Hehe. That’s sort of what I thought, but it’s not at all traumatic. I breath easier now, and the post nasal drip is a thing of the past.
I have worked with him as MWS on Heerema CSVs.
He was obviously respected by his crew, not feared. 
A couple of things I left out: I found out that my fancy coffee order is a latte with an extra shot of espresso! Mmmm good! I’ll still prolly order a coffee of the day usually, but I know what I like.
I bought an air rifle. With a scope. A Crosman 760 just like when I was 12. I zeroed it.
Those f*cking pigeons don’t have a chance.
Alright boys, I’m winding up a trip in Medellin right now. If any of you pikers wants the 411 you can DM me. Yes or no questions only. (Unless it’s a good one.)