By chance, two newlywed couples enjoyed sailing together on the York River this week. Ryan and Diana Galey live in Albuquerque, the site of an international Hot Air Balloon Festival. Lapel pins depicting balloons are widely bought and traded, and there’s even one for “Breaking Bad,” since the series was filmed in Albuquerque. Diana said city officials had to remove the tombstone of Walter White from a cemetery to prevent vandalism. “Wait a minute,” said Mike Coughlin, sailing with his bride Lauren. “People are going to a cemetery to see the grave of a pretend character? That’s ridiculous.” Only in America.
Last Sail
December 2, 2025
It was a cold and dreary afternoon in late November when I took Stephen Warrick out for the fourth time, with his pal Lisa Fronkenberger. They took ASA 101 together with two other people whom they will join for a combined 103/104 that will take them three days and two
