I sailed with Alex from Palau to the Philippines. He was a real larger-than-life figure, made anything a bigger adventure than you could imagine. Had been a futures trader in Omaha making stacks of cash before he bought Bubbles. Died the same year Tomas did, from malaria in India. Two gentlemen who seemed invincible...the brightest fires can be the shortest Lights. Crazy to see him on StP.