<p>Be careful what you wish for! When he was younger and more naïve Bernie Roper wanted to sail around the world he wanted money he wanted romance and a beautiful wife - all those things most of us wish for when we are young. Unlike most of us he got his wishes but paid a terrible price when each of his dreams turned into a nightmare. In the end he was lucky to get away with his life intact unlike others who bought into his dreams but paid the ultimate price.</p>