I am sitting in the commanders living room after a wonderful meal of blackened fish, stuffed squash and other warm and tasty treats. We are all laughing and talking, happy and secure. Thank you for your friendship David, Kim and Savannah.....

A mere 20 miles away we are still without electrricity and there is carnage all around. We are living under generators, eating meals cooked outdoors and being thankful for how we were spared.

Times like this are the glue that holds the fabric of our lives together.

As Island Time Janice says, it is a natural winnowing effect that sorts out the wheat from the chaff. Our communities and lives are welded together by things like this.

WInds on SPI were clocked at over 146mph making it an (unofficial) cat three storm. I have never seen the power of the wind manifest like last Wednesday. It was perhaps, one of the longest days of our lives.

In short, both Olivia and El Caribe were battered, but survived with almost no damage to speak of. More importantly, we are all safe and sound. We are hoping that utilities are restored in the next several days......weeks at the most.

Yep Morgana, we kissed the boats tenderly before holing up to weather the storm, but would you believe it, some choose to stay aboard!

We are at present staying aboard El Caribe II in Island TImes slip. She is our refuge and comfort as we clean up the devistation which became our house.

I will post more, including photos (some heartwrenching) as soon as I get long term connectivity.

I just wanted you all, my extended family of sailors and friends to know that we are OK.

God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers and support.