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From Jack Putnam:

Sadness tinged with relief for that old sailor. Rest in peace, Lars, and rise in glory. A comfort to know friends were with him at the end; I’ll bet that twinkle in the eyes were with him to the last.

I know Lars asked specifically for no fuss at his leaving of us, but as his shipmate of many, many years, I know he’d love a party. It’s not my place to say when or where, but I think it would be a worthy way to celebrate his time with us. Anybody got an idea? I’m good for a bucket of chili and as much beer as I can carry.

jack

From Gail Cooper:

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

Sea Fever
By John Masefield (1878-1967)

And from Joseph Greeley:
Amen. Fare ye well Lars and may Fiddler’s Green be all it’s cracked up to be.

Please feel free to write or post your memorials and photos about Lisa.

Under threat

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/08/americas_brazil0s_fishermen/html/1.stm

Camocim is a traditional fishing village in Ceara state, north-east Brazil.

Like many such places, modern developments including mass tourism put pressure on traditional ways.

But a plan called “Barcos do Brasil” (Boats of Brazil), proposed by Brazil’s history and culture institute (IPHAN), aims to include the fishermen’s way of life as part of the region’s protected cultural heritage.

Hi Susan,

Just to let everyone know that Lars has arrived safely and I spoke to him today. He was sitting under the palm tree w/coconuts with Line.

I will let everyone know the phone no. once it’s installed, it’s the Finnish home in Palm Beach county, but you can send him mail to

Lars Hansen
c/o care of Line Hogard
612 Cypress Key
Atlantis, FLA 33462.

I think he’ll be better of there!

Happy Holidays,
Sophia Reznikas

This is from the 12/19/08 Historic Districts Council e-blast (yay, economic downturn!):
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There will always be new and increased threats to New York City’s historic districts. Late this fall, one such proposal came before the Landmarks Preservation Commission. But as in the past, the preservation community came together to challenge this gargantuan proposal, which would have negatively changed the seaport district forever.

The proposal was spearheaded by General Growth Properties (GGP), the private mall developers who lease much of the properties in the South Street Seaport. General Growth proposed a massive new development in and around Pier 17 in the historic district. In order to clear enough room to build a 495-foot mixed-use tower next to the pier (and the historic district), GGP proposed to demolish the historic (but not landmarked) 1939 WPA-built New Market Building, deconstruct the landmark 1909 Tin Building (and rebuild a facsimile of it at the end of the pier), demolish the LPC-approved Pier 17 Mall building and construct a number of new tall glassy retail and hotel buildings on the waterfront.

HDC, joined by our colleagues at the Municipal Art Society, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, the Society for the Architecture of the City and Councilmember Alan J. Gerson, fiercely opposed this plan. In addition, HDC nominated the entire seaport district to the Preservation League of New York State’s Seven to Save because of these threats. (We’ll find out in January if it makes the list).

At the LPC hearing in December, the commissioners took exception to many of the elements of the project. Although the proposal was not completely turned down, the Commission sent General Growth back to the drawing board. But just recently, General Growth put all of its properties within the seaport up for sale. HDC will remain vigilant about this issue and looks forward to updating the public as this project develops.

Dear Susan,

Thank you and everyone who was able to donate to help Lars. There is some good news about his status. He was accepted to a Nursing home in Palm beach county FLA. His old time friend Lina will be looking after him she’s five minutes away. He will get to go to the beach and have regular friends around. He will be flying on Dec 11. Lars and myself and Lina and the VangOlsen’s will figure out what will happen to his belongings.

Thank you very much for spreading the word. He will be in the Queens Rehab Nursing Home if anyone would like to say their farewells.

Sincerely,
Sophia Reznick

Hi everyone,

Weather permitting, I’ll be down on Saturday to continue the spar inspection on Wavertree. If anyone is interested in lending a hand, let me or the duty Volunteer Coordinator (Nora McAuley or Julie Finch) know. I only need one person, I believe.

Thanks,
Charlie Deroko