3 December 2014

People ask me why do the loop. I respond “It’s for the people” We’ve met my Bayliner friends (Hi Terry and Doug) who helped us out of rough places and treated us to great diners. Loopers too many to name. Random town or dock people like the Dockmaster that turned a blind eye to our 4 day stay in Fenelen Falls ON. Or like Pierre that gave us his three favorite fishing spots (and we caught lots in them!) Or like the Tow driver that gave me a tour of their boat.

The last 24 hours is a prime example. We got driven into Clearwater by a guy I met in Peoria, IL just because we were both loopers. We hooked up with two sets of crews on the Pier 60 boardwalk and had happy hour together. We were joined by a person that I worked with for 8 years back in the late 90′s She was one of my first employees and we worked together at 3 different companies. Back to the past to catch up and blast to the future to hear plans.

Dinner tonight was with one of Susan’s friends from 20 years ago and her husband. They brought Stone Crab Claws, Shrimp, Salad, fresh bread and drinks. And suddenly we were back in the past, and then in the future, and it was a great time.

Boating is nice, but the people are the best!