Hey all, I wanted to post this here for you all to see since the new
Merchant Marine group hasn't caught on yet. I want to get our messages
out there and let people know who the Merchant Mariners are - what we
do- and just how damn important it is that we get support from our
lawmakers.

In doing this I have started a website, a new directory http://www.maritimelinks.net
a blog for me to rant a little, and a Google Groups page.
http://groups.google.com/group/maritimelinksnet
So look for us and join and discuss whatever the hell you want to.

I would especially encourage you to participate in our Sea Stories
Competition. We have a prize for the winner, basically the best teller
of thier tale- something personal, or something made up. and it will
not be decided only by me and my staff, but by you in a poll posted on
the website. I will choose a certain number of finalists and then have
people vote for the winner. I have a great prize for the winner- a
Merchant Marine Plaque made of domestic and exotic woods- beautiful
craftsmanship.

So please swing on by- sign up and join in on some of the discussions
we have going on. We would be more than happy to meet you, to hear
your stories, and express your opinions! It only counts if you say it
to someone!

Casey O
Editor - Co-Owner MaritimeLinks.net
http://www.maritimelinks.net