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| 25th November 2009 Denise | Hello from Washington - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Glad to hear you have safely arrived! Any idea when you plan to hit Cuba so I can start looking for a winter holiday? Looking forward to seeing at Christmas. Will you two be here from Jeff & Susan's wedding and Donna & my 50th celebration? Love, Denise |
| 24th November 2009 barb unich | - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Glad to see the blogs again! Was wondering what you were up to and when you would set sail again!! I will be in Cuba in February with Lise (Bruce is staying behind to work - Loser!) Maybe we can meet up and have a drink. I'll watch for your progress. Enjoy! |
| 23rd November 2009 Mike Bondy | Roughing it I see now guys. - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Wow that is a pretty nice place that you are staying. The view is spectacular right from your boat. Now that's cruising. Have fun while we toil and work back here. The weather has held up though so far in Canada go figure compared to last year. |
| 23rd November 2009 Roger & Sandy | Australia - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Hi Guys good interesting post. Glad u discovered rudder early.Sounds like Bahamas is going to spoil u at the dock!! We are finishing week 3 in Australia, great trip and weather. Have done a ton of things,flew into Sydney spent 3 days there.Flew north to Cairns and Port Douglas for 4 days and went further N to Cape Tribulation to see where Capt James Cook had run aground on the Great Barrier Reef and holed Endeavour. Dove on the "Reef" 4 times in total-awesome. We did an all day sail on a "Maxi" 80' overall called Ragamuffin, great day-big bateaux. Drove south for a few days before deciding that the poor Australian roads might kill us we hopped a flight to Brisbane.Great city very hot 35+ but bearable. We then flew south to Melbourne as per the plan for 3 days which we loved except the flies-what a pain in the ass. Left M for the Great Ocean Road bordering the Southern Ocean which is impressive will show u some great shots when u return. Today Nov 23 is our turnaround day from Halls Gap in the Grampians for a week long return to Sydney and our 14,500 km trip home,mind you its in a B-777 not a bateaux. Glad to hear things are well hope to see u over Christmas All the best and safe passages Rog & Sandy |
| 23rd November 2009 Peter & Sandi | Hello - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Sorry we missed seeing you on your trip through Florida. Let us know when you will be back stateside. Congrats on the new addition to the family. I can't believe that's it has been that long since "home schooling" in Fort Lauderdale prior to our first crossing of the Gulf. How time flies when you are living right!!!! |
| 23rd November 2009 Garry and Yola Grant | Can't wait - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Hi Doug and Sharon Glad to hear that you are back on the boat and looks as if you have had a terrific start to the season. The marina that you are spending the next two months in looks great. If we are able to get our boat down there next winter, this is the sort of arrangement that would possibly appeal to us. Will have to debrief you both in the spring. Have a great Christmas and we look forward to your blogs. |
| 23rd November 2009 Velda House | Sounds like a great Winter Holiday - From: Back on the Boat..... Year 3 Begins Your Dad and I spend a few days on Jekyl Island the first time we came down in 1993. He would really be impressed with your agenda. Of course he would say, "Sharon is the best thing that ever happened to Doug"! You certainly work well as a team. Best wishes for Christmas with your family and a great Winter. Velda (Florida) |
| 22nd November 2009 About Time | Hope to get there this year - From: About Time Visits the Jumentos Cays This year we hope to make it to Duncantown and then drop over to Cuba. We will keep a look out for your place at Ben Cay and tell other cruisers about your place and someone's abuse of your stuff. That is unfortunate as we believe most cruisers are not that way. Doug and Sharon SV About Time |
| 26th October 2009 ELENA | I LOVED YOUR ARTICLE - From: About Time in the Bahamas I REALLY ENJOYED READING YOUR TRIP LOG. HOPE ONE DAY WHEN I RETIRE HUSBAND AND I CAN DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT IN OUR BOAT. |
