Wow, I feel sorry for the guy's daughters. Yidge.

Yeah, absolutely. Can't get his reported "Daddy, are you drunk?" comment from one of the girls out of my head either. Though I guess it indicates a certain lack of fear. I'd certainly never have been stupid enough to ask my step-father that question!

Oh - with your nautical knowledge you'd probably not have needed to look it up, had you been able to see the saints more clearly. :) It says 'Christ is here'.