We admit we did get 'slightly off topic' a couple of times, but we'll continue to do them, because we know they matter to you, and..... we like it. That said, we'll stay more focused on rentoid stuff on the next one with is scheduled for:

• September 16 2008 at 7.30pm Melbourne / Sydney time.
• www.rentoid.com/live

Chat then, rentoid team.

So here's how we do it at rentoid.com

We have a live chat session with our people. Answer all their questions, assess their concerns and just get to know them. Tonight we are doing it at 7.30pm Aust Syd / Melbourne time.

Go here to log on: http://rentoid.com/live

You can see the startup blog author in action live and see if he (me) can deliver it all live. So tune in, tell your friends and get a shout out!

Discovery: Welcome to our weekly Deadliest Catch chat series. Tonight's guest is Russell Newberry, deck boss of the Time Bandit. Find out what he thought of Season 4 on the show and what life at sea with the Hillstrands is really like.

Russell Newberry: Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum! I hope everyone's maintaining an even keel!

Bandita TBM Erin: RUSS! Thanks for taking time from fishing to join us. What does your family, especially your daughter, think of your newfound fame of being on the show?

Russell Newberry: My daughter is just starting to watch TV and she realizes that it's being a hit show and kids are asking her in school. I think overall she is enjoying the whole experience of watching me on TV.

Bandita Jackie: Hi Russell, Bandita Jax here. How has being on Deadliest Catch changed your life?

Russell Newberry: Ha! Well, you know, I can't believe it took the Deadliest Catch 45 years to discover me! Why did I have to go through 20 years of crabbing to finally be discovered? LOL Jake and Josh, they're 20 year old kids - why couldn't I have been discovered when I was 20? :-)

Erika: What was the hardest lesson you ever learned on any ship and why?

Russell Newberry: The first lesson you learn is you be quick or you be squished. Get the heck out of the way, and watch everything around you. There are so many bad situations that can happen, so the way the boat rolls or something comes loose on the boat, it can be a dangerous situation all around. The main thing we try to do is keep the water on the outside of the boat!

Stephanie: From a deckhand's point of view, what is the most demanding job on a crab boat?

Russell Newberry: Everybody on the boat has to keep their eyes and ears open. The most dangerous job is just trying to keep the boat afloat, and it's hard to relax when you're on a boat. As Captain Andy likes to say, complacency will kill you. So it's hard to stay on top of everything and keep aware. It's very light sleeping.

Sigsgurl: Hi Russ! Thanks for joining us! I was wondering...is John as crazy off camera as he is on?

Russell Newberry: Johnathan is the same all the time. If you want to see something change, you'd better go to the weather. Johnathan is just a fun guy to be around all the time.

CorneliaStephanie: Hey Russell! What is your least/most favorite memory from the Bering Sea?

Russell Newberry: My least favorite is the year we didn't catch any crab. My favorite is the year we caught more than anyone else.

Bandita Paris: Hey Russ, Bandita Paris here. How large was the biggest salmon you've ever caught?

Russell Newberry: Me personally, I caught a 67 pound king salmon but the world record is 97.2 pounds.

Slithinator: Russ, what is it like working with the Hillstrand brothers?

Russell Newberry: First of all, they get the job done collectively. It's like Andy gets up in the morning and gets everyone going, does the paperwork, and then he bows out and goes and does skipper stuff. Then Neal gets up at 11 and takes over, and we work until 8 or so. It's like passing the baton. When we're finished with Neal, then Johnathan takes over and says we have to go to the bar. He says that he'll hire you, but if you have to hang out with him, you'll probably get fired. :-)

Dawn: Evening Russ. You are in fish camp right now, correct? How long is that season, and is that regulated by government or nature?

Russell Newberry: Yes, we are in fish camp. We're trying to catch Alaskan wild salmon and it lasts approximately the month of July. Unfortunately the government does step in the way a little much. The general rule is everything is done by nature, and we get regulated by the government and sometimes overregulated. But it's overseen by how many fish we can catch collectively as a fleet.

Karen: What is the MAJOR responsibility of a deck boss?

Russell Newberry: First of all, you have to pay attention to everybody and what they're doing. As an experienced deckhand on a boat, you can look around and it's not only what you see, but also what you hear. There's a lot of crane stuff with these big pots so you have to use your ears all the time too. Like I said, you have to keep on eye on everybody else at all times.

Abby19: Russ, do you watch the show each week if you are able to? How do you like seeing yourself on TV?

Russell Newberry: No, I don't watch every week; it depends on how my salmon fishing is going. Sometimes I can pick up reruns. I don't know how they're going to edit the show, so it's like I'm seeing it for the first time even though I’m the star of the show! I’ve taken lots of videos in the past, and I've always thought people would be interested in watching that kind of show.

Hollie: Hi Russ, thanks for taking time out to be here with us. I just wanted to know, apart from fishing...what’s your favorite pastime?

Russell Newberry: Hmmm....let's see. I very much enjoy riding my motorcycle with my dad. I'm an avid snowmobiler in the winter. And I very much enjoy taking my daughter to fun things. She's a good age to go to amusement parks like Disney World and Six Flags. She will be 8 in September, so I'm still the hero in her eyes. I really enjoy this age - when she started going to school and learning how to raise her hand, and whatnot.

Time Bandit Fan: Russell, what were you feeling during the rescue of Josh White last year?

Russell Newberry: I couldn't believe it! I couldn't believe there was a chance that I was going to have to get into the Bering Sea for the first time in my career. This went on in my mind about 20 seconds before I got on deck. There was a lot going through my mind as I got my survival suit on and prepared to actually get in the water. Fortunately he wasn't in the water long enough, so he still had his faculties. So when we got to him, he was able to help get himself into the boat.

BeringQueen: Hey Russ, congrats on an awesome season, as far as we have seen any how. I am a new DC addict and was wondering what it means when y'all are talking about "new crab" moving in? Thanks for your time and God Bless the DC crew!!!

Russell Newberry: Crab are down there milling around, and they migrate. Some of the older crab stay in one spot, so we're capable of catching all the crab in one spot. We have honey holes and highways that the crab like moving in, so "new crab" means there's a band of crab down there and they're moving through.

