The Life of Marty 016

[@surfw50]

Sorry about the late responce to your request yestrday for things of the past returning. I was camped 20 miles from my Big O Lake home with my kayaking sidekick best bud pup. We got a wild hog with a compound bow and along with a couple of pounds of cattail roots grated up for frying, we came home weighing a few pounds more than when we left. The memories you spoke of was me and my Granddad, with me at age 14. We would drive from Southern California to Big Pine on the eastern side of the Sierra Mountains and hike two days up the mountain. We caught wild trout, snared cotton tail rabbits, and harvested wild fresh green watercress, along with all the cattail roots you could eat. That lasted for three years before he past. I miss that Old Coot! Those were the days I was happiest in my life, along with now and my pup kayaking.

[@cristagonzales5306]

I got to meet Marty two times during my vacation last week. He is one of the coolest people I have ever gotten to meet. Down to earth and willing to help you out if you forget you flip flops on the beach a mile away lol. I don’t know if you will see this Marty but I wanted to say thank you again. And see you in October! The dude abides.

[@allensayers4941]

I first started watching KZbin maybe seven years ago and your little red kayak that you kept on adding to got me interested in kayaking in the first place

[@BarefootSailingAdventures]

Been watching a long time. Really appreciate your insights and candor.

[@bubblegumshoestringracing1498]

Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watchin' the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watchin' the tide, roll away I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time Words of wisdom from one of the greats Otis Redding

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Bubblegum&Shoestring Racing I listen to this song probably 10+ times in a row just a few days ago!

[@bubblegumshoestringracing1498]

@Carlos Garcia yes

[@bubblegumshoestringracing1498]

@@KnifeCrazzzzy same here buddy!

[@kencooper2059]

Hang tough, Marty. A lot of us are hurting during this craziness, my business is suffering too. But we'll survive this and come back strong, and we'll do it together as Americans.

[@kaimele6732]

Dude, I can't hit the like button enough on this one. Nice job. One of my evening routines is to check out the daily "Life of Marty." Good stuff.

[@rustythorpe7512]

Well done, Marty. Just lost my father a couple of months ago and it was tough. My mother has coped wonderfully and has embraced the change. She has been a huge inspiration to me. Thanks again for your poignant words. One of the reasons I love your channel. Never the same old, same old!! Take care, brother!!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Nothing ever stays the same. The sooner we embrace and make the best of that the better we'll be. Thank you Marty for the positive vibes brotha!!

[@jimrowland6089]

I think you're looking at the right things Marty. Life is up and down, the tide is up and down. Both are a kind of permanent thing but the up and down is forever changing. All things are good things if we look at them as such. The same goes for the bad. If happiness is what you seak you will surely find it. The same goes for sadness. If we all watch for the signs we will find what we are looking for. Stay well Marty, one day I would like to stop in and visit.

[@ScotthollywoodOutdoors]

Extremely well said Marty... A lot of things are definitely going to be different after this is over! That’s the joy of life.. you never know what is around the corner! Stay Safe! 😎

[@Sev7noutdoors]

I'm a Tow boat captain so I have to read the water every day. For right now I'm moving 4,050,000 Gallons of gas my boat and barges are 775 feet long and 75 feet wide. I'm stop right now bc of the tide to cross a bay.

[@dwaynehowe3968]

Safe travels brother

[@Sev7noutdoors]

@@dwaynehowe3968 thanks alot I'm think of doing a video of been on here

[@Hispanicborn95]

Stanley Sev7n that’s be interesting, I’d watch

[@dh5645]

✌️ The life of D ~ quarantine day 13 gazilion: I have become intimately familiar with the sound my refrigerator makes when opening and closing...✌️

[@jbrouwer20]

Thanks for sharing your day. One positive for me is I get a chance to go back and watch your archived videos great to see the evolution of Marty. Be safe sir!

[@greghammett7894]

Marty this is great! Your calm Zen like wisdom is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks!

[@jdmcrxcbr600f2]

Thank you Marty!Once again humbling!

[@vresor]

You are an outstanding ambassador of life, Marty. And kayaking.

[@RichieRouge206]

Great video. Seeing sunny Florida is food for the soul, especially in grey and cold England! Very insightful outlook on our daily lives and usually a bad thing signals a change, many times for the good. Totally agree with being at one with nature and I believe modern life kills any relationship we have with nature! To be in tune with nature is definitely a great thing. Thanks man

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Counting the days to living my dream of migrating south with our boat to the sunny warm Florida water from the frigid grueling NY winters. Your comments about just doing it really hit home. Wondering if waiting for the right day is really in my best interest. Or should we just “do it”! Hope to run into you one of these days!

