Ralph Gray’s sister-in-law Ruth Hartley used to have Ralph and Riley Water Pickles over for supper on Saturday night. Ruth would say to Ralph, “Do you want to have supper with us on Saturday,” and he’d say “Are you having beans?” because Ralph ate only baked beans at Satur-day supper. Ruth provided ham, hot dogs,
The sky can’t fall – it begins at your feet
(This column was originally written for the November issue of Working Waterfront, but as Ed explained it in an accompanying note last month, “… here is an attempt at a November column well in advance … Besides being enamored of the idea of the column (when am I not?) I would like to get it
A project in need
While much has been accomplished during the past four years, for Accessible Sailing Adventures to become a reality, the project still needs help. Money is always needed; help is needed to drive the remaining 2,000 or so steel spikes into the hull. The project needs donated time from a crane large enough to lift the
To grow seaweed in Savu, you’ve got to name it
“Televisions are like ‘pisang goreng’ [fried bananas] here” said one seaweed farmer on Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia when I asked him to describe the impact of seaweed farming. Fried bananas are everyday food in Indonesia, but few Indonesians have the financial resources to afford TV. Just a short jump back into history on the island
Distressed
To the editor: I am somewhat distressed by the accusations made by Bob Peacock in Working Waterfront regarding vessel movement in Cobscook Bay (see article). I am even more distressed by Bob Gustafson’s or Working Waterfront’s failure to contact me regarding the accuracy of these statements. I am not unfamiliar with the background and nature
Love boat
To the editor: In the September Working Waterfront, Emmet Meara wrote a mighty fine article about the old HIPPOCAMPUS, describing her many lives as yacht, mailboat, scalloper, submarine patrol boat, etc. She also played the role of “love boat.” At the time of our wedding on Islesboro, September 3, 1941, the two brothers of the
Send Phil flying
To the editor (via Phil Crossman): I very much enjoyed your “Hard to Port” in the August issue. Is it possible that you or one of your close relatives designed the current airline torture system? Possibly you could get the newspaper to pay for you to travel on our domestic airline system and report back
Big lift
To the editor: Thanks so much for running Maura Michael’s report [WWF-IIN Sept 02]! It gives us all a big lift when our efforts are recognized. Thanks again, Carol Petillo Ivan Calderwood Homestead Vinalhaven
A week at sea
This summer I took part in a student sailing trip on the schooner SPIRIT OF MASSACHUSETTS. The trip began on August 14th and ended on the 23rd. During the trip, classes were held on various subjects, from cod fishing to a short class on navigation. A friend of mine who had been on the trip
“Affordable Coast” session planned for October
On Oct. 25 and 26, the Island Institute will host a meeting for islanders, called The Affordable Coast. The meeting will focus on escalating property taxes, the shortage of affordable housing and disappearing working waterfront. “We hope that this meeting will be an opportunity for islanders to share stories about the relevance of these issues