I can almost feel the wind blowing in my hair too.... born at the sea and my father was a sailsman... ohmy - those were the days! I hope you have cooler days (and Holland will have some warmer...)
Thought I would pass along a link to someone I follow who is also going through the changes in life when one looses a spouse. Here is her blog address:
Amazing capture of this lovely lady. It always makes me happy to know that the past has been so lovingly restored. Hmm, I guess the same could be said for us... Happy hibernation, my friend!
First of all, I love the haiku. You don't know me, but I have quite an affinity for square rigged sailing vessels. I was a pirate in a formetr life, and not a newcomer because of the Pirates of the Caribbean craze. I was doin' it in the early 80's! I like the idea of this ship being restored. Next time passing through that Galveston way I'll be sure to stop.
Ah, the Galveston Historical Society is incredibly fortunate to have the Elissa. I love your photo and haiku--very evocative. We are still in June gloom here in Redondo Beach, CA so I'm glad I'm not where you are. Do you live in Galveston? One of my late brothers-in-law was born and raised in Pt. Arthur.
Beautiful card - the colors are wonderful. Such pretty scrollwork and lovely lady. Stay in the cool with that hot, humid weather. We had lots of that in Kansas but maybe not quite as bad as Texas. I am no fan of heat and humidity. Stay cool!
My husband and I have visited Galveston a few times and usually rent one of the homes at the end of the island. We took our six children to tour this boat last time we were there. So much wonderful history!
Thanks for sharing and bringing back good memories.
The amount of detail on the bow and on the figurehead is amazing.
June 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Summer memoriesTall Ship Elissa SailingWind blowing my hair
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Back of the postcard reads:THE AGE OF SAIL RETURNS TO GALVESTONGalveston, Texas was the leading port of the Southwest and a major trade center during theGolden Age of Sail. Now that era has returned withthe restoration of the sailing ship ELISSA, whosemasts tower over the historic city's famous port.Rescued from a Greek scrapyard after nearly 100years at sea, ELISSA was restored by the GalvestonHistorical Foundation and is now open for publictours seven days a week. Photo by David Cannght
A big thank you to our hostesses:Beth for Postcard Friendship FridayandRebecca for Haiku My Heart
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The humidity is back and the feels like temperatures are 105 or greater.Time to hibernate!
Have a lovely, cool, weekend!
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Close this window Jump to comment formFantastic shot, that sculpture is so beautiful!
Happy weekend dear Snap,
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Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
June 17, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Tall ships are just so beautiful and fascinating.
June 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM
What a beautiful ship! I can imagine the salt air and warm breezes, though I've never been to Galveston.
June 17, 2011 at 8:29 AM
I can almost feel the wind blowing in my hair too.... born at the sea and my father was a sailsman... ohmy - those were the days! I hope you have cooler days (and Holland will have some warmer...)
June 17, 2011 at 8:40 AM
what a Gorgeous!! mast head!
June 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM
those were the days....
when a band of adventurous men all followed the direction of a woman!
thanks for this postcard haiku, so windblown and salt kissed.
June 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Isn't that a fantastic shot with all the strong lines and ornamentation! I have seen a few tall ships when they were in Philadelphia.
June 17, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Thought I would pass along a link to someone I follow who is also going through the changes in life when one looses a spouse. Here is her blog address:
http://sweetup-northmornings.blogspot.com/2011/06/changea-given.html
June 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Very beautiful and interesting! We'll be heading over to Galveston next year. :) I've lived in Texas my whole life, but I've never been there!
June 17, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Amazing capture of this lovely lady. It always makes me happy to know that the past has been so lovingly restored. Hmm, I guess the same could be said for us...
Happy hibernation, my friend!
June 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM
First of all, I love the haiku. You don't know me, but I have quite an affinity for square rigged sailing vessels. I was a pirate in a formetr life, and not a newcomer because of the Pirates of the Caribbean craze. I was doin' it in the early 80's!
I like the idea of this ship being restored. Next time passing through that Galveston way I'll be sure to stop.
Peace
June 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Looks a beautiful ship, must look stunning in the harbour. Hurray for those who rescued her.
June 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Ah, the Galveston Historical Society is incredibly fortunate to have the Elissa. I love your photo and haiku--very evocative. We are still in June gloom here in Redondo Beach, CA so I'm glad I'm not where you are. Do you live in Galveston? One of my late brothers-in-law was born and raised in Pt. Arthur.
June 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM
There is something so romantic and exciting about tall ships. I couldn't possibly ever sail in one, but from a safe distance, they are beautiful.
June 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Beautiful card - the colors are wonderful. Such pretty scrollwork and lovely lady. Stay in the cool with that hot, humid weather. We had lots of that in Kansas but maybe not quite as bad as Texas. I am no fan of heat and humidity. Stay cool!
June 17, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Great postcard! Nice to have the detail rather than a far-away shot!
June 17, 2011 at 8:21 PM
A tall ship! This is as close as I'm ever going to get to one of them, but I sure do like thinking about sailing on one someday.
June 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM
It's beautiful - I love the maiden statue!
Have a great weekend.
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June 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM
I love it when the tall ships come through here - they are so beautiful.
June 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Cool haiku. Great picture. Thanks for these.
All the best, Boonie
June 18, 2011 at 2:57 AM
You took me away on that huge sailing ship for a few moment, fantastic.
Sue x
June 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM
My husband and I always dream of owning a sail and sail the seven seas...:)
June 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM
OMG! I thought for a second you were going to say you were sailing on that ship and I was about to pee my pants with envy. Ab fab haiku.
June 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM
This is SOOO Jack-Sparrow-awesome!!! :)
June 19, 2011 at 9:09 AM
will be humming "Galveston" for the rest of the afternoon...! wonderful post!
June 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM
My husband and I have visited Galveston a few times and usually rent one of the homes at the end of the island. We took our six children to tour this boat last time we were there. So much wonderful history!
Thanks for sharing and bringing back good memories.
Nancy
June 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM
I love boats and ships. I love haikus, too! I love your site! Keep it up! :)
June 20, 2011 at 4:54 AM
The amount of detail on the bow and on the figurehead is amazing.
June 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM