I met Rick in the ‘70’s at Buchanan Marina on the Red River. He was working on the Shasta, an old wooden boat that had seen better days. When Rick put his mind to something … well, it was launched and floated. We became friends and continued weaving in and out of each other’s lives for 50 years.
Rick married Ruth and welcomed two daughters. His career in piano tuning and sales made a good lifestyle for his family. Eventually Rick bought a larger boat, the Jade A (Jadia owned by Saul Simkin) and was a frequent contributor to the RMYC clubhouse. They were fun years.
Eventually Rick moved the big steel boat to Lake of the Woods. Then a cottage was renovated. In 1990 we met up and partied at the White Birch Lodge near Sioux Narrows. (Lives weaving in and out.)
After I left The Peg for Florida, Rick & Ruth picked up stakes and relocated to Kelowna, B.C. There they built a gorgeous home on the mountain side. In 2013 Mark and I spent time nearby at a farm/RV park. It was a grand time! (Some friendships just are.) It was Rick who started me Blogging for the 2013 trip!
Over the years, their visits to Florida … Thanksgiving together at Diane & Kris’s … and a Christmas complete with gifts at our house; so much fun.
Now, Rick is gone, free of pain and despair. You’re missed already. Thanks for the memories dear friend.
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