Chettas Mom: Hi Russ, how soaking wet do your clothes actually get underneath your outer gear and how warm are the rooms where you guys eat/sleep etc.? What is the temperature?

Russell Newberry: Inside the house it's like living in a house. It's as warm as I want to make it in my room, sometimes too warm. We have heaters and thermostats, so we live very comfortably. But I get pretty wet underneath depending on the weather and if the waves are coming over the bow. I always have to put my raincoat hood on, and I always wear a baseball hat so I can duck behind the bill of it, so to speak.

Bandita SeaSteph: Hey Russ! What is the name of the boat you fish on for salmon season? Do you own it and how long is it?

Russell Newberry: I own a 32 foot aluminum commercial Gillnetter in Cook Inlet, Alaska where we catch wild Alaskan salmon. It is called the Wildcat.

Jenn: How do you guys not get hypothermia working in below freezing temperatures with freezing spray?

Russell Newberry: First of all, we keep ourselves dry. We start out wearing layered clothing, and any time we get cold, we can go in and change our clothes. You fall down and get wet, you can go in and change any time you want. On the Time Bandit we have a 2 man sauna, and it just stays on all the time. It's 100 degrees in there, so I can open the door and sit in there with my rain gear on. That's why Johnathan named me Insauna Bin Russell. The in-sauna asylum!

Florida Cin: Hello Russell from sunny Florida.....Have you read the Time Bandit book? And if you did what did you think of it? Also aren’t you supposed to be fishing salmon now?

Russell Newberry: Yes I did read the book. I'm in the book! I enjoyed the book (of course, I'm biased). I liked it and these guys are friends of mine, so I was glad someone came up with the idea to write a book. And I am currently fishing salmon in Cook Inlet, Alaska.

Seattle Texan: Hi Russell. Neil retired from deckwork this year, but aren't you and the Hillstrands about the same age? How long do you plan on continuing to work on deck?

Russell Newberry: Yeah, I am - Johnathan's a year older than me, and I’m a year older than Andy. I feel pretty good physically. Of course, every time I've gone out on a boat, every single trip I've made since I was 20ish, I've said I'm never going to do this again. Then again at the end of every trip, I go to the bank all moneyed up with 2 months off, so I kind of like the lifestyle. As far as retiring, there's a fine line between retiring and being unemployed. :-)

Bencha68: Hi Russell, it's an honor to be talking to you. I've noticed that when it comes to fishing on the Bering Sea, superstition plays a big role. What role does it play on the Time Bandit?

Russell Newberry: We try to pay attention to the superstitions, but we don't practice them when there's crab to be caught. We knock on wood and do the silly things, but when it's time to go crabbing, it's time to go crabbing.

Tabi: Hi Russ, greetings from Southern Ontario! You work in a unique situation where you have different captains for king crab and opilio. Who is your favourite boss and the one you prefer at the wheel, Andy or Johnathan?

Russell Newberry: First of all, they both can catch crab, and that's the number one thing. I don't care who's up there- it can be King Kong, and if he can catch crab, I don't care. Johnathan and Andy have different styles for catching crab. Andy's way more methodical and scientific, whereas Johnathan tries to think like a crab and go on gut instinct.

Millicent: Hi Russell! Thank you for chatting with us this evening! I was just wondering if you all listen to music on the deck or just listen to the sound of the waves and each other talking?

Russell Newberry: We've listened to very loud classic rock'n'roll, but now that the Discovery Channel is involved, we're not allowed to play music so they can capture all the little things we say for the camera. But yes, we would like to listen to more music.

Megan8291: What is it like to have so many people of the same family on the boat?

Russell Newberry: LOL Well there were 4 Hillstrands on the boat at one point, and it's all right. They're a family of fishermen from way back and they know what needs to be done. They're good hard workers, and they're fun to be around.

LauraC: Hi Russ! I love your sense of humor and you are my favorite deckhand! We hear over and over that being a deckhand is for guys in their 20’s. How are you able to keep up with all these deckhands that are half your age? Is it because you’ve been working on boats for a long time, or do you have an anti-aging secret :-)

Russell Newberry: LOL Yes, I have found the Fountain of Youth. The difference between myself and a younger deckhand is I have enough experience to know when to sit down! I know when it's time to take a nap. I've learned shortcuts, one of which being getting in and out of my gear as quick as possible. The new guys on the boat, it takes 15 minutes to get into their gear. Me, it takes 30 seconds. I have a routine I've had for years, and I can do it in my sleep now. A lot of guys need to get up, drink a pot of coffee, smoke a pack of cigarettes. For me, it's kind of like Superman going through a phone booth - I put on my boots and just get out on the deck.

Cornelia Stephanie: Hey Russell! what is the brand of gear you guys wear, the orange bibs?

Russell Newberry: It's called Grundens of Sweden. And it's good. There are several different brands of rain gear out there, and I've tried them all. Each brand is a little different - how you like the sleeves, collar, snaps, etc. Grundens fit me comfortably. For me, I can tell when I'm not wearing Grundens and if I have something else on.

Kaylee: How long does it actually take for the pot to come up off the bottom? In the show, the time between is always edited out.

Russell Newberry: Right, you stand there. The time you turn the block on full bore to the time it hits the bottom of the boat is anywhere from a minute to a minute and a half. That's depending on whether you're king crabbing or opilio crabbing because the lines are longer for opies. That gives you enough time between pots to clear the table. So it takes us longer to catch the opies than it does the king crab.

Crowe Sean: Even among the various crews of the crab fleet, the Time Bandit crew seems to have a sort of "cowboy" mentality. Do you think your crew is that much more wild than your cohorts, or is that just a product of the show?

Russell Newberry: I wouldn't say "wild" is the word, I'd say the camaraderie on our boat makes us look more wild because we go out in one great big group. You don't see a whole lot of fighting going on on our vessel.

Therod: What is the purpose of those orange glasses you wear while working on deck and where did you get them?

Russell Newberry: Every time I wipe those glasses off with a rag, my eyeballs thank me because otherwise everything on them would be in my eyes. Safety first, safety always. Those are a safety product from the Prudhoe
Bay oil fields. A friend of mine supplies me with them.

