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[Big Tim]

Alan...Getting a refund my my already paid trip...We are haggling over the $300.00 non-refundable deposit, but with the tip and visas included in the $1650.00 price I wont lose much even if they wont budge...So soon you can add another Fresno guy to the list...As soon as I get my $$$ back I will send you a check for the full amount!!! Remember I'm a total newbie to this type of fishing with the exception of a few Albacore & what ever I caught with my Grandpa when I went to High School in San Diego many years ago...I just remember we would dive for abalone around La jolla and fish kelp paddies...Been way to long

[alantani]

i hope they will refund the deposit.  it makes for good business to do that.  so, at this point, wait for your check from the intrepid, then send me a check for $825, not the full $1650.  make sure you read through everything at the beginning of this post so that we are all on the same page.  this fresno connection is pretty funny.  did my mom call you and twist your arm?  for such a little lady, she can be very persuasive!   

[Big Tim]

Got it...Do you have to have a full 24 passengers for this to be a go?

[alantani]

yes, we do.  we should be able to make that goal.  i don't want you to take a loss on this, but there is some risk. 

[Big Tim]

Alan, in 51 years I've learned everything is a risk, even walking out the front door...I am confident I have hooked up with the right people...Thank you for your kindness...If a little old lady comes by me to twist my arm and says this is from Alan, I will just fall to the ground and tell her I already paid!

[Ron Jones]

OK,
So, I'll be honest, I'm packing my sea bag. Mostly because I have lived with a packed sea bag for the last 17 years and this time it won't be for a submarine (WOO HOO!) Alan, I know you've been on this particular boat. I'm packing very light because all I plan on doing is fishing until I fall to sleep, but I would like to know.
1. Is their a rain locker
2. Does everyone get their own rack
3. Is their hang up lockers for rain gear and such.
4. Is their hotel power (120V service) available or is everything 12 V
5. Anything weird about this particular boat we should know about so we can plan for?
Thanks
Ron

[Big Tim]

Submarines! Can't say I enjoyed my ride that much, but when you serve in Groton Conn. and are a machinist you most likely will ride one or 2 for sea trials

[alantani]

by rain locker, if you mean showers, yes, there are three.  no separate places to hang wet clothes, but i doubt that we will have rain.  if you run out of clothes and need to wash and then dry something, the guys will likely just hang your clothes over the diesel engines until the dry.  i'm sure ron's done that a few times.  crew only allowed in the engine rooms.  the "staterooms" are more like closets with top and bottom racks, the bow cabin has four racks, no hot bunking on this boat.  i'm still mobile enough that top racks are still fine, anyone that needs a bottom bunk should let me know.  power is 120 volts.  other than that, that's it.   

well, um, don't tell anyone, but there is a double bait tank up on the bow.    

[Ron Jones]

Bow bait tanks are the coolest thing EVER!! YOu are always alone and have your own source of bait. THis is getting better by the second.
Ron

[Alto Mare]

well, um, don't tell anyone, but there is a double bait tank up on the bow.    

[Keta]

..... anyone that needs a bottom bunk should let me know. 

I can climb but it hurts, if possible I'd like a bottom bunk.

[Ron Jones]

I am tall and like the air flow that is normally up top, but I'll sleep anywhere. Sorry, this discussion probably should have been in the "all you need to know" thread.
Ron

[Keta]

i want to go...

You are more than welcome to sign on.

[Norcal Pescador]

..... anyone that needs a bottom bunk should let me know. 

I can climb but it hurts, if possible I'd like a bottom bunk.

likewise ..... 

[Ron Jones]

WOO HOO!
Uncle Sam finally delivered, the check is in the mail!
Ron