I think it might have been about a year ago, in the deepest part of the summer, when I figured out that I should always leave Texas for the month of August. I’ve actually already spent a lot of Augusts away, seems like usually overseas somewhere. I only remember this because my birthday is in August, and I hardly ever seem to be home for that.
I was home for it last year though, and the year before that too, and I thought enough is enough. So about 6 months ago I asked my dear agent Gigi to start looking for something in the mountains, or by the sea. Right along in there I heard from my old friend Captain Bob Tasse, skipper of the Timberwind Schooner, which I sailed on last year out of Rockport Maine. It was something I’ll never forget. A 90-something foot 2 masted schooner immaculately restored, Captain Bob charters about 15 people at a time and stays out for about 4 days and nights. He was inviting me to come back up. Bob I said, how about August. Perfect he said.
Next I called my old friend Steve Stone, honkin his horn about finding me a house concert in his little town of Brooklin Maine, where I’d hung about a bit also. He said to come up anytime. Steve, I said, how about August? Fine, he said.
So, that took care of the second half of the month. Gigi went to work and put a few shows together over here in Colorado. I called my other friend named Steve (Heglund) who, along with his wife Priscilla, owns The Lodge at Red River. August? August. I’m even in my old room, the only one I’ve ever stayed in here I think.
Current temperature in Austin Texas: 104
Current temperature in Red River New Mexico: 75
I’m just gonna go ahead and publish this, and keep writing….
Smart man. Enjoy it! I’ll bet the schooner is a blast.
Exactly what went through my mind when I read this, Gigi….smart man. Kevin, you’re blessed with so many friends all over the world, any of whom would be glad to host you. Travel safely and have a great time. Always praying for your good health, somewhat selfishly I have to say. Looking forward to years and years more of your thoughtful and soul soaking music as well as your facinating stories. “Helping others is never more rewarding than when it’s in your own self interest.” (Fishism) Blessings,
I’m jealous! Current 10 day forecast 104-106, feels like 110-115.
Interesting and informative story; loved the photos. Don’t I know the feeling about “can’t sleep!” I’ve been doing 5:00 am-ers for two months now; it’s getting very old. But I always say thank God for laptops and the internet because at least I can get a lot of work done. And it’s my “creative time.” Peace, quite and solitude. All the makings we need for a little piece of heaven, right down here on earth.
Now I’ll just get on that train and ride the rails… clickety clack, clickety clack; I can hear the steel ringing…
Gracias, amigo, for the great story you tell. It’s an interesting journey you are sharing. Looking forward to more. It’s a long road we’re winding, but one day we will get there. And between those 2 dates it’s that “little space between ‘em” as you said it so eloquently in one of your songs…
(Somehow, I left this comment on one of the photos. Reposting here.)