Lhiiiz: Russ, what's your favorite thing that you've gotten to do since you're on DC?

Russell Newberry: My favorite thing, off the television? I got involved with a NASCAR team, Jamerson Motorsports. Go Number 84! They've taken me under their wing, and taken me to various NASCAR events. I'm looking forward to the fall so I can go to some more.

Aryli: Hi, Russell. Thanks for being here tonight. In the book Time Bandit, Johnathan tells us about how his boat, Fishing Fever, lost power and was drifting. You found his boat and towed him out of danger. How did you know something was wrong with Johnathan and what were you thinking when you found him?

Russell Newberry: First of all, we try to keep track of everyone. We had an opening that day, so there were 200 boats out. It was flat calm that day, so nobody was worried. Sometimes we lose contact phone wise and radio wise because everyone's going out in different directions. When we came back to fish camp, normally since I'm the slowest, I'm the last one in. So when I came in and Johnathan wasn't there, I started to get concerned. So I went looking for him, and ended up finding him. When I found him, I thought phew, he's still floating! And then prepared myself for the long trip home.

NosyNora: So Russ, how has your social life changed since this time last year? Still have to introduce yourself to women?

Russell Newberry: I'm not one of the skippers, you know, the more popular faces on the show. I still have to bring up the subject of the Deadliest Catch and then they go, "Oh, that's you? Oh, the Time Bandit is my favorite. Johnathan’s my favorite!" I tell people I'm the Ringo Starr of the Time Bandit crew.

Lauren: Hi! I was just wondering who is the messiest in the bunks? Or are all of you guys organized? Good luck fishing and be safe!!

Russell Newberry: All right, this is putting me on the spot - who's the pig on the boat? I can't say, because his last name starts with an H. So you can take your pick! I can't disclose that information; someone would get mad at me.

Stargate: Hey Russell, how do they get the shots of the boats when they are out on sea? Is the Time Bandit trailed by other boats? Does that make you feel safer?

Russell Newberry: Yeah, I guess I can say there's another boat comes out and films us to get a different viewing perspective. And yes, it's comforting to know there's another vessel over there floating. So it's nice. And there's lots of boats out crabbing, in the vast Bering Sea.

WI Dan: You sound like a very intelligent man. What's your educational background?

Russell Newberry: LOL Well I have a high school diploma, but I went to college for 3 years. Growing up in Alaska, you went one of three ways in the late 70s - either the North Slope for the oil fields, or the Bering Sea, or you went to college. I took the third option, and went to college in Montana. Then I realized that I could make more money going crabbing than I could with the teaching degree I was enrolled in.

Angelo: Hi Russell. Just watched you on After The Catch. Do you get sea sick on the boat, and where do you live when not out fishing?

Russell Newberry: When I get back on the boat in October, the first 12-24 hours I'll get queasy. I don't get throwing up seasick, though. Then I get my sea legs, and then I'm fine. Johnathan gets seasick every time, but he shakes it off every single time. I live in a quaint fishing village with a drinking problem (or is it a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem? LOL) up in Alaska.

Sheryl: Hi Russell, how do the seasons run for Red Crab and Opilio Crab? Are there certain opening days and a day when you must be finished? What were the dates for the past season?

Russell Newberry: The red king crab starts October 15 every year, and it runs until everyone catches their quota. The canneries dictate when the season's going to close, when everyone has to bring their quota in. The canneries give us a short time to catch our crab, otherwise they won't buy them from us because they're going to move on to process other seafood.

Bandita TBM Cap: Hiya Russ, thanks for chatting! How do you like the "new and improved" Time Bandit?

Russell Newberry: I haven't actually seen it yet. I do know we took the boat to Seattle because we had ice damage issues from last year. I know they cut the bow off, and rebuilt another bow in a shop somewhere in Seattle and reattached it. Then they gave the whole boat a much needed cosmetic makeover and a new crane, things we have to actually use on deck. I'm excited to see the boat, but I won't see it until probably October.

Crazy4crab: What is the worst damage the Time Bandit has had so far?

Russell Newberry: We got caught in the ice pack last year and it damaged the front of the boat so badly we had to get it repaired. I wasn't scared for my life; I knew I could get off the boat and walk across the ice pack to shore. I knew we were just going to wait. Of course, the ice could crush the Time Bandit like a tin can, then I would have waited on the ice for a Coast Guard helicopter to come and get me.

Trinity: Hey Russell! I live on the east coast of Canada, in the province of Nova Scotia and I was wondering if you (or anyone you know) have ever done any fishing in the North Atlantic Ocean? If so, how does it compare to the Bering Sea?

Russell Newberry: Johnathan had some sort of operation out of Massachusetts, so he's familiar with that part of the country. I think he fished there 3 years before he went full time in Alaska. I' m not exactly sure what happened, but he says the waters there can be just as rough as they are here and you can drown just as easy over there as you can over here!

AZ Valentine: Hey Russ, greetings from AZ! When you met the Hillstrand brothers back in the day, did you all become fast friends or did they grow on you? Ha Ha? :-)

Russell Newberry: As kids growing up, we were all looking for kids to hang around with. With all the fishing stuff we did, we just naturally gravitated towards each other because we all liked fishing and outdoor stuff - it's just what we did in the summertimes.

Eric and Annie in Wy: You appear to have a genuine concern for the safety of the crew, so much so that I think I would feel comfortable working there. What is the first thing you tell a new guy on deck?

Russell Newberry: LOL The first thing is I go through our orientation on the boat where I show them the fire extinguishers and how to work the radios, etc. Especially the engine room check. Most people don’t know anything about the motors and gauges, so I tell them, "What I want to hear from you, I want it to be loud, I want it to be hot, and especially I want it to be dry. If it isn't all of those three, wake somebody up!"

Crowe Sean: As a senior deckhand, do you find yourself as something of a mentor to the greenhorns? Does that make it difficult when they falter?

Russell Newberry: I hope so. I hope they're learning something from me, even if mentor isn't the word. If they would do the job like I do it, then they would be getting it done one way. There are different ways to do things on a boat, but I just learned my little routine and stick with it. I know lots of shortcuts. I don't know everything, and I haven't seen everything but I've seen quite a bit.

