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I won't bore you with the details, but briefly, we had near perfect weather out on the barrier reef of Belize. Except for a day and a half worth of a tropical wave early last week (when the wind clocked all around and we had some welcome showers) the wind was ENE to ESE every day, 15 to 30 knots. Surface water temperature was 32.7 C, 91 F, air temperature high about 94 F during the day and wind chill down to about 85 F at night. Always some clouds. Not enough rain - things got pretty salty crusty. Fishing was HOT. Caught a bunch of BIG cudas, spanish mackeral, snapper, and had 1 BIG tarpon hooked up for a few jumps - must have been 100+ pounds. He broke our line. The boys loved it and we all had a blast. Ran low on water due to a plumbing problem, but stretched it out without smelling too bad. The boat was big and terrific and no travel problems except American Airlines broke two fishing rods coming back thru Miami. A few pictures at DCScandals Photos (My Photos) <small>[ July 02, 2002, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: worthatry ]</small>
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Welcome baaaaccckkkk!!!!!! Wowee!!! Those pics are GREAT! And sounds like you had a wonderful time!!! I'm so happy for you - that you got some time away doing something you love!!! (Even though we MISSED you terribly <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> !) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> P.S. I didn't see Shrek in those pics anywhere <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> . <small>[ July 02, 2002, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Faith1 ]</small>
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Dave: FAR TOO COOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Faith1: <strong>P.S. I didn't see Shrek in those pics anywhere <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> .</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Who do you think was taking the pictures? WAT
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Dave,
What great pictures. I am so envious...the type of vacation I would love to have.
In the meantime, I managed to hobble over here to the computer---but will have to get my feet back up before the girls catch me out of bed.
What a wonderful trip...what a great memory for you and your son.
How did you get the boat? I would love to do something like that with my kids...Pat
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Great pictures...looks like a wonderful time.
... I need a vacation!
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I tried to use the link and it told me there was a problem with the account. I feel left out...
Ah ha! got it. that water is so clear!! did you have SUNBLOCK?!?
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Dave, Awesome photos!! How lucky is your son that he has a dad that would take him on that kind of a trip!! You did good!!! Dawn <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
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Dave,
Welcome back ... I forgot to ask you to swing by st. kitts to hit Forgiver's H head ... LOL !!!. Anyway there are so much BS in the end of their plan A ... need your wisdom. -RH-
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Dave--- Looks like a great time... I assume that's you with the two boys in pic 113... Far right. Right, you sly fellow you? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> E
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Dear WorthATry,
What an inspiration you have been to me on this bulletin board. I can tell you are looking forward to this trip. You sound at peace. Have a wonderful time!
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Cleo - sunblock? You bet. It was a thrice daily ritual - morning, noon, and any time after being in the water. The sun is brutal in the tropics. Sunscreen and clouds kept us out of trouble, although we each suffered a bit from "missed spot syndrone" - the sun always finds those. Even under the shade, the reflection off the water can get ya. Elad - <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> very observant. Actually, that's a Coatimundi, or "Quash." A member of the racoon family, but it seems to be a cross between a cat, dog, and monkey. I'd never seen one before. The boys called it a "cat-dog-monkey thing." Very docile and gentle. This one was in a bar/restaurant on S. Water Cay - the ONLY civilization in the southern Belize reef cays. It had cold drinks and a pool table, of sorts. Note the pool cues the boys are holding. Pat - we chartered the boat from a charter company that I will gladly refer you to if you e-mail me at DCScandals@yahoo.com. I've done this many times before in small and large groups. There are a lot of sailing charter companies operating around the world in all the nice sailing locations. You can either charter the boats "bare", i.e., no crew (bare otherwise, sometimes as well), or with a captain and cook. We were bare. Only four of us all to ourselves on a boat that could have easily accomodated 8 in comfort (and 16 in ecstasy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> ). I made the reservations back in December. The charter company handles everything including airline/hotel arrangements and providing food, etc. on the boat. All you have to do is show up. We flew to Placencia, Belize and moved aboard the boat the same day - left the dock the next dawn. We go anywhere we want within the defined cruising area. Just find a nice deserted island with nothing but palm trees and pretty water and drop the anchor for the night. Mix up a rum drink and relax. Maybe catch a fish. Sorta like camping. Go to another island the next day. Or don't. After our 7 days we returned to the base and spent a night on shore in a hotel, flew back the following day. Total cost, about $1800/person. You will never catch me on a cruise ship. Dave
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Okay I am so jealous lol. The pictures are beautiful and it sounds like you guys had a great time. Thanks for sharing them with us <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
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Hey Dave,
Thanks for sharing. The photos were great. Glad y'all had smooth sailing & a great time.
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Dave,
That sounds like so much fun....I don't know if I would dare do it by myself tho.
Did you all do any scuba diving? I am certified, but I haven't gone in 12 years. I am really envious..what a great trip.
I will email you with my email address when I get one set up....thanks Pat
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Dave,
Have you ever looked into the Greek Ilands for a trip? I backpacked through Europe out of college---and have always wanted to go back to Mikonos or any of those islands. It was so beautiful. Thanks again for the info....Pat
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