Flickr Friday: Sweet Memories
The summer after he left for home1 and shattered my heart into a million pieces, he came back for a three week holiday before starting his long contract to train to be what he is now2. I remember the day I found out he was in town…
I was working at the same summer job we had met at, a cruise had just finished and I was conducting my managerial duties in my office on the boat. Once I was done reconciling, I went upstairs to do a final read on the register and to offer the staff their ‘crew beers’3. As I was grabbing the Chef’s beer, one of the galley4 guys, Brody5, tells me to bring a ‘next one’ to the guy down in the galley with George5. I agrued with him for a little bit, asking who this guy was and etc. All he could tell me was, ‘the guy with the long hair wearing a white hat’. I was livid. I thought it was a cook from another boat who had come to chat with George.
You see if it was George who wanted me to bring the beer Brody would have mentioned that George said so, but he didn’t. Since I wanted to get the boat locked up and get to the bar already, I didn’t argue. I locked the beer fridge back up and stormed off towards the galley just as he came strolling up the stairs. I thought I was dreaming! I nearly dropped the bottles of beer in my hand6. He grabbed me in a giant bear hug and it was all I could do to keep from crying.
It was a bit of a weird summer since he convinced me it was better to break up when he moved back home; we had a fling anway and had a great three weeks together. A friend of mine was still working at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, so we were able to get a good deal on a room. The day we checked into the hotel, we rented a little F-13 and took it around the harbour as the sun set. The photo above is one of many that I took during that ride and this one in particular is one of my favourites.
It may not be Hong Kong’s skyline7, but I like it. Do you?
February 21st, 2009 at 12:46
@Lyndi: Thank you
overall, that entire summer was my favourite one of all the summers I’ve ever experienced.
@trench: Isn’t Toronto beautiful?
@Penny: There’s a long sordid history… one day it’ll all come together as I work on getting *him* more comfortable with having people he doesn’t know read about the story.
@Web-Betty: Thanks! Though I had to crop the original photo because the nose of our boat was in it! hehe
@Linc: I never knew that about you! That’s so exciting to hear. Its my favourite part of Toronto (the harbour).
@Laura: heh Yeah I cut the story off short because of the thing I have with extremely long posts – it’ll continue in another post I’m sure.
@Lynn: Glad to hear it! I read your post but I can’t remember my Vox password so I couldn’t comment. hehe hope to soon!
@erin: Thanks so much sweety
That was taken in 2005, the best summer of my life.
@Ken: lol I’m sure there is a mild porn called F13, but that is not something I would know anything about…
February 20th, 2009 at 15:07
Jees. I thought an F13 was a mild porn movie for teens.
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February 20th, 2009 at 14:23
I agree with everyone else
Very well told story, it is easy to imagine yourself there when reading it. And the picture is beautiful.
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:03
Hey Reg, beautiful photo! You really don’t realize how beautiful your city is until it’s captured in a photo like yours. Hope you are well! Btw I’m trying to start up my blog again… we’ll see how it goes this time! =)
February 20th, 2009 at 10:04
Gorgeous photo. Doesn’t sound like that story is really finished yet. Good luck with finding the ending you like best.
February 20th, 2009 at 09:59
I love the story and the photo. It brings back memories for me as well. My wife worked for a summer at the RCYC and we used to go out to Centre Island quite often when we lived there. Awesome.
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February 20th, 2009 at 08:32
What a great pic! I love the composition and the water ripples.
You tell a good story Reggy!
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February 20th, 2009 at 05:57
Wow that is an amazing story! I am still filling in the blanks regarding your history together, it seems like you’ve been through a lot. Absolutely beautiful photo, the water looks so inviting!
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February 20th, 2009 at 05:04
Love this shot. I agree, great story to go along with it as well.
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February 20th, 2009 at 03:39
Well told story and a great photo.
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