I’ve been thinking about this for a few days and just trying to word it as best I can.
The world we occupy is a place beyond description but more importantly its inhabitants are its best asset. So in this age of mobiles, internet, facebook and twitters – please, I implore you, every once in a while just throw them all away and get out there and just say “Hi”, cause they way we’re going the art of conversation and meeting NEW people is going to be lost.
The irony is that even though we are the Communications Age, the advances that are now thrust upon us have allowed us to function in smaller social circles and consequently insulate us from those we’re unfamiliar with. While I gave out about cutting off my phone in Iran, it was the best thing that ever happened. How do we expect to develop and become more open-minded as a society when the easy option is to read someones “I just got out of bed” pointless Twitter update rather than saying hello to the person sitting beside them.
And dont think you have to go somewhere mad to carry out this process. Maybe your neighbour would be a good start!?, or the person you meet in the shop, sitting opposite you on the train, or just salute people you meet on the road. You just never know where a simple small gesture might just lead to.
Once again I’m close to being verbose in making my point but hopefully you get my drift. Near and far there are loads of great people out there. Just go and meet them.
I just logged in on the off chance, and was delighted to see the latest bit of news and photos. For your next project, you should try to bring back the submersible and see if you could get it going again.
With that in mind Rick – thank you for ‘just dropping in’ the other night. It is definately something we don’t do enough of!
Hey Ricky,
I think you’re being modest with what you’ve achieved!
You took a crazy idea, made it a reality by sheer guts and effort. (I know there’s a fine line between genius and lunatic and we all know which one you are!)
You’ve led by example, you’ve given us a sense of how lucky we are and you’ve also given us the opportunity to do a little for those worse off than ourselves. (I suppose that’s what we all should be doing)
Well done to you and all who helped you.
I just can’t wait for your blogs on your next exploit….I hear Alaska is nice …. can I go with you? (Don’t tell the wife!)
T