After dinner Thursday evening, at a place called Harry Buffalo (the bison burger was very good!) we headed to the Coast Guard station where our son is happily stationed. He had asked us whether we wanted to go out on a boat, and we had, of course, said yes.
So, the on-duty crew of Fairport Station of the United States Coast Guard loaded us and the family members of another man on their 47-foot boat for what they call a ‘dependents’ cruise’. In essence this meant going out into Lake Erie at 18-19 knots and driving in circles.
For those of you who are old boaters, this will not seem much a thrill. For us, however, it was a blast, especially when we were offered the opportunity to drive (i.e. steer) the boat. We have pictures of us all – me, Barb, Colin, and Alissa – sitting in the driver’s seat steering.
Some could make a case that this was another example of government waste. But I could make the case that this was a small reward for my son’s now five years of active military service.
I especially want to thank the crew that took their evening time to give us this treat, and BM3 Greenwald for arranging it. What a memorable delight.
Anonymous
Our tax dollars at work. -:)