They were just hanging around. I just didn't feel comfortable with our lead at the half. That third quarter really read more

They were just hanging around. I just didn't feel comfortable with our lead at the half. That third quarter really helped us.

In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.

In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.

You never know where the limit will be. These are sacred places and really shouldn't be opened to this kind read more

You never know where the limit will be. These are sacred places and really shouldn't be opened to this kind of activity.

We knew what we had to do.

We knew what we had to do.

I know I'm going to be happy way later in the future, knowing that's the way I conducted myself.

I know I'm going to be happy way later in the future, knowing that's the way I conducted myself.

Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly read more

Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly affected by the hurricane. Last year, they had 60 stores in the path of major hurricanes, and it affected earnings by about a penny. At least with respect to the hurricanes, it should be less (of an impact) than what happened last year.

He will continue to receive treatment and will be monitored over the next couple of days and a decision regarding read more

He will continue to receive treatment and will be monitored over the next couple of days and a decision regarding his availability for Sunday will be made in due course.

We've had good preparation because of it. It was kind of a wakeup call for a lot of the guys read more

We've had good preparation because of it. It was kind of a wakeup call for a lot of the guys that are back and for the coaches and everybody. I feel like we have something to go out and prove -- that we're better than what we did last year, more than anything.

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few read more

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few weeks. But there is an ongoing tug-of-war between 'we've come too far too fast,' and 'the economic recovery is strong' and you're seeing that played out on a day-to-day basis.