Thursday, June 30, 2011

Day 4 - Shiver me timbers a stow away

Photo: Bob Bradford
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Lynn (Project Lakewell Director) had to get off Gabby in Leland for family commitments, her son and I share the same birthday it's a mystery but this stuff happens. You mean it's not all about me?
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In a vail of fog we found a young lad huddled under sail and dry bag, shivering and whining like a lost pup. Where ever did he come from?
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The crew of Gabby moved in, "Step Closer Lad" - a little closer, don't be frightened, the giant of a man that stands before you is just "Toby", but every high seas voyage needs one."
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The lad inched his way forward frightened; we pondered a bit, Yes! We needed a cabin boy for the last leg of our journey."Cabin Boy, welcome aboard! Hey don't pet the Toby."
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When the fog lifted a bit, the sun cast silver beams of light, we recognized our new cabin boy to be non-other than Mark ManitouCruiser, Race Director!!
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Photo: Bob Bradford
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The cool dampness of the Dragon's Breath made for interesting photo opportunities; out of the mist light houses appeared. Almost felt as if we were off the Isle of Scot. To be continued

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