| 24th October 2009 Melissa | Ragged Island Area - From: About Time Visits the Jumentos Cays Hi - happened upon your travel log today, and it made me homesick...sounds like ya'll didn't make it quite as far south as my place - Ben Cay - just south of Racoon Cay - maybe 9 miles north of Ragged Island. My husband died 12 years ago - just 2 weeks after we closed the sale on the 12 acre cay - he was merchant marines and we had moved from the Alabama Coast to Lauderdale w/3 children and intentions of building a life in the Bahamas, after many trips there (land and sea) . Well, I didn't move there, but I've gone at least once a year...sometimes with children, or friends, or alone. I've errected several small structures --I am qualified to call myself a 'bush carpenter' -- but would never have built a thing without lots of help from my friends in Duncan Town. Last year I was robbed by foreigners passing through...tools, kitchen, generators, solar panels, VHF...the works...but I'm not quitting. My youngest graduates this May (2010), and who knows, maybe I'll be there, finally, for a while, sometimes. Anyway....thought ya'll might have contacts of folks passing thataway, and I like to tell sailors about the landmark ( no beach, 8' water all the wayaround the cay and 3 tin roofs - one visible from pretty much any direction)there are some goats multiplying...and a cat who is a great hunter, but always looking for a handout! |
| 11th October 2009 Gary McCord | Quality living - From: About Time Winter Island Hopping, Sailing, Beaches and Fishing Quite a blog! Thanks for introducing me to this available feature of Google. I envy you and Sharon and hope to someday experience a similar lifestyle. It is only one lottery ticket away! gary |
| 25th May 2009 lesley taylor | retirement - From: About Time Spring Sailing Update 2009 You two are are the poster kids for retirement. It's too bad you are not having more fun! Congratulations on the new grandchild and Steven`s graduation! Les and Gord Taylor |
| 17th April 2009 Mike Bondy | Good for Dawn and Paul - From: About Time Spring Sailing Update 2009 Another boat people baby, wow, do we have a long way to catch up with you guys. Congratulations grandparents again, although Sharon does not look like one. |
| 30th March 2009 Jenny & Ron | - From: About Time Spring Sailing Update 2009 Congratulations to Dawn and all!! Glad to hear your adventure is as exciting as ever. Always love hearing from you. |
| 17th February 2009 Yola and Garry | "Bahama Heaven" - From: About Time Winter Island Hopping, Sailing, Beaches and Fishing What gorgeous photos!! Those beaches don't look too crowded either. Sharon seems to know her fish lures - what a catch! ( I am referring to the tuna, although, I am sure you feel Sharon to be a catch as well ) Have fun on the ski slopes when you are home and keep in touch. Cheers, Yola and Garry |
| 26th January 2009 Ron & Jenny | - From: About Time Visits the Jumentos Cays Great pics...always new that rum drinking could cause problems! Give us a call if you can stop by, in Feb on your way back home, we would love to see ya. |
| 25th January 2009 Mike Bondy | You needed a new one anyway. - From: About Time Visits the Jumentos Cays Glad to hear that weather is good for you this year. Hope you still make it out to your goal of Cuba but there is always next year. Sounds like you are having a great time for sure, must have been stressful without the reefer for a time but I am sure that you just adapted as cruisers do. Freezing cold and tons of snow up here still, a good year to be away. Cheers to the Sandercotts from the Bondys |
| 7th January 2009 gertie | Love to read your blog. - From: A New Years Greeting From About Time I,m happy to hear you had a great Xmas with your family the pictures are beautiful and I really enjoy recieiving your blog. You do have a good life. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU BOTH. Keep on writting take care. Gertie |
| 5th January 2009 Ron and Jenny | - From: A New Years Greeting From About Time Happy Holidays! Great pictures and nice to hear about the family adventure. Safe travels and best of health for the New Year. Huibers Family |
