Character Study Thomas on 45th and Roosevelt
posted by on March 17 at 9:45 AM
Thomas asked me for the time and then started talking about sailboats and sailing, so I went along:
Hey son, I’ve been around the world twice! What’s your name?
I’m Brayden.
What kind of name is that? [Laughs] Do you take lots of photos?
Well I think it’s from an 80s baby-name book my mom bought, and yeah I have my camera most the time.
If you were smart, you would take one of me! [Laughs again]
It’s actually film, but I could mail you a copy if you would like.
Oh it’s okay, and yes, I am a sailor. Like I said, I have sailed the world twice and hand built three boats. Let me tell you, there is nothing like taking out a boat you built for the first time.
Not many people do something like that. That’s pretty crazy.
Yeah, well they say we will all meet our mermaid someday.
You know, I grew up in Port Townsend, land of the Wooden Boat Festival and School. I've known more people than I can think of that have built their own wooden boats, and never thought it special until I read the last line this guy said.
How romantic is that? I hope he finds his mermaid.
Aren't mermaids supposed to drag sailors to their watery graves?
I love this series.
I could have used a little more depth, but I'm really enjoying the new series.
@1 There used to be an old mariner's cafe in the Boat Haven - a good place to meet some salty characters. Not sure if the place is still there, and don't remember the name.
Hot fish women dragging elderly sailors to their watery bosoms = well, if you gotta go.......
That's a good interview except for the parts that don't actually make sense.
@6: I'd pick sexual exhaustion, personally. While falling. But maybe that's just me.
I agree, this new series by Mr. Olson is quite nice. Although, it seems that some of the last interveiw was lost due to technical difficulties.
I agree, this new series by Mr. Olson is quite nice. Although, it seems that some of the last interveiw was lost due to technical difficulties.
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