The Rudder and my own 70's era disaster epics
My quick escape from the city yesterday was hindered by the M/V Tacoma having some "mechanical issues", and so while waiting on the dock they announced that they were waiting for Coast Guard approval to operate the boat. Ten minutes later they announced the sailing was canceled...apparently the Coast Guard took "Rudder Problems" as being more serious than the Washington State Ferry system.
And thus we encountered a string of events that had all the makings of a great disaster film: One ferry out of service and the next one being profoundly overloaded with cars and people during a storm. Standing room only, I planned my "in the event of capsizing" escape route and then I began to scope out who'd be likely to lose thier cool and need to be slapped and who'd be eaten first after a few days in the life rafts. I reckoned I'd be okay because of all the health fanatics who'd wish to avoid my non-pasture fed, heavily antibioticated, fatty meat.
Despite my extensive preparations, we made it safely to shore where Rade picked me up thereby saving me the inevitable overloaded bus disaster to follow - a plunge into Agate Pass I supsected.
A slight blanket of snow with the potential for more to come this morning. Power is still on and it indeed appears the media has gone over-the-top with their "end of the freakin world" predictions. Of course they missed the potential ferry and bus disaster.
- Get link
- Other Apps
Comments
Maria on Long Island, NY
- Steve Knowlton
We are home on a snow day, which is fine with me, as long as the power is on.
If you are going to have a long commute, this is a cool one to have I reckon. That being said, if I had a job opportunity on this side of the water I'd take it.
I would not, however, go back to the other side to be closer to work. No way...I cannot describe the feeling I have as I stand on the deck of one of those ferries and watch the Seattle skyline shrink. It is perhaps like an exceptionally satisfying trip to the restroom.
Maria
LI, NY