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Friend Pierette
Thrilling Dives to the Andrea Doria in 2009
Deep sea diver, Tom Packer called me recently. I had written e-mails nudging him to share with me the details of his summer dives to the Grande Dame of the Sea. As usual, Tom was as excited as a teenager … Continue reading
Swimming for Safety
My dear friends Germaine and Marge have a lovely cottage perched on a hill overlooking Lake Huron. They have their own private beach on this primitive, chilly body of water. It’s so exciting to revisit the lake where I first … Continue reading
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A Maiden Voyage on the Queen Mary II
My friend and colleague, Bill Garzke, called me to share his excitement: on September 8 he is taking his maiden voyage on the Queen Mary II. Even though Bill works as a naval architect every day, he seems to feel … Continue reading
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Two Ceremonies to Remember: Number I
I have a lot of pictures, but they can’t replace the great feelings within for evoking memories about the award ceremonies held in my honor. Both events took place not far from Torino, Italy. Realizing that the title of “Piemontesi … Continue reading
SOS~~~SERVING OUR SEAS
Welcome, Benvenuti, Bienvenue, Bienvenidos, Willkommen, Aloha, Kal?s orisate to my blog, as we voyage on local, national, and international waters. Since my topic is so vast, deciding what to call my blog has been a challenge; after all, I’m … Continue reading