I’m in the passenger seat of the car writing this post right now, as Karen and I drive down to Bakersfield to drop off the car . . . tomorrow we catch the train back up to Emeryville. . . things are happening quickly now
Tonight Jim and Jeanne took all for of us (Pete, Ray, Karen, and myself) out to dinner. Jim and Jeanne have a Valiant 40 just down the dock from us, and have from the beginning been supportive fans. I get the feeling that they believe in us, they think we have been doing the right things, they think we’re ready to do this trip. Their vote of confidence feels pretty fantastic. So I thank them both for tonight’s dinner, and for their ongoing friendship.
Last night we had an informal departure party at a bar in San Francisco with a sizable crew of friends. It was uplifting and encouraging to feel the support of so many good people who want to see us succeed, who wish us well and are excited for us. I am grateful for such friends in my life. To be surrounded last night by rational, sensible people that were giving us the “thumbs up, good for you, we think you’re doing the right thing” . . . well it was powerfully nice.
I would like to point out that such support is rare. Most people who hear about our trip are not particularly encouraging, thinking either that we are being irresponsible (fiscally and morally), or unsafe. I understand why people believe those things–their reasoning is sound–so I don’t get angry and I don’t defend myself (I feel good about my choices). But it sure is wonderful to be with people that don’t give us a hard time, but instead a rather great time! So thanks to you all! And thanks also to all of you who read this blog and are excited for us!
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