| 4th January 2009 Barb Unich | Happy New Year - From: A New Years Greeting From About Time Love the photos. We feel warm just looking at them. Glad you were all together for the holiday. We are off to Peru in a few weeks - looking forward to escaping the snow! Enjoy your winter travels! Barb and Bruce |
| 3rd January 2009 About Time | blog - From: Vero Beach to Exuma Land and Sea Park good luck, you'll really enjoy it here. |
| 3rd January 2009 Bondy Family | Looks like you had a great Christmas. - From: A New Years Greeting From About Time Its so nice to have the whole family down there and Ella looks like she enjoys it and the special attention from grandma and grandpa. Stephen is quite the photo bug too which is great to take the pressure off of Sharon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Bondy's. Ben and Heather are down with us, Jake and Jess unfortunately could not make it due to work committments. Mexico has had good weather but certainly chilly at night, with even some rain. We have done lots of neat stuff too, yesterday Ben and I went fishing and saw a humpback whale up nice and close, tons of pods of dolphins and caught a good number of fish. Having a good time too. Cheers. |
| 2nd January 2009 Yola and Garry Grant | a great start for the New Year - From: A New Years Greeting From About Time Loved hearing about life on board your boat and all the exciting things you are doing while your family was visiting. What a lovely way to enjoy Christmas. Those photos are beautiful - who can resist those beaches and aquamarine waters!? Happy New Year to you both. Cheers, Yola and Garry |
| 30th December 2008 Ken Chumley | Thanks for some info - From: Vero Beach to Exuma Land and Sea Park We will be heading to the Exumas next winter and it is blogs like yours that helps us to prepare. Thanks. Ken and Christie |
| 11th December 2008 Dave & kay Knowland | Nicely Done - From: About Time Soldier Cay Clarification Hey Guys, Kay and I are really enjoying your blog and the photos. I've been to a few of the islands you talk about, usually only the ones with an airport and a 5000 foot runway. Spent a little time in Man o War Cay and also have been several times to Rum Cay. Kay and I are sitting on the lanais in Naples, enjoying the nice weather too.......but it has been a bit breezy. Strong Cold front coming through tomorrow night......don't know if it will reach you guys though !! Have fun, and "keep the sailboat up". Regards, Dave and Kay. |
| 10th December 2008 Ron & Jenny | Merry Christmas! - From: Vero Beach to Exuma Land and Sea Park Loved the blog. Enjoy the holidays with the family, we wish you all the best of happiness and health throughout the new year. |
| 9th December 2008 Gary Gander | Looking Good - From: Vero Beach to Exuma Land and Sea Park Hi Doug and Sharon, great job on the blog! Good luck on weather to get you to Georgetown. Snorkling looks better than shoveling.(Bet you can't build a snowman like Ingrid did this morning - don't look so disappointed!) All the best for the holidays. Thanks for the news. Gary |
| 25th November 2008 Marianne Pope | You think you're cold! - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 That's nothing compared to the snow/rain we've been getting here in NOVEMBER! (too early - you got away just in time!) Bruce doesn't know when he'll get the Miata put away! I am not getting your blog, but Dawn has passed it along and will check it from time to time. Hope to see Dawn, Paul and Ella at Shelly's on Dec. 7th. I will talk with you all again before Christmas. |
| 23rd November 2008 Jane Bondy | Great to get your Blog! - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 Hi Doug and Sharon.....Everyone is envious of you....and how exciting to be heading back to the Bahamas. Saw that you visited Ron and Jenny....very cool that you could do that. We have been busy here...Mike working as usual, Ben is doing well in school in Toronto. Jake has more equipment to install and monitor (thanks Lee) and Jess maintained her job with Air Canada, even though there have been big cutbacks. School has been keeping me very busy, but are you surprised???I am at the top of the class. Old people are such keeners...and I think rather annoying. Hope you get to wear shorts soon. We are busy digging out of snow and having snow storms to deal with. Pretty, but we prefer the white stuff to be sand. Enjoy Christmas with your family! Mike Ben Heather and I will be in Mexico. We hope Jake and Jess will join us for a week in January. We are going for almost a month. Lordy, Mike is happy! Talk soon, take care, and safe voyage. Jane |