Crazy4crab: What is with the deal with a gal being bad juju on a boat and does that mean working vessels only?

Russell Newberry: It's an old superstition that goes way back that women are bad luck on a boat. When you have lots of men on a boat, and you throw in a few women, there aren't enough for everybody so you're going to have some fighting.

Ocjack: Hi Russ, what do you think it's going to take to keep Johanthan out of the water next season? Between falling off the boat, and in the tank, it seems he couldn't keep dry last season!

Russell Newberry: LOL Well, he's in control of his own two feet, so all he has to do is watch!

Jfarges: I know that there's a lot of movement on the boat and I was wondering if you ever fell out of bed or had trouble eating because of bad weather?

Russell Newberry: People don't realize that the floor underneath you is constantly moving, so it's very hard to relax. It's not like I can just sit in a chair and relax, because when I'm in that chair, I'm moving at all times. When we're in the galley eating dinner, I have to keep one hand on my coffee or drink so it doesn't slide. And when I go to my bunk, it's moving right before me. I have a little piece of plywood that I can stuff down next to me when it's rough, and sort of wedge myself in, so to speak.

Cmdrpoppinfresh: Who is the one guy you'd take fishing on the Bering Sea before anyone else?

Russell Newberry: That goes way back. For me it goes back to my dear friend David Martin, who I worked with for 15 years before I got involved with the Time Bandit. And of course, any of the 12 Playmates. :-) Aquaman would be another good one.

IndianScout2k1: I think the crab boats with the wheelhouse forward look the best, but I think the boats with the wheelhouse aft are the better setup. Which do you prefer and why?
Russell Newberry: There's a couple of advantages. A house forward boat breaks all the weather coming onto the deck. A house aft boat can be better because the skipper is watching you at all times. When you step onto a boat, the bow of the boat is more active than the stern of the boat, so it's a more comfortable ride on a house aft boat. It's not near as active when you're lying in your bunk.

Blue Fox: Hi Russ. It's obvious that the Time Bandit crew is a crew known for pranks. Although we've seen the big ones on the show, have there ever been any you yourself have thought up and executed?

Russell Newberry: Well we've done...oh yeah, we've done lots of things like sewing the bottoms of your rain gear so when you go to put your boot in, you can't slide your foot all the way in, but you don't know it until you're in a hurry to get on deck. We've done some other stuff too, but I can't talk about it here. :-)

Jensue: Hi from WV! What's a favorite meal for the crew to eat when ya'all get a moment to eat?

Russell Newberry: We try to eat one big meal a day, and everything else is fend for yourself - microwave something or make a sandwich. Neal will go in and cook usually once a day or so. Meat and potatoes, chicken and rice, macaroni and cheese and hot dogs are my favorites. We eat a lot of breakfast. That seems to be a big hit. The packaged lasagnas - we throw a couple of those in the oven to bake while we’re on deck, then we can come and eat after work. Neal is not allowed to cook chicken because it brings "fowl" weather. :-)

KingsBellinghamWa: Do any of you keep in contact with the young man you rescued? High 5 on a spectacular rescue!

Russell Newberry: Thank you for that. The end of the story is that Johnathan ended up hiring him for the summer season that the Time Bandit does, and apparently the guy fell off the boat again. Johnathan said he hired him when he was floating, and he fired him when he was floating. First rule of being on a boat is stay on the boat!

CathyB: Hi Russ, I love your one liners. What is that "thing" you sometimes wear diagonally over your rain gear?

Russell Newberry: That's my knife belt. Most people wear it around their waist, but I like to wear it bandoleer-style because otherwise it makes my rain gear bunch up. Always carry a knife when you're on a boat.

Cagneysue: What is the one thing you take with you when you go to sea that you couldn't live without?

Russell Newberry: A picture of my daughter that I take with me. Other than that, just my gear. I don't have superstitions or trinkets or anything like a lucky charm, so to speak. And of course, all the Hugh Hefner novels. I'd like to thank Hugh for getting me through the slow times on the boat.

Blue Fox: Hi Russ. Fun question for ya: when you're out on the Bering Sea and you're not on deck for whatever reason, what's your favorite thing to do below deck?

Russell Newberry: Sleep! Not have to do anything. We watch lots of movies and read lots of books. So it's very much a relax time for the 2-3 days we have to go on a boat ride. It's nice to take a break from work and not have much to do except watch the GPS and wonder how long it will take us to get to town so we can go to the local "churches" when we get there. :-)

Rennen: Russell, have you played the Deadliest Catch Game?

Russell Newberry: No I haven't. In fact, the younger guys that work for me this summer have picked up the game, and we're going to experiment with it here in the next couple of weeks.

Mittie: Sometimes you guys are sorting so fast I wondered if any females get in the tank by accident?

Russell Newberry: No, you can tell a big difference between the males and the females - the females are much, much smaller. But occasionally one slips by. We get a limited amount of leeway, but we try to keep it clean.

Creeper45: Do you ever worry or think about pirates on the Bering Sea? I know that sounds stupid, but I know they're out there. Also, are there rifles on every boat? What's allowed as far as weapons on your boat?

Russell Newberry: As far as I know, we can carry anything that's legal as long as we have the paperwork. As far as Blackbeard pirates, no. But I'm sure they're out there, stealing crab out of our pots, which is taking money out of our pockets. But as far as getting boarded, "don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" swashbuckling adventure - no. Most people are pretty good about that, it seems to me anyhow.

MissBrei: What kind of reaction did you guys have on the boat when word of Phil's illness reached you?

Russell Newberry: Well, it was sad to start with. But it was OK, now you need to start thinking about your health. We certainly don't want any of us to get sick or die. Now he's got to start thinking about seriously taking care of himself.

DMK: Russ, how long does it take for you to decompress after the season?

Russell Newberry: I just got off my little boat today, and I was walking like a drunken sailor. You get that motion going from the rocking and rolling of the boat, so when I get to shore it takes 12 hours before I can walk a straight line. I notice it when I'm standing in the shower because the whole shower's moving. And I notice it when I'm in a vehicle with someone because I've been going 4-6 mph, and all of a sudden I'm going 50 mph and it's like WHOAAA!

