Dear Louis,

That is an awful memory to have, but it seems you were in a risky business. Needless to say, I am pleased you are here to post, and looking at the devastation, that's a providential thing I think. I admit that I have never understood the love people have for the sea. I find myself at home in fairly harsh environments--on land; put me on the water and I become a very helpless individual. I admire those who can go on the ocean; those who understand salt water. Other than one time with an old fellow off Burin Bay Arm, I have never been on the ocean and I hope not to offend, but ya gotta be crazy to do that. Scares the heck outta me.