Just went to dinner with the 1st mate on my boat, and he made some comment about it being a small world.
I laughed and told him about what you had posted here about your dad working for Hy-Line. (had to give the background on the empeg and all that first of course). He remembered your dad and said that he was one of the best captains they ever had there. And not just skill wise, but personality wise. He said that he as well as the other mates and deckhands were really sorry to see your dad retire.
Just thought I'd relay the kind sentiment.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled empeg thread...