Station 16 was the site of a first class lobster feed Saturday. Our lovely benefactor, Tammy Smith (aka the Captain’s Wench), provided eight 1 1/2 pound lobsters, two pounds of mussels, and two pounds of clams. Station personnel supplemented the fare with steaks, homemade cheddar biscuits, and wild rice. The event took on a carnival-like atmosphere with lobster rides for the kids, clam races, and a “dress like your favorite fish” contest.

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The little beauties came packed in seaweed, in a styrofoam cooler, fresh from Maine. Also included were 8 servings of special “Maine made” deserts, cooking instructions, eating utensils, a map showing where they were caught, and DVD showing the fishing process and a little bit about the company Catch a Piece of Maine.

Here, Ms. Smith demonstrates the proper technique to dispatch a lobster. Brice Romero brought in the pot he uses to deep fry turkeys. It worked perfectly!

Of course, once the process started, no one could resist taking a closer look. It’s just not something any of us had a lot of experience with.

Most of us with any time on the job, just knew that the meal couldn’t come off without a fire or some other call coming in the middle of the prep or the actual meal itself. But to everyone’s surprise, we prepared and ate in peace.

It seemed a shame that with all of this fine food. No one seemed to be enjoying themselves at all.

It’s a shame really!

Thanks Tammy!