[@TheFishingMommy]

Man I’m right there with you.

[@andy6043]

I hope it is at least 14 days, just to be safe.

[@perfectlylonely]

Enjoyed the tidal observations.

[@marcusuria1989]

Thank you yet again Marty, ive been watching your vlogs everyday before work (tech support) while being stuck at home and man i tell ya it really helps me stay positive and get ready for the day so again thank you Marty keep it up we ALL appreciate what you do beyond words.

[@Nick-hs5ly]

That was some awesome words. Really needed to hear that in my life right now. Thanks for being you, thanks for being real.

[@jean-yveslefebvre6446]

It is good to remind us in this situation of quarantine, the thing that we normely don't take time to appreciate like a sun rise or sun set with your family... tks. Marty keep up the good work.

[@dannyboy74]

Hey bro just wanted u to know that I really do enjoy your daily videos. Thank you.

[@brianderby145]

With this blessing of some extra free time.....some crazy Marty DIY projects and hi-jinx sound like a great plan!

[@TheMechnicalOwl]

Thank you Marty for another inspiring video. Had to finally turn the news off with all the bad coming from all angles. Taking time to decompress and just connect with nature is so self healing and great for the mind. Stay well my friend.

[@johnmcinnes6644]

One door closes and another one opens. Change is the only constant. Best wishes for you going forward.

[@BoxcarJerry]

Hi Marty great video and story to apply with many parts of life . Thanks for sharing this . Things will never be the same and they shouldn't , like the tides of the ocean change so does life around us . Take care and be well . BTW I am enjoying this Life Of Marty .

[@andrewhardisky]

Thanks for the analogy. I to, just last night was sort of thinking on the same way as you with the current situation. Only I was thinking about about the changing tides. I live on the canals of Hernando Beach, and I was like you. Pondering the same concept. How last month I was in the canal working on the dock because of the lower than normal tides, yet last night I was watching an extremely higher tide. It just makes me think of how much and often the world changes daily and most of us don't even think about it. Maybe we should slow down and take a little bit more time and embrace the changes subtle and in your face a little more often. Tight lines.🤔😎

[@ROZDAB]

Good call on shutting the door and turning off the phone. Ty for helping to save people’s lives. It’s hard for go getters to take it easy but it’s for the best for everyone

[@terristroh3965]

I’m hoping we come out of all this as better people with a sense of what is really important, such as family, friends, neighbors, and doing the next right thing for everyone’s benefit without applause and accolades.

[@travisgibbs1272]

Thanks for the nice message.

[@seanfreeman6296]

You should do some catch and cooks man 👌

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Sean Freeman This! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

[@carneraerial]

Doing Aerial imagery for years, cloud and cloud shadow locations play a huge role. Looking out the window watching, observing and learning how clouds form, grow and move. Learning to make the decision to stay and wait, move on, or even come back in a few minutes. Taking that time to see and learn, and change things I thought to be true as I notice new trends, has helped me reliably acquire my imagery through the years. Not to mention, being able to take a moment, to get away from the hurried task at hand, and realize how beautiful every part of our great country can be.

[@trader4239]

Thanks Marty for the peptalk, i needed that

[@markattardo]

Gotta fish the current seam....had to say it, been a long time since I wet a line. Anyway, spot on as always!

[@matthewbuettner8286]

I love that you take the positive out of everything

[@JAllredFishing]

That is the tide line, the water on the bay side will be cleaner with more salinity. Fishing a tide line can be productive. Stay safe!

[@duswalk]

New to your channel buddy. This video is so deep and real. I can get this way with the water sometimes when I spend a lot of weekends in a row in the gulf. I live about 3 hours north west of you in the armpit of Florida and spend a lot of time in Steinhatchee. You should come this way sometime and kayak these waters. I think you would enjoy it.

[@phoenixv.1044]

Love the early words, Marty! You're a cool dude for sure.

[@Kevinw4040]

That was deep! I’ve been sitting on my patio for 3 weeks watching my neighbors palm frauns turn brown and hang. Part of me wants to get out my ladder and prune them. Then reality sets in and say -na. He’s a tool bag. Definitely jealous of that view man. ✌🏻

[@Q-BinTom]

Marty the other side is not bad at all....... Thanks for your words, my friend. May God continue to bless you and all that you do.

[@user-82719a]

Love sitting by the water as much as being on it since it’s so peaceful, especially watching boats coming in and out of the rivers to the open ocean. Stay safe out there. - Sub from CT

[@michaelfrederick6768]

Love your channel. I live on a lake and watching the sun disappear below the water is magical. I can see why the Norse mythology writes of the sun being extinguished each night as it went under the water.