Discovery: Russell, thank you for being here tonight to answer so many questions! Is there anything you'd like to add, before we have to end the chat?

Russell Newberry: Wow, that went by fast! That was fun. Just the old adage - Old sailors never die, they just drop anchor and keel over.

I am very excited to introduce Live Help to you all!

This is a brand new function for the website which has been launched today.

Where ever you see the Live Help icon, if I am online, you can click it and chat directly with me! The Live Help buttons are currently available on the website www.mylittlecustoms.com and are situated on the home page, Nylon page, Saran page, FAQ's page & the Contact details page

This means you do not have to go to the hassle of tracking down my contact details for emailing or go to the expense of calling me, and you get an instant response! Perfect for if you have a quick question or small query!

I hope you will find this feature useful and I look forward to chatting with you all soon!

Robin x

Laurie Viera Rigler, author of the Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, was featured in the most recent edition of JASNA News, the newsletter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. The article described her love for all things Jane Austen and her articles in her blog, Jane Austen Addict. I was thrilled to note that Laurie's article for Jane Austen Today, "Ten Ways to Cope Without the Complete Jane Austen Series", was mentioned, and that links to our blogs, Jane Austen Today, Jane Austen's World, and Austenprose, were also provided.

Speaking of JASNA, the annual meeting, which will be held in Chicago in early October, is full. This is bad news for procrastinators who were waiting to register, but great news for the society and proof positive that Jane Austen is more popular than ever. Click here for more JASNA News (although the article about Laurie is not available online).

Needless to say we were delighted to be mentioned in such a public forum. Please join Laurie and me in our Tuesday night discussion, 7 pm Pacific time and 10 pm EST!

1. I like Pownce way better than Twitter. So friend me up, there.
2. The Linux transition is going good.  I am really used to it and sort of used to the terminal.  I keep getting frustrated with the amount of software that doesn't work with Linux.
3. I decided to get active in Mozilla Labs.
4. I got Room Monitor status in Live Chat.
5. I am getting back into Flickr.

That's it. Hope I have more time to blog about other stuff soon.

It is because of this new advance technology of the internet and webcam that make online dating service available and gain increasing popularity especially among adult who are looking for one night stand.

When you participated in the live webcam chat room you can talk to many peoples who have the same interest as you. It is also much more safer than meeting someone in the pub or bar because you can talk to your date and known that the one you are talking with is right for you or not by using webcam without having to leave home at all and this make internet online dating the best place to be for lonely peoples.

The main advantage of online chatting using webcam is that you can talk to each other face to face and this help you detect lying such as fake age, picuter and know the behaviour of the person your are talking with.

However you must be really careful not to trust anything easily when meeting someone on the internet or in real life especially when they are stranger because this can be very dangerous since you donot know them really well enough and donot know what they are thinking.

Using live webcam also help you improve communicating skills because if the chat is not going well in the chat room then it is likely to have communication problems in real life also.

When you have decided to join on of thos live webcam chat room then you must make sure that the site you are about to join is reputable and doesnot cantain any strange hidden program that can steal your username and password which can directly affect your privacy.

You can find really good informations on webcam in details here including adult online dating and many more.

Josh Harris: What up?

Susan: Hi Josh thanks for being here tonight..you take care of your Dad...he's a special guy...how is he doing? How long before King Crab season do you have to be back in Dutch to get the boat ready? May full pots and calm seas always be with you. Good luck next season. My love to Capt. Phil, I adore you all.
Josh Harris: King Crab season will be starting at the end of September. The old man has high spirits right now.

Cajun girl: Hi Josh! Love you guys! Do you think if Murray would have told you guys about your dad spitting blood sooner would the outcome be different?
Josh Harris: No, the outcome wouldn't have been different. The old man didn't want to go in regardless of his condition.

Sarah Harris: Hey Josh. I could barely watch this last episode of Deadliest Catch tonight where your dad got seriously hurt. I was literally covering my eyes but peering through my fingers and tears were streaming down my face. What was the first thought you had when you saw your dad with broken ribs and unable to breathe when had fallen out of his bunk?
Josh Harris: My first thought? "Oh s**t he's hurt!" And then just hoping that everything gets better. It's just one of those moments...It was wild.

Kat: How do you deal with your dad and brother on a daily basis?
Josh Harris: Loud voices and a lot of hugs. And a lot of joking around. My dad's got a mullet, so that says a lot. And then there's Jake, he's a jokester like I am. You've got to have a sense of humor.

Cornelia Stephanie: Hey Josh! I think you're awesome, I love how you always help your dad. The CM needs a nurse like me! haha. What's your favorite and least favorite part about going out to the Bering sea?
Josh Harris: My favorite part's working with my family. My least favorite part is dumping the s**t tank. It's at the bottom of the boat and it just sucks to be at the bottom of the boat when it's rolling around.

aed2952: First off, great show. My question is, do you plan on being a captain some day and how would you do things differently?
Josh Harris: You know, every deckhand wants to be a captain one day. I don't think I'd run things any different. I'd try to run them the same as the old man does.

Vickie: I know you fish for about 6 months out of the year but what do you do with the other 6 months? Do you have another job or is that just your downtime to relax before you go back to the Bering sea?
Josh Harris: Actually, I fish about 10 months out of the year. When I'm home, I just try to spend time with my friends and family. Get that R&R in, because you know it's a long year coming.

Tonya: Hey Josh love ya on the show! So I was just watching After the Catch and it was mentioned that if you get technical that Jake is your boss on deck...what's it like having your younger brother your boss??
Josh Harris: It's interesting. I've been fishing longer than he has. We don't always see eye to eye, but I love the kid. So we work it out in the end.

Katie: Do you think it is easier or harder to work on a boat with your father as the captain?
Josh Harris: It's got its pros and its cons. At the end of the day, I like working with my father. I'm lucky enough to be able to say that.

Time Bandit fan: Josh, do you and your brother talk to each other during the off season?
Josh Harris: Yeah. We talk all of the time. We're live close, and I can hit his window with a rock from my front porch. We're close.

