When I was doing the delivery for Time Will Tell I effectively had 2 night watches a day (sunset and middle of the night) and Orion was there the entire trip like an old friend - watching for the emergence of the Milky Way, shooting stars, and in the early watch satellites. It was great.
Here at home I see him rising up when I take an evening stroll - still the travel companion.
Thanks for bringing a fabulous memory to the fore!
Fair Winds!