Gettin' There...

Hey, blogging's just not as easy here (in the Bahamas) as it is there (in the U.S.)! We paid for a 24 hour window of internet, but it comes and goes, and it's slow... but let's see if we can make a post happen!
(Didn't happen... so here we go re-editing two days later. :)

We've been to Andros... where I learned how to make conch salad, and we watched the Superbowl in a tiny little Bahamian Bar (Willy's Water Lounge).

We've been to Highborne Cay, which is basically a marina full of mega fishing boats and some rental homes for the rich and famous. (Not us!)

And I'm writing this from Lorraine's cafe on Great Guana Cay. Ve-e-e-ry slow service. So maybe no photos! But the Bahamas are beautiful, the life very laid back, the anchorages full of friendly sailors, and the Bahamians very gracious people.

We're doing great, and will add pictures when we can!

It's Better In The Bahamas

It had better be better in the Bahamas! We're here!

Had a relatively easy ride over, across the gulfstream... I took bonine, so basically slept while we slogged over the waves. The wind was on our nose the whole trip over, thanks to NOAA's faulty weather advice. They're seldom right. Wonder why that is? And wonder why we keep believing their forecasts?
We arrived at Cat Cay late afternoon, got checked in... and were granted an extended stay

(unusual- but we're thankful!).

Cat's lovely. (I think!... It's a private island, so we can't really go ashore.) But hey!, a night in a marina is lovely, anyways! Got our laundry done, and gave our boat a bath with their water.


Mailboat (supply boat) arrives bright and early on Thursday mornings, though.

So if forklifts at 7 a.m. bother you, you should anchor off.

We took a little trip to Bimini to purchase a Bahamian cell phone- but no luck. They were out of the $50. phones. We'll try to get one at the next island we stop at. For now, we're grabbing internet when we can. Today that internet is coming from Chub Cay. We just stopped here for the night, after crossing the Bahamas Bank (again- wind on our nose because NOAA was wrong.)
Our new tactic is going to be following the wind. Motoring into 15-20 knots just ain't fun.)
So... where are we headed today, you may ask. I don't know! I would answer. But no worries. We're here.
And it's bound to get.... Better in the Bahamas! ;)

Heading Off Again!

Well... it's time! Time to say our sad good-byes. Time to batten down the hatches and hoist the sails. Time to get out our Bahamian Courtesy flag, and run it up the halyard.
It's been a quick turn-around from our Tallahassee trip to this next sailing adventure. We've been hovering in the Miami area, waiting for the winds to be favorable for crossing, and tonight's the night!
While we waited, it was fun to be in Miami Beach. (for 3 nights). We anchored behind Ted's fire station, and got to see a lot of old friends (and even ate dinner with the boys one night!).
Teddy and Teresa came to hang out on Sunday evening, and that was most special.


Tonight we're sitting behind Key Biscayne Yacht Club, and at 4 a.m. we'll head out the channel and sail on, sail on, sailor.
We're already missing you, our friends and family... but at the same time, we're excited about this next excellent adventure.
And so we go...

Welcome Sweet Brynn!

Granddaughter #6 just made her grand entrance into the world...

All's well, and everyone's healthy and happy...


And some of us are just worn out! (Is it ok to let the two-year old go to bed in her church dress? - because I sure can't wake her up!)

Happy Hollerdays!

Ah, Christmas! Such a great time to enjoy being with family (we missed the Grulichs, who stayed home... waiting for a baby in a few weeks!).

Jamie and Josh and Baby Sophie were with us for a good visit, and we had all sorts of fun...
getting to know Sophie...


throwing shoes in the sunshine...


fishing with "Aunt Bobbie"...


running the hectic Christmas Day race...






and seeing all the cousins...



We, the ever-loving grandparents, got to try out our new camera! Oh Boy!






And it's finally slowed down enough for me to blog about it. :)

Life Ashore

Well, it is good to be back on land for awhile...
Enjoying time with family...
(We've had a birthday)

(A fun Thanksgiving)




(And retail therapy in the land of cheap imports.)


Merry Christmas month!

What?

I've complained about my cholesterol medication for years. Every time I try to go on meds, I get stupid. Lipitor was the worst... now I've been on Crestor since last April.
Yesterday my daughter recommended a memory doctor. She's right- I can't remember what you told me an hour ago. I keep trying to put glasses in the dishes and bowls cabinet. And now I'm going to forget to take that noxious medicine.
And here's one of the links that says it best. And it's not the only article, either.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=its-not-dementia-its-your-heart-medication it best...