Megs: If you could take a trip anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
Josh Harris: It's kind of a tie between Australia and Russia. Why? It just seems like a cool kind of place.

Paul: What's it like to rule all in the Deadliest catch game?
Josh Harris: It's bad ass!

Bencha68: I notice that superstition plays a big role when fishing in the Bering Sea. What effect does superstition have on the crew of the Cornelia Marie?
Josh Harris: Well, I'll tell you right now, it definitely plays a big role. It can definitely put guys in a good or bad way. There definitely has to be an excuse for bad juju. It doesn't happen very often from the fishing end, but as far as the engine breaking down or something.

Wiz Rebecca: Hello Josh, what kind of prior life experiences prepared you for crab fishing on the Bering Sea and with your father...do you heed any sage advice that your father gives you?
Josh Harris: The experience? Just living with the old man. You just got to give 110 percent, whatever you do - whether it's eating breakfast, hauling gear, or whatever. You always gotta give a 110 percent.

therod: What kind of music do you and the rest of the crew like?
Josh Harris: Everything but country. Usually listen to hard rock, some rap. When the old man is around he doesn't like that stuff. He's got the mullet so he's got to have the '80s thing going. I can't tell you how many times I've come up to Journey, he's wailing away, the hair flying. I can tell you what, I can go without hearing Pink Floyd for the rest of my life. Between that and INXS 

MadiB: Do you think you take on more family responsibilities than Jake, like as far as taking care of your dad and your health...?
Josh Harris: Yeah, I'm a little bit older than Jake. When I was his age, my mind was stuck on women, money, partying, things like that. You start to get older and you start to realize that your old man isn't Superman anymore. Family's all you got in life. Take care of everybody and make sure everybody's good. It kind of sucks when you get older, you get rational and stuff! It was so much easier.

pinky: Josh, what is your favorite meal to eat on the boat and at home?
Josh Harris: I'd have to say a good plate of spaghetti. If anybody says different, they're full of it. S'ghetti is great, you can wake up in the morning with a hangover and have a huge plate of it. It's a great meal. It's easy to make!

Johnny Rockwell: How many packs of smokes do you bring on a trip?
Josh Harris: I get a case and in a case is 30 cartons, so about 300 packs over the course of roughly 3 to 4-1/2 months. You can do the math from there.

Time Bandit fan: Josh how long does it take to tape "After the Catch"?
Josh Harris: It took like about 4 or 5 days. 4 or 5 days and many pitchers of beer.

Megs: I like to think I am a pretty tough cookie but I have to admit that after watching the show there is no way I would ever set foot on a crab boat! LOL! What has been your scariest moment while out at sea?

Josh Harris: Watching someone close to you slowly start to die. Painfully, too. It's definitely the scariest thing I've seen. The guy you always thought was Superman coughing, puking up blood trying to tell you he's fine, there's nothing wrong. It was scary. It made me realize, hey that's my dad, he's not 40 anymore. He's 50+. I have to start watching out for him. The mullet won't save him anymore!

oddish1234: Do you like pranking other boats and what is your favorite prank?
Josh Harris: As for the favorite prank, I haven't done it yet so I can't tell you. It's top secret. Do I like pranking other boats? You better believe it. You'll know when you see my favorite prank, though, but it will be up and coming. Someone's going to be pissed - in good humor that is.

fashion platter: I saw somebody on the street the other day in a Cornelia Marie t-shirt, and he wouldn't tell me where he got it. Do you have a store?
Josh Harris: As a matter of fact, you can go to http://www.captainphilharris.com and there's a couple articles of clothes there now. I've got my own Master Baiter line coming out.

FVCM rocksmyworld: Hi Josh! My twin sister and I love the new Phil Harris clothing that was added. We have a bet going about who came up with the "Phil Harris" thong, you or Jake!
Josh Harris: Actually, I have to give the credit to the old man. The thong thing wasn't really my forte. I like my own little style, and that will be popping up soon. My greenhorn store and my Master Baiter line. The thong was too much for me. My old man is a salty old seadog.

wrj: Have you ever received a serious injury on the boat?
Josh Harris: You better believe it. I just about had my insides sucked out of my shoulder blade by a big assed generator. Really big! It was so hard core it sucked me off the ground and started sucking at my shoulder. They said another 10-15 seconds it would have sucked my shoulder out. This season I broke some ribs and thought it was just normal aches and pains. It wasn't and it healed wrong, hurting my back and stuff.

I Love The Harris Boys: Besides your dad, who's your fave captain?
Josh Harris: I love all those guys. They've all got personal things. There's certain things I like everybody for. They look out for us all, like a big really, REALLY dysfunctional family. The hard core captains have mullets. Then there's Andy, he's one of the smartest out there I've met. And really down to earth. He doesn't have a mullet though. Dealing with all those guys is great and I love dealing with them all.

Bandita Erin: Josh, we saw where your father, Jake and yourself visited the Deadliest Catch Classroom in Las Vegas. How was that experience from your perspective. Thanks for joining us.
Josh Harris: I thought it was really cool. I really educated the kids on getting a college degree. Being able to be a role model is definitely cool. Who would have thought guys who were in the middle of nowhere where no one wants to be would be a role model. But it was a good experience for me and my family.

jandy: Hi Josh...I can't get enough of the DC and the guys. You are ALL REAL men in the job that you. When did you start crabbing? And do you remember the trip? Stay safe on the BS. Jandy
Josh Harris: I started crabbing when I was 18. My first trip was the scariest of my life, besides this one we just had. We had terrible weather and I never knew to change so I was soaking wet the entire time. So it was dirty and all the guys hated me because I was the captain's kid. I thought at that time that I'd never go back crabbing again. But it all changed when I got the phone call from pop asking me to do a real man's job. So I had to prove I could cut it.

FVCM rocksmyworld: Hi Josh! My twin sister and I were curious to know if you couldn't work on the Cornelia Marie under your father, whose boat would you work on?
Josh Harris: I think I would work on Princess Cruise Lines probably! I love fishing and stuff. That's a tough question, so I really can't answer that. I think the next job I took on the ocean would be for a cruise line or something like that.

