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A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
Lingering Lunacy 
What a magnificent thing to have off-spring that can express high order, perceptive thinking so refreshingly, and who also shares an unspoken language of the values you live by. Thanks for sharing this.
You’re welcome. I’ve been admiring your blog for some time Robert. I particularly liked the recent “luthier” entry. Much talent there-
Eddie
Hi Eddie, my darling Rob passed away from advanced prostate cancer a month ago. He left so many wonderful posts on-line, so I’m hoping you get this. He was an extraordinary person, and I was blessed to spend 45 years married to him, All the best, Julia Ditterich
Dear Julia,
My heart goes out to you. I followed Rob’s Goodreads posts. He was a prolific reader! I pray you take comfort from those many years. Peace-
Eddie
Ed simply OUTSTANDING you are a very lucky man with a very insightful daughter.
Yes. Thank you Kirk. Merry Christmas!