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This is such a bummer. I was supposed to be on Cuttyhunk this week and was taking my older son (8) with me and my Dad/brother for the first time. All three generations of us fishing the island for the first time. A family emergency forced us to cancel our trip, but already the less frequent schedule of the Alert was making logistics somewhat challenging.
My son was so excited to go on the seahorse and he was even more excited to leave a sticker of the logo for our little family fishing group on the exhaust stack like many have before.
When i got the text from Lena saying the trip was cancelled due to engine failure, my first thought was oh no i hope he doesn't shutter the business.
The flexibility JP offered on timing, etc. was crucial to planning a trip to this lovely, remote island... especially when you have to fly in from Texas like I do.
JP was always kind, happy to see us, and willing to help with whatever and whenever. I remember fishing there in the spring of 2016 right before my older son was born. My wife was a month away from her due date and she was nervous about me being able to get off the island in an emergency or in the middle of the night. I mentioned this to JP and he said, if anything happens, no matter the time, just knock on my door and i'll get you to the mainland.
I'll miss JP, the Seahorse, and the countless naps i've taken on those benches with feet propped up on a cooler...
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