Celeste: Hey Josh! I'm majoring in Meteorology so I love the weather. The weather on Deadliest Catch is so interesting, well from my point of view anyway. I was wondering what was one of the most intense weather encounters you've had while on the boat? Good Luck. Fis
Josh Harris: 120+ winds the day my dad got injured and 50' waves. It scared me! It's funny to see the sea gulls trying to keep up with the boat. Then they get blown back by the waves when they hit the tops of them.

smiley16: What was the biggest crab you have seen?
Josh Harris: Like a 16 pound crab, about 6-1/2' long. It had bigger arms than me, I felt like I needed to go to a weight room.

MelissaJ: Hi Josh, first let me say...YOU GO BOY!! You guys have a dangerous job and kudos to you 4 doing it. My question is, out of all of this new "fame" what's the good/bad about all the attention? Good luck I hope you read this.
Josh Harris: The good is to educate children on why they need to stay in school. The bad is, I don't know, you have to deal with a lot of people and questions. You don't really get paid for it. They found a bomb in my yard a couple of weeks ago. People want to hurt you and you have to deal with a lot of issues that we normally wouldn't have to deal with.

Groovee74: Josh, do you think you and Jake will run the boat like the Hillstrand Bros. or more like the Northwestern? If like the NW, who would be captain?
Josh Harris: That's a tough one. Jake has running first because he's been on the boat longest. We'd probably work it like the Hillstrand Bros, we'd both probably share the responsibility
 
h__h: How do you count the crabs so fast and how accurate is the count?
Josh Harris: The count is very accurate. It's just like whatever you do, something you do at your job day to day that other people wonder how you do it so fast. We just count 'em. That's our job.

Groovee74: Who is more like Dad, you or Jake?
Josh Harris: Right now, me. Jake's following the same footsteps I've followed for some time. I'm getting older, interests change.

Blue Fox: After seeing After the Catch tonight I'm a little baffled about the obsession with the mullet. I almost grew one not too long ago but backed out at the last minute. What's the big deal with the mullet, anyway? Is it some sort sea-faring tradition or something?
Josh Harris: You know, it's called being stuck in the 80s The mullet really isn't that cool. Some people love the mullet and some people can pull it off. I think it's a biker thing, but I can't speak for Sig, I don't think he has a bike. It might be a Norwegian thing. It's a fascination thing maybe. So vive la mullet.

Debbie: Are you and your brother going to quit smoking after seeing what's going on with your Dad?
Josh Harris: Yeah, I want to quit smoking, don't have any plan on it yet but it's coming soon.

Tab in FL: It's great that you guys get to work together and have such a great relationship, but how hard is it to be away from the rest of your family and friends while your at sea for so long?
Josh Harris: It's hard, it's really difficult. You're trying not to feel like you've abandoned them. Then you come home and you want to spend time with everybody. Mom doesn't like it. It's a totally different lifestyle, an acquired taste.

Andy: What hobbies do you enjoy?
Josh Harris: I enjoy building cars, import cars, listening to music, outdoors stuff.

k5123: Hey Josh! You talk about how kids should stay in school. Did your father push you to go to school or was he okay with you guys coming to fish?
Josh Harris: Born, bred, and corn fed fisherman here. I didn't even graduate school, I got my good enough diploma. I quit early so I could go fishing. Most people would call me a failure, I just call it a life-long lesson. Stay in school!

Groovee74: Are you the only boys in your family?
Josh Harris: I have an older brother. He does not fish. He went fishing once and realized real quick he hated it. Then I have 5 sisters.

dwn by the bay: Hi Josh! Do you ever watch the show when you're not on the boat? What do you think of it?
Josh Harris: I watch it when I can because I never know what's going to be on. What do I think of it? I think, man, I should have gotten an education.

Terri: Where did the name of the boat come from?
Josh Harris: It came from the previous owner's wife. Awesome lady, she still owns part of the boat. Cornelia Marie Collins.

redneck4real: Josh, We've watched you come onto your dad's boat as somewhat of a wise ass who spends dad's money. We now see a caring, mature, hard-working but still fun-loving fine young man. Do you think you've changed much since you got onto the Cornelia Marie?
Josh Harris: I've gotten a better relationship with my father after not being able to spend a lot of time with him growing up. Definitely different there. But it's still the same old me.

Miss Brei: How exactly does Jake get away with buying all of that stuff without getting his hide tanned?
Josh Harris: That's a good question! Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for that one. Your guess is as good as mine.

rose2008: Have you made any splurges with your crab money?
Josh Harris: Yup. The high performance vehicle. I have to fill it with Premium.

Dawn: Josh, do think your dad has broken the record for the amount of Red Bull in one week?
Josh Harris: I would say yeah, I think he might be reigning champion of Red Bull. He's got a new energizing drink that he seems to get more pumped up with. So God help us all. I tell you, that mullet flares like never before. It's potent. It's called Wired. It's healthier for him, so he decided to switch.

rose2008: Is it hard having a relationship while fishing 10 months out of the year?
Josh Harris: You better believe it. Yes, it's difficult.

GP Harker FL: Do you have any comfort items you bring along when out at sea?
Josh Harris: Random pictures of home, that's about as comforting as you can get.

Farzaana: Hey Josh, what goes through your mind while you are out crab fishing in those deadly seas?
Josh Harris: I'm going to get home soon to drive my car, go cruising by the beach, hang out with the old lady, camping, just how much fun I'll have. Things like that, or you start to go crazy

ms jkitty: How do you guys manage to stay awake for such long periods of time?
Josh Harris: Energy drinks and coffee, the occasional smoke. A lot of hugs, too, high fives, "good games", slaps on the ass, etc.

Victoria: How connected are you to your family via the Internet or telephone while out at sea?
Josh Harris: Very connected. Connected as we can be, they get a phone call a week.

no sleep in NC: We never miss an episode but my husband and I were discussing tonight how much we would like to hear some more of the conversations you guys have, the things you all say. They bleep so much it feels like nothing is left! How would you feel about using less four letter words, seriously, just for the sake of TV?
Josh Harris: If we had a wider range vocabulary we probably would. Unfortunately, a fisherman's dictionary is only about three pages long and those are big font words because most of the guys have to squint to read. Our vocabularies aren't very extensive. We should have fisherman's word of the week!

forever urs18: if you could name your own boat what would you name it?
Josh Harris: I don't know, that's a tough one. If the time ever comes then I'll put thought into it. Ding and Dong maybe, for a little kick!

