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Good Morning Fajardo

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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