Hello from the Bahamas. I hear a nice storm rolled up the east coast of the US this past week, and everyone will, no doubt, have a White Christmas. Can’t say that will happen here. Lowest high temperature was one day at around 67F, mostly it remains in the mid to upper 70s, with some days in the 80s, like today. I sit here on Christmas day, and it is windy, gusting to 30 earlier this morning, now settling into 20-25 pretty steady. When have had about an inch of rain already today (through 1 PM). Expecting more this evening. But that’s OK, temperatures are still 76, so can’t really complain. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. I miss not spending Christmas with my brother, sister, son and his girl friend in Rhode Island at my sister’s house, but don’t miss the snow they must have.
I have been doing some snorkeling recently. Been to Man of War Cay, and Mermaid Reef, just off the shore of peninsula that forms the north shore of Marsh Harbor (this is outside the harbor, on the other side of the peninsula). Always cleaning and small jobs to do on the boat, that keeps me busy. Also have met some nice people in Marsh Harbor, but they are always coming and going, so don’t get to see them for too long. Have had several couples over for dinner on and off, and on occasion have gone to dinner at others boats. Once in a great while I splurge and eat out at one of the restaurants in the Abacos. Right now, I am dong one of the more mundane things in life, laundry. One of those necessary evils, but the coin laundry here at the marina I am in while the storm blows through at Man of War Cay is clean, and seems to work well. At least that will be out of the way for a week or two. I have not tried baking bread yet, as there are a couple of good bakeries in Marsh Harbor where I can get a loaf of fresh baked bread for $2.50. Compared to the price of other food, it is a bargain.
Well nothing else really exciting, so I wish every a Happy New Year, and if you are lonely for the sun and warm weather, come on down! And please keep the e-mails coming, I love to read about what you are doing, and how nuts you think I am.
Cliff
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