Piracy 2.0 2000 - 2001

gunpowder & coastal bombardment as therapy.

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The Mekka II

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Inspiration - the process of being mentally stimulated to do, or accomplish, something; especially, something creative.
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Inspiration is a powerful motivator because, with it, most anything can be achieved. Vital as it may be, it isn't easily found. The chance to be inspired is often a fleeting one; it could even come from crossing paths with a free spirited individual that has his own sense of purpose. In a world rife with conformity, having the guts to follow your own compass is a rare and admirable thing.
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The Far side... Japan 2002 - present

being a nail in the land of the hammer

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"Burn the ships" - alludes to an incident that occurred in 1519 when military commander, Hernan Cortez having landed on a foreign shore ordered his men to destroy their own ships so they'd have no choice but to move forward to fulfill their mission..
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In early 2002 I quit the family business, sold my house, parted with most of my material possessions, and moved to the opposite side of the planet.

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Piracy XP 2002 - 2006

reading the air & contemplating death at sea

The crew of the Mario Express

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Reading the air - understanding a situation without words or sensing other's feelings, an important concept for understanding a given situation.

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Hiroshima, Japan (2002) - A co-worker introduced me to a fellow who was a member of a local yacht racing team. I'm not quite sure what she'd told him about me but I imagine it had something to do with an old photo I had on the wall at the office. It was from my pirate reenactor days in America. That's how it all started, another episode.

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Still in the game 1976 - present

coming full circle
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Full circle - a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position, or situation.
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Life in the Pony Express 2005 - present

a race with no finish line 

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Immersion - to become completely involved in something, absorption coming from extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions.
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Hiroshima, Japan  - Trains, motorcycles, homemade flashcards, and football shoulder pads; these are the tools I use to fulfill my daily obligations. My schedule is planned down to the minute regarding workplace, meals, transportation, even my own daily training regimen. These days, my life and work are totally entwined. Central to keeping things organized is my trusty daily planner; which, I always carry with me inside of my waterproof shoulder bag.

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I'm in the saddle from dawn to dusk often changing clothes and mounts, up to four times a day; its a busy, yet satisfying, routine heavily dependent on human interaction. The biggest challenge is being in the right place at the right time; the life of a modern day Pony Express rider, just without arrows or bullets.  

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