Tuesday April 28

Just a little update.
We are still at Pappy's Land in Man O War and loving it.
We heard from the big group that crossed back to the US last Thursday. They had an OK crossing. I think there are 2 boats from this past season left in Boat Harbour.
I have been running almost every day and enjoying it.
I had lunch at Hibiscus Cafe. Neil is back cooking again and it was wonderful-- except I brought home enough for 2 more meals and a BIG piece of strawberry banana Tort -- fabulous.
Last Thursday was my Mom's 95 birthday. I called her on SKYPE and The satellite phone and both calls had poor connections but I did get to say Happy Birthday. Janet & Ken went to visit her. I called while they were there.
Paul spent 2 days scraping the props. He used the Hooka and was down over an hour both times. They were really crusty.
I went shelling yesterday. It was a very low tide and I found more sand dollars than I have ever found -- my bucket, dag gum I took a small bucket, was full and there were still more left. I also found 16 little sea biscuits -- I passed by the big ones because I have so many. I use the little ones to decorate my sand dollars.
The wind has been blowing 20-30 Knots with higher gust for over a week but the temperatures have been nice and warm and the wind cools things down for good sleeping.
I cut some palm leaves and made a basket -- Paul said it probably would not pass for even a good children's basket but I had fun.
I am posting some pictures I copied from Fred's (Amarse) blog.
Paul is going to Marsh Harbour tomorrow in the dinghy. I decided not to go since the winds are still blowing 20k. He will not take the big boat -- so he can bounce himself around -- not me. He wants to check the charter boats and run some errands. He can probably save enough on groceries to pay for the fuel. Everything here cost a little more than in Marsh Harbour.
We are planning to leave here Thursday -- in the big boat-- to go to Green Turtle Cay Heritage Festival. Our friend Jim Jerele is coming from Columbus Ohio. His great Grandfather was born in Green Turtle. Jim has other family coming also.
I guess that's about it for now.