Recent content by tropigal

Several years ago I was driving from Miami to Naples, FL on US41 through the Everglades at around 2 AM. Out in the middle of nowhere I saw a flash come from the swamp on the right side. I was going about 65 mph and my car hit it and for a second tilted up on two wheels. I luckily controlled the...

Thanks Highway Star, after reading many posts on this EO site I have come to believe one can make a reasonable living if you pay attention. Also, the good attitude that was brought up is helpful in everything we do! As for good deals on food. Micky D’s has a double cheeseburger, small fries...

Geez, I was seriously thinking of getting into this biz. I don't need to make BIG money, but after reading this thread I didn't know you made so little you had to scrimp to afford a hot dog! Yikes! Ya'll really make that little money?

Haha! I knew somebody was gonna go there! But after being on those boats for years at the owner's and guests beck an call from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep for months on end you start to crave some freedom. That and trying to get the boat accross a large strech of open ocean...

Hi, I'm another new one! I've been reading a bunch of posts here. Very interesting reading. I'm thinking of doing the expediter business soon. I've been working on boats all my life. Mostly captain on private yachts. I've worked off both coasts of the USA, the Bahamas, Caribbean, and the...