Nicky Carbone, Nick's oldest grandchild, became his aide -- driver, appointment keeper, reminder -- both after his attack in 2008 and some years later after his quadruple bypass. In this remembrance, however, she harkens back to an earlier time in her life with grandfather, when she was a small girl and they would sail together.
She happened to record her remembrance because she's a talented and dedicated stage manager who was overseeing things backstage for a children's theater production of Merry Poppins, a play that involves actors flying. To create the effect, special training on fly system rigging and knowing the play and its timing. A substitute she had found who promised to cover for her went back on his word the day before the memorial, leaving her no time to find a replacement.
And so while she couldn't join us, and was missed by many of my father's friends who came to know her from when she spent so much time with him, she was able to gift us with our voice.
To hear story, follow this link to Soundcloud and press play. Enjoy: https://soundcloud.com/nick-carbone-304604348/nicky-sailing-story
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