Year: 2010

Storms

This is their hurricane season. Right now. Exactly while we are here. So why would two otherwise sane individuals choose, on purpose, to sail here … NOW?? This area is so far south that hurricanes rarely ever hit. Besides Ivan in 2005(?), the last one before that was Jane...

BBQ fail

Meant to BBQ the chicken last night, but the fates conspired against us:Dropped the dang grill to the bottom, so had to go for an ear popping dive to rescue it. The folks who provisioned for us did not see fit to include the lighter fluid. Nice. We tried...

Carriacou

Okay, Tyrrel Bay (the place we stayed last night) was a pit compared to Hillsborough. This place is gorgeous. There's a little spit of land inside this pristine bay called, aptly, Sandy Island. Perfect for stroll or snorkel. More Lost-like showers last night, that start, deluge for a while...

Food

Had leftovers last night: jerk fish, bacon wrapped pork loin w goat cheese and mango chutney on top. The gingered carrots were awesome. This morning is yogurt and muslix. This after noon, though, we are heading across to Hillsborough (a bigger town) where they have a fresh market and...

Sailing

Where ARE the winds?? Leaving True Blue bay at 7:30am, post-coffee, heading up the western coast of Grenada. We will get up to David Point at the top of the island, then we may actually get some wind. Right now it is dead, doldrums. By hook or crook, by...

Welcome

This was part of our welcome package. Rum and coke. Who (over 22 years old) still drinks that? I just look at it and my brain cell start dying. A better (and more mature) use of the rum is in combination with pineapple juice, OJ, and fresh grated nutmeg...

Morning view

First morning, waking up to this view. I love this. The night was calm so the rocking of the boat was like a freakin' cradle. Today, can't go to the chocolate factory because they don't do tours any more. WHY?? Our cabbie on the way over here explained (read...

At Lucia stop

Waiting on the ground in St. Lucia for other passengers. One more stop in St. Vincent, then on to Grenada and my bed!!...

Going on vacation

Waiting in the Atl airport for our flight to San Juan. We already travelled from Pittsburgh, at 6:00, so had to go on an emergency foraging run to Starbucks. On the plane, waiting for the 3:45 min ride. Travel wears you out … Does that make me old?...

Puberty coming earlier for U.S. girls: study | Reuters

Why? Most likely because they are overweight. Compared to the 1997 findings from girls across the U.S., girls in the current study – especially white girls – were more developed at a younger age. As previous research has shown, there were also large differences in development based on race....

Basic Pizza Dough

  This recipe is taken from The Joy of Cooking Cookbook. It is a great recipe to get you started on exploring pizza dough. And remember pizza and even be cooked on the grill. Enjoy! Combine in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a heavy duty mixer...