William Gills

Boat Drinks - An Attitude, A State of Mind



Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012

by William Gills
Bos'n Bill

It's January, the days are short and the weather up north less than cool; the time of year when looking for relief from the winter doldrums, cabin fever and the blues from lack of sun descend upon a once vibrant summer soul. It's time to go where the weather is easy, the water refreshing and the sunshine a rejuvenation.

Boat Drinks are often part of the "flight from sight" equation this time of year, but more than Margaritas, Pina Coladas and Rum highballs, Boat Drinks is a "state of mind". As Jimmy Buffet will tell you, it's that time of year when you "gotta' go where it's warm, where everything is right, the pace is slow and there ain't no snow."

I have to agree as I ponder the chill and darkness which becomes the tyranny of winter to a summer loyalist. Heading south this time of year can be a sure answer to the deprivations of a cruel harsh winter unless you live south of the equator and need to head north. It's where you can plant a beach chair in the sand and watch the waves roll in, board a boat and sail like the wind, save yourself from the hot sun in the not too far away body of water you've chosen to rejuvenate and reinvigorate body, mind and soul.

Now is the time for all the pale, pasty, sorry excuses for water lovin', land bound scallywags to get away. If you can't flee to paradise, you've still got Boat Drinks. It's only a "state of mind" after all. It's always there, you just have to tap into it. And, be of hearty spirit mateys! Spring is not that far away.
William L. Gills aka Bos'n Bill is an author and has just released a book about boating entitled, Lubber's Log about his and his wife's experiences and adventures in becoming familiar with all the do's and don'ts, funny and challenging trials and triumphs of owning a bigger boat. Gills is a retired human resources consultant who through the years has always managed to find time for his favorite pastime, boating. He continues after retirement his enjoyment of advising and counseling others into a new venue; sports and recreation, particularly boating. Here on SearchWarp you'll find a sharing of his passions, memories and practical advice for all that have an interest in what he has to offer his audience.

William's Web site:

http://www.lubberslog.com

William's Boating Blog:

http://wgills502.blogspot.com
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Thank you Christopher. That is a big plus coming from you! Matey!
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