Man Missing Off Lubec... (Bangor, Eastport: rent, mortgage, how much)

[BoundtofindME]

So sad for the family and the friend that was with him. Has anyone ever heard of "honey-pots"? One day I asked a neighbor why there were several sticks lodged in the mud down in the bay. He said the clammers put them there because they indicate sink holes much like quicksand that are difficult to get out of. He called them honey-pots.

[peachie_in_maine]

I have such slow internet that I had two windows opened. Sorry about that folks.

I even tried to open the wabi site and of course I couldn't.
With all the accidents with boats and fishing we have, it makes me nervous to get near or in the sea.

[Jrobbins77]

Originally Posted by ADSLubec

They normally harvest them on the flats during daytime lows but we have seen people out there past sunset from time to time. Doesn't make much sense to look for them in the dark with a flashlight. Can't imagine why someone would do that.

Alan

We where head lights that we strap to our heads and we need the income. We don't pick night or day the tide does.

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by Jrobbins77

We where head lights that we strap to our heads and we need the income. We don't pick night or day the tide does.

Exactly. We don't ask the lumber harvesters why they go out and work in less than desirable weather. The money still needs to be made. Besides, the periwinkles, or clams if that's the case too, don't care if it's dark--they're still there.

[Maine Writer]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

Exactly. We don't ask the lumber harvesters why they go out and work in less than desirable weather. The money still needs to be made. Besides, the periwinkles, or clams if that's the case too, don't care if it's dark--they're still there.

Loggers are in the woods by 3 am here. The person who starts their equipment in the cold months is there by 2:30 am. So much to do, so little daylight.

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by BoundtofindME

.... He said the clammers put them there because they indicate sink holes much like quicksand that are difficult to get out of. He called them honey-pots.

And now you won't need to wonder "why" anymore when you see ONE boot on the shore! I've lost a sneaker and a mud boot that way!

[Maine Writer]

I missed the noon news. Has he been found yet?

[ADSLubec]

Originally Posted by Jrobbins77

We where head lights that we strap to our heads and we need the income. We don't pick night or day the tide does.

There are two lows per day so there is no reason to risk things at night. The wrinkles will be there on the next low tide too.

Alan

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by ADSLubec

There are two lows per day so there is no reason to risk things at night. The wrinkles will be there on the next low tide too.

Alan

I know clammers and wormers around here who dig at night sometimes using those headlamps. That poor guy just got stuck on the sandbar and couldn't get off. It happens. Strong currents, cold water, and perhaps being tired from struggling...that's all it takes.

[Maine Writer]

There's only one low during daylight and they need the income. Most jobs come with risks and sometimes accidents happen.