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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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For Pippa, Sara-Jane, James for all of New Zealand, all of the sailing world, all the people of the earth. Remembering Sir Peter Blake. He sails tonight on a different sea, red socks waving from the mast in the sky, part of his playful memory and his wonderful legacy. A giant on the seas, Sir Peter Blake sailed the world backed by a strong New Zealand breeze. Peter, your mainsail was well-trimmed in the final wind. Your mission of love for our Mother Earth, your final days, an adventure to protect the Amazon will not be forgotten by this world citizen, nor will the adventures of you and all the mates of your beloved ship the Seamaster. Goodbye Sir Peter Blake, may your heart sail forever on more peaceful seas, and may others take up the slack in the sail. * In memory of Sir Peter Blake, New Zealand, America's Cup winner, captain of The Seamaster, (formerly Cousteau's Antarctic Explorer) * FYI, Sir Peter Blake was murdered Dec 6, 2001 on his ship the Seamaster, while in harbor on the Amazon River. The following is an exerpt from his final log: "The quality of water and the quality of life in all its infinite forms are critical parts of the overall ongoing health of this planet of ours, not just here in the Amazon, but everywhere. We want to restart people caring for the environment as it must be cared for. To win, you have to believe you can do it. You have to be passionate about it. You have to really "want" the result, even if this means years of work. The hardest part of any big project is to begin. We have begun, we are underway, we have a passion. We want to make a difference. Kind regards, Peter." http://www.blakexpeditions.com/flash.htm * (this is a repeat from Dec 2001. Thanking John P for reminding me it was time to remember and honor Sir Peter Blake, and his expeditions) |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
A fitting tribute for a wonderful careaker. Thanks, Kacy.  ....jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for reading, Jo When I posted this once before, one of our Pipsters thanked me, for it seems Sir Peter had personally rescued her in a harbor-side boating accident many years ago. (silhouette?) |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Hiya Pal! May people such as this and the positive intents and actions for which they struggled never be forgotten but continued by other caring individuals -- paradigm shifts occur one person at a time... -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
wow, Mark! so happy to have a visit from you yes, one human at a time, but with enough shifting within a short time span, what might we achieve? |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
always something of value when i open your blue page here.... if only if only.......the world could be |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 thank you, dear Mish |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
So glad I stopped by to read...So much enjoyed. Patricia |
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