My new obsession is Discovery’s Deadliest Catch. I’ve been watching this show since it’s first season several years ago, but not until recently have I become addicted. So addicted that last Monday following a Memorial Day weekend Deadliest Catch Marathon, I dragged the boys into Seattle to check out the Sea Star and sneak around Ballard in search of other crab boats featured on the show.
This show has drawn me into this world I never knew existed, and so close to where I live now. The first few episodes made me want to write to the fishermen to tell them not to risk their lives to bring us a few crab- it wasn’t worth it. But as I continued to watch I realized they love what they do. It’s in their blood, otherwise certainly they would do something else. So as a result, I will never complain about the price for crab.
My obsession reaches beyond just watching though. I want to actually do it too! I’m not in physical shape yet to perform the grueling work required, but with some training I could definitely be up to the task. I’ve given birth twice for heaven’s sake, how much harder can it be compared to labor and delivery? Since I have no experience I may have to start off as a cook, which I’m more than happy to do. The other option is to get my own boat and crew (Ami has already volunteered to be relief Capitan and cook) and set sail to the Bering Sea to give the boys a run for their money. Anybody in?
You all may laugh but Olivier and I have even discussed the option for him to take a month or two off of work to watch the kids while I go crab fish for some extra income (and an adventure of a lifetime). I’ll keep you posted. Until then you can catch me in front of the TV Tuesday nights watching Deadliest Catch with a beer in one hand and a crab leg in the other.