Dawn: What are you and the crew doing right this moment?
Josh Harris: Well, currently, I'm sitting on my butt at home taking some R&R. My brother, the workaholic that he is, is fishing. My dad's at home. Everybody's at home except my brother.

Time Bandit Angel: What does it take to be a successful greenhorn? Is it more important to be strong physically or mentally?
Josh Harris: That's a very good question I would have to say, a combination of both but at the end more of a mental game. You have to have heart, want to be there and want to do good. If you give 110 percent. No one can take that away from you and everyone will see it.

Kathrine: What is your ultimate dream car and why?
Josh Harris: I like this question! My ultimate dream car would be a Nissan Skyline R-34. Because it is so incredibly fast and sweet looking. That would be a blast to drive, but you can't get them in the US anymore and it's a little out of my price range.

angel kisses: The captains get together before going out, do you and Jake have friends on other boats you hang out with as well?
Josh Harris: You better believe it! It's called a fishing community for a reason. We've all got our favorites.

Deej: What kinda sports do you play/watch?
Josh Harris: I go-cart race, I like that. I play pool. I'm a fisherman, that is my sport. When I come home, I typically try to do nothing physical, nothing at all. I have a problem getting off the couch. I don't really watch sports. I have football player buddies, I'll watch their games. There are a couple of UFC fighters that are cool, I'll watch that. I'm a NASCAR fan, we're Tony Stewart fans. Jason Shapiro came on our boat; he's Tony Stewart's right hand man in the pits. He'd been watching the show so much he wanted to do it. He'd never been out there, came out for a week, did every job on the boat and did a darned good job. I'd never seen that, I swear he was a fisherman before.

Groovee74: What is your drink of choice?
Josh Harris: It depends. If I'm drinking casually, it's Captain & Coke because you and the Captain can make it happen. If I'm drinking for energy, 505 Wired and some flavored vodka will send you to the moon. It's intense, it'd wake you up from death.

Deej: What is the first thing you do when you get back to dry land?
Josh Harris: We go meet up with friends and just hang out.

anon: How do you handle the cold???
Josh Harris: Just move fast. Move fast you stay warm. Don't move fast you freeze.

Andy: We have seen some of your dad's tats, do you have any? And if so, of what?
Josh Harris: Yes, I have tattoos. I have a bar code on my arm. I have multi kanji Japanese writings on my upper arms. I have an eye of Ra on my back, always watch my back. The rest of my back is done in tribal. I have a black light tattoo on my arm, it is of my actual skeletal structure from my elbow to my fingertips. It's impressive, and it was very painful.

altrangel: Do any of you have any kind of medical training and what kind of supplies do you keep on hand for those situations?
Josh Harris: As for the actual medical training, I know I did some stuff with the fire department, so learned stuff there. Medical supplies? We've got some stuff on the boat but it's pretty limited.

Discovery: Josh, thank you very much for being here for tonight's chat! Our time is about up, but is there anything you'd like to add before we have to close?
Josh Harris: I'd just like to say thank you for all the support from all the fans, the loyal Cornelia Marie fans. The outpouring of support for my dad is appreciated. Keep him in your prayers, he's still going through a rough time. We're glad you enjoy the show. If you have any questions, you can check out the Wiki site or go to MySpace. I'll do my best to answer you. I hope you enjoy the show

On August 12th The Jonas Brothers will be doing a Live Chat.

BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN FULLY CONFIRMED!

Times: 8pm MID-ATLANTIC
7pm GREENLAND
7:30pm NEWFOUNDLAND
6pm ATLANTIC TIME
5pm EASTERN TIME
4pm CENTRAL TIME
3pm CENTRAL TIME
2pm PACIFIC TIME
1pm IN ALASKA (??)
12pm IN HAWAII
7am AET (EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA)

Fully subscribed Million Impossible members can currently search through the hundreds of members email addresses, web address and contact numbers via the member database. Whether you’re looking to give advice, offer advice, seek to buy your products and services more cost effectively or indeed you are looking to promote you business and increase sales the member database give you multiple benefits as a fully subscribed member.

The new live chat function which is due to be live Mid-End August will move our member proposition to the next level in online networking. Our lives chat function will serve two purposes

(1) You will be able to instant message any online member and talk privately

(2) You will be able to chat in our Million Impossible online Entrepreneur community

We have sourced one of the worlds leading chat and community specialist providers who have worked on the Myspace live chat system.

This fantastic move will not only bring our Entrepreneur Business community closer together but will also allow high speed communication for Entrepreneurs who need immediate answers or who have a need to engage other Million Impossible Entrepreneur members with easy and accuracy.

Although we are a young network and have built our sites with limited funding, we are starting to prove that during a recession and worsening financial climate that our Entrepreneur members are in fact realising that by coming together we are all growing stronger, wiser and above all that honesty in sharing successes as well as mistakes is vitally important if we are as a community going to help protect each others businesses.

This is great news not just for our existing members but for all our existing members who we are offering a full member status upgrade to access the full database at £99+ Vat for life.

Please call 0845 468 5000 and ask for the membership upgrade team to secure pole position for your business. If you have not yet registered with Million Impossible yet and wish to have a taste of the success our other members are having then visit www.millionimpossible.com now and click register free.

Regards Bradley Chapman

www.millionimpossible.com
www.theunknownentrepreneur.com

]]> http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/?p=4387 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:31:50 +0000 Rob Rockitt http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/?p=4387 Black Tide will be hitting the web on Saturday July 12th for a LIVE chat and interview from the San Francisco stop of Mayhem Festival. Thanks to Skateboards.com and Justin.tv, fans can go to www.skateboards.com/justintv to interact with the band, ask questions, or just watch the madness unfold. Black Tide goes live at 2:30PM PST. Be prepared!