Friday, February 5, 2010

Pat, you always made us laugh

Here's a mini story about a day in the life of Pat:

Back in the early 70's we all went off to the Bahamas because Pat was working on "The Day of the Dolphin"...Mom has recently been seeing the commercial saying "It's Better in the Bahamas"...and so she flashed back to those days:

"And it reminded me about Pat one day taking one of those sun ray little boats out to a sand bar, or was it a little island.
It was low tide. He could walk back, but the tide came in and a couple of his crew members had to go out and rescue him. It was very funny. It makes me laugh when I think about it. He always made me laugh. Love Mom"

Amazing way to spend a few months of my childhood on a small island in the Bahamas...so many funny stories, so many characters Pat had working with him too.

:)

Xochi

2 comments:

  1. Xochi , I just finished reading all of the posts from you about Pat. My name is Patty Carpenter Peery and I was a neighbor of Pat's when we were growing up on Westwood Dr. in Beckley.

    Pat lived "down the street" closer to Peggy Wright, who I bet you hear from, too. My sister, Nancy, was closer to Pat's age, only two years older and I was four years older.

    I'm sorry I don't have a lot of memories to share with you about Pat, but I do remember he, and I think, his father calling Pat's mother "Mammy".

    I remember mostly "that cute kid", and he was mighty cute, fella down the street.

    Thank you so much for giving me this wonderful insight to a person I once knew. What a treat! Such a fantastic gift you are giving, not only to Pat, but family and friends.

    Sincerely,
    Patty

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  2. Dear Patty,
    I'm so glad you were able to read Pat's blog! Makes it all the more worth it to be able to share!

    Love,
    Xochi

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