Comments for Nathaniel Poole's Loose Moorings

Comment on Becoming lost in the wilderness by Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:33:00 +0000

Most people who have once lived on the island return to the Island, for obvious reasons. Delica vans are fairly common out here, so finding one shouldn’t be a problem if you return.
Don’t give up on the depression thing either; my experience plus research shows that it does get better as we age. But sometimes, as in my case, it’s telling me something.

Comment on Becoming lost in the wilderness by Kim

Kim — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:12:49 +0000

I love your van! 4×4, as well, talk about the perfect Island vehicle. I wonder if we’d be able to find one (if)(when) we are able to return to V.I.
Love the pics – they make me painfully aware of how much I miss the rugged beauty of ‘home.’ It’s pretty here in PEI, but in a different way.
I’m glad you enjoyed your trip – a reprieve from everything else going on in your life! You posted so eloquently on depression that I feel any response would be inadequate, but hang in there. I used to think when I was so young and so optimistic that by the time I hit 30, I’d finally be ‘better.’ Why 30 was the magic number, I don’t know! Anyway, I still feel lacking that I’m NOT better, and I still feel depressed (lol) that I’ll likely be plagued with depression until I draw my last breath!
However, I AM a lot better than I used to be, and I give thanks for that.
Take care.

Comment on Keep calm and carry on by Tara

Tara — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:34 +0000

Getting published shouldn’t be about the money anyway, you and everyone else who doesn’t have a Stephanie Meyer/ JK Rowling following is always going to get fucked up the ass. But now you have bragging rights at parties, ‘oh, I’m a published writer’. You could waist the rest of your life if you wanted, safe in the assurance that you accomplished more in your life than most people ever could.

Comment on Desert days by Kim

Kim — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:33:59 +0000

Wonderful news! Just goes to show you we never know what tomorrow will bring. Cliche, but it proves itself true over and over again. A few desert acres; bliss!

Comment on Desert days by Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:34:18 +0000

Thanks Nikki, it has been a difficult last few months, but I’m really hoping that’s behind me now. I love change but it’s not easy, and so much at once can be overwhelming. Even to adventurous hearts

Comment on Desert days by Nikki2987 (@Nikki2987)

Nikki2987 (@Nikki2987) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:16:57 +0000

WOW, Nathaniel! That is so crazy amazing, that I can’t even begin to describe!
The tone of this post, compared to the ones before you left, almost comes off like you’re a different person.
I’m glad you found your light again. I hope you filled your adventurous heart enough for the “until next time”s and I’m happy that you’re finding your way through all these life changes.

Comment on Out of the frying pan, into the fire by Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:53:44 +0000

It was a challenge to be sure, but unexpectedly beautiful as well, and has lead to some big changes. You just never know what happens when you throw off the moorings and head into the unexpected.

Comment on On lack and abundance by The West Australian and Yahoo

The West Australian and Yahoo — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:41:35 +0000

Its superb as your other blog posts : D, thanks for putting up. “A single day is enough to make us a little larger.” by Paul Klee. The West Australian and Yahoo http://188wu.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=54245

Comment on Out of the frying pan, into the fire by Kim

Kim — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:14:09 +0000

You know, I haven’t commented much on your blog, much less two in a row, but after I read this entry, I thought, “How awful for him!”
Seriously. Your trip sounds like my worst nightmare. I’m with you on the solitude and quiet and the off-roading to ghost-towns or wherever. This is what your trip was supposed to be about, I think?
I hope you have a peaceful weekend with your wife, and rejuvenate your batteries somewhat.

Comment on I’m on a Highway to Hell (it feels some days!) by Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:35:44 +0000

Hi Frances, no my mom’s not gone, just me, trying to get my head on straight and making a mess of it.