We certainly had an unusual holiday this year with warm weather and plenty of sunshine. New Year's Eve was very special. We actually had dinner out with hats and champagne with our friends Jim and Nancy. Then back to the boat for a rest and at 11:30 we went to shore for the rest of the activities. People started gathering along the main street, revelers, teenagers, families and it was the best time to people watch. We didn't quite know when midnight was until the fireworks started. They were fabulous, gorgeous displays right in front of us and they they lasted quite a while. Who would have thought that such a little place would have such a wonderful display. After that we started to hear the drums. Faint but growing louder and more insistent as they came our way. This was a Junkanoo. Some costumes but mainly drums and everyone moving to the beat of the drums following the parade through town. Although the consensus was that the Junkanoo wasn't up to past years but it was fine for us. We didn't get back to the boat til about 2 am.
And then the next day the weather started to change - a cold front started coming through bringing gray skies and plenty of wind (25-30 most of the night and day). We didn't get off the boat all day on Thursday but I met Roger a few days ago while doing laundry and ran into him, Nancy and Will again while walking and they came on 'Interim' and then invited us for dinner. Roger is a professional photographer and Nancy is an artist who works primarily in silver. Her son Will is at the Maine Merchant Marine Academy and they live in Southport, ME. We hope we will meet up with them if and/or when we take 'Interim' to Maine next summer.
While stuck on the boat I attempted to bake bread (another cruiser gave me her recipe) and for the first try I did OK. There is a local baker on the island who makes loaves every day and I certainly am no competition but it was fun.
Bill and I are still trying to work out how to live 24/7 on this clorox bottle but we seem to get over the bumps on a regular basis.
So right now life here is fairly routine and will only change when the weather changes so we can continue exploring the different Cays.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and wish all a Very Happy, Healthy and Joyous New Year.
'Interim'
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I'm glad you had a great holiday. Mommy and I went up to Lenox, MA for the new year. It snowed and we sat around by the fire in a lovely b and b thinking of times past. Miss you lots but happy to hear you're doing well. M, A and I are hoping to try and come down during my february break if at all possible.....
Love you!
We missed you and your Chex Mix on Christmas morning! I miss you guys so much! But it's nice to see your smiling faces every time I go on the internet. I'm glad I made you my homepage!
Happy 2008! May it be Healthy for us all!
Anna
I am so glad you are writing. It is like having you next door again. I find that I can not fathom your daily life with sun and warmth. The winter birds just found our bird feeder. I will be in NYC next week and will think of you. (Alia has an Aliey audition so wish her well.) Say hi to the dolphins for us.
Laurie
Hi guys. Best wishes for a healthy, prosperous and happy new year, filled with abundant love!
I just returned from nearly three weeks in Morocco. Was on the coast, in hte High Atlas Mountains (up to about 11K feet, and trekked 60 miles across the Sahara in 4 days. Grueling trek, but incredible vistas and fabulous Berber people met in the villages along the way.
Purpose of my journey was accomplished. Having met Ted in the desert 19 years ago (on December 21st), I used my trek through the desert to seek closure. I released a part of his ashes in the winds of the Sahara on the evening of his birthday, and removed my twin wedding bands! I saw him shining brightly in the sky, winking at me, and he asked that I share his love with you two.
It sounds like you are having the adventure of a lifetime. The pix are fabulous, and I so enjoy reading about all the new sites, sounds and friends you are encountering.
I'm gonna be in Canouan Island next weekend, Any chance you might be in the neighborhood - Ha ha! Love you.
Veej
Happy New Year! Rick and I thought of you over the holidays because we spent them on the Mystic sailing from Exuma to Cat Island in the Bahamas. I forgot where you were and kept looking for Interim
Stay well!
Donn
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