Response to 27 Feet of Freedom
27 May 2008 | Reedville, Virginia
Response from my good friend and coworker in the old research organization. He's still there, so it's nice to hear that he sees some changes in old RadioRay.
>RR
----Original Message ---
Ray,
All I can say is WOW, what a transformation from the stressed Ray of just two weeks ago to the Ray that is feeling good!!!! this is fantastic Ray!!! I mean it man I am SOOOOO glad that you can experience some peace.
Things here in PA are as expected but I shall not taint this email with details of that four letter word. Please stay in touch my friend. You are already missed!
Take care,
your friend,
Lee
--- My Response ---
Hello Lee,
Thanks for the note and it's very good to hear from you. Yes - while I loved the work up there and the prestige of knowing that you're doing work which is noticeably shaping the next century, there is also the factor that I was killing myself in the process. I MISS the team, who are of course also my Dear Friends, but this is the right decision. I'm happy to hear that you already see the difference in me. I can feel some changes, and likely there are other that I have not noticed yet. As soon as I find a tasty and willing woman, I have a few tests I want to run... ;^)
I am in the cockpit right now, in my slip with a huge moon rising over the bay. I hear only the sound of the Menhaden fishing facility and the lapping of the wavelets on the hulls here in the little marina while I enjoy a locally made salsa with Virginia merlot. The people here make this an especially good place to live. Naturally, your family is welcome anytime. We may or may not go for a sail, because -yes- I am planning on installing the outboard ASAP, and it's a good idea to have on here so that I can enjoy the many creeks and inlets which would be a bear to try to sail. The open ocean - yes, but narrow, tree lined waterways are for those with propulsion other than wind.
My friends who cruised to Maine are back and they welcomed me, along with two other cruising couples, as if I were a returning hero. This is encouraging. I really enjoyed listening to their stories of places I intend to visit and other that I'll probably move to the end of the list.
Well my Friend, time for me to sip more wine and send out some more e-mail.
>Ray
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