In need of sanding and paint, an old boat longs for the movement of the sea.
Mike's Look at Life
Photography, memoirs, random thoughts.
In need of sanding and paint, an old boat longs for the movement of the sea.
Mike's Look at Life 
Been there a litte while by the looks of things Mike but she’ll sail again with some TLC for sure!
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That’s what I was thinking. Needs some work for sure.
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I find abandoned boats as fascinating as abandoned buildings. This one is a lonely special.
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Yes, lonely and forlorn. She longs for the water, which completes her and gives her purpose. At night, if one listens very carefully, you can hear her creaking in a way that sounds a bit like crying.
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And take a look at this great post with essentially the same title:
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Me too, I miss my ocean..
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Me three.
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Wonderful photograph !
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That is nice to hear and I thank you, Rebecca.
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Michael, rowed your boat ashore?
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I remember that song from back in the day. A time of folk music. It was a treat, actually. Enriching.
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This looks like lifeboat-size. If it is, it’s far from the ocean.
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Good observation. I’m pretty sure that is one of my Michigan images, and that boat would have spent time in lake Huron, my astute friend.
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Whenever I see an abandoned boat or car, I always wonder about that final trip. Why did the journey end? Broken down most likely, but the mystery intriques
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I think you think more than I think.
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After a lot of work ,he can again to the sea.
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A great deal of work required.
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I adore this pic Mike. I want to get out the sander and paint., red and tan I think and spruce this little guy up and take her out in the Loxahatchee ! Gorgeous! Hugs, Holly
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Wipe on, wipe off, grasshopper. You fix it, I’ll float it. Thank you.
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I wonder if it comes with oars?
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