Allure 16/17

Frank · December 22, 2016, 08:32:37 PM

Sorry.....
Can't help it...
If you listen.....you'll hear the conch horn blowing!

Tonight's:

CharlieJ · December 22, 2016, 09:47:43 PM

LOL Blew mine today for some kids that were visiting. They were amazed at the sound

Long ago, in Boot Key, at sundown, folks were blowing horns.I gave a prolonged balst on my conch shell horn, and they all stopped

Love the sound

Frank · December 23, 2016, 10:34:08 AM

CJ....Knowing my love of sunsets.....some artistic friends gave mine a creative sunset paint job

CharlieJ · December 23, 2016, 12:43:13 PM

neat

Frank · December 24, 2016, 06:48:38 PM

Moved Allure around and anchored in front of my friends bar for Christmas Eve pot luck.

Frank · December 24, 2016, 06:59:37 PM

Awesome meal!!
Home baked beans, multiple salads, huge ham.....and great company!!
After a few "digestive wines" (😄) I'll be doing a nice night sail up to Manjack Cay. Big cruisers pot luck there tomorrow.
Loving my 1st Christmas here!!

Frank · December 25, 2016, 08:56:56 AM

Awesome night sail last night....gentle broad reach.

Passed Kieth's big cat all dressed up for Christmas
He wins the "most decorated boat"

Looking forward to the cruisers pot luck this afternoon.

Hope everyone has a great day!!!!
Merry Christmas

Frank · December 25, 2016, 06:13:53 PM

The Manjack pot luck ended up sitting 52 people!
Awesome day, food and company!!
Wonderful Christmas!!

Allure anchored out front

The Buffett

A few of the crowd. Table were on 3 verandas and the grounds!

lance on cloud nine · December 27, 2016, 03:03:10 PM

nice pictures. as always, much appreciated!

Frank · December 27, 2016, 04:20:24 PM

Thx
I always wonder if I post too many...

Was in town, got more supplies but just too nice out so I literally sailed off my mooring in Black Sound and enjoyed a really slow sail to Manjack. Only made between 1.8 and 3.2 the entire way...but....was in no hurry and simply enjoyed being out on the water!!

Pic is just now, anchored near the beach.
Looks like there may be more sunset pictures coming along later 😄

Frank · December 27, 2016, 05:28:46 PM

Had to do it....😄

ralay · December 27, 2016, 05:38:41 PM

I don't think there's really any such thing as posting too many sailing pictures on a sailing site. Please carry on.

Bubba the Pirate · December 27, 2016, 07:44:52 PM

I second both Lance and Ralay.
Much appreciated, keep 'em coming!

Tim · December 27, 2016, 08:25:48 PM

heck yes, keep them coming. I have been a bit out of touch up in the mountains over the holidays. Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing Day, and stay outa trouble for the New Year Frank.

Frank · December 31, 2016, 06:02:24 PM

OK.....last sunset this year!!
I promise...

Frank · January 02, 2017, 07:58:26 AM

Neat little catamaran anchored in the shallow town harbour at New Plymouth.
Shoal draft in BAHAMAS or Florida Keys opens up so many more places.

Frank · January 02, 2017, 05:23:09 PM

It's been 15yrs next month since I first sailed in here.
In that time I have never been here over Christmas and New Years so I've never experienced "Junkanoo" on my favourite island.
What a great day today!! They go all out!! Great music, costumes, culture and food!!

ralay · January 02, 2017, 05:54:50 PM

Whoa. Looks like some kinda Heinz Edelmann/Peter Max parade.

Frank · January 02, 2017, 06:22:43 PM

It's a very big deal here.
Months of prep... They take it seriously!
Multiple mini bars and food vendors set up all over.
Tons of "off island" folks cone in to see it.
As I was boarding my dingy, another couple was getting into theirs as well...with just "a bit" of difficulty. I said "did you enjoy Junkanoo"?
She replied..."heck YES......BUT THEY SHOULD CHANGE IT TO 'DRUNKANOO'"

ralay · January 02, 2017, 06:29:18 PM

Is it a celebration of some person or event in particular? Or just a party party?

News:

Allure 16/17

ralay

ralay

ralay