Sunday, July 13, 2008

Eric Moves On

The highpoint of this adventure is that I got to spend 2 months with Eric, and in quite unusual circumstances.

I got so many comments from fathers about how lucky I was to have that opportunity, they were very envious (with good reason).

Eric took the time to make this happen, using up vacation and taking unpaid leave and I know it was about more than just the adventure.

I realize how fortunate I've been for this to have happened, we both gained a much deeper understanding of each other that there is no other way we could have gained.

I'm missing him tremendously already, but my loss is Robyn's gain and it is time for him to get back to his full and busy life.

Aside from the father\son bonding part, he's one hell of a crew to have on board.

As people with some experience with me can envision, this trip very much reflects my approach to things (big vision and plans, some very good and solid parts, but a general lack of preparation, attention to detail, etc).

When Eric joined, Kelly, Wylie and I had pulled things together just enough to get underway.(which was a great feat in itself as most of the boat was in pieces in my garage when Wylie arrived!).

Eric came aboard and instituted some order, priorities and took over everything that had a manual.

Now, after his 2 months on board, Severance is so much further along and Eric taught me how all the systems work (he claims he's not an electric engineer but I don't believe him).

I wish I had taken more notes...he's going to be getting a lot of phone calls from me.

So now I'm back to my own wits and will muddle through.

I've been told I need to take over the blog, the quality will not be the same (perhaps I can send my entries along to Eric for a rewrite!).

Eric – I miss you!!!!!!!

(Written by Scott; Posted by Diane for Scott)

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Bonjour mon ami! Apprécier votre sejour en France. Je suis dans l'attente pour entendre plus de toi.

Bet you didn't think that I knew anything in French other than the naughty words?!?!

jesexton said...

Quel merveilleux voyage pour etre en mesure de partager avec Eric. Un temps qui sera toujours cheri'. Maintenat se sera bientot le temps pour accomplir le but et arriver et conquerir le Grande-Bretagne. Voyages surs.

Diane said...

You'd better get to England fast before you start speaking french.

Unknown said...

Bonjour ya all

Janet said...

Hi Scott,
What an adventure! I talked with Diane tonight and then spent a few hours reading your blog entries and enjoying the incredible photos.
It seems a long way from Lake Winnebago, huh? Although they are some great memories for us.
Glad you and eric enjoyed this trip of a lifetime together...or perhaps this is just the first trip of many?
Keep on making entries so we can vicariously enjoy with you!
Janet (and Gary--I think he's sleeping!)