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Man Treads Water 20 Hours, Kicks Shark After Falling Off Ship

Author Aimee Thomas
AT SEA - NOVEMBER 9: In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Carnival cruise ship C/V Splendor sits November 9, 2010 off the coast California. The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, was diverted from its current training maneuvers to a position south near the Carnival cruise ship to facilitate the delivery of 4,500 pounds of supplies to the cruise ship which lost power and became stranded early Monday after a fire in the engine room.

Everyone has heard the story of James Michael Grimes, the man who fell off a Carnival ocean liner and treaded water for 20 hours before being rescued. But one question remains: how many drinks did he have before going overboard?! Last Friday, Grimes appeared on ‘GMA‘ to chat about his harrowing experience in the Gulf of Mexico. While he confesses that he had been drinking the day of the fall, he can’t remember how much he had consumed. All he remembers is downing a few drinks and winning one in an air guitar contest.

Grimes insists that alcohol didn’t play a factor in his fall but the jury is still out. He admitted to drinking during the day and then at night drinking one drink that he won after winning his air guitar contest. He says he doesn’t remember falling off or even hitting the water. James woke up in the water with no ship in sight. He knew then it was fight or flight.

He swears the lord was with him that night because he has a hard time treading water in a pool let alone in the middle of an ocean for 20 hours, in the middle of the night.

Watch James Michael Grimes’ recollection of events on GMA:

The story of James Michael Grimes is certainly an incredible one; however, there is still one big mystery left unsolved: how many drinks did this dude consume before going overboard?! The only person who knows for sure is Grimes himself—and unfortunately even he doesn’t remember! One thing we do know for sure is that whatever amount of alcohol Grimes did have was not enough to significantly impair his judgment or alter his perceptions, which allowed him to stay afloat for 20 hours until help arrived! As amazing as this tale may be, it serves as a reminder to always be cautious and aware when you’re having fun on vacation–you never know what could happen!

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

Dinner In Space; Explore The All-New Galactic Dining Experience

Disney Resort has an all-new dining experience called Space 220 Restaurant. And before you get too excited, we are not going to the real outer space but we are going to the next best thing!

This out-of-this-world adventure resides in World Discovery at EPCOT, located in Bay Lake, Florida. Hang on tight as you travel Mission: SPACE Pavilion past the milky way while eating a tasty meal.

This new stellar eatery showcases breath taking 360 degree views from the space station. Guests will get to see Plant Earth from outer space in daytime and nighttime. So how does it work? We’re glad you asked.

Travelers of all ages will enter the space elevator that shoots them into space. Make sure to check out the viewports as your elevator soars sky high to enjoy beautiful birds-eye views of EPCOT. The dining experience shows Planet Earth from 220 miles up!

The menu is modern American with two dining options to choose from including a two course meal for lunch or a three course meal for dinner. The price point isn’t cheap but worth it.

Lunch menu is $55 per adult which includes a Lift-Off Appetizer and a Star Course Entrée.

  • Popular Lift-Offs include:
    • Neptuna Nicoise: Diced Yellow Fin Tuna, Haricot Verts, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes, Olives, Balsamic Reduction
  • Popular Star Course Include:
    • Gemini Burger: Signature Beef Blend, White Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Fried Potato Wedges, Sriracha Aioli

Dinner menu is $79 per adult which includes a Lift-Off Appetizer, a Star Course Entrée and a Supernova Sweets Dessert.

  • Popular Lift-Offs include:
    • Blue Moon Cauliflower: Temperura Fried Cauliflower, Housemade Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Dust
    • Scallop Ravioli: Diver Scallops, Thyme, Chardonnay Sauce, Black Truffle Pearls
  • Popular Star Courses Include:
    • Slow Roatation Zero-G Short Rib: Braised Short Rib, Cheddar Grits, Bacon, Rainbow Carrots, Brussels Sprouts
    • Galactic Miso Salmon: Miso Glazed Salmon, Glazed Rainbow Carrots, Edamame, Celeriac Puree
  • Popular Supernova Sweets Include:
    • Chocolate Cheesecake: Whipped Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Sauce, White Chocolate Crunchy Pearls, Cookie Crumbs, Dark Chocolate Shards
    • Peanut Caramel Comet: Vanilla Tart, Candied Peanuts, Caramel Popcorn, White Chocolate Cream

Children’s dining menu costs $29 for lunch and dinner. The menu has a vast selection of Atmospheric Spirtis, Crew Brews and Wordly Wines.

No matter what you order we are sure it will make your taste buds rotate round and round.

It is important to note that guests will need a confirmed dining reservation. You can find out more details on Disney‘s website HERE.

We know dining in space would be remarkable but unfortunately mankind hasn’t figured out how to do that yet. So until then, this Disney interactive space restaurant will have to do.

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