The Moody Island

posted in: Bahamas 6

If one could transform the topography of Long Island into human form and then have that person evaluated by a psychiatrist, the psychiatrist would announce, “Bob, I’m sorry, but you’re nuts.”  The Burnetts have only been here a few days, … Read More

The Other Long Island

posted in: Bahamas, Kids, Sealife 0

The kids had a great time attending “real school” in Mayaguana.  Allie’s comment: “We did A LOT of recess.  My legs are sore.”  Tommy’s comment: “I had to tell everyone that we really did live on a boat a THOUSAND … Read More

Sea Story Club

posted in: Bahamas, Highlights, Sailing 0

Since Mel last wrote, the Burnetts explored and provisioned in Provo and sailed to Mayaguana, Bahamas.  Provo had the most American-ized grocery store yet, the Graceway IGA.  Except for the $9.80 for a 12-pack of Coke Zero, that is.  Ouch!  … Read More

Seven Months Out

When we first started this whole cruising/sailing thing, there were a lot of questions.  Like, “What does coral 6 feet deep look like?” and, “How often should we run the watermaker?” and “How many cans of beans should I buy?”  … Read More

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