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Epilogue
My love, my life, is back on track. The derailment was traumatic, but strangely necessary in some ways. When all is said and done, though, no matter what problems I have with myself or my lover, I'd rather work through the worst of it all with just this one man. Like all human beings we are fucked up in some ways, and learning, and then learning we don't know as much as we thought we did. My biggest mistake was involving others in my situation - whether it was to vent, seek comfort or validation, or to hold on to someone else right away when what I really needed was to take some time to myself and start fresh with a clear head, be it with Fish or someone else down the line. But really, since we began hanging out again, It was strikingly clear, from the tips of my toes to the bottom of my soul, that there was no other man for me.
Don't worry, I won't forget about the Calendar, the magazine, Mexico, or my friends. But also, don't doubt the fact that besides my little sister's health and well-being... this man, this relationship, and our mutual goals are more important than anything in the world to me.
Don't worry, I won't forget about the Calendar, the magazine, Mexico, or my friends. But also, don't doubt the fact that besides my little sister's health and well-being... this man, this relationship, and our mutual goals are more important than anything in the world to me.
Cher without Sunny
Went out to Bainbridge Island today to photograph one of my favorite sailors, Cherlynn. This photo was taken after the shoot, with Jack, one of her three horses. Cher grew up on a farm with several siblings on Bainbridge and is a pretty amazing young woman. She finished college and now makes money here and there by breaking horses, training belgian draft horses and clydesdales, slaughtering turkeys on a friends' farm for Thanksgiving, bottling wine at a local winery, and just recently she returned from working as an actor in costume at the Playboy Mansion Halloween party that Capt. Kellick helps run. Cher was an extra and a sailor in Pirates of the Caribbean (the first one) and you see her a lot on the dvd full of special features. She helped take Lady WA to the Caribbean.
Sone Loc
Had a fun filled weekend with Sonja - we're all sad that it's over. Almost one year ago Sonja was here for a week, but it seemed as though no time had passed in regards to our friendships with Sonja. She was full of warm fuzzies over Nanette, Christy, Jason & Fisher all welcoming her back to Seattle with open arms. There was much drinking on HW, sailing, diesel stove cleaning on LaBoat, and even a hockey game. Woohoo! I'm a pretty good hostess considering my homelessness. Ok so every night she was here was spent in a different location - HW, LaBoat, Suzanne's... but that's pretty normal in the Life of a Sailor. Thanks to Christy - who really made this happen - she used her almost free Alaskan ticket to get Sonja out here for a weekend.
More Gratuitous Eyecatching Photos
Yeah. I know. It doesn't help that last night Elaine and I went to see the movie "Zach & Miri Make a Porno." The going gets tough - you do what sells. I understand. Seth Rogen has a great line about how anybody will look at a naked or sexual picture of someone they know, just out of curiosity.
This little sliver shot here is a teaser (it's not me) for the Women of Maritime Calendar. Using every forum I can to promote it!
The most bizarre thing happened on my last night aboard the water taxi. I almost never strike up conversations with passengers - but this couple began chatting with me and we spoke about sailing in Mexico and I said "some friends of mine will be sailing down there... two of them just bought a Caliber 40, and another friend is also taking his Yankee 30 down to Central America..." The man practically yells "Yankee 30!?!? Where did he buy it?" "I think in Gig Harbor" I say. "NO WAY! That was MY BOAT!!" He was super excited. "Was it named S** F****?" and he goes on and on and yeah, it turns out this man was the former owner of WC. I told him that the new owner was very happy with it and is using it to follow his dream. I had to tell someone so I called Jason and we wondered how many times in life do we pass by people with whom we have weird connections like this, and not even realize it.
Elaine has all these great calendar ideas. Some of which I cannot even mention because we've agreed on themes for next year's calendar. But for this year, why not shoot sailors where they are most likely to be found ashore? Tattoo parlors and pubs! So right now we're off to photograph Elaines very inked up thighs at some local tattoo parlors...
Last Days
We had our good times, Sightseer. Thank you, West Seattle!
Some shots from yesterday - last day of the season.
