Author Archives: Sandy Bottom

Good Morning Fajardo

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

Sailing Life… Sometimes nature rewards you with a magnificent moment that quickly vanishes before your eyes. Was it a dream? As the sun began to rise this full rainbow flashed over Fajardo, PR. I was lucky to capture the moment, … Continue reading →

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Megan’s Bay

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

I have always remembered Megan’s Bay on the North side of St. Thomas, USVI, as a popular but secluded place. When I first visited, the hills were covered with green shrubs and no houses. Now nearly the entire bay is … Continue reading →

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Good morning Caribbean!

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

In contrast to the arriving cold front in Marineland, FL, I awoke almost too warm for clothes. There was a nice cool breeze drifting through the boat as my eyes opened. “Where am I?” I wondered. The sun was coming … Continue reading →

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What a beautiful day!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Sandy Bottom

I awoke to a chill from the North early this morning. The temperatures dropped about 30 degrees F from last night. It was dark and cold on the boat and I could not sleep. I fixed a hot cup of … Continue reading →

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Winter in Florida

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Sandy Bottom

My friends, No matter where you are, I hope you are enjoying good health and good company. I am in Heaven here, working on all sorts of projects, honing my skills. Best of all, I escaped the harsh Winter of … Continue reading →

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Drive along back roads to Annapolis

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Wanting to get away from boat projects today,   I took a little drive up to Annapolis along the back roads, stopping to take a few pictures along the way. The e are several little marinas on Rock Hold Creek … Continue reading →

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Moon Set over Herrington

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Watching the moon set over the boat yard reminds me of being on anchor. Oh how I miss the water.

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Full Moon Over Herrington Harbour

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

A few nights ago, there was a full moon rising over the boat yard. Chances are it rose where you live too but in case you did not witness it, I took this picture as proof. It appears much larger … Continue reading →

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Hot and Humid

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

It was impossible to sleep in this morning. No it was not the noisy birds screeching and break dancing to the new day. The birds are there but not bothering me. It was not the cats and dogs falling on … Continue reading →

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No Silence in the Rain

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Rain comes in many forms, cold, warm, soft, hard, horizontal, driving and “Cats and Dogs”. Let me tell you about the latter, “Cats and Dogs” rain. It was a normal day at the boat yard yesterday with people busy getting … Continue reading →

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