That's a really cool story Jay. It is weird how life works out sometimes. My dad called in on a radio station once for men's health issues and I took the day off and randomly listened to that am station..I heard him live and almost had a heart attack...

Update: Hey Jay, looks like both of our stories got featured today, pretty cool! Have a great day!

Scott

Hi Scott, thanks for reading and life can be very weird at times. Listening to men's health issues and nearly having a heart attack wouldn't have been cool.

How was your trip to Hawaii? Too short I bet.

Thanks Jay 

That is so nice Jay. I'm glad that she found your blog and that story..it does speak volumes.

Jay that gave me some goosebumps. I have heard some other 'from the gut' stories this week and this one really seems...karmic.  I think the internet can in many respects really give us opportunities that blow our minds.  Great post!  And you touched me so much with that hot dog story!

Thank you Carole, if you get a chance please read Scott Gormley's blog he just wrote. Thanks again for stopping by and I see you are on top of the dashboard again. I enjoy you and Broker Bryant seasawing back and forth. It's great to read such awesome blogs.

Thanks Jay 

Karen will really like this post you know.

This is synchronicity. Some things happen and it just seems as if they were planned.

I believe things go down the way they are supposed to go down. :)  

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...I Really Liked Your Post...ROAR!

Jay - how nice that she found that just when she needed, and how wonderful that you had written it for her to find............all things happen for a reason.

Ann

Hi Ann, I was taken a back by the email myself, I was surprised to say the least.

Thanks Jay 

Jay, I was compelled to read the story. I missed it a couple of weeks ago.

There are things that happen for unexplained reasons at times in our lives that turn out to be The best thing that could have happened at that moment. I like to believe that we are guided and watched over from above and that that these are little reminders to focus our lives.

Well I read this post and got a chill. And yes again I was going to say "synchronicty" (the second time on one of your blogs Jay, what's up with that?)

Then I read the comments and TLW has already realized what I would be thinking, more Synchronicity there.

I need to find a shorter version of that word if this keeps happening:)

Incidentally, Jay, nice sailboat..Is it yours?

Thanks Peter, life does lead us down mysterious paths and it's up to us to choose the correct path.

Thanks again, Jay 

Hi Karen, one of those weeks I guess. Just call it insynch.

That photo was taken by me and of course Monika says she took it. It was taken in November of 1990 we were on our 2nd honeymoon together. We bare boated (chartered) a 44' sailboat with another couple and sailed from St. Thomas all the way to the Bitter Ends and back on a 10 day trip; that has been the best vacation we ever took. This is one of my favorite photos I have taken. Noticed I said I have taken.

Thanks Jay 

Sounds like a great trip! My brother has a 44foot Jeneau and if you have some time (takes about 5 minutes, my husband took the pictures and I put them together) of one of our trips to Marthas Vinyard. Thr reason it takes so long is it was done a few years ago with old software, but you'll get the jist of it.

Hi Karen, I enjoyed that. I liked how the photos faded out. It almost looked like fog rolling out and the new photos appear. Pretty nice. We have pictures of the Newport bridge too almost at that angle. Newport is one of our favorite places to go for a quick weekend jaunt. Maybe we'll head down there next spring. Take another tour of the summer homes of the rich and famous.

Thanks Jay 

I do believe in messages from above Jay  and thank you for sharing your dad's story with us.  Nothing like keeping our head high and doing our best at all times.  Beautiful photograph......did Monika take that?  (BTW - I AM an instigator :))

I did take that photo...I remember it like it was yesterday.

Moni 

Ines don't believe a word she says. Are you going to believe someone that teaches ethics or someone who takes nice pictures.  LOL

Thanks Jay 

LOL...oh boy!

Jay,

If you go to Newport, I have an "in" with the innkeepers at Attwatervilla. Its set back but still in the heart of Newport. I did their website. They are really great people and will make your stay enjoyable.

Jay, nice story, even nicer boat.

Jay, some things we just can't explain, and just need to accept.  Faith does work in many mysterious ways.

