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KyleTexas: Other then sleep, what kinds of things do you and the crew do on your rare down times?
Nick: Take a shower. Maybe eat some food. Just take some time away to kind of clear your head.
Buffettfan: How many times did you get sea sick? Do you ever get used to it?
Nick: I'm one of those lucky few who has never in my life been seasick. But I have a lot of pity for people who do get sick, because it looks miserable.
NKL-PLTE: So what type of gear do you wear to try and stay warm while you are on deck working??
Nick: I get really hot really easy, so I usually only wear a pair of fleece sweat pants, a pair of wool socks, and a T shirt underneath. I don't usually wear even a sweatshirt. It could be 20 below, and I'll still be pouring sweat, just from working so hard.
Timls3674: Did you ever get the hang of not hooking your arm through the rope?
Nick: I've never been caught in a bite on the boat — I'm always pretty careful of where my arms and legs are.
Kitten007: Ever thought of getting LASIK surgery?
Nick: Yes, I would love to have LASIK surgery. Glasses are constantly a problem when you work around water. I probably clean my glasses about 100 times a day.
Nickcenter77: What do you think is the most dangerous part of crab fishing?
Nick: Probably that it's pretty unpredictable. Being always aware of what's going on — it's hard to pay attention all of the time and still do your job, especially when you're fighting fatigue and you get tired and you're arguing with someone on the boat.
Will: Is your family worried while at sea, and can you get in touch with them?
Nick: Yes, everyone who cares about me and loves me is worried. But we have a satellite phone that I use pretty regularly to call my mom and whoever.
Patty: Had you ever watched Deadliest Catch on TV before deciding to be a greenhorn?
Nick: I think the very first season I was up there and was a greenhorn was the first season they filmed. About 5 years ago before Deadliest Catch there was a show called "Deadliest Season, about the boat the Fierce Allegiance. I wanted to have an opportunity to try that when I was really young, but I didn't think I'd really have a chance to do it.
