So, I have two reasons for posting this song today. One is, it's Saint Patrick's Day, so of course I have to post a song from one of my favorite Irish bands. The second reason is a little more somber. I'd like to honor the memory of my cousin Fred, who was captain of a fishing boat for quite a few years.
He died a few weeks ago and during our last conversation he told me his plans for after he died. He'd had a friend build him a model of some actual boat--I don't recall what kind--with space for his ashes and one can of beer. The idea was that he'd sent off on his way, and journey wherever the winds took him. There's a plaque on this boat, apparently, which extends an invitation to anyone who finds the boat to enjoy the beer, replace it with another can, and send the boat back on its way.
I understand there's also contact information so his son can keep track of where his dad has gotten to--I gather he's going to be keeping a log, and maybe keeping us all posted? I don't know, we're kind of scattered, so maybe not.
Apparently, from what I've heard, the family at large is somewhat divided on this idea. Some like it, some hate it, some think it's crazy. I think it's cool AF, myself. It's more work than I'd want to put into my plans for the afterlife, but super cool all the same.
So, good luck on this next phase of your adventure, Fred. May fair winds and following seas be with you. Go dté tú slán!
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