“I am OK on the nervousness control side, but the heat starts getting to me.” I overhead Scott, the groom, talking to a friend.
It was a hot Saturday afternoon and Scott was going to web his beautiful bride, Megan, in a little nice park on the east slope of Queen Ann hill. Megan emerged from the vehicle wearing a gown from La Belle Elian’s Bridal (http://www.labelleelaines.com/) that was just so beautiful and elegant. The bridal party also picked light colored outfits for this special occasion. The bridesmaids’ light green skirts were so gorgeous.
Megan and Scott are a very nice couple…both are young, energetic, fun-loving, sporty, and have great faith in God. Despite the hot weather, we had a great time photographing the bridal party, followed by the ceremony. Afterward, the party continued the celebration in Lake Washington Rowing Club by Lake Union (http://www.lakewashingtonrowing.com/). The late afternoon lighting was simply magical!
Armed with additional $500 dollars (you have to ask them how they raised the fund :-)), Megan and Scott now are in a convertible driving along the scenic Highway 101 to the wine country in California. I wish them a sweet honeymoon!

The ship is ‘Lady Washington’, or “The Lady”, as the sailors affectionately call it. It is a replica of a pirates era tall ship, and yes it was commissioned for the movie making of “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, but no, Johnny Depp was not on this ship! Bomber!

We were out in the water for three hours and watching the crews working hard to make it move. When some actions were needed, the first mate would stand on the bridge barking out orders only they would understand, and the seven or so sailors would respond in unison doing whatever they were supposed to do: pulling ropes, climbing ropes, or tightening ropes. The huge sail would then shift direction and the ship would move. A lots of hard, physical works…except the captain and the first mate, who got to be the ones barking out orders, and us, the passengers, who just stood around watching and trying to get out of the crews way.

I learned a few facts about the crews. They are all full-time volunteers. They work and live on the boat. All five women and four men would share one cabin even smaller than the submarine’s. Guess no bringing ‘home’ your date! The kitchen actually looks roomier ( my friend Big Jon was on a boat before and he asked to be a chef. Smart guy). Nonetheless, the crews seemed to enjoy it. “The Lady” goes up and down the west coast for shows or whatever missions she may have.

They did fire up one shot of the cannon during our short and slow moving voyage. No, not aimed at those drunken, loud guys in a motor boat passing by. Bomber!