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Jun::18::2020

Foul weather kept us off the water for most of the day today. We wound up stranded on a small 100 meter stretch of beach surrounded by sheer cliffs on all sides (except for the sea side of course). The weather didn't keep Mr. and Mrs. Hasegawa from taking Seb on a free-climb up one of those cliffs. Everything is an opportunity to them it seems, and I'm happy to get some of that to rub off on Seb too.

I myself didn't climb... I have never been able to climb more than 10 feet up a cliff, wall, or even fence without remembering that summer of 2002 when I went climbing on one of Michigan's non-existent world class climbing areas. I'll never forget what happened to my buddy who thought he was hot-stuff because of a climbing school out in Arizona or New Mexico or something. He survived, if you can call it that, but I don't know a man today who can look at him and not feel the pain. It was a million times worse for me... just being a witness I was unable to stand up straight for three weeks after. There were real doubts about whether either of us would ever live a normal life again.

Sometimes I feel a little guilty knowing that I made my fortune selling the video and account of that day.

I took the opportunity of a little peace and quiet to contact some potential investors for my little kayaking venture. Several are interested, and waiting to see the business plan. I was sure my brother would not only want to invest, but become a full partner... unfortunately his wife wouldn't go for it. So much changed that summer of 2002...

I just heard a great interview on IPI (International Public Internet) about the pollution in the Florida Islands threatening the Underwater Everglades National Memorial. I suppose I'm just an old fart, but I find it hard to feel the passion these youngsters have for protecting it. In my book it's already a waste. When I was younger I had hoped hat I would get a chance to take my kids to all those natural wonders before they were totally destroyed... I really regret, for Seb (and Trachea who should be popping out in about 2-3 months... I never thought I'd live to see the day when Trachea became a popular name for a girl) that I always put it off. After I had all that money from the infamous "ouch" video, I really don't know why I cared so much about my firm.

Meanwhile, back in 2002...