At 101 years old, Virginia “Ginny” Oliver is still taking to the sea to pursue her passion for lobster fishing.
Born in June 1920, Ginny is known for her sharp mind, quick wit, and talent on the Maine coastal waters.
She usually lobsters close to 200 pots three days a week, according to a report.
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Her son Max, 79, handles the pots of lobsters while Ginny bands them. Although naturally right-handed, Ginny has had to rely on her left hand after enduring a wrist injury recently.
“They call me the Lobster Lady,” she said.
The seafaring maiden took to the trade at 8 years old, following in the footsteps of her father and family, according to the report. Now, so many years later, she said she is “being the boss” and enjoys the independence granted to her from life on the water.
Her son said Ginny’s long life is the product of her healthy lifestyle and work ethic, but she attributes it to her independence. “You just have to keep going otherwise you would be in a wheelchair or something,” she said.
After a long day on the water, the 101-year-old said she drives her white pickup to Hannaford, according to the report. “I usually bake beans on Saturday and (my kids) come for supper,” Ginny said. Lobster rolls are her favorite way to eat the day’s catch, the report noted.
When asked when she will retire, Ginny’s answer was short and to the point. “When I die,” she said. “Everybody gonna die sometime … You not gonna live forever, so why let it bother you?”
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Ginny has recently renewed her fishing license and said she looks forward to hitting the seas at 102.
