Wind continues to be wild but we've had a few great days. The scenery remains spectacular and we are snorkeling and swimming every time the weather allows. The sunsets are so spectacular - nothing but water and a big orange ball. I have seen a green halo around the sun at the instant it finally disappears. I am not sure that this is the fabled green flash and it certainly is not dramatic but it is pretty cool. We've been to a few dances on the islands our favorite is rake and scrape . I think it is a uniquely Bahamian music but probably has other incarnations too. The saw is played with a screwdriver or knife blunted and with the handle wrapped. It gives great rhythm . Drums guitars and a cool bass of a washtub and string round out the band. The Bahamians are really good dancers and we are learning a few moves and having a ball. Locals party into the wee hours of the morning , we can't keep up. Tom arm wrestled the bar tender for the bill. The bartender won: I could scarcely believe it . I told him to go back and do double or nothing but no go. The bar tender hasn't lost in several years. Last night we left the party about ten and just as we got to the boat a big squall came on through . The wind switched and came on up to 25knots or more. Gave us a rocky night with a lot of whitecaps in the anchorage. But it had been a great party!
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I'm so torn up about hearing that my father has lost his strength. I can only assume that either he got a haircut (samson effect) or he hasn't been drinking his guiness (for strength).
Wow Tom...lost at arm wrestling?ya better get pulling in the winches more & let Sues do the helm...xxoo Marji
Tom we all know your true strength is between your ears. Besides, beating the local hero for a bar bill when chances are good you will be looking for their hospitality the next night to cook and manage the tap for you...you 2 may b the winners afterall. Now you can show your Junkanew band there and have some Guiness...Brilliant!
AHHHHHHHHH! My kind of place and my kind of fun! I only wish I could have been there. I would have not only beat the 'tender(not necessarily in arm wrestling) but I definitely would have played a mean washtub and also joined in a set with some spoons! So where have you been since 2/17? It is now 3/6. Get on the stick and give us an update! Miss you like hell. BTW Susie, I'm saving my Starbucks gift certificate for your return. Don't forget, we have a party to plan at Buckingham's. Janet thinks she'll have a celebration for Brett also that is if and when she ever sees his diploma!Funny. Love you both LOTS! Love, Jan and Kel
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