my favorite nautical proverb was said to me during a squall in the north atlantic while me and two other sailors were on the hand pumps trying to keep ahead of the leaks by master chief boatswain's mate norr. "if the water passes your knees lads, follow the rats."
I was about to say "This would make a great video" then I realized the video was already playing in my head. Great writing. I'm glad I wasn't there. Happy honeymoon redux!
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“A hundred feet in the dark in a gale with wind trying to push you over just a few days after you recovered from COVID…I wouldn’t wish it on fucking Texas Attorney General Paxton.” This, in particular. I agree with another commenter, though. Paxton deserves far worse. Especially with the news about what he and his goons are doing to Latino activists in Texas. Not that we needed any more horror from this despicable man. If I believed in hell, I’d send him and Abbot to the ninth circle.
I always told my late husband that all we needed was the two of us and a wet vac. That was back during Gloria in ‘85. Schlepping between Lazy Point and Springs so our houses wouldn’t drown! A real adventure.
I started to howl when you got to the part about all of the dog hair, ain’t love grand. I could picture it so clearly Lucian, you do have a gift, thanks for the ride through the storm. I saw one of those while working on “Honky Tonk Freeway” in Sarasota, it destroyed our set, Mother Nature can bite alright.
I wouldn’t go that easy on Mr. Paxton
You beat me to it...
my favorite nautical proverb was said to me during a squall in the north atlantic while me and two other sailors were on the hand pumps trying to keep ahead of the leaks by master chief boatswain's mate norr. "if the water passes your knees lads, follow the rats."
Damn - what a story. You guys rock so hard, I can't even.
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I was about to say "This would make a great video" then I realized the video was already playing in my head. Great writing. I'm glad I wasn't there. Happy honeymoon redux!
As a kid I lived in a lot of collapsible structures but close by there was usually a storm cellar.
Well Lucian I hope your Boy Scout,
be prepared
self is up to date ?
More in love than ever. The night was ours. Poetry, easy poetry, the best kind. Good night loving friends.
You've made me cry so often that I had to subscribe.
This story compelled me to upgrade to a paid subscription.
“A hundred feet in the dark in a gale with wind trying to push you over just a few days after you recovered from COVID…I wouldn’t wish it on fucking Texas Attorney General Paxton.” This, in particular. I agree with another commenter, though. Paxton deserves far worse. Especially with the news about what he and his goons are doing to Latino activists in Texas. Not that we needed any more horror from this despicable man. If I believed in hell, I’d send him and Abbot to the ninth circle.
Nice story.
I always told my late husband that all we needed was the two of us and a wet vac. That was back during Gloria in ‘85. Schlepping between Lazy Point and Springs so our houses wouldn’t drown! A real adventure.
I was in hurricane Gloria twice! I was in St Maarten in September and I left after it hit earlier than my intended departure.
I got home to Bergenfield, NJ just in time to get hit again with Gloria!
I started to howl when you got to the part about all of the dog hair, ain’t love grand. I could picture it so clearly Lucian, you do have a gift, thanks for the ride through the storm. I saw one of those while working on “Honky Tonk Freeway” in Sarasota, it destroyed our set, Mother Nature can bite alright.
Nothing like a battle. Counterintuitive maybe. But true.
Whew! That was a close one. I've experienced near-disasters like this before, but that was a stormy tale fit for an old salt at sea.
And echoing others, I'd gladly wish this on stinkum Paxton.
I shouldn't have read that at bedtime 😳! Great writing!
I wish I could say I don't know what that's like.
There's nothing like a shared victory to bond people. Good on ya both.
Hilarious! Great description!