Josh OurismanNov 21, 2022
Saethelred the Unready

Me, reading about the Essex: why would anyone sign up for the horrors and hardships of a 2.5 years long whaling expedition to the far side of the world?

Me: *has a toddler*

Me: whales, huh

Nov 21, 2022 at 2:59amWeb
Show threadGregory HaysNov 21, 2022
@SethRudy Sail about a bit. See the watery part of the world.
Show threadnushpowellNov 21, 2022
@SethRudy probably get more sleep on the Essex, too.
Show threadEvanNov 21, 2022
@SethRudy To paraphrase Melville, "Whenever I find myself growing [sick of child care]—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can."