We could tell it was gonna be one of those days…. Started early with a sky full of dark ominous clouds, a brisk north wind chilled the balmy morning quickly, then booming thunder followed by rain. But, the forecast was for it to pass early in the day…
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Getting Istaboa back in shape
After a long stay in the Chesapeake and a very long run south down the ICW, we’re slowly getting Istaboa back in 100 point condition or as close as we can anyway.Spent the whole day in the engine room. Having a white engine room is very impressive unle…
The difference between dogs and cats.
From their prospectives…. funny if you’re an animal lover.On page 2Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
So long 2010
And good riddance… remember last year when we all said that about 2009?Here’s to a happier, healthier, and more prosperous 2011We’re hoping there are some islands in our future.Saw this article this morning…. Dave Barry is a funny guy. Articl…
Happy New Year
1-1-11A brand new year has begun, let’s make it a better one.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Home again
Ahhh… it’s good to be back aboard Istaboa and amongst our friends here in Stuart.The drive was not bad at all. Our new (used-2008) car performed very well. Bluetec diesel avg mpg was 34.8. Not bad for a luxury car. We Americans need to hop on the die…
It’s time to take…
control of our own destiny. Looks like airline travel will be snarled up for a while, so we’ve cranked up the car and hit the road. Tired of taking 2 steps forward and 3 back. We’re on the way with John Grisham’s new book on CD to keep Radar inter…
Christmas in Cuba
Looks like a blast… Come on President Obama and Congress, lighten up and let us go. We promise to spread more freedom than you guys have done in your recent ventures.In Cuba, Christmas is often celebrated with festival-like celebrations known as Par…
So while we’re stuck in Memphis…
Found an interesting YouTube video about dolphins and how they think.Worth watching.And we Homo sapiens think we’re so smart. Maybe we’ve finally evolved enough to realize we have a lot to learn about our relatives from the sea.Hopefully the crew can c…
Uh…. plans?
Of Mice and Men… And Airlines, go oft awry.And seems they will stay that way for a couple of days.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
