Sunday, March 31, 2019

Last night we had big news from Natalie.  Michael gave her a ring and they are engaged!  We are so happy for the two of them. 

Today I saw a really tiny baby iguana down below in front of our storage room.  I hope he makes it to adulthood with all these feral cats hanging around.  I stopped a cat from catching one of our little geckos yesterday.    I wish the DOE would do something about them. 

Richard has been doing a lot of fishing.  We have tons of fish and will bring some frozen home with us.  Things are pretty relaxing around here now.  I just have been enjoying being here so much. 

Friday, March 29, 2019

What a relaxing, lovely day on our island paradise.  There was a nice breeze today and the humidity and dew point were both in the 60's today.  Temp was in the 80's but it just felt perfect to me.  Our nasty no-see-ums are gone!  We opened the windows all day today!  It was glorious!  After dinner we sat outside and enjoyed the sunset and lingered a long time.  The water is flat and there is absolutely no sound at all.  It can really be quiet here.  Like a sound proof room quiet! 

Late afternoon, I walked out on the dock.  Richard said he has been seeing a Lemon Shark swimming around there.  Sure enough, there he was.  A very nice size one!  A large barracuda had joined him and also a small barracuda.  There were other fish in the sea too!  This evening three turtles were swimming around by our mangrove having the best of times. 

Here is a picture I should have included on last nights blog post. 

Here is a picture of me waiting to meet Prince Charles.  

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Super beautiful day here on our paradise island again today.  We presented well for our royal visit from Prince Charles.  I shook his hand and welcomed him to the island.  He is quiet spoken and was very friendly.  It was a fun day for us on the island.  CCMI (Central Caribbean Marine Institute) invited residents to be on hand for the Prince's arrival.  They set up covered seating and even served us food.  I was sitting in the front row and was one of the first who greeted him.  It was fun to visit with everyone while we waited for his arrival. 

I have photos but they are on my phone and Facebook. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

It's official!  Richard and I have become a couple of wimps!  We have been running the air conditions ever since the kids left.  We did shut it off right after they left on Saturday.  After getting into bed that night we were bothered by no-see-ums.  They were bad!!  So that was when we turned it on.  Sunday and Monday, even during the day, the no-see-ums were awful.  Today, they finally seem to be giving up the fight.  I so love having the windows open but we cannot let these crazy bugs in.  They come right through the screens! 

Our weather has been so beautiful!  Barely any breeze and a gorgeous blue sky.  The water is like glass.  Fishing has been good, water play has been fun and lounge chair time has been so relaxing.  I'm living the life! 

Yesterday, CCMI (Central Caribbean Marine Institute) filmed a presentation on our property.  They worked down on our beach in the hot sun all day.  This will be used when Prince Charles and Camilla are on island Thursday.  I wonder if I should wear a fancy hat to meet them at our airport.  For a tiny island, we sure have a lot going on!

Sunday, March 24, 2019

This morning we had clouds with a little rain very early.  I took advantage by doing my workout.  It was great to not have the hot sun on me.  I almost finished and there was the beautiful sun!  Our property needed some trimming already, so I worked on that today.  I have everything cut way back but it will grow right back again for next year's arrival.  After all that sweating it felt good to spend time in the water this afternoon.  Then I relaxed on a beach chair under my umbrella.  It was just like being in heaven.  This is the life!

I found some photos of the kids visit that I didn't post yet.  I am still missing them.

Here we are over at tiny Owen Island for lunch.  Sheldon & Emily are in the center of photo.

Emily & Sheldon are sticking their tummies way out for the pic.  Silly kids!

This is a shot of a menacing barracuda bothering us while snorkeling at Point of Sand.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

This morning we said goodbye to Emily and Sheldon.  After they got on their plane, Richard and I went to Iggy's and had breakfast.  They just started opening for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings.  We enjoyed eating on their deck on the edge of the sea.  Once we were home, I got to work on laundry.  I managed to do two loads with our nice hot sun and breeze.  I also cleaned up the house and kept busy so I wouldn't be too sad.  It is so quiet when the kids leave. 

Yesterday we tried to do a morning shore dive but the waves on the north side didn't cooperate.  The kids couldn't do a deep dive as they would be flying the next day.  Since that plan didn't work, we paddled the kayaks to Owen Island and ate a packed lunch.  It was a hard paddle back home as the waves were against us.  No time to waste though...once home, we immediately got ready and went to Point of Sand for a snorkel.   These kids have a lot of energy!  We try to keep up!  I didn't have to cook supper as we had planned to do Friday night pasta night as SCC.  It was yummy!  After eating, we headed to LCBR as Emily wanted a strawberry daiquiri.  It was late when we got home but we still managed to play some Euchre. 

What a week!  We enjoyed a lot of special times together.  Our friends kids flew in on the 6:00 PM flight this evening.  They needed help hauling luggage so we took our truck and loaded up.  It was fun to see everyone and enjoy their excitement of being together.  That was us a week ago when our kids arrived.  Time sure flies! 

Thursday, March 21, 2019

We are having fabulous weather here in paradise for Emily and Sheldon's visit.  It has been a busy past few days.  Tuesday the guys took the boat out and fed the sharks in the morning and we snorkeled on the north side in the afternoon.  The water was calm and wind was low but the water was murky and had debris in it.  I have never seen it in this condition.  We still saw a lot and had fun. 

Wednesday the four of us went out fishing and caught 8 black fin tuna!  It was a riot!  We had so much fun!  We quit a little early and dropped Emily and Sheldon off at the fishing dock at SCC so they could dive with SCC.  While they went diving, I went to the grocery store.  I hit pay dirt! The barge came in and there was sour cream and guacamole so that night we had fish tacos for dinner.

Thursday, today, we had breakfast at SCC and relaxed.  After lunch, we went to Point of Sand and went snorkeling.  It was great!  Conditions were wonderful! This evening and every evening, we played euchre and games.  It has been a lot of fun!  Our days are flying by but that is because we are so busy.   

Who is this mystery man trying to keep sun off his face?

Here is the happy fisherman!

This ray was huge!  He was super active and we enjoyed watching him!

This is a pretty butterflyfish or a rock beauty.  I'm not sure.  Very pretty!