| 22nd November 2008 Barb Unich | safe journey you two - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 Great to see the blogs again! We'll watch your journey with envy. So sorry you are having to wear jackets and jeans!! I'm sure things will look up shortly!! ha! |
| 22nd November 2008 Ron & Jenny | - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 Great to hear you are safe on your way. We loved the visit! Have a great adventure. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas |
| 22nd November 2008 Velda House | Great to hear from you................ - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 I arrived in florida on Nov. 13th ..............83 degrees but as you know on Sunday the cold front came in so it has been only a high of 70 most of the week. I am so pleased that your family will be joining you for christmas. Darlene, Peter Hayley and Jaimie are doing well. I will probably spend Christmas with them as usual. Have a great Winter ........... keep the blogs coming. Velda |
| 21st November 2008 Dave | Optical Snooze - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 Hi Doug & Sharon: So far so good! Your picture taking seems to be getting even better. But where is the Shuttle launch? Your timing couldn't have been better!! We have had nothing but cold and snow this week. Sooo, the gardeners came on Tuesday and looked around and then disappeared for the week. You've got gremlins, and I have a porch erchin. Thought you would like to know that the HDV you arranged to order from Dillon direct, came in on Tuesday! I think it took about 5 weeks. First, they wrecked it in coating, then they shipped it out to Cascade who sat on it for two weeks, until we asked for a search. I owe Budda! But the good news is we currently have 18 HDV's in process and it is now outselling all of the others put together. And I just pumped it up in my newsletter this week. If this keeps up I may have to buy a little sloop of say, 50 or 60 feet and maybe take the winter off! Hope that you have a safe crossing. Kind regards Dave |
| 21st November 2008 Ingrid & Gary Gander | Lucky Guys! - From: ABOUT TIME YEAR 2 It's great to see you back on the travelblog. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in year 2! We're green with envy!!!! |
| 22nd August 2008 Mandy | Annapolis Photo Contest - From: Chesapeake Bay Hi Doug and Sharon, I found these great pictures online and thought you might be interested in submitting some or all of them to the Annapolis Photo Contest on www.visitannapolis.org They will be featured on the homepage and you'll have a chance to win a trip to Annapolis! good luck and I hope to see some of your fantastic photos entered! Mandy |
| 21st April 2008 Ron & Jenny | - From: About Time Heads Home Congrats on a safe and happy crossing. What a fantastic experience. We hope to see you on your return or back in Canada this summer. Give us a call. Jenny and Ron |
| 17th April 2008 Barb and Phil Lafleche | Welcome back to reality! - From: About Time Heads Home You've had an amazing winter and we've really enjoyed your tales! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Have a safe drive north. |
| 14th April 2008 Ingrid Gander | Welcome Home! - From: About Time Heads Home When you get home you will have to come for dinner before you leave for Turkey! I hear there is great sailing in Turkey. Next thing you know you will be cruising the Med!!! Hope to get together soon! Gary & Ingrid |
| 14th April 2008 Mike Bondy | Welcome back to North America - From: About Time Heads Home Congratulations on a great crossing Doug and Sharon, you are just racing home. You have become expert at some pretty huge trips now but I know its stressful. Look forward to seeing you when you are back. |
| 18th March 2008 Jenny &Ron | - From: 28th Annual Cruising Regatta Great to hear from you....what a winter! Stop by and see us on your trip back home if you can. |
