tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post4942900891548900581..comments2023-12-25T10:15:06.156-06:00Comments on Brant Flakes: Captain of the SeaMarilyn Branthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-47623909233022302332008-08-20T14:05:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:05:00.000-05:00Pam~thank you!! It's good to be home :).Pam~thank you!! It's good to be home :).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-87884749480552235602008-08-18T12:45:00.000-05:002008-08-18T12:45:00.000-05:00How wonderful--a swashbuckling hero for the next g...How wonderful--a swashbuckling hero for the next generation. <BR/><BR/>So glad you had a wonderful family vacation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-85089783724450806342008-08-18T09:53:00.000-05:002008-08-18T09:53:00.000-05:00Sandra~I love what you said about simplicity and g...Sandra~I love what you said about simplicity and greatness--beautifully stated!<BR/><BR/>Erin~There were some seriously BIG waves! Being a life-long, land-locked Midwesterner, I'm always surprised by the power of the sea. (I definitely appreciated being rescued. :)<BR/><BR/>Pamala~Thank you. I know you must have double the fun with two!! I used to journal so much more (I have an entire book of just his first year), but I still try to jot down some of the most memorable things now. Thanks for the reminder to get back to it...Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-44760076146814100532008-08-17T21:49:00.000-05:002008-08-17T21:49:00.000-05:00Oh how sweet! Having two pirates of my own, I kno...Oh how sweet! Having two pirates of my own, I know the feeling (and totally enjoy it) of being rescued, lol. You write so beautifully about the memories and the experience that I hope you either journal it for him to read someday or put it into one of your books.<BR/><BR/>Welcome back!Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-7262484757901013242008-08-17T20:15:00.000-05:002008-08-17T20:15:00.000-05:00The captain sounds too adorable for words. I've s...The captain sounds too adorable for words. I've spent a lot of time in that area of Florida, he's smart to protect you from those waves. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17339619220974527407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-5975114995013350952008-08-17T13:19:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:19:00.000-05:00What a fabulous memory. Aren't those moments preci...What a fabulous memory. Aren't those moments precious?<BR/><BR/>Ah, in the imagination of children live the simplicity and greatness of everything.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a wonderful time.K.M. Saint Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497196465431986957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-64570293177310384172008-08-17T13:06:00.000-05:002008-08-17T13:06:00.000-05:00SPJ~I've often wished my kid was more into Legos :...SPJ~I've often wished my kid was more into Legos :). Hope to see you all very soon...<BR/><BR/>Leshia~Oh, he MUST be SO big now!! Our little ones grow way too fast, don't they?Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-30581855768813149982008-08-16T20:27:00.000-05:002008-08-16T20:27:00.000-05:00What a wonderful story! I just love little boys. ...What a wonderful story! I just love little boys. Mine isn't Captain of the Sea yet, but he's getting there. Every night, between bites of his dinner, he reminds me--with an excited smile and a raise of both arms over his head--that he is "SO BIG"! :) <BR/>I'm so glad you had a nice trip with your family and that you can appreciate it.Leshia Stolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202077735626453694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-62464395129706981312008-08-16T20:14:00.000-05:002008-08-16T20:14:00.000-05:00Ah, ma cherie, you have made me smile very much wi...Ah, ma cherie, you have made me smile very much with this one! My kid has not had those thoughts in awhile...at least not without a lego in his hand...:) spjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-88019727151241161742008-08-16T18:48:00.000-05:002008-08-16T18:48:00.000-05:00L.A. and Sherry~thanks to you both :). And, yes, i...L.A. and Sherry~thanks to you both :). And, yes, it was a fun vacation, but there's nothing like being home and settling back into the comfy familiarity of a good routine. <BR/><BR/>That and the delight in the fact the school year will be starting oh so soon!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-15783540076021173072008-08-16T14:49:00.000-05:002008-08-16T14:49:00.000-05:00You are such a writer! I was right there with you ...You are such a writer! I was right there with you (even had to dust the sand off my feet). Sounds like a great vacation.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kudos on my blog :)Sherry A Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206772322781391022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-75058298166884124142008-08-16T12:22:00.000-05:002008-08-16T12:22:00.000-05:00What a great mental picture--you both harnessing a...What a great mental picture--you both harnessing a sunbeam in your hand. I'm certain that'll show up in one of your books one day :) Sounds like you had a wonderful time.L.A. Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729129827211991040noreply@blogger.com