That is a great metaphor.
I have 38+ acres on the Missisquoi River, “A half mile South of the old covered bridge (There used to be two of them but the other one washed away in the flood of ‘27).”
Sidebar: Greetings Captain. It is an amazingly small world.
We met last year at the boat store your wife was working at while you made repairs to your boat in PT. I had recently undergone heart surgery and was there to buy stuff for our month boating trip into the San Juan Islands.
We took your brides advice and purchased a coffee press, though we have not been required to live off of coffee for a couple of weeks while limping to shore, like you folks did. ;>)
Somehow I knew that you folks were conservatives when we met you. You were both friendly and very nice people. I loved hearing of your sailing adventures from your wife. I wish you and your bride well in your continued adventures. I don’t remember exactly what you said, but at that moment, it was something that made me want to dream even more of a life with such freedom...thank you. Funny how a short chat with a stranger can make a difference in how one might look at things.
While I still love my boat and I love every moment that I can be on the water, it’s a gas hog, it fast, it’s nice, but it really sucks up the gas..... I sure wish it had a sail nowadays. ;>)
God bless and good health to the both of you......
ps: I still have my Harley’s. ;>)