Readers of my blog know how much I like the show Deadliest Catch. I feel kin to them. Not in the work but the ocean harvest. They do crab, I do lobster.

My best man Mike Lavallee of killerpaint.com has been painting his flames on the captain's toys for years.

When I heard he knew Captain Sig and the crew of the Northwestern, which is my favorite boat I asked him if he could get me an autographed sweatshirt.

Forward fast six months. Last weekend was the memorial for Captain Phil. Mike called after the memorial and said he had a surprise for me. When I opened the US mail box inside was a sweatshirt signed by Captain Sig that said.

"For Dave... Shut Up and Fish... Capt Sig"

Also a signed picture of Captain Sig standing in front of the Northwestern. I am going to get them framed together and hang it in my office. I was the envy of work last week when I showed it around. One of the ladies actually hugged the sweatshirt. Seems the ladies go for Captain Sig.

When it is framed I will get a picture for you to see. In the mean time....

Thank you Mike and Captain Sig.