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Seaman’s Elixir is still for sale, listed with Rhumbline Yacht Sales, Beth Simkins, 978-477-0272

October 2010  BACK ON THE BOAT  Returning to the BVI after a summer stateside, we began the long process of preparing the boat for an October 15 splash at Nanny Cay Boat Yard.   We accomplished no work the first two days … Continue reading →

Summer 2010   June 9 – July 17:  Following a visit from my sister, Steve and I continued diving and spending leisure time with John, SOJOURN.  Our frequent afternoon Sequence games often gave way to cocktails and dinner.  It was … Continue reading →

June 2-9, 2010.  My sister, Paula, niece, Tracy and grandnieces Sadie and Sophie (soon to be known as Mac and Cheese) came for a visit.  As Paula hates to fly, hates boats and cannot swim, you may be asking yourself, … Continue reading →

Diving The Dogs May 7-8, 2010   The underwater lights for my Camera Mask arrived, making a tremendous difference in the quality of my photographs.  When God said, “Let there be light”, He really knew what He was doing!   The … Continue reading →

April 27- May 3  Farewell, Dear Friends. Our social concierges (Kenny and Kathy, MER SOLEIL) are leaving for St. Martin in the next day or so.  To get our last "fix" we joined them in the BVI.    First night, … Continue reading →

April 21-26 Becoming a certified diver   After completing my ecourse with PADI, I contracted with the dive shop at Maho Eco Resort for my confined and open water classes.  Instructors Bruce, a stickler for form, and George, laid-back and … Continue reading →

April 10-12 Three days of fun in the BVI   As we rounded the southeast corner of St. John on our way over to Soper’s Hole, we saw a whale.  Steve saw the blow off the surface of the water … Continue reading →

Kathy and Kenny, cordial hosts, began the Easter weekend with a surprise visit to SEAMAN’S ELIXIR.  Kathy can rarely come for a visit without bringing some type of surprise, this time malted milk and chocolate Easter eggs in a hand … Continue reading →

  After a few days of quiet, semi-alone time, we moved to Coral Bay to provision and have lunch with Kenny and Kathy at Shipwreck.  That night, the four of us went to Skinny Legs for a concert and dinner.  … Continue reading →