I WIN!!! (or don't try to call me between July 24 and December 8)

**hop** · 05-10-2006, 08:52 PM

Some of you might remember this thread... outlining some life decision gambling involving potential job opportunities.... etc.
what do I do?

Well, it seems I scored bigtime... I just got the call that I'm on the STAR cruise!!!

From July 24 through December 8 I should be on one of these two tracklines.

**ak_powder_monkey** · 05-10-2006, 08:56 PM

sweet, watch out for rouge waves

**splat** · 05-10-2006, 08:57 PM

Looks like rough duty, there, matie.
I assume they have sattelite interweb, though, yeah?

AKPM - They said the 14' Zodiac they're giving him will kill any wave he encounters. (See ya at Alpine, boy)

**fez** · 05-10-2006, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey

sweet, watch out for rouge waves

my favorite misspellings are the ones where you went and spelled a different word than the one you meant.

**GheePup** · 05-10-2006, 10:00 PM

I have seen some very pretty rouge wave faces when the angle of the sun is just right and there is just enough smoke in the atmosphere from brush fires.

Oh to be at Alpine to witness AKPM meeting up with Splat...should be an interesting event. Can't wait for the TR.

Sorry about the hijack hop. Gratz and have a good time floating around the Pacific.

**The Dad** · 05-10-2006, 10:15 PM

Mazel tov!

**marshalolson** · 05-10-2006, 10:19 PM

congrats my man...

nice return date

**Viva** · 05-10-2006, 10:25 PM

Congrats, Hoppster!

Now, stay dry and remember to dress warm.

**fiddler** · 05-10-2006, 10:42 PM

Good score!! 4 1/2 months at sea, RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR..........

**seanyob** · 05-10-2006, 11:01 PM

Will you return with a parrot on your shoulder? Will you teach him to caaaaawww?? If you did, that would be cool.

Nice work man....enjoy.

**skier666** · 05-10-2006, 11:11 PM

That means we won't have a 2nd date for sushi until DECEMBER!!!!!

Looks like I'll need to go for a long, quiet, solo walk tonight holding your Baker gap jump photo.

**kidwoo** · 05-10-2006, 11:16 PM

You realize how much badass surfing is on either of those routes?

I'm sure you do but just thought I'd remind you and add to the warm glow.

Congrats

**truth** · 05-10-2006, 11:18 PM

Looks like both tracks head to Ixtapa. Enjoy.

**Squirrel99** · 05-10-2006, 11:28 PM

hey hoppels- kick ass mang, you deserve it!

**Zeedashbo** · 05-11-2006, 12:03 AM

impressive lines bro. looks like some nice equatorial traveling.

**Arty50** · 05-11-2006, 01:03 AM

Fuck yeah, hop!!!!

We should all pitch in and get him a pair of Team Zissou's.

**mojorisin** · 05-11-2006, 03:35 AM

congrats! sounds like things are fanning out alrite

**Mulletizer** · 05-11-2006, 04:23 AM

Aaaaarrrrgggggghhhhh! Nice work, looks fun, congrats.

**bad_roo** · 05-11-2006, 04:28 AM

You're not going to be bored out of your skull after a week or is there 'shore leave' scheduled?

**Ripzalot** · 05-11-2006, 06:02 AM

are these surfing-friendly expeditions? that jordan route is taking you thru some primo surf territory.

congrats and have fun.

**shera** · 05-11-2006, 06:05 AM

I followed that thread - very interesting.

Git it!

**bklyn** · 05-11-2006, 07:08 AM

Nice! Congrats.

**Tippster** · 05-11-2006, 07:14 AM

FKNA, Hop - that's great! Congratulations!

**hop** · 05-11-2006, 08:14 AM

I was just wondering if I could fit my 7'2" or 6' under/over my bunk just in case... our shore leaves are about 3 days or so in each stop. I did request the Jordan (if I have a choice) for many reasons, including that one.

Oh man... oh geez... Arrrrrr matey!