Little Update

[fatbillybob]

Great success story! Congrats!

 

[SilverFly]

Had zero doubt you would pull this off but super-stoked that you did!

 

[Nick Clayton]

Congrats Nick! I’ll be sure to bring a big jar of your favorite pickled eggs to mark the occasion when I see you this summer.

Im installing a walk through egg detector at the top of the ramp down to the docks. Similar to a metal detector at the airport it will insure no God forsaken pickled eggs make it anywhere close to me down there

 

[Merle]

Grey job, congrats @Nick Clayton !

 

[ffb]

That sound you hear is Puget Sound coho breathing a huge sigh of relief

 

[Grayone]

Happy update....


After what turned into quite the saga, and easily the longest year plus of my life, I am finally officially back in the saddle.

I can't possibly explain just how good I feel both physically and now mentally as well.

Many thanks to everyone here who provided me so much support, encouragement, and understanding through this process.

Looking forward to seeing some of you in Westport this summer


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Outstanding

 

[Paige]

Congrats Nick, look out tuna, He's baaaack!

 

[Northern]

That's awesome, Nick!
Back where you belong and stronger than ever

 

[Salmo_g]

That's great news Nick. I'm happy for you. You've earned this! Twice.

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

That sure is inspirational..and very good news. I got my first 50 ton ocean operators license in 1983 (didn't use it much). I now have a 100 ton but it is in "continuity", so that it can not be used, but it is fairly easy to get it legal to use. I would have to pass the physical, so your story held some personal interest for me. I thank you for the update and congratulations. Outstanding

 

[Bruce Baker]

Great news Nick! I am very happy for you!!

 

[dep]

congrats Nick!

 

[Phil K]

Way to go! If the weather gods cooperate I’ll see you out there in September, and hooo-boy am I looking forward to it.

 

[wanderingrichard]

Humanity!! FECK YEAH!!
_ to quote and paraphrase a certain subreddit title.

Glad you've won the opening battle Nick. Remember, its a lifelong journey. Wish my mom would have listened more to her docs instead of ignoring most of them....

 

[Nick Clayton]

First trip back in the captains seat yesterday. Turns out I still kinda remember how to do it.

Felt so damned good to be back

 

[Porter2]

Great to see that. No doubt, I’m thinking you know more than you let on ….

Great job!

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

Post #115.. that is going to be hard to beat for the best post ever on this forum.

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

And the photo in post #115, is quite remarkable (IMHO). The six men, (all beaming with joy) as they all triumphantly hold up an enormous amount of the most delicious seafood on Earth. I know a powerful image when I see one. The image in post #115 is powerful AND the story behind it is remarkable..

 

[skyriver]

Wow! I just saw this. What a saga. So glad you're back at the helm and, more importantly, you're healthier and feeling better! Way to take care of business!