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James F Thomas's avatar

What a great story to share. We should all have teachers, coaches, mentors like Angela Treat Lyon's mother.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Thanks so much! Yes, I was lucky to have her on my side!

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Jerry Culik's avatar

Great story, Angela. And thanks for the shout out to Rhodes and your uncle!

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Thanks for reading - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Are you involved with Rhodes? I admired my uncle so much - I as devastated when he drowned n vacation in Florida. I loved his boats -

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Jerry Culik's avatar

I've got one of the first O'Day Sprites (with hand-painted red gelcoat and wood spars, no less!) that were designed by Phil Rhodes. I also have a Penguin (another Rhodes design)...with lots of strings to pull -- for a little catboat.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

I see! Lucky you! Where do you sail out of? I'm stuck inland in northern California - after 50+ years of being in Hawaii, it's quite a shock not being able to walk out my door and drive a mile to the beach!

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Jerry Culik's avatar

Chesapeake Bay...lots of small boat sailing opportunities around here. I worked in San Jose, hiked around the Bay, and Northern California is still one of my favorite places to visit...the twisty two-lanes are great.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

The twisty two-lanes? I never thought of our roads like that, but yeah - they are! I've never done much sailing in California - only a couple times in San Francisco Bay - and man lemme tellya how bloody COLD that water is!

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David Bower's avatar

We only grow when we step out of our comfort zones and do and learn new things. Brava to the crew of this Woodpussy!

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Thanks for reading - yes - growth is so hard, sometimes, but so fruitful! Thanks for the brava!

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Rob Kunzig 57's avatar

Great read Angela - I wish I had your mom to help lift me when I needed it!

Still racing, even though my first was in 74' - I don't quit.... anymore.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

yeah Rob! No quitting! Thanks for reading/enjoying!!

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Marc S Smith's avatar

Lessons I hope to pass on to my Grandsons! Great story of self-discovery and very well told!

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Thanks, Marc - I appreciate that!

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Marc S Smith's avatar

You certainly are a gifted writer! Keep up the great work.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Ohhh that is SO nice of you to say!!! I only started writing for articles this June - so that kind of feedback is s precious! Thank you!

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