jwnall
Moderator Emeritus
Had an interesting discussion this morning with the cranky old codger who has a slip close to mine. He is hardly ever down there (boat is a Monk -- I would guess 36'), but he was there this morning, and we got to talking. He told me more than I really wanted to know. I think he is a lonely old codger, though, and I am a good listener (comes with the profession.
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But he raised some interesting points. His wife predeceased him, he has cancer, and has made all sorts of elaborate arrangements for cremation and burial, but no one in his family has the slightest interest in the boat. He and his wife had many good years cruising and enjoying the good life, so he wants to hold onto it until he dies, because just coming down there and sitting on it and having a gin and tonic and watching the water is enjoyable. I can understand that. But he has made no arrangements for it.
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So I suppose that it will sit there after he is gone, and at some point someone (the marina?) will do something about it. Made me sad, and made me wonder about what I would have advised had he asked for advice (he didn't).
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But he raised some interesting points. His wife predeceased him, he has cancer, and has made all sorts of elaborate arrangements for cremation and burial, but no one in his family has the slightest interest in the boat. He and his wife had many good years cruising and enjoying the good life, so he wants to hold onto it until he dies, because just coming down there and sitting on it and having a gin and tonic and watching the water is enjoyable. I can understand that. But he has made no arrangements for it.
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So I suppose that it will sit there after he is gone, and at some point someone (the marina?) will do something about it. Made me sad, and made me wonder about what I would have advised had he asked for advice (he didn't).