If Opportunity Knocks…

February 24, 2010

then open the door! Over the past few weeks I’ve been given the opportunity to join a crew sailing from Unalaska / Dutch Harbor to Russia, down to Japan and beyond. While I’d love to join them for the entire cruise I’ve a few other things to do this summer and can’t commit to more the two weeks. In talking with the Captain he offered up a few

Sailing

If Opportunity Knocks...

different scenarios – one being possible joining the crew for two weeks (or so) to Adak, then I could fly home while they continued on.

While the offer is tentative and technically unofficial I can’ t help but to share the news. Paul, one of our cooks at the hotel said it best. “Life is short, do it!” I called Matt (the Captain) and left him a message that said we should talk.

“If the opportunity is available, I’m in!”

I’ll keep you posted.

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3 Responses to “If Opportunity Knocks…”

  1. DOnna Mattingly Wasneski "mamawas" on February 24th, 2010 8:38 pm

    what an adventure this could be Dan

  2. Dan on February 24th, 2010 9:40 pm

    Yup and around 5pm AKST on Thursday i should know ifm in or not!

  3. Christina Sinatra on February 24th, 2010 10:18 pm

    How about if your job was covered totally while sailing, how long would it be for. [..snip..] I don’t want anyone to ever miss a chance to do something great !!! I always encourage random acts of kindness on Wednesdays, it still Wednesday there . [..snip..]
    Be Happy & healthy…
    Christina

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