Life So I'm hopping a freighter to China... - Page 7

**Rain Man** · 03-26-2018, 02:23 PM

Well, actually Vietnam. But I'll make a stop in China.

It just seemed like the thing to do. I'm in Oakland now waiting as they load cargo. I'm the only passenger on a 1,000 foot ship for the next 19 days.

Here's my ship: http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/...:CMA_CGM_RHONE. I got whisked aboard before I could take an exterior photo.

Since I'm the only passenger, I get the owner's cabin on the top deck. Here are a few pictures of my cabin area. I also have the use of a lounge on another floor, and I can share the crew's gym.

So if anybody needs me, I won't be around for the next few weeks as I sail my private 1,000 foot yacht across the Pacific.

**Rain Man** · 03-26-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Seems like a titanic amount of time without tv or internet.

I plan to write, direct, and star in my own homemade television show over the course of the trip. It won't be televised, though.

banecat · 03-26-2018, 04:37 PM

Give us updates when ya can. I've heard of this, and have considered looking into doing this before. Good luck, and safe travels

Tombstone RJ · 03-26-2018, 04:38 PM

best of luck, hope you enjoy it. I know I'd be bored out of my ever-loving-mind...

MTG#10 · 03-26-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

We're already addressed the concerns about not having Dr. Pepper.

RIP Rain Man

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-26-2018, 04:38 PM

Damn, can I go with you Rain, I've got fishin poles , we'll troll the whole way!!!!!!

Graystoke · 03-26-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I plan to write, direct, and Star in my own homemade television show over the course of the trip. It won't be televised, though.

Oh you should do that.
Woody Allen was great at that.....wait...what?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-26-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You really truly should hit up Dave Lane, see if he has some astronomy equipment that will travel well.

Can't you read .He's already on the ship.

listopencil · 03-26-2018, 04:51 PM

Don't go outside alone. Stay off of the weather decks. Grab some crackers for when you get seasick. If you do get seasick, stay near an open porthole and breathe in the fresh air. Slowly and deeply. Especially do not go out on the weather decks alone at night even if the stars beckon and the dolphins are surfing your wake.

BucEyedPea · 03-26-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I like journeys, and I've done long trips on trains, cruise ships, and ferries over the past ten years. I was wondering what to do next, and the cargo ship thing came to mind. I thought it would be cool to cross an ocean by ship. I've been thinking about it for several years and finally decided to pull the trigger.

I've always wanted to do this too. But all around the world.

BucEyedPea · 03-26-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Don't go outside alone. Stay off of the weather decks. Especially do not go out on the weather decks alone at night even if the stars beckon and the dolphins are surfing your wake.

Why?

listopencil · 03-26-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Why?

Because that's a common way to die.

**Easy 6** · 03-26-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Why?

I bet it has something to do with ones final resting place being Davy Jones Locker

**Rain Man** · 03-26-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Because that's a common way to die.

Then I won't do that.

listopencil · 03-26-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Then I won't do that.

BucEyedPea · 03-26-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Because that's a common way to die.

Really? Why? What happens that kills you?

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