So close to heaven, and yet so far.... the crab boats remain docked -- even though crab season has officially started -- as the fishermen continue their price negotiations with the crab processors. The processors are offering $1.50/lb, while the crab catchers want $1.85/lb. Fishermen say that they're losing money because of increased costs (thanks a lot, George Bush), while the processors say they're also losing money because of increased fuel costs (thanks a lot, George Bush). So they've decided to wait a few days and test the crabs to see how much meat they've got on 'em this year, in the hopes that it'll resolve the question one way or the other.

Aaaaaargh! Can't you guys just resolve this at $1.67? Time's a-wastin', folks! Every minute you spend in negotiations is that much less time we have to spend with our favorite lemon butter garlic dipping sauce!

Update: Processors are now at $1.65; fishermen want $1.75. The $1.65 offer was rejected.

Look at that Dungeness crab.... begging to be killed and eaten!