Jay.... that is chilling to a certain degree. I do believe things happen for a reason. Thanks for sharing.

 Wow Jay, thanks for sharing this with us, I guess we get what we need when we need it, what a message! I hope you posted this in the Spiritual Rain group as well.

Thanks Marti. I was exhausted last night and I should have said that about posting it into Spiritual Rain. Sorry about that. I had a really long day yesterday not to mention dealing with unhappy Group Members. My Goodness things are so busy in the rain added to Christmas I am getting worn down.

TLW...ROAR!

Karen thanks we have a 40' class A motorhome that we stay in when we travel. We'd be looking for a nice campground to stay at. Nice website. Did you do the virtual tour?

Thanks Jay 

Geno thank you, yes that was a pretty nice boat. Best vacation we have ever had,

George I can't argue with you on that point. Thanks for stopping by.

Jeff  Thanks for the comment. Pretty funny stuff over at Leigh's blog about the Fleece.

Marti & TLW I did post in the Spiritual Rain Group. Thanks Jay

Perhaps it is the time of year, that causes us to take notice of the the things we hold dearest and those we miss the most. 

Jay, I think it is the time of year and we start thinking about those that have gone before us.  My dads been on my mind quite a bit too.  I sometimes think they send us messages...

Allison I never thought of it as being the time of year but it does make good sense. The Holidays sure do bring out the best and worst in some people. I also wonder if it's not that I'm getting older and a little more sentimental. Thanks Jay

Hi Chris yes, I think it is ironic and I think you're right they do send us timely random acts of messages that lead us to what we need. Thanks Jay

Now you peeked my curiosity in the Hot Dog story.... I must read on.

Loreena Thanks for reading, Jay

Jay... I really think there are no accidents.

I have found that more and more answers "come" to questoins we ask.

It might not be the answer we hoped for or come as fast as we like... but they come.

We just need to be open... and when we are open other things come too.

Me

Craig very true I think some people expect things to happen immediately but good things happen to people who wait. Timing is everything in all aspects of life.

Thanks Jay 

Jay, Your father was very insightful to have shared that story with you since it has so much meaning and will continue as the years pass by. And what a wonderful memory. All things happen for a reason...perhaps this was his way of reaching out to you through your step-mother. Hope it brought a smile to your face.

Jay, Thanks for the post. I at a loss and can only think of the words I shared with Scott "Everything is as it should be, add or subtract nothing", because there are no mistakes!

Gena  yes it did bring a smile to my face and indeed he was probably telling us something. I think about him often and I do miss his wisdom. When it came to real estate he was the king on how to close people. Always looking out for his clients needs before his.

William  I did see your comment over at Scott's and I guess all I can say is those are pretty powerful words.

Thanks Jay

Hi Jay, what a wonderful story, I am so glad you redirected to your Hot Dog Story blog so I could get the true meaning of the story. The best part is that you are still close to your step mom even though you are so far apart. Thanks so much for posting this story!!

Thanks Lysa,  I am glad you enjoyed the story. My step mother and I are yes still close and we visit each other about once or twice a year.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Jay 

Teh Ole Hotdog story is a classic....

Thanks Michael,

                         It was my dad's favorite. Thanks for stopping by.

Jay
 

Aloha from Florida Jay where I am spending some wonderful family time with my parents.  You never know when the last time will be when you see them and I treasure every minute that I am blessed to be with them.  I think it was a message from above in your case.

Thanks for stopping by so where in Florida are you?

Stay warm. LOL

Happy New Year!

Jay 

Aloha back in Hawaii now!  I was in New Port Richey which is north of Tampa.  We also travelled to the Everglades, Cocoa Beach and spent a week at Walt Disney World.  Had a great time but now happy to be home.  Hope you are having a great start to 2007!

Hi Dave and Tonya, glad you made it back home ok. Sometimes when we go away we feel we need a vacation just to rest up after the vacation. How was your jet lag? Awful long flight I'm sure. I'm sure your family was glad to see you.

Thanks for stopping by again.

Jay