| 22nd February 2008 Garry & Yola Grant | greetings from Down Under - From: About Time goes to Long Island Hi Guys Read your last blog with great interest. Glad to see that you .got some new water under the hull and the beaches look beautiful. Yola and I are on a visit to Australia and N.Z. First went to Melbourne and Hobart and visited some of the marinas there. Then flew Wellington and now in Auckland. Meeting some friends from Ottawa and then we are doing a car tour with them of the North Island. Great to be back in N.Z. again, what a wonderful country. Am sure that the rest of your winter will go well and stay in touch,. Garry and Yola Grant "Liberte'" |
| 26th January 2008 barb unich | similar lives - From: ABOUT TME parked in George Town Your Christmas was just like ours in Calgary - except for the beach, the weather, the volleyball......I think we had a bigger tree!! Am really enjoying the blogs. The pictures are inspiring. Have a great few winter months...we're off to shovel. Barb and Bruce |
| 24th January 2008 Jenny & Ron | Great Life - From: ABOUT TME parked in George Town Wow it keeps getting better! Thanks for the update loved the pics. |
| 24th January 2008 Mike Bondy | Doug and Stephen are looking bearded. - From: ABOUT TME parked in George Town Hey guys thanks for the pictures, looks like you are having a great time. Oh how I miss Junkanoo. Maybe I will do it once again. Sharon and Doug in the last picture are looking pretty happy, or Sharon is at least awake. Doug could use fake awake! Can't wait to get down there, it's awful cold here. Cheers |
| 23rd December 2007 gaetan | wish we were with you - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas Love the blogs.I've been searching the internet for extra large pontoons to fit my motorhome so we can join you and jam with Eric Clapton.So far no luck.Have a great xmas and keep in touch. miss you both.Gaetan & Pauline. |
| 22nd December 2007 Jenny & Ron | Merry Christmas from afar! - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas We love living vicariosly through your journey! Glad you have arrived safely in Georgetown. Enjoy the weather, we miss the snow too but it is easy to get over it. Happy holidays and a safe and healthy New Year! Ron , Jenny, Jordan, Scott & Britta |
| 20th December 2007 Barb Holmes | The weather looks "so delightful"!! - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas Hi Sharon and Doug, Dawn forwarded your blog so that we could hear about and see some of the pictures of your travels. What an adventure for you - and it sounds like you are really enjoying it. We did get a big storn last weekend, but now the weathermen are even talking about a green Christmas in Toronto. The temperature is going up and we expect some rain over the next couple of days. We have so much snow still, it's hard to think it could be gone so quickly. We shall see. I'm babysitting Ella tomorrow while Dawn takes her first fitness class. I really enjoy it when she or Paul call to ask if I'm available. Although we missed our trip this Fall, I'm so glad that we have been able to see "the new little family" as often as we have. We will be away quite a bit Feb/March and April, and I know I'll miss them. Continue to have a great trip. Enjoy Steven's visit. We'll toast you at Christmas dinner in Ayr! Barb |
| 20th December 2007 DON MANNS | Happy Holidays - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas GREAT BLOG!!!! Really enjoy reading it. Have a wonderful Christmas. All the best Don, Leslie & Julie (PS: The Girls are in Australia for the Holidays & I'm left home with the dog!) |
| 20th December 2007 Ingrid & Gary Gander | Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas Glad you made it safe & sound! Looking at the pictures brings back memories. Have a great Christmas with your family. I hope you can find some turkey in Georgetown! See you in the New Year!!!! P.S. Somebody has been looking at boat ads very intently since you left! |
| 20th December 2007 Corrie | Merry Christmas! - From: About Time in Georgetown for Christmas Wishing you both a wonderful Christmas and I'll definitely give Ella a hug from you both! All the best for 2008 and more crusing! |
| 3rd December 2007 Ron&Jenny Huibers | Merry Christmas! - From: About Time in the Bahamas Great to hear you have arrived safely in the Bahamas. Enjoy the season. Best wishes for a healthy, happy holidays....and of course fair skies! Your Boat Buds Ron,Jenny and family |
| 15th November 2007 Dawn Nicholson | Great pics - From: About Time in Florida Great pics - it brings back lots of memories. Ella has her own restaurant, eh! Looking forward to seeing you in just over a week. Dad - we realy can't feel sorry for you wearing a hat! |
