tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post7226889107846911572..comments2023-08-21T08:02:23.700-04:00Comments on <br>smilla4blogs: Dad Vail ~ Peeling Back the Yearssmilla4blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-61815506389987310772012-05-31T21:21:07.333-04:002012-05-31T21:21:07.333-04:00home before dark ~ He was! And he participated in ...home before dark ~ He was! And he participated in the row-by, filling in, with others, for some of the missing oarsmen. He will have his 50th, marking a Dad Vail victory, in two years. It's extraordinary how close everyone has remained all these years.smilla4blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-19870771558161201522012-05-31T21:13:34.588-04:002012-05-31T21:13:34.588-04:00Hi Stefan! Ha! I figured those old photos would be...Hi Stefan! Ha! I figured those old photos would be entertaining....can you really see your building?!! Philadelphia was wonderful, nice to be back, although I didn't see much more than the Schuylkill this time.<br /><br />When are you coming to Maine?!smilla4blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-80758426223482618792012-05-31T21:08:46.389-04:002012-05-31T21:08:46.389-04:00Hello Susan ~ To tell you the truth, I'm delig...Hello Susan ~ To tell you the truth, I'm delighted crew is thriving. If you've seen the Henley Regatta, you are well aware of the beauty...there is nothing quite like it! How wonderful it must be to have that historic event in your home town!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, wishing you a happy weekend!<br /><br />Carolsmilla4blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-44214448281615943082012-05-31T21:01:34.820-04:002012-05-31T21:01:34.820-04:00Hello Jane and Lance ~ I think the growth is inevi...Hello Jane and Lance ~ I think the growth is inevitable. I do miss the old days of picnics on the river bank and those happy times, but I'm glad to see how popular the sport is today and the number of women participating.smilla4blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516736514127098070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-295337567432098732012-05-31T01:15:56.316-04:002012-05-31T01:15:56.316-04:00Was Peter part of the crew? Lovely story. I agree ...Was Peter part of the crew? Lovely story. I agree that simpler has its grace.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-18688136074167417582012-05-30T09:13:43.375-04:002012-05-30T09:13:43.375-04:00How funny to see the Potomac (and the building whe...How funny to see the Potomac (and the building where I currently work!). I hope your trip to Philly was great - it's such an amazing city. Great for getaways from DC for sure.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-74001567823175491452012-05-30T08:16:01.637-04:002012-05-30T08:16:01.637-04:00Its wonderful to go back and visit the memories th...Its wonderful to go back and visit the memories that make up our lives, although sometimes saddened by time and change.<br />I too come from a rowing town... the Henley Regatta is held here each year and the race course was used for a movie set once.<br />Have a great day.<br />Susan xSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756273176170576516.post-25386790362227125182012-05-30T01:16:24.008-04:002012-05-30T01:16:24.008-04:00Hello Carol:
It is, we feel, always something of a...Hello Carol:<br />It is, we feel, always something of a pity when events, such as this one, grow in size and take on something of a commercial aspects. Is it inevitable, we wonder?<br /><br />The old photographs are most intriguing.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com