Next, Sam displayed his boat, Pacific Pete, at Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire. As a publicising exercise, my son sat on board and answered questions about what this was all about. One gentleman went to great lengths to obtain a good view; another seemed more interested in his lunch; was a third offering Sam a pint?
Back home in Newark, during the Dragon Boat Festival,
Louisa took a turn at fielding the questions. The gentleman seemed more engrossed than did his partner.
Sam’s friend Lewis Cove carried a bucket collecting donations for the Atlantic row, undertaken the following year.
Inspired by
Hokusai’s Great Wave, I designed the logo Lewis totes. The idea was a play on The Big Sea and The Big C, in aid of which Sam was rowing.
Funnily enough, Hokusai’s wave is now being thought of in many circles as being one of those “rogue waves” which have been discovered in recent years. It certainly is a big ‘un !
Thanks a lot, John
What a perfect logo for Sam’s voyage, where I hope he didn’t encounter any waves as big as the Great Wave.
Thanks very much, Laurie. He did – that will come
Oh, my!
Your episodes show how much work (quite apart from the rowing!) goes into a venture like this.
Thank you so much, Anne
Great logo
Thank you very much, Sheree
I was amused by your commentary. ? Wonderful logo design, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Ha! Me too!
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An interesting boat, Derrick. Looks like Sam was enjoying himself! Did he get some sponsors for the side of his boat?
He did, Dwight – all local companies. As his name is Samson Knight I asked the luggage manufacturer for sponsorship. Since he eventually won the race, they missed a trick with their refusal. Thanks very much.
These are precious memories, Derrick. I like your logo design. The Big C is indeed like a rogue wave. I have lived through it.
I am so pleased you have lived through it, Lavinia. Thank you very much, as always
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More interesting pictures from that time.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
Great pictures and I like the logo, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Robbie
I know Crick, my Mum lives there.
Thanks very much, Andrew
HA on the guy getting a great view! I wonder if he bought his pants at The Big and REALLY Tall Store! 😉 😀
What great photos, Derrick! And the logo is superb!
Love all the smiling faces in the photos and your comments on the people!
The Dragon Boat Festival looks so fun and so cool!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
I particularly like the logo you designed.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I always thought the Knight’s Tale was about your life, I must have misunderstood. Great memories.
Thanks very much, Bridget. No – you haven’t misunderstood. This is a very important sequence in my life.
Great logo – so much talent in the family! 🙂
Thank you so much, Quercus
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I like the big sea/big C idea… and the dragon boats!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The logo designed by you is exquisite, capturing the magnitude of all, Big Sea and the Big C and Sam’s efforts to raise funds for the cause. Evidently, it is a landmark event for the family.
Thank you so much, Uma
The end of an adventure and the start of a new one ?
Thank you very much, Ribana
What a great post. I chuckled about Louisa’s audience. Your logo was brilliant!
Thank you so much, Jodie X
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Great logo, Derrick. Hoping Sam had an uneventful voyage.
Thanks very much, Sylvia. Not quite uneventful, as will be seen soon
Love the logo and the multi level puns.
Thank you very much, Pat