April 7, 2008 - Bermuda |
We arrived in St George's as the sun set on Saturday evening, entering the harbour just after 8pm a little over 7 days since we left Fort Lauderdale. The customs and immigration lady stayed on late to clear us in - Bermuda seems to be that sort of place. It's charming with friendly locals and looks rather like Alderney on sunny day.
As ever the plans for large celebrations of arrival and Mike's birthday soon were overcome by tiredness and we retired to bed for the first good night's sleep in in a week.
Mike and Stewart headed off to the US on Sunday leaving Brian and myself with the hoovering and ironing. Jim, the new cabin boy, arrives today, and we shall be sorting a few things out ready for the off either at the weekend or early next week.
Our apologies go out to those readers who have been demanding the final word on this leg - sorry for the delay! |
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April 8, 2008 - For BC |
| Posted by Patsi & Peter B |
Glad to hear you arrived safely in Bermuda. Hope you are enjoying the rest and the Island. As I remember the shops on Front Street have an extensive range of pastel polo shirts so you should be abel to stock up for the next leg. Have you tried a "Dark & Stormy" yet?
Sadly, you have missed Spring. It was 6 days ago, followed by snow. Deep joy.
Usual suspects still meeting regularly at the OCB. As each day passes you are mentioned less and less. Such fickle friends.
Best wishes for the next leg.
P & P |
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April 8, 2008 - Off to the US |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| We assume that both Stewart and Michael didn't head for the US? He told his parents that he's on to the Azores! Hope a little weather hasn't discouraged him. Michael, celebrate your birthday now. Wish we could be there. Keep blogging...we love the British tone. Love, Mom and Dad |
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April 10, 2008 - Message in a bottle |
| Posted by J & J - HMS Lavenham |
Hi Jem - hope the crew are all well and the boat is ship shape and bristol fashioned ready for the big push - now theres a quirky English saying for you - what exactly does it mean?!
Thought of Brian whilst watching the World Swimming Championships - Brian have you seen the latest range of Speedo's - sorry the Mark Spitz look is finally out ....Enjoying tracking your progress on-line, more photos please !
Mrs Baines appears to be surviving on microwave meals and gin - nothing new there then!
Recipe for a drink recommended by an old sea farer. Its called the Deben Angel..
1 measure dark rum
1 measure clove liqueur
Dash of lime to ward off scurvy
Give it a go !!
Take care J and J XX
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Left UK in May 05 in our Moody Grenadier 44, summer in Med, then ARC 05. South from St Lucia to Venezuela by May 06. UK for some shore time. Back sailing Jan 07 Venezuela to Cuba, east coast US, then Mexico, Belize & Guatemala. March 08 Back across the Atlantic to UK via Bermuda & Azores.
Jem is now back in Berthon Lymington - hoping for a new owner?
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