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| Boston Light
Beauty, adventure and danger abound in the waters off the coast of Massachusetts. If you have been a "land lubber" (a person unfamiliar with the sea or sailing) most of your life as I have, there is a lot to see and learn. When the sun is shining, the sky is clear, the wind is warm and gentle and you feel the confidence of knowing what you are doing, you can experience something close to tranquility. On the other hand, well, you will find out soon enough as I share my "sea stories".
After approximately two years of low key sailing adventures and mishaps in and around the waters of Hingham, Quincy, Weymouth, and Hull, Massachusetts I began to feel it was time for a change. I wasn't bored but my search for high adventure seemed to be in "Irons" (a nautical term meaning losing forward motion). While crossing the entrance way to Boston Harbor in an attempt to explore Georges Island, what appeared to be very calm waters turned out to be magnificent tidal swells reaching almost over the sides of the 14' Cape Dory! Coming about, slowly, we made our way humbly and safely back to the safety of the mainland shore... so much for high adventure.
While trying to think of things to do closer to home, the story of Treasure Island came to mind. My boys, I missed their company, maybe they would be interested in a treasure hunt... I drew up a simulated pirate's chart/map and found an old bottle I could put it in. Then, after identifying some possible treasures I asked them if they were interested. They said, maybe!
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
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...sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteHello, Your adventures, being out on the open water, sounds like a dream come true. I think the idea of a treasure hunt for your boys is a great idea, you could make a really fun adventure for you all to share, which I am sure they will never forget. Maybe you could start the hunt somewhere in boston and have clues or something that leads to a morning around Boston, getting some lunch, and then finish the hunt on the boat that could lead to somewhere they have never been.
ReplyDelete.... Angela, Perseverance, determination, and "don't give up the ship"! Wen you said, "publish" the other day you provided the "missing link"! After you made a comment on my blog I received an email that you had made the comment. This morning I scanned the email closely. Apparently we, as bloggers have the final say as to what we want published. After I chose "publish" from the choices, your comment appeared on my blog. Arrrrgh! Good communication, mate!
ReplyDeleteI think I told you last time that one of my life's dreams has been to sail the South Seas. I'm dreaming even more as I read your blog. Nice work.
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