Christian Allaire Land & Sea

A memoir will I be in it? Lord knows there are mem...

2012-01-31T19:03:56.679-08:00

A memoir will I be in it? Lord knows there are memories for days & days, missing you terrbily awfullly

Having done 2 tours to the Artic, on the CGC North...

2011-12-28T11:07:00.513-08:00

Having done 2 tours to the Artic, on the CGC Northwind, at the tender age of 17 & 18,in '70& 71,I was astonished at the variety of leadership skills I witnessed.
They were by no means all good, and lives were nearly lost due to egos and inexperience.
The ones that had it, to this day, hold me in good stead by their positive influence on me and the crew.
Great post and a terrific reference.
Happy New Year.

Larry

ljrmisty, I really appreciate your kind words an...

2011-12-16T08:58:56.445-08:00

ljrmisty,

I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement! That'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'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.

Thank you for your readership, it is appreciated greatly.

Kind regards,

Chris

Good God Man! Suddenly I don't feel so all alo...

2011-12-15T22:19:45.376-08:00

Good God Man! Suddenly I don'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 "broke into" 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.
You hit the nail on the head about relationships and intent.
I am also one of the last to have gone through Boot Camp @ Coast Guard Island in Alameda, 42 years ago.
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.
Keep going with the blogs. You are well regarded by this follower

skulk skulk skulk

2011-12-03T19:33:15.021-08:00

skulk skulk skulk

Good to see you broadening your horizons,Roman art...

2011-11-30T08:20:38.077-08:00

Good to see you broadening your horizons,Roman art and just about anything ancient Roman is fascinating.Glad you enjoyed the class and you can see how a good teacher makes for an interesting class and this will carry over to your yoga teaching,

Dad

Fantastic- Thank you for posting this. Great mess...

2011-11-29T14:30:18.989-08:00

Fantastic- Thank you for posting this. Great message, and love his sense of humor as well.

I really enjoyed this, and especially his points of "Small Changes Ripple Outward." It is true that actively doing these small things can dramatically change your outlook on your day, your life, your relationships, and even your simple day-to-day tasks. I am a believer in the idea that we all control our own individual happiness, but so many people do not know or are unaware of how to access this "control center" for their personal happiness in the midst of all the chaos and noise from the media and society. This is a great video- we should all be aware that we can gain control over our satisfaction in life.

-GH

I always thought that Hayden should have written a...

2011-11-22T11:18:36.762-08:00

I always thought that Hayden should have written a second autobiography about his life after "Wanderer". He led a strange and unique life and was a fascinating character. I would love to see a new book about him.

No doubt that the Baron Baptiste school gave you t...

2011-11-13T08:10:28.762-08:00

No doubt that the Baron Baptiste school gave you the confidence needed and of course the experience with being around experts to guide you and see what makes them experts.

"Atta Boy"
Dad

Very interesting, best of luck with your book, we ...

2011-11-09T08:57:09.387-08:00

Very interesting, best of luck with your book, we look forward to reading it

Thanks Dad for following along on the blog, dare I...

2011-11-07T16:28:32.454-08:00

Thanks Dad for following along on the blog, dare I say four years now!

To the Gremlins and Allen, welcome aboard, and thank you for your readership! I appreciate your time!

C

Good stuff, Sterling lead an interesting life for ...

2011-11-06T04:56:11.755-08:00

Good stuff, Sterling lead an interesting life for sure and one that put him in an early grave, being 70 now myself seems much to young to pack it in at this stage, much more life to live going forward, but the years sure are going by quickly.

Dad

Chris, If this blog entry is a taste of the writi...

2011-11-04T06:20:01.234-07:00

Chris,

If this blog entry is a taste of the writing style that will be used in your Senior Project, then I assure you it will be a success. I have read the Wanderer and this is an excellent summary of Hayden's life.

Good luck with the book. I'll buy it!

Allen

We will enjoy following you with your book progres...

2011-11-02T17:59:44.688-07:00

We will enjoy following you with your book progress. Good luck!

let your hair grow dad

2011-11-02T09:12:31.260-07:00

let your hair grow
dad

Awesome TED video. Loved it.

2011-09-25T19:32:36.629-07:00

Awesome TED video. Loved it.

Good stuff, too deep to go into in this comment se...

2011-09-09T18:46:40.153-07:00

Good stuff, too deep to go into in
this comment section, but very
enlightening.

Dad

Too bad Danica's married, huh. She's a loo...

2011-08-29T12:43:22.169-07:00

Too bad Danica's married, huh. She's a looker.

Dad

Sure wish I could be there this weekend to be up c...

2011-08-23T18:00:32.539-07:00

Sure wish I could be there this weekend to be up close and personal with the Foyt racing team. wishing you a great time with Jeff.

Dad

Hi Chris.thnnks toyour dad ihave finaly read your ...

2011-08-17T11:58:59.912-07:00

Hi Chris.thnnks toyour dad ihave finaly read your latest blog and realy enjoyed it. I am still around but not to stroung but still hearing froum you. Love Pepe

Hey Pop! That's some cool family history. It w...

2011-08-08T08:54:55.076-07:00

Hey Pop! That's some cool family history. It would be interesting if we could find some old pictures from the Detroit era. I could do a historical blog entry.

Chris

Chris, "The Villages" has a club for Coa...

2011-08-07T06:29:15.394-07:00

Chris,
"The Villages" has a club for Coast
Guard members and on the 6th celebrated the anniversary. Wish you could have been there to swap stories with these old gizzers.
Dad

Chris, The photo of the bi-plane: the silver airpl...

2011-08-07T06:23:24.187-07:00

Chris,
The photo of the bi-plane: the silver airplane in the background is
a Lockheed Lodestar, the same type
Pepe flew when flying for several corporations in Detroit. As a matter of fact I used to clean them after trips and also wash and wax them when I was 16.He also flew bi-plane you took the picture of. I like the photo's.
Dad

Chris: Sounds like you are back in the bay area? c...

2011-02-24T20:01:15.454-08:00

Chris: Sounds like you are back in the bay area? check out the new web site for the WOA at woa.onefireplace.org.

Jay Bietz

Hi Chris, Yes quite a video, don't understand ...

2011-02-13T04:53:03.365-08:00

Hi Chris, Yes quite a video, don't understand how he put it together let alone take some of the scenes. Apparently he's a very strong swimmer too.
Dad