It saddens me to say this, but there has been talk in the Claus house about selling our ski boat. Those who know me know that this brings a tear to my eye. I have grown up with so many opportunities to go hiking, camping (mostly with the Boy Scouts), on many family trips, waterskiing, and snowskiing. Each summer for as long as I can remember were filled with memories taking our boat out and fishing (mostly in our old Bayliner, not the MB Ski boat) and waterskiing. Once I got my license I was allowed to take it out by myself with friends and family. I feel so at home on the water (even though we were out pretty darn early to try for the flat water), it's just so peaceful.
I do, however, recognize that with me here in New York without a car or a house to be able to use the boat and the fact that I don't make it home for too long in the summers, it doesn't get used very much. So I do understand the notion to sell it since I was one of the more driving forces behind going out in it. I sits more than it should.
The only real option for keeping it would be if I had a house in either Long Island or Connecticut close to a lake. So far I am unable to do it as much as I would love to move myself to an actualy house (apartment living is not quite my style). But, trying to build a career in the arts has of course not yielded me the option to buy or rent a house and car. Maybe one day.
This summer, when I get back (not planned as of yet, but hopefully by the end of summer for a short bit) I will get to say my farewell and take a few last ski runs before the boat is gone (unless my parents can find a buyer before I get home, which would probably make sense to at least try since it will sit there until I get home otherwise). So many good memories, it's a shame I have to grow up!
