You can’t go home again Thomas Wolfe Is it better to go to the same place over and over again to see it in a different light and discover the little nuances, or is it better to check the “been there done that” box and move on? This is a question I’ve often asked myself,Continue reading “To Reminisce”
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Still Not A Fisherman
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Threau I’m not a fisherman, but I still like to fish sometimes. SeaSea has a couple of rod holders, and charterers have successfully pulled their catch onto her decks, but we opted to hire someoneContinue reading “Still Not A Fisherman”
Deep Cuts
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein In the music industry, famous artists have hits that are well-known by most. But often, true gems go unnoticed by anyone but the true aficionados. These deep cuts can be fantastic, even if not of great commercial success. Whistling Cay, the locationContinue reading “Deep Cuts”
BVIs Revisited
I’m fascinated by the way early experiences haunt and revisit you, remain present in your life for decades and decades – they can even shape who you ultimately become. Khaled Hosseini Having been there recently, I wanted to clarify the BVI entrance fees and procedures. But I can’t, or at least not entirely. To quoteContinue reading “BVIs Revisited”
La Liste
Why can’t somebody give us a list of things that everybody thinks and nobody says, and another list of things that everybody says and nobody thinks? Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. So to Tom and Jane and Lori and Nigel and anyone else who will be spending time on SeaSea. This is what to bring. ClothesContinue reading “La Liste”
Chill
It’s really important to have balance, spend some time in nature, go to a few parties, enjoy my friends and really chill out. Joakim Noah There are many great reasons to come to paradise and enjoy the endless opportunities here. Too numerous to list, so I won’t even try. Peruse some previous posts and letContinue reading “Chill”
Having FunYet ?
Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun. Randy Pausch I remember learning to read. My mother had purchased some workbooks intending to teach me to read. The process started with short drills to learn the letters and their sounds. There were little games of repetition designed to be fun for the pre-schooler. Soon weContinue reading “Having FunYet ?”
Nooks and Crannies
“Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.” H jackson Brown Jr Someone brought a package of English muffins to the office this week. It is sitting on the counter in our lunch room, and IContinue reading “Nooks and Crannies”
Sunset
“Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies” Paulo Coelho Eric ponders his first sail on SeaSea. It has been a year since my first time traveling to St. Thomas. Over time, even as short as a year, you sometimes have to fight with your memory to retain specific details, like time, places, those you wereContinue reading “Sunset”
Land Critters
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. George Orwell All sorts of sea creatures grace the pages of this blog. But, unfortunately, I’ve shamefully neglected the beasts that roam the land. Like most other locals that have hosted a human civilization, the Virgin Islands have farm animals. But, in theContinue reading “Land Critters”
Sailing Sea Sea 