| RE: Sad News |  | Posted By: Beach Farmer - (Send PM)
Member Since: 6/1/2019
Location: Carova Beach, NC
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Date Posted: 3/26/2023 2:43 PM | 
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I think every beach town has a Delbert. They are the fabric of what makes living by the sea different from living almost anyplace else, though I imagine Ski Resort towns may have similar personalities.
Good for you Sir Delbert, for living YOUR life on YOUR terms.
Until Valhalla
Nicely said. My fb buddy a retired pro surfer has lost many friends in a few months. He mentioned knowing Delbert and people giving the man a ride around the banks. Even though surfers are supposed to be healthy sometimes I wonder if its the hard partying life out of the waves. 71 is older but some are much younger.
There is a beach near me called Whiskey Beach, some call it Herring Point. Here Surfers and Fishermen co-exist. We are each weird in our own ways. Interspersed every day are Wall Street Warriors, DC Lawyers and the Delberts of the world. But we all share a passion for the sea, whether it be riding the waves above or fishing for what lurks below.
I am many times envious of those who have not adhered to mainstream protocol, because at some point in the day I have to pack up and go home for a conference call, or make dinner, but the Delberts don't need a clock to enjoy life.
Well, someday you might walk away and join the Delbert Corps. I did almost 20 years ago after my divorce. Only thing I cared about after that was my kids so I set out to build a place and a life here on the OBX that would facilitate many happy times with them. No more endless travel and corporate culture. No more suit and tie.... I may not have the fanciest house or boat in the world, both my cars are over 20 years old and I gotta fix em myself but I make the very best of and take care of what I have. I grow my beard and and hair till I feel like shaving my head and most of my clothes are 10-20 years old or more...I can walk around all day doing lawn chores in a pirate hat and surf shorts and look the neighbors in the face with a smile because I just don't give a sh!t. ...AND best of all I feel closer to God in my bare feet every day. (; BTW if you ever DO walk away make sure you got plenty of tools, yer gonna need em! 
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