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Hopalong:
Bugs bad. Food good. Ocean excellent!
You sound happy, Lighter.
Engaged in the moment/s to the max!
Hugs
Hops
lighter:
Oldest DD made it back to the States where her bf and buddies were waiting to celebrate the New Year with her.
The group here boated to the Casino where DD22 was unhappy to find the rooftop bar, pool and hot tub closed. All pools were closed, in fact, which is weird bc usually they're open and the bar, pool, bathrooms and kitchen at the marina on our side of the island are closed. Yesterday, they were open and there were festive lights wrapping palm trees and draping the big tiki bar. The staff was friendly and the food yummy. Guests came and went. Sunset glorious over the infinity pool edge. I was almost giddy with happy surprises.....everyone got in the pool.
A small group went fishing afterwards. I, likely, won't master the deep drop electric reels. Ever. The immediate and constant gratification of holding the reel, feeling the weight in the waves, anticipating nibbles and setting the hook is comfortable and comforting compared to the deep reels, ime.
I hope the boys went fishing early. That was the plan. We're supposed to swim with the rays this afternoon!
Oh.....and....the Sea Captain staying with us is from Ohio too. I knew he sounded a bit like my uncle...all overtly competent men, brother included, of course. Sea Captain is cooking and I'm head of clean up crew, happy he's on top of meal planning.
They're up and moving. Discussing plans. Doors and dishes in motion.
Lighter
Twoapenny:
--- Quote from: lighter on January 01, 2025, 09:11:36 AM ---Oldest DD made it back to the States where her bf and buddies were waiting to celebrate the New Year with her.
The group here boated to the Casino where DD22 was unhappy to find the rooftop bar, pool and hot tub closed. All pools were closed, in fact, which is weird bc usually they're open and the bar, pool, bathrooms and kitchen at the marina on our side of the island are closed. Yesterday, they were open and there were festive lights wrapping palm trees and draping the big tiki bar. The staff was friendly and the food yummy. Guests came and went. Sunset glorious over the infinity pool edge. I was almost giddy with happy surprises.....everyone got in the pool.
A small group went fishing afterwards. I, likely, won't master the deep drop electric reels. Ever. The immediate and constant gratification of holding the reel, feeling the weight in the waves, anticipating nibbles and setting the hook is comfortable and comforting compared to the deep reels, ime.
I hope the boys went fishing early. That was the plan. We're supposed to swim with the rays this afternoon!
Oh.....and....the Sea Captain staying with us is from Ohio too. I knew he sounded a bit like my uncle...all overtly competent men, brother included, of course. Sea Captain is cooking and I'm head of clean up crew, happy he's on top of meal planning.
They're up and moving. Discussing plans. Doors and dishes in motion.
Lighter
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All sounds really lovely, Lighter, proper break and get away. Be nice if 2025 carries on in that general way for all of you xx
Hopalong:
I loved "overtly competent men."
I married one competent philosopher and one very competent sculptor. Both lousy husbands.
Something was wrong with my picker.
Maybe there's a competent fisherman rowing your way, Lighter!
Hugs
Hops
lighter:
The boys changed out the 2 external doors, though old door handles and locks are a tad off and can't be retrofitted, unfortunately.
Hardware store not open today, so not sure how that will go.
Five of us trekked to shark lab, the ferry North then cage diving with huge Bull Sharks. Tbh, standing on the dock, looking down at them, was scarier than being in the water with them, though the current occasionally pinned us to the back of the cage, which was terrifying.....there was a bar to hang on to in front.
I went with DD22 and we danced in the cage and made each other laugh, which was a mistake, bc salt water in sinuses. Sometimes the sharks hit or swam against the cage, and my hand auto reached to touch them, as with the rays and nurse sharks. Almost felt like a forcefield in place, combination of strong tide and survival instincts.
Today is lobster diving with cool air hose on boat.....I think. We, DD and I, have a couple days till the group leaves. Lots to cook!
It's chilly here. I think a bonfire, chili dogs, chili spaghetti and fish tacos would be good.
I'm up first. In and out of bathroom. Thinking about coffee.
Lighter
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