Hello Muddah!  Hello Fahddah! We have no complaints from “Camp Grenada”!  We’ve been in the country since January 11, but we’ve only been at anchor in Mt. Hartman Bay since January 23.  Camp Grenada is what cruisers (that’s us) affectionately call the various anchorages along the south coast of Grenada and the community that exists … Continue reading “…HERE I AM AT CAMP GRENADA” January 11, 2017 to January 31, 2017

We’re in Grenada at our marina in Port Louis getting Nancy Lu ready for hurricane season.  Until May 7, I hadn’t been a whole lot of help since I’ve been sick since April 28 in Carriacou.  I’ve definitely had a major sinus infection, but I may have had a cold or the flu, as well.  … Continue reading THE LAST POST OF SEASON 2016—THE WINDWARD ISLANDS—April 11 thru May 10

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WHIRLWIND TRIP THROUGH THE LEEWARD ISLANDS—Parts  4, 5, and 6 of 6—Guadeloupe, Iles Des Saintes, and Dominica—April 3 to 11: As with the other Leeward Islands, but even more so with these last three, we have gained only impressions during our short visits.  Our mantra for this year has been… “next year”!  … Continue reading ZOOMING THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN: Late February to Mid April

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WHIRLWIND TRIP THROUGH THE LEEWARD ISLANDS—Part 3 of 6—Antiqua—March 28 to April 3: We limped into Jolly Harbour at around 10:00 am with our topping lift (sailors will know what I’m talking about.  All that non-sailors need to know is that it is a long line that runs from the top of … Continue reading ZOOMING THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN: Late February to Mid April

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WHIRLWIND TRIP THROUGH THE LEEWARDS: Part 2 of 6—St. Barthelemey (St. Barths)—March 23-28: Our first stop in St. Barths was an overnight at tiny Ile Fourchue (Fork Island).  It was only about 10 or 15 miles from St. Martin and took us only about 2 our 3 hours to get there.  It … Continue reading ZOOMING THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN: Late March to Mid April

…Well, as fast as you can zoom on a sailboat going to windward. I’m writing this down at the navigation station as we sail from Dominica to Martinique at 6 knots, heeled over to starboard at 10 to 15 degrees.   My right foot is braced against the wall across the narrow hall that leads back … Continue reading ZOOMING THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN: Late February to Mid April

“Praise the Lord from the earth, all sea monsters and ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and cloud, powerful wind that executes His command, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle , creatures that crawl and flying birds, kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all … Continue reading PSALM 148: 7-13—USVI–DOMINICA

This February, we saw our friends, Ronald and Sandra on S/V Sandra Louise, for the first time since last June.  We had reunited on St. John last year after being apart for quite some time since we sailed together south through the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and Dominican Republic.  We had such a happy time … Continue reading NANCY LU AND SANDRA LOUISE in ST. JOHN: June 2015 and February 2016

Timmy is going to be 16 years old in July; this will make him 112 in people years.  His age will give you a pretty good idea of what his life is like.  He is healthy, but his eyesight and hearing are gone.  He has been wearing special doggy diapers for over a year now.  … Continue reading A TIMMY-THE-BOAT-DOG UPDATE: Late February thru Late March

We were Pleased as Punch to have my Parents on Nancy Lu in Paradise!  We Planned, Prepared, and even Practiced some things before their arrival, and our time together was Priceless!   We had been anchored at Charlotte Amalie for quite a while before picking up Mama and Daddy so I had cruise ships on … Continue reading PARENTS IN PARADISE—FEBRUARY 8-15