In a message dated 4/10/2004 11:20:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
Ralph read about the above condition;; if you need to take up with Pyrates on the Mississippi for a few days let me know Py
Kind sir,
 
Thanks, but no thanks.  Gotta keep going to work with the pirates on the Hudson. 
 
And then there's the one I live with (for the time being, anyway, sort of) across the sagging stairs, on the Passaic River.   We are actually about 1/2 mile from the Passaic River, and are closer to Salt Brook, but what the hell.  No known pirates on either one, anyway.  Ever.  Wouldn't a been worth the effort.
 
However, if you get a job in Hawaii, Pago Pago, or Papeete, there may be some additional flexibility.
 
Warmest personal etc.,
Ralph
 
PS-  Besides which, I shaved my beard.  She didn't even notice.