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There Are Worse Places to Do Laundry

I love my boat washing machine, now that it’s working properly. It’s perfect for our clothes and pillow cases. Sheets are a bit more challenging because of their size, but forget about towels, blankets, and mattress pads. The machine is just too small. We’re here at Black Point Harbor on Great Guana Cay, the largest Read More

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Warderick Wells Wifi Gods

This is our 2nd time in Warderick Wells. We love it here. It’s part of the Exuma National Park System. No-one lives on the islands except for the park rangers. There aren’t any resorts or restaurants, and fishing is prohibited. There is also extremely limited wifi and cell service. The last time we were here, Read More

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What the Hell is Going on Down There?

Nassau, Bahamas. It’s not one of my favorite places. I guess it’s fun if you’re staying in one of the fancy resorts, but being in Nassau on a boat in the main harbor is another story. We were only going to be there for two nights. We needed groceries, and we considered hanging around Atlantis Read More

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Stupid Coconut

So, you’re anchored off a beautiful island. We’ll call this one Alder Cay. Maybe it’s a private island, maybe it’s not. It’s a mystery. As you walk along the sugar white sandy beaches, you notice the coconut palms. They’re everywhere! You desperately want to taste the sweet, refreshing, coconut water inside. But how to get Read More

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

We’re making our way to Nassau. Not for any special reason. We’re just going to need some fresh fruits and veggies and maybe some fuel by the time we get that far. It’s a good pit stop. Until then, we’re finding these awesome little anchorages around the Berry Islands. Most of the islands here are Read More

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Oh, My Aching Back!

We’ve all heard it. “I wrenched my back” or “I pulled my back out.” But what do those phrases really mean? I can imagine that “I wrenched my back” means you did something to it, and now it feels like someone is tightening a crescent wrench around your spine. They just keep on tightening and Read More

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We Found All the Missing Cruise Ships

Bimini was fun, but it’s time to move on. We slipped the lines from Bimini Big Game Marina on Saturday and headed out for Cat Cay. It’s a private island, so no beach-going for us. But we just wanted to get moving. After a short motor-sail, we dropped the hook and settled in for the Read More

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Too Close for Comfort

I always praise Jeff for his comfort and ability when driving in and out of tight spaces; mooring fields, anchorages, but especially marinas. It scares the hell out of me. I’m scared to death of hitting a dock, a piling, another boat, you know, things that make that awful scraping sound which result in paying Read More

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The Tow of Shame

Well, it finally happened. We needed a tow. I guess everyone needs a little help at certain times in their lives. The day started out so nicely. We motored into Boot Key Harbor in Marathon, FL. A beautiful little key between Key West and Key Largo. I know, there are lots of keys between those Read More

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What Happens in Vegas, I mean – Key West…

Key West is a very interesting place. It’s quaint and beautiful, filled with lush landscaping, architecture that only Key West can appreciate, and some of the best food I’ve ever eaten on the front porch of an old stately home. People everywhere travel by bicycle or scooter. It’s very quiet, laid back and friendly. But Read More