Ahh, everybody's favorite old salt. I was expecting your reply, even thought about PMing my question to you first, but I was also interested in the group consensus (I even got Doug to reply, that doesn't seem like it happens all too often).

Just to clarify, I don't get as sick as some people might have thought, I did toss my cookies (actually the "tasty" sausage and french toast that I so joyfully scarfed down before getting underway - bad idea) right after we got underway. There was only 3 ft seas that day, so I feel like a lightweight, but I guess I just had to "get it out of my system" because later in the week, with 12+ ft seas, I was fine while my shipmates were over the rail this time. I felt better as the week went on, but I'm just trying to avoid the experience altogether this time around.

Ginger sounds like a good, cheap way to go, so I'll probably try some of that. Maybe try a homemade pressure band. If it gets bad, I'll get a Relief Band at a port of call, but I'm betting that after that first week or so I'll have my sea legs.

Eating PKP when becoming a shellback? I bet that'll put some hair on your chest. Why not snort some Halon while you're at it? (not really, I'm merely joking around, I just can't believe that you ate PKP!!)

Thanks for the tips, keep 'em coming if you got 'em.

Matt