Herman and Monique Coombs and their two children live on Orr’s Island, living the exciting life of the lobster family. Herman is a lifelong lobsterman, tending to his 800 homemade traps in just about every weather condition. Together, they make a powerhouse team, dedicated to life on the coast. They are Mainers to the core.
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10 Signs You’re a Fishing Family
Lobster Couple
Herman & Monique Coombs
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There are traps in your dooryard.
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The boat is part of your family.
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Everyone has oil gear.
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Many of the gifts you receive have a lobster or fish or some kind of sea creature on it.
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You have the obligatory baby-passed-out-on-the-boat picture.
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When someone asks you to make plans your response is “depends on the weather.”
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You always know what the weather is — in fact, often better than the weather people.
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You’ve grown accustomed to the smell of bait — and even begin to find it comforting.
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You get your news from the wharf.
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Everyone in your family has worked on the boat at least once.
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