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Garry Perkins's avatar

Great essay. I hate boats myself. I have gotten sick in the Atlantic. I have gotten sick in the Pacific. I have gotten sick on fishing boars and yachts. I have learned some key points of wisdom. First, if someone tells you that cocaine magically cures sea sickness, do not get on the boat. Second, if someone tells you that "boating keeps my mind off of work," that day is going to be one of unpaid agony.

Finally, for all basic purposes, Lake Michigan is an ocean, so treat the boats there as you would on an ocean.

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Cecil A. Grant Jr's avatar

I don't hate boats; but other than a cruise ship this is the longest I can recall being on a small boat with no bathroom. No mind altering substances were taken on this trip. As you stated it would not have cured the sea sickness, it would have enhanced it. LOL. I believe I read somewhere there was a ship that sank in Lake Michigan. Not a good selling point for that lake...

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David Geuting's avatar

Classmate, that picture of you with the cigar and drink is the best Cecil Grant picture ever.

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Cecil A. Grant Jr's avatar

I have a great photographer ❤️😂

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BH's avatar

That looks like a great trip!

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Joe Aldaz's avatar

Nothing says 'I’m funemployed' like battling seasickness, wrestling sideways fish, and discovering your bladder has a military-grade willpower. You went out looking for Marlin and came back with trauma, mahi-mahi, and a newfound respect for indoor plumbing. Bravo, Captain No Bathroom!

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Cecil A. Grant Jr's avatar

You crack me up. Thanks for reading and commenting. It makes this all worth while.

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Russell Regan's avatar

Awesome! Nothing better than catching dinner. Another great story my friend!

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Cecil A. Grant Jr's avatar

Thanks Russ. We're still eating this fish and it is so good.

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