| 15th November 2007 Donna | OK map thing was cool - From: About Time in Florida now I can see where you are since i must be geography challenged. Love you both take care donna |
| 28th August 2007 Marianne | - From: About Time to Head South Glad to finally get your blog! Looks like you are having a good time and not missing work, your little sister or anything in Ontario! We get our new house on Friday and have about 2 weeks to move - we'll be in the new house on Sept. 10th (I think I'd rather have your next two weeks!) We have a big neighbourhood party to say goodbye to our neighbours tomorrow night. Have fun sailing south and we'll hear from you soon! |
| 23rd August 2007 brian dressler | living vacariously through your blog - From: About Time in New England have a great time |
| 23rd August 2007 steve | pictures - From: About Time to Head South hey guys, looks like maine is just beautiful. your pics are really nice, expecially that last sunset one. have a good trip sounds and keep the blogs coming steve |
| 23rd August 2007 Ingrid Gander | Great Scenery - From: About Time to Head South Great to hear from you! It certainly looks beautiful there! Hope to do the trip one day! |
| 20th July 2007 Yola and Garry Grant | enjoying the blog - From: About Time in New England Great to see that you have made New York and on the way. We are enjoying your blog and you have us thinking about maybe we should go south with our boat as well. Liberte' |
| 17th July 2007 jane hewson | Gorgeous scenery by by water! - From: About Time in New England Great pictures guys...and I thought that area was beautiful by car...you have the best view!....Jane |
| 17th July 2007 Paul and Jane (Life is Good) | Already an exciting trip! - From: About Time in New England Great blog - how wonderful of you to share your trip with all of us in this way! Your commentary and pictures are terrific! We're heading off to the North Channel this week but will miss not having you there - especially in McGregor Bay! Continued safe journey! Paul and Jane (Life is Good) |
| 17th July 2007 Dawn | Nice Pics - From: About Time in New England Good to see the blog is working for you guys. Looking forward to my visit in a couple of weeks. Lots of love, Dawn |
| 16th July 2007 Steve | Good start - From: We've Cast Off Hey guys, looks like the trip is off to a great start. Dad, I especially like the tilley....good thing you have such a great son to get you gifts like that hah. anyways, hope you guys continue to have a great trip, talk to you soon steve |
| 13th July 2007 Huibers | Bon Voyage! - From: We've Cast Off Great to hear the trip is going well, we' re living vicariously through you two. Hope to see you in NC. Love one of the Boat People, Jen & Ron |
| 11th July 2007 Fred | Greeting from Sao Paulo - From: We've Cast Off Currently working in Sao Paulo, BR. When flying over Caribe and Atlantic, we will be thinking of your voyage! |
| 10th July 2007 Russell | Hello - From: We've Cast Off Hi Doug/Sharon, I am sorry I did not write earlier, been a little busy. I am in Barbados now, but I am glad to hear everything is going well. Enjoy reading your blog and look forward to hearing more stories. Take care( I promised to call you when I am back in Canada). So far NO DF's to report. lol |
| 9th July 2007 Joan | Glad to have seen you! - From: We've Cast Off Thanks for stopping by on your way to your the boat that Friday night. I know that stop added to your late night but we so enjoyed your visit. Thanks again for dropping off the tarp. We wish you both well and stay safe! Love the blog. I'll be anxious to here of your adventures. |
| 9th July 2007 Jane Bondy | Ahoy About Time - From: We've Cast Off Bedlam Here! Great to get your blog, and know you are on your way! I didn't realize that you actually sail through mountains. That must have been amazing! We have been missing you already, but talk of you often. We moved into our house this weekend, and we are missing the hot weather outside while we unpack the hundreds (seems like hundreds) of boxes. Hope to keep in touch and hear more about your adventures. Keep safe, keep moving, keep happy, enjoying your retirement. Love, Jane (and Mike) |
| 7th July 2007 Haley's | :0 - From: We've Cast Off The working slugs in Guelph miss you lots already and u aren't too fair away yet! Luv Donna xoxo |