reliably good, as long as they are not too salty. If you get a chance to go to any of the many seafood restaruants in the SF Bay or Seattle area and can order some fresh (live in the morning on the day you order it) cold cracked dungenous crab - that is a real treat. Often in the winter they are on sale cheap! Of course, soft-shelled blue crabs from the E. Coast are pretty darn excellent too. But they are only available fresh during a short season in the spring and early summer. A real delicassy. Lunatic loves Crab!

04-01-2005, 02:55 AM	#148
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,029	I have to confess guys im not a fanatic when it comes seafood but two things I do like. I always treat myself to a good quality clam chowder when I visit the states and I am very fond of fresh sea food Paella when im in Spain with a nice bottle of Chablis yummy.