[@realestateunplugged6129]

Just beautiful Marty. I'm praying for you(no, not because you're in such an incredible place and have a great business, lol) and all your friends, those around you, and us viewers in Jesus Christ, amen.

[@BMPWR]

Well said Marty!! Thanks.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

I currently temporarily live in Idaho and last two years I fished on the rivers close by during good weather up to 4-5xs a week up to 8+hrs some days. I’ve noticed a great deal of many things about the water and it’s inhabitants. The water level varies greatly throughout the year from no water and up. I’ve now mapped out many of the deep holes that hold a majority of the trout, and found out how they react during those times as well as the other critters. There isn’t much I’d trade that time for...

[@donaldgoforth7892]

Nice job all things change. We need time to reflect on life. Take time to look at what REALY counts

[@alexnutcasio936]

Marty's learning about the Mangroves and also the Florida Live Oak. They never stop shedding leaves.

[@Kayak7seas]

No better way to social distance than to grab a few poles, paddle out and catch some fish. Looking forward to some more kayak and fishing videos, that's what brought me to this channel and inspired me to create some videos of my own. THey are nowhere near Marty quality, but one day they will be.

[@goriverman]

I live near the Ct River. Kayak a lot. I try and time my paddles so I’m going upstream when the tide is coming in and going down stream when the tide is going out. Makes a big difference. Enjoy the quiet time Marty now Marty it won’t last for long.

[@kend3900]

Excellent as usual. I think everyone will be different in some way when this is all done, I can see myself flinching in the future when someone in public sneezes, that'll probably stay with me the rest of my life.

[@robertweigandt9449]

Thank you Marty.

[@sirgalahadlives]

Temple of Apollo at Delphi... 'KNOW THYSELF' ... your inner muse.... rock on

[@notme6323]

Marty, I have been fishing the same waters since I could walk. Over the years I have learned patterns that play out every year, and I can time them perfectly. For example I have one summer spot where I know that about 2 hours into the incoming tide during about a 2-4 week stretch of time (depends on how cold the winter is) there will be all out chaos as stripers and bluefish blitz non stop for the next few hours. Happens every year without fail.

[@umvhu]

Finding contentment in whatever situation you're in is a very rare thing and there aren't many who find it.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Yes. Me too. Well said. Something I do, likely as a product of industrial experience, is tune into sounds. I isolate and sperate sound by frequency. Classifying and identifying leads to discovery of sounds which would otherwise be unrecognized. E.G. I remove confusion by quite non thought meditation, I experience each sound breaking my peace by recognition which places at either invasive od noninvasive. This leads to a retune or moving deeper into listening. All life, every detail is being recorded in rock by sound processes. The rocks hear!

[@14theroad1955]

Thank you Marty...I look forward to the short reprieve that you give us all on a daily basis..Along with the changing of tides, comes the promise of life....Hey Marty, have you ever thought of making a sundial, a how to video...Stay well.

[@richkucharski8824]

Thank you..

[@cscady123]

Nice job Marty. Some optimistic media is something that seems to be in short supply these days. Thanks!

[@GlennHolden]

It's called "Opening your eyes and being aware of your surroundings". Most people buzz through life without really being aware of, or seeing the nuances and beauty that surrounds them. Just as boats buzz down your river and miss so much. As a photography instructor, my new students always think they have to travel somewhere exotic in order to make beautiful photographs. A first assignment to them is to stop, open your eyes, and notice what is right in front of you. I believe your eyes are opened!

[@surferdude7679]

In my backyard every morning I see the fiddler crabs by the water (I live on a canal) and it doesn’t indicate anything or anything cool like that but it’s fun to watch how they react to the presence of anything moving

[@effyoo6081]

profound marty. rolling with the tides.

[@BensweiaRD]

How the highway sounds usally know what time is it

[@parker701chief9]

Thank you Marty

[@rastagrastag9496]

Interesting 👍

[@shansreef7448]

Marty, Try this in your location, I do it from 3 miles inland in Largo, but in your location combined with the observation of the tides, it might be even more interesting. Late at night, when all is at rest, and the streets are still, I go out into my back yard and stretch out in the hammock and gaze skyward. I fix my focus on a star, any star but usually a bright one that I can easily identify again, should I have to look away for a moment. I note the star's position to a fixed point overhead. It could be the roofline of the house, or a telephone pole, or best of all is a phone line stretched between to poles. Then, I wait and watch. I watch the star slowly march toward the line. As the Earth courses through the heavens, which is normally unknown to us, that little star marks its own course in the universe. It may not actually move, but the Earth does move and that movement is marked, just a little at a time as the phone live and the star come together. At first they seemed to be just inches apart, now they are nearly meeting, and soon the star will pass behind that line, and we are well on our way to the next day. And each new day brings forth its own harvest of the good, the bad and the unknown. Twinkle, twinkle litter star, how I wonder who and where you are, up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky, I wish I may, I wish I might have this wish I wish tonight. Maybe I'm mixing my literature, but it just seemed right. I think, if you do this, being the philosopher you are, you'll get a kick out of it, and maybe an insight or two on life.

