I did a little research and found the ship sailing into Port Oswego the other night was the Pride of Baltimore II. My father was a great lover of ships, I think he would have been fascinated. At one time I think he dreamed of running off to sea, but then again he was also prone to being seasick. Either way he never tired of drawing schooners, whittling them out of wood, or reading stories of the sea. Mom, on the other hand, was and likely still is, afraid of the water. She claims to "swim like a rock." In spite of this, she once saved up enough money to take Dad on a cruise to the Virgin Islands as an anniversary present.I had a phone call from my Uncle Chuck this afternoon. Due to his health, he is canceling this year's 4th of July picnic. Though I am disappointed, I also understand that often there are circumstances beyond our control. I'm not sure what this year's fourth of July will bring but I do know I'll be thinking of my uncle and praying for him.
I love your ship pictures, and I'm sure Dad would too. I found a drawing of one tonight, that he drew for Steven when Steven was little.
ReplyDeleteAunt Mary called me tonight. She said that Uncle Chuck isn't feeling well, and she's taking him to the Dr tomorrow. He felt better last week, but now he can't breathe as well. :(
My son and I saw that ship at the Tall Ships thing in Halifax, Nova Scotia last summer. We actually got to walk around on it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ship... It's interesting that your dad had a love of the sea. I love learning bits and pieces of his life through your blog.
ReplyDeleteT, I think that would have been fun. There was another tall ship (the Lynx) at the dock, but we were on the other side of the river and never got close. My MIL lives in Halifax and has taken some beautiful photos of tall ships.
ReplyDeleteAww, I am so sad that your family is having to cancel the 4th of July picnic. I know you all have a wonderful time during that.
ReplyDeleteBut Grandpa did run off to sea... he joined the US Navy and went off to Gitmo, but they sent him home on account of his short leg. He wanted to be a farmer too, but when he ended up an indentured servant to one for a year, he got it (mostly) out of his system. But he also wanted to be a hobo, and that never happened, as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteBut Grandpa did run off to sea... he joined the US Navy and went off to Gitmo, but they sent him home on account of his short leg. He wanted to be a farmer too, but when he ended up an indentured servant to one for a year, he got it (mostly) out of his system. But he also wanted to be a hobo, and that never happened, as far as I know.
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