although this old joke is always good for a chuckle, the philosophy behind it is played out by regular folks who enjoy life on the water to such an extent that the family boat is a home away from home. connected society sorely lacks. not to mention camaraderie among family or friends. He and his wife allison took possession of a 2010 500 sea ray sundance just in time for boating season, christening it "Bay B Girl" having purchased it from marinemax lindenhurst, where they have their home slip. "the water is so calming and really brings the family together." environment" and "Zen place." Gary and allison met on a beach (no boat) on fire island back in 1992, and got their first boat about eight years ago, a 28-foot sea ray, when they figured the kids were old enough to go out on the water. since then they've had a 34, 39 and now the 50-footer, all sea rays, which easily gives the whole family some welcome space on the water. says allison) they met stew and lisa Kritz, who had their own sea ray 480 moored in the slip next to theirs. it turned out to be the beginning of an enduring friendship, almost like a virtual merger of two families that comes from sharing life on the water. |