[@joesabas2112]

Stay hopeful and positive Marty yes this too shall pass..

[@InTheFlow66]

Right on Bro! I have family in Largo and we usually come down there from NY a couple of times a year...I look forward to coming by to meet you and rent some yaks next time we are down!

[@doncrist2012]

Well said

[@michaelragsdale4797]

Well said.

[@kevincollins8014]

Some time lapse video of the tide changes would be awesome.

[@silcar5224]

My wife and I have lived and visit Florida often. We look forward to renting a boat and having a beer with you. Wish you all the best.

[@davidsawyer1599]

Beach fish for Snook. I can walk outside look around observe the weather. Then make the decision to bicycle over to the beach or not. I don't need to go and see. Or I leave the rod and go for a walk. No doubt it is time on the water. Long ago I sacrificed 3 months just to observation. Every day at the same time. Sat at the shore with a pair of polarized sun glasses. Of course the tide was different as well as the wind. My eyes saw things I never knew were occurring. I had a little log book/note pad. Wrote all that down. When I got home I would check the weather and note that too. Sometimes the GF's friends come by when I'm out in the yard observing. What's he doin' ? She tells them I working out what's for dinner.

[@jakelencher817]

i live on about a 50 foot canal, i kinda study the tides the same way.

[@stevehogan8829]

Just a guy living in a house. Enjoy watching the sky at night when I take my dog out. Check out how the starts, moon, change. New spiders in the trees. I had a custom aquarium and fish store for a while, the phone and front door was a blessing and a curse. I'm hoping that this current situation changes our habits for the better. Less rudeness, less throwing trash everywhere. More tolerance would be nice. Hope you are back open and enjoying customers.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

After this is over I think priorities may change for some people. It is good to live on the water where you are reminded daily that the tide goes in and the tide goes out.

[@KMLifeadventure]

Good perspective things change will have to adapt. Cheers enjoy

[@joeneary1]

Nothing last forever, even nothing itself.

[@michaelschaller7572]

Thanks marty im with you

[@randywilson6869]

Sitten at the dock the bay watching the tide roll away

[@metttjez8698]

marty you are so chill

[@824rmrock]

One thing that will never change is change.

[@RH-qk5lt]

Micro - analyzing mother nature is always a cool thing to do. So, do the fish bite better off the dock when that current is moving into the dock like that? Even though it's a slack tide?

[@aquatic413]

Well said Marty

[@earlenewbury7469]

Well said. Marty.

[@mkarpov08]

I've noticed, more than in the past, our seagulls. There was a large Shad die off (normal "winter kill") and the gulls have been gorging themselves. Attempting to work from home, I've heard them click on at very first light. One triggers another, and in the span of a minute they're all squawking. They take off a few minutes later, but im close enough to a river where I hear a faint "kaw kaw" ALL DAY. Like psychological seagull warfare.

[@jackchristensen7725]

I'm baffled at how someone can give a "Thumbs Down" on any of these videos... What's not to like?

[@richardadd8131]

The tides are definitely changing. Stay safe.

[@bayoumike544]

The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes. Gotta go with the flow.

[@paulahayes6321]

Marty be safe and persevere

[@tysonwalsh8193]

How close are you to Riverbend road

[@chasfoster9895]

When the times comes, and it will come, we’re gonna light that phone up! Stay well bro.

[@twotonedfishing]

I wonder is fishing allowed in Florida with the whole stay at home thing? I want to take out my kayak but I’m not sure

[@donh432]

One thing you can count on is change... All things must pass...

[@trampster7306]

Thanks Marty. You got a lot of currents there - maybe bake some buns! Stay saf, stay healthy.

[@MrSlimstan75]

"Loneliness is dangerous. It's addicting. Once you see how peacefull it is, you don't wanna deal with people." - Hedonist Poet

[@jimmiemize1754]

Coffee with Marty. Stay safe and settle into the NEW NORMAL. Celebrate and grow where you are...Change is the only constant. ☕️

[@therham]

I always enjoy watching your videos and I'm very happy for you, but I have to say, I miss your fishing videos. Are you coming back in the water soon?

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

When you open back up why don’t you just work peak days/peak hours so you have more time?