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My opinion of Jonathan Hillstrand has increased substantially. I always thought those Time Bandit brothers were fun to watch, but Jonathan's stock has gone way up in my book as a result of his being by Phil's bedside and his interaction with Phil's sons.

Absolutely. I was so touched by his complete unselfishness and concern for his friend and the sons. I totally echo what you said!

Sig'll always be my fave--there's just something about him. :idontno: But, Jonathan is aces in my book!

I enjoyed watching 'after the catch' and listening to them tell stories about Phil. The birdhouses he made like doll houses. The trailer he lived in with marble tabletops and a maid that cleaned it. The way he ribbed Sig about not riding a Harley and making the boys park their bikes in the road. :lol:

He was quite a character.

I enjoyed watching 'after the catch' and listening to them tell stories about Phil. The birdhouses he made like doll houses. The trailer he lived in with marble tabletops and a maid that cleaned it. The way he ribbed Sig about not riding a Harley and making the boys park their bikes in the road. :lol:

He was quite a character.

I did too. Great stories. Wish I could have known him.

I think Discovery did a great job. RIP Captain Phil. :wub:

I think Bravo did a great job. RIP Captain Phil. :wub:

It was a great tribute to a great guy. The first hour was a little tough to watch. Heck, I even liked Keith for a few minutes last night. I hope his boys will do him proud.

It was a great tribute to a great guy. The first hour was a little tough to watch. Heck, I even liked Keith for a few minutes last night. I hope his boys will do him proud.

I meant Discovery...got my channels mixed up.
I agree about Keith and yes, it was difficult to watch. The second hour was touching....seeing Phil on a more personal level. I had always wondered about the mom/wife.

I meant Discovery...got my channels mixed up.
I agree about Keith and yes, it was difficult to watch. The second hour was touching....seeing Phil on a more personal level. I had always wondered about the mom/wife.

The boys, I think, really look like their mom. I wonder if Jake is back in treatment? I hope so.

I expected last week's espisode to be tough, but I think last night's show was even tougher for me. Several emotional parts, but I really boo hooed when the Northwestern pulled out of the harbor and passed the Cornelia Marie at the dock. The Discovery camera crew did a nice job.

And it was really interesting to hear from the boys' mother.

I expected last week's espisode to be tough, but I think last night's show was even tougher for me. Several emotional parts, but I really boo hooed when the Northwestern pulled out of the harbor and passed the Cornelia Marie at the dock. The Discovery camera crew did a nice job.

And it was really interesting to hear from the boys' mother.

I think poor ol' Sig was that close (thumb and forefinger held just apart) to losing it when he visited the Cornelia Marie and found out. His face and brow got very very furrowed several times before he left.
Hard to tell which boat took it the hardest. The Northwestern crew was definitely affected.

Interesting side note...
This was one of maybe two episodes (ish) during the whole series run where we have seen Norman Hansen. He's the third brother but chooses not to be on the show despite being on the crew. He was the one who arm wrestled Jake over wearing his hat crooked or straight.

The boys, I think, really look like their mom. I wonder if Jake is back in treatment? I hope so.

I hope so too. Maybe we'll find out during the finale.

I expected last week's espisode to be tough, but I think last night's show was even tougher for me. Several emotional parts, but I really boo hooed when the Northwestern pulled out of the harbor and passed the Cornelia Marie at the dock. The Discovery camera crew did a nice job.

And it was really interesting to hear from the boys' mother.

I felt the same way. I thought last week would be the tear jerker, but turns out last night was more emotional, I thought. Yeah, when the Northwestern pulled out and passed the CM and Edgar waved, I just fell apart. So touching. The after show too, like I said, I thought was great.

I think poor ol' Sig was that close (thumb and forefinger held just apart) to losing it when he visited the Cornelia Marie and found out. His face and brow got very very furrowed several times before he left.
Hard to tell which boat took it the hardest. The Northwestern crew was definitely affected.

Interesting side note...
This was one of maybe two episodes (ish) during the whole series run where we have seen Norman Hansen. He's the third brother but chooses not to be on the show despite being on the crew. He was the one who arm wrestled Jake over wearing his hat crooked or straight.

You're right! Wasn't Norman more visible maybe a few seasons ago, or did I just dream that? Or...maybe I was drunk. :lol:

Oh no!! I just read that the Hillstrand brothers and Sig have all quit. Does this mean that both the Northwestern and the Time Bandit are out? This is not a good omen for the future of the show.

Yup...down to three boats. Timing-wise, they should be close to cranking up filming. No word on Discovery's site, yet.

This does not bode well for the show...

I gotta say without Phil or Sig, I doubt we'll watch anything but the re-runs.

I with y'all. :(

They're back!

That didn't last long! Good thing!

'Deadliest Catch' Captains to Return to Show - FoxNews.com

:clap:

Glad it worked out. :clap: I can't help but think that the kind of money that both the captains and Discovery are making is a really good incentive to compromise.

BUMP!!!

New season...Tuesday April 12th! Woot woot!!

Should be interesting to see all the changes...

BUMP!!!

New season...Tuesday April 12th! Woot woot!!

Should be interesting to see all the changes...

:clap:Can't wait!!!