Coast Guard will attempt to retrieve boat
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Cracks in the Foundation
Today we woke up determined to
make a visit to one of our favorite places
Is has several names
Castle Island
Pleasure Bay
Fort Independence
To us it’s the place we go
At least 3 times a year or more
Sometimes we count:
Each step we take
Each boat we see
Each dog that barks
Each child we hear
Each seagull that flies overhead
Each plane that takes off
Each plane that lands
Each car that comes
Each car that goes
But the most fun thing to count
Are the cracks in the foundation
Ants scurry to and fro
Weeds sprout all about
And sometimes we sneak a peek at what lies beneath
Suddenly its time to go
So the last place to go
Is for fro yo at the main gate
We lick, lick, lick
As the clock tick, tick,ticks
Counting the time that’s passed
And the time that’s left
Next time won’t you be our guest?
Copyright 2014 Cracks in the Foundation©
Please watch the 5:30 video we made (see below).
Credits show when the cracks in the foundation end,
but after the credits roll you will see a compilation of our visits to Castle Island
over the last four years. I hope you enjoy it.
Watching the Sunset atop Castle Island
More time with the family
Enjoying each moment
Watching the sunset atop the top of the Forte Independence at Castle Island
Cool, Crisp Breeze blows against our skin
Huddled close together as we walk through each tunnel
A view from all four corners brings a smile to all our faces
Or path lit by just half a moon
W finish off our visit with vanilla ice cream cones
The ride home is quiet as everyone is tired from all their stair climbing
Tanks once again my family for another trip to Castle Island
The body of the man who fell overboard during the country music cruise this past Saturday has been pulled from the Boston Harbor at 1:15 on Tuesday, July 29, 2013.
I’m just grateful the body didn’t surface when I was at Castle Island with my family on Sunday.
If you want to read more, click here: Body found in search for ferry passenger who fell off boat: http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/body-found-in-search-for-ferry-passenger-who-fell-off-boat/-/11971628/21247850/-/2opssb/-/index.html?absolute=true
Our prayers continue to be with his girlfriend and his family.
You wake up with a plan in mind
You’re not expecting only to have a good day
You rush about, gathering everything you need to take with you
Making sure that everyone has what they need and what they want
Making sure that nothings left
You reach your destination
Surprise number one is that you make it in,
Surprise number two is that you see a dear old friend
Surprise number three is that the place you were in was last nights news
Surprise number four as that their still searching for the victim, which explained the news crew
Surprise number five is that everyone had a good time
Surprise number six is that after ice cream no one fights when it’s time to go
Surprise number seven is that there’s no fighting in the car on the way home
Surprise number eight is that the ride home was so great
Surprise number nine is that the kids still behave for the rest of the night
Surprise number 10 is that they all sleep quietly in their beds, without putting up a fight
While mom and dad get to put their feet up for the rest of the night
What a great end to a day full of surprises
Inspired by our trip to Castle Island 7/28/13
What a beautiful Sunday! Castle Island in South Boston, MA is a wonderful family spot. It’s even a great place to run into old friends. Enjoy the photos!
Today, we finally made it to Crystal lake and were able get through the gate. Many people are already inside enjoying an intermission from the rain. Dogs happily play with each other, kids swing on the swings. Others peer over the fence, hoping to see a big boat or an airplane take off. Little do they know that if they wait long enough they might see something they did not expect to see. Last night during a country music cruise run by Bay State Cruises, a 41 year old male who had come with his girlfriend, fell off the Ferry at approximately 10:45pm between Castle Island and Deer Island. The water was a warm 65 degrees. 369 passengers safely remained on the boat. One coast guard helicopter is in the air and two boats are now in the water searching for the body of the 41 year old man. Rescue teams from Boston and Quincy help in the search. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, our thanks go out to all of those helping in the search.
I wake up Sunday morning happily knowing that today is a day to spend together with my family
They’re spoiled with a pancake breakfast topped with homemade syrup
While they shower, I pack their picnic lunch filled with sandwiches and fresh fruits
With Blanket, bathing suits, towels and food all packed and ready to go
We hit the road for Castle Island as fast as we can go
The road is filled with other travelers moving to and fro
Our girls are singing happily as fast as they can go
We reach our destination unpacking as fast as we can
Ready for the days adventure and happy as little clams
The Island is filled with other with just the same plan
Spending time with loved ones
The girls hit the water why we sit happily by watching their smiling faces
The comfort of the sun and conversation with each other keeps us happy until the girls return
We share our lunch together and even make new friends
We walk about the island to shed some new-found weight
As the park starts to empty we realize it’s time to go
We run to get our ice cream before we hit the road
The car is full of goodies and we are now ready to go
The trip home is full of happy thoughts from earlier today
That’s our families Sunday, it’s always such a great day.
