in the same situation. Well, I kinda of do-I've got kids and grand kids (and GREAT grand kids), and a boat, stacked against them would surely lose. And I hope I never have to make a choice like that.

I feel really terrible for them about the situation- what should have been a wonderful trip bit them in the butt. And lets face it- the ocean can do that to ANY of us. I'm glad they are all safe, and hope they regroup and go again, if they decide that's what they want.

But still, his comments are sort of ironic reading , particularly considering the fact that it's almost exactly one year later.