tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911321449529693051.post8035674867718107186..comments2011-12-26T04:04:56.671-08:00Christian Allairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544646646148370267noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911321449529693051.post-64603256054197712072011-12-16T08:58:56.445-08:002011-12-16T08:58:56.445-08:00ljrmisty,<br /><br /> I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement! That&#39;s a great story. Maybe you should start a blog? I have met a couple of old salts who went to Boot Camp on Coast Guard Island. Place has changed a bit, but one thing is for sure, for many thousands, Coast Guard Island holds such deeply etched memories. Coming back from a four month Alaskan patrol, and spying the Island at the turn in the channel abeam Jack London Square was always a thrill. Memory is a tricky thing. I&#39;ve only been retired for a short time, but already the good times are beginning to erase the bad. Maybe that is the best thing about aging, one naturally tamps down regret.<br /><br />Thank you for your readership, it is appreciated greatly.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />ChrisChristian Allairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544646646148370267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911321449529693051.post-20247438735807190232011-12-15T22:19:45.376-08:002011-12-15T22:19:45.376-08:00Good God Man! Suddenly I don&#39;t feel so all alone. I have followed you since your first pictures in Lat38 and your travels since. I own Misty Hull #37. The very first Westsail ever built. (1 thru 36 were Kendalls). I came by her almost the same as you. The salesman was a jerk and I &quot;broke into&quot; her to rifle the owners address. When he opened the door to his house in San Jose, I was sure I was about to be shot, as I told the truth, and wanted to deal with him, only. 14 years later, Misty has been my home, and my savior.<br />You hit the nail on the head about relationships and intent.<br />I am also one of the last to have gone through Boot Camp @ Coast Guard Island in Alameda, 42 years ago.<br />I have failed in my life in so many ways, but you continue to be an inspiration to me. The value in seeking a new horizon, and improving ones life is a refreshing elixir to this old man.<br />Keep going with the blogs. You are well regarded by this followerljrmistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18350994929286471927noreply@blogger.com