Sunday, May 18, 2008

Gabe, he brought me over on the boat, (water taxi)

Really nice guy. He has been guiding this shop back and forth across the harbor for four months. I asked him how he got started, and he said a long time ago when he watched the movie called, "Romancing the Stone" with Kathleen Turner and Mike Douglas, he decided that he would learn how to steer a boat, and get one for himself. The scene at the very end of the movie where it shows Mike Douglas heading off in his big boat to continue to explore and have adventures is what left an impression on his mind. He has always loved being on the water.
He said that in a few weeks, the harbor was going to get really crowded. The tourists come with their own boats, and more people will be wanting to be taxied to the city side that stay in the hotels. It will be his first season. I am sure he will do well. Nice to have met you Gabe!!!


1 comment:

Diana Moses Botkin said...

What a cool story!

Nice to see you have a blog now... you should send out the link to your mailing list so everyone will know.

Can't wait to see more of your work here!