Comments on: Goodbye Explorer

By: Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:52:26 +0000

Here’s a twist. My in-laws were ‘ship-wrecked’ on the Explorer years ago when she ran aground in the Antarctic. It was owned by Lindblad at that time. They were ‘rescued’ by the Chilian navy and all managed to get home safely. The ship was eventually pulled off the rock it had hit and managed to go on many other adventures though the years afterwards, but it appears she wanted her final resting ground to be in the southern ocean. A sad loss, but better than rotting at the dock! A lesson for us all…

By: brad mcpherson

brad mcpherson — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:03:58 +0000

It was amazing that they were picked up withing 6 hours by a Norwegian (I think) cruise ship. It shows the popularity of Antarctica. Since we’re bound to screw this place up eventually it might be a good idea to buy some coastal property there. Maybe a marina and a MacDonalds. Get in before Club Med.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:17:40 +0000

I did too.

Would that not SUCK to have your ship sink out from under you? How eerie, that still ocean slipping shut sealing the tomb. Until the bits start floating up.

Listening to my 10 y.o. son in the kitchen making lunch telling his cousin, who is a very picky eater, “This turkey, it has a little spice to it, tastes kinda like chicken fil a…”

good stuff.

anyway, whatever. I’ve just shaped a seeqqortarfik. I’m a bit high on cedar dust.

laters

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:24:40 +0000

Phew, for a second, when I saw the headline, I thought you meant your NDK Explorer. Now that’s a relief… Josh