This is so exciting Julie. I am excited to read more about it. Lately I have been doing a deep dive into stories of people boating The Great Loop. After over a million miles in band vans I too am interested in spending some time in a live a board boat. We’re going to have to find one big enough for our alpacas and other animals. How did Noah do it?
Oh, Jason, you must come visit us out here. You will meet Kevin Brooks during the Okoboji Songwriters' Retreat - he's made quite a career out of writing and performing local folk songs about boats and Annapolis. He's a dear friend. You will love him.
What a beautiful vision you have created for me; you two back on the Chesapeake, based in Annapolis! It is back home where it all started. So very happy for you!!
Whether people admit to contemplating the question you posed, they silently do. I’m reminded of the story of an aged man who is planting a tree being asked why, when he’ll never live long enough to enjoy its fruit. He responds that he does things like he’ll live forever. The one asking realizes he lives life like he only has days left. Personally, I prefer the former rather to the latter. I didn’t always feel that way.
In a line from a favorite play and movie I love “Harvey”, Elwood P. Dowd (friend of a 6 foot tall rabbit by that name) shares his grandmother ‘s insight about how a person can face life’s challenges with either smarts or a good attitude, and he chooses the latter. I agree with Mr. Dowd and his friend Harvey.
This is so exciting Julie. I am excited to read more about it. Lately I have been doing a deep dive into stories of people boating The Great Loop. After over a million miles in band vans I too am interested in spending some time in a live a board boat. We’re going to have to find one big enough for our alpacas and other animals. How did Noah do it?
Oh, Jason, you must come visit us out here. You will meet Kevin Brooks during the Okoboji Songwriters' Retreat - he's made quite a career out of writing and performing local folk songs about boats and Annapolis. He's a dear friend. You will love him.
I would love to visit!
I am too. I have played that area a few times. Maybe I could line up some shows and drive out. Let’s chat about when would be a good time.
Either now, or after Okoboji. I'll connect you with @Kevin Brooks,
I am serious.
What a beautiful vision you have created for me; you two back on the Chesapeake, based in Annapolis! It is back home where it all started. So very happy for you!!
Thanks, Rick! Come see us!
Welcome back. We do Iowa
and Virginia …off the Chesapeake Bay
Where in VA?
Reedville
A hard question - but clearly an important, and potentially life-changing, one. Great catch-up and way to start my morning.
Becky, you’d love it here. Come!
Your writing is so beautiful, Julie. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Beautiful writing, and it's fun to think of you, Richard, and J. Dudley out there on the Chesapeake.
It’s wonderful. Love to get you out here.
Wow, I needed to read this on this Sunday morning. Thank you. So well written and thoughtful.
What WILL you do, my friend?
Always something about water 💙
Right?
Whether people admit to contemplating the question you posed, they silently do. I’m reminded of the story of an aged man who is planting a tree being asked why, when he’ll never live long enough to enjoy its fruit. He responds that he does things like he’ll live forever. The one asking realizes he lives life like he only has days left. Personally, I prefer the former rather to the latter. I didn’t always feel that way.
In a line from a favorite play and movie I love “Harvey”, Elwood P. Dowd (friend of a 6 foot tall rabbit by that name) shares his grandmother ‘s insight about how a person can face life’s challenges with either smarts or a good attitude, and he chooses the latter. I agree with Mr. Dowd and his friend Harvey.
So true. Thanks for the comment!
Iowa AND Maryland. I like the sound of that.
Love you both and we are so happy for you and Dudley (sounds like he is ready for the adventure). We wish you comfort and peace.
You will rue the day you made that invitation, Julie Gammack, rue the day, because we may never leave!
That would be fun!
Back at ya. Can't wait to get you here.
Exciting and nice to imagine. I can easily do that having been your guest on the nearby land and bay.
Deba, time to come out here again.