August 20

August 20, 2007 Monday Hugs xoxoxo

Benefit success!!! Back in Nantucket!

Miracles never cease.  I was able to make all the connections and arrive in New Bedford in plenty of time.  DAvison and I were able to grab my gear and set up the sound system for hte program in plenty of time.  There was a resounding response to the causes of SAve Bristol Harbor including management of the development of the waterfront, limiting the effects of new marinas on the harbor, heading off the use of the Narragansett bay for dangerous transport of LNG to Providence... and many other issues effecting the harbor, bay, and community of Bristol.  There was a tremendous turnout including many political figures involved in the concerns of the area, mayors of Fall River and Providence, representatives.  The distinquished hosts, Ira and Suzanne Magaziner were lovely, their home a fantastic setting for such an occasion. I had originally called Mary Kay Right, the coordinator, asking if I could be of any help in the program or with music. she responded very enthusiastically to my request and interest in the Cause.  They already had music scheduled but she graciously invited us to be a guest for the day.  It turned out that my sound system came in handy for the days presenters.  Amazing day. a privilege to attend and to see a communtiy truly taking advantage of their rights to participate and influence the outcomes in the issues that effect the well being of their community... My hats off to the entire committee and wishing them the very best in their endeavors. It was a grand pleasure to share my songs of care for the sea, for man, with a group of people who truly appreciated them...  

I was able to book a flight back to Nantucket which enabled me to be there for the morning charter.  Barry was glad to see me coming up the dock as his replacement had canceled that morning and they indeed needed me for the charter.. All good. Luckily this is a paying crew job... Thanks Barry, Willem who have been great to work with. We had a lovely morn with a family charter.  WE have one more charter tomorrow and will head back to Newport early wednesday morn.  We should be in well before dark and settled back into Newport.  I will certainly miss sy_Onawa upon my return but will be available for future needs.  Unfortunately, the daily crew pay is quite limited and less appealing otherwise I would be enticed to stay on...

all good. Back to focus soon...a visit from Al Towle, websites(www.youth4oceans.pnn.com, www.fortheloveofoceans.pnn.com), upcoming gigs, presentations and forward motion for potential future endeavors, racing, the book, youth initiative groups.I have dropped the ball on some options which I need to move forward with.. hoping to catch up with the Ladies at Serendipity again soon.  I am due for a visit to see my grandchildren, daughters and sometime this fall before sailing south, I look forward to getting out to see my sons whom I haven't seen for over a year now... very long....Plans with Stu are still moving forward.  

Big hugs to all xoxoxxoox d

"Keepin On, Keepin On, Keepin On Caring... day to day to day, keeping the fires burning, heart warm, passions enticed, friends near in love....the sea close at hand"