ajzepp Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I was watching some show on Animal Planet (River Monsters or something like that?) and it reminded me of the time I went whale watching. When I was in the 10th grade, my family and I got to take a trip to Hawaii for a couple weeks. During our stay we took a charter and went whale watching. Over the next couple hours I would be completely amazed at the immensity and beauty of several humpback whales who had taken interest in our group. I don't ever remember being in such complete awe of a living being. To this day, it remains one of the most incredible experiences of my life and one of my favorite memories. Anyway, I thought I'd check on youtube to see what videos others had posted, and there was some really cool stuff! Here's just a few of the best ones I found. These whales aren't quite as massive as the humpbacks I got to see, but still pretty cool! Also, if any of you guys have ever been, please say a few words about your experience...would be great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Too bad they weren't hungry great white sharks so the father could have fed the obnoxious kid to them. Cool video other than her noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 something about that river monsters show...that host is annoying as f***...such a "self aggrandizing"(?) bastard, yet everytime its on i watch it...i think it's his little notes that he displays on the screen...something rubs me the wrong way about him but i always watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 something about that river monsters show...that host is annoying as f***...such a "self aggrandizing"(?) bastard, yet everytime its on i watch it...i think it's his little notes that he displays on the screen...something rubs me the wrong way about him but i always watch Call me crazy, but this sounds like you might be in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I feel ya. Been on several and been lucky enough to have some come close to the boat like these. Complete awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 is that what that 'down below' tingling sensation means???? Call me crazy, but this sounds like you might be in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 is that what that 'down below' tingling sensation means???? No, that means you have to loosen your grip a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! No, that means you have to loosen your grip a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Whale Watching - Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Whale Watching - Amazing! Wow that one's uncomfortably close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 went whale watching in Monterey a couple of years back. Saw a couple of greys from a great distance as the seas were pretty rough that day. Swells way over the top of the boat. Lots of hurling (thankfully not from me or my wife). Hoping for better luck up in Alaska next week. Leaving Friday for a cruise and land tour which includes a whale watching excursion in Juneau. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I feel ya. Been on several and been lucky enough to have some come close to the boat like these. Complete awe. Exactly...it was almost a spiritual experience. Seeing those things close up is something we all should do. You appreciate what those whalers did back in the day with harpoons and their longboats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Just don't go all Carradine on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Amazing what a father and daughter can do with a green screen, some prerecorded whale noises, and video footage from a summer canoe trip....you guys don't honestly believe this is real do you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you just listen (and not look) it doesn't sound like they're watching a whale .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you just listen (and not look) it doesn't sound like they're watching a whale .... LOL...exactly...the little girl is commenting on a spider that was inching along her sleeping bag on a camping trip last year. They dubbed the voices and whale squeaks into one track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 something about that river monsters show...that host is annoying as f***...such a "self aggrandizing"(?) bastard, yet everytime its on i watch it...i think it's his little notes that he displays on the screen...something rubs me the wrong way about him but i always watch This was the first time I've seen him, but I could easily tell that he had strong potential for becoming annoying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 y'all are messing with us right? they clearly say its 'going under' the boat, 'gonna hit' the boat, don't know us over, he says it stinks when it blows out the blowhole...then the sucker fish.... If you just listen (and not look) it doesn't sound like they're watching a whale .... i love this comment LD1FB 2 months ago I would have sunken the canoe -- with all the bricks I'd have sh***ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 I feel ya. Been on several and been lucky enough to have some come close to the boat like these. Complete awe. We were on probably a 20' boat, and I remember how they would radio to the other boats in their charter group to pass along the location(s) of any whales that showed up. Once we got near one, they cut the engines so that you can hear the sounds of a handful of people all crapping their pants at the same time. It was amazing to me how naturally curious they were...still remember how it felt when it got close enough to make out just how immense it was (that's what she said) under the water. As you know, it's one thing to see these things on tv, but nothing can prepare you for what it's like to see a living creature this large...just an incredible sight. Which part(s) of the country/world did you travel to when you've been out watching these beauties? Whale Watching - Amazing! Oof! went whale watching in Monterey a couple of years back. Saw a couple of greys from a great distance as the seas were pretty rough that day. Swells way over the top of the boat. Lots of hurling (thankfully not from me or my wife). Hoping for better luck up in Alaska next week. Leaving Friday for a cruise and land tour which includes a whale watching excursion in Juneau. Can't wait. Lucky bastarge! Hope you'll chime in when you get back to share some thoughts...that's going to be an amazing trip for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 That video is not fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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