Norman's Cay again

5-24-09
Today we decided to mosey on to Norman's Cay. If you remember, we were here back in April. The weather report finally sounded like it was going to be nice. Just after we slipped our mooring, the rain started, but gently. We meandered up to Norman's, only to find 2 friends here - Turtle Too and Patriot. We heard they had made it to Nassau, but we didn't know if or when we might run into them. We no sooner had the anchor down when the rain started in earnest, along with thunder and lightning. Yippee! More boat wash! As Bob said, be careful what you wish for. We're hoping to go into MacDuff's for lunch with Turtle and Patriot- we'll wait and see if the rain lets up. We're also looking for email to see where Tide Hiker, Rickshaw, Aurora, etc are. If/when we get there, you'll know because Bob will post our accumulated blogs.
September Song (Stephanie here) out
5-25-09
Well, we made it into MacDuff's - had a nice time catching up with Turtle Too and Patriot. But, the internet connection wasn't working, so we didn't get our email or post our blogs. By the time lunch was over, the sun was out and the winds had calmed down. We took the girls to shore and they got to meet Carson and Stormy, the 4-legged crew aboard Turtle Too. All 4 kids had a blast running around the beach and chasing the ball. When we got back to the boat, it seemed like a pancake night, so that was supper. Yummm!
This morning, bright and early, September Song and Gypsies departed for Nassau. A beautiful, and calm, trip, though you wouldn't know it from Cassie's attitude. She has become very jittery when she hears the engines crank up, after a few less-than-calm trips. I tried some Dramamine on her today. Seemed to help a little, but not enough for a long crossing. We'll see what happens.
As we approached the anchorage at Rose Island (just outside of Nassau), the skies grew very dark and foreboding. And very few minutes after dropping the hook,the rain and lightning and thunder started - again. Didn't last too long, but it's now started up again. Poor Cassie - she's just not having very much fun today.She absolutely hates thunderstorms. And there's no beach nearby to take her to. I think she'd be very happy to be in Midway right now. But, then, she wouldn't be with us.
We're headed into Nassau for a night or two tomorrow, so we'll be able to connect. Seems like weeks since we've been online. We'll pick up some groceries and rum and a couple of boat parts, have lunch at Potter's Cay and catch up with the world. Then we'll head for Frazer's Hog Cay, hope to meet up with Aurora and pals. In the not-too-distant future, we'll have to head back across the Stream and North.
September Song (Stephanie again, reminiscing) out