So... how do you go from hosting a free football camp for local kids and raising money for scholarships to being caught up in some gunshot scandal? Bad PR person I suppose? Or maybe a good PR person? So good that you don't know how to make good decisions in your personal life? Will the Sports Minister drop his "hero" status?
I am just pissed. As you all may know I just love the Giants. And last year when they gave their all at that season finale game against the Pats... I was stoked. And then to go on and win the SuperBowl against the Pats. I was sky high. Nothing better than sitting back and watching a good football game.
So on Sunday when I was all bundled on the couch sitting back watching the Panthers I thought I was hearing things - like the use of a bad cliche - when they said Plaxico Burress had shot himself in the leg. First of the cliche is to shoot yourself in the foot is it not...? I had to text a friend to confirm what I heard to be true. And I was still in shock yesterday when I started reading the stories about it.
So here's my thought - personally I am in a quantry - I mean I am all about the whole Michael Vick dog fight charges - that's a pretty long drawn out hobby going on there. But carrying a conceiled firearm that is against the law as well. But I would like to think that maybe the Giants can do something positive with this... Ahhh - I am thinking some PSAs should be in order. Iwas lucky. Guns kill. That type of stuff. Sure the suspension is needed but in your down time what are you going to do about it...
It will be interesting to see how it all pans out.
I could rant some more but I think I will leave it at that for now.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Well that was sad...
I spent the better part of my day cleaning the closet in my guest room. It has tonnes of space and I don't use it except for storage. I just hate eye clutter. And I hate when I open the doors to the closet and there we have eye clutter. I really don't like things out on my counter tops either.
So I knew I had some boxes that could afford some straightening and I know once the year is over I can rumage through some other boxes of financials.
I ended up moving 4 more boxes into the attic. And threw out some things.
One of the things I threw out were negatives. Given the scanning age, I can pretty much scan any crappy old picture and get a duplicate. The shoe box full of negatives really didn't need to stick around. OK - you are mad because they are bad for the environment. I can't imagine them being good for the environment - chemically treated plastic strips? But I threw them out anyways. Of course not without sorting through the envelopes... And guess what I found?
An airline ticket.... When I moved away from Bermuda I was given 21 days to gather my belongings settle my affairs and leave the island. And of course they gave me that notice a week late. It ended up being cheaper to buy a round trip ticket than a one way. I suppose that is usually the case. And that's what was hidden in the midst of all those envelopes. A little ticket portfolio from Continental with the other half of that ticket.
Yep - I kept it. I just moved it to a different box for now.
So I knew I had some boxes that could afford some straightening and I know once the year is over I can rumage through some other boxes of financials.
I ended up moving 4 more boxes into the attic. And threw out some things.
One of the things I threw out were negatives. Given the scanning age, I can pretty much scan any crappy old picture and get a duplicate. The shoe box full of negatives really didn't need to stick around. OK - you are mad because they are bad for the environment. I can't imagine them being good for the environment - chemically treated plastic strips? But I threw them out anyways. Of course not without sorting through the envelopes... And guess what I found?
An airline ticket.... When I moved away from Bermuda I was given 21 days to gather my belongings settle my affairs and leave the island. And of course they gave me that notice a week late. It ended up being cheaper to buy a round trip ticket than a one way. I suppose that is usually the case. And that's what was hidden in the midst of all those envelopes. A little ticket portfolio from Continental with the other half of that ticket.
Yep - I kept it. I just moved it to a different box for now.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Bermuda Rugby Classic
http://www.worldrugby.bm/
One of my more unique memories from living in Bermuda was heading on out to the rugby classic. I had some friends that played rugby and we went to watch a few of their games every once in a while. But this was a big to do on the island.
I think it was a Sunday afternoon and a friend and I headed on out to the field. A different field than where it is played today. And it was rainy and damp and chilly. But it was lots of fun.... The fans are just as entertaining as the games.
Today I am not exposed to much rugby. It's not as big of a sport here in NC as other places in the world. However my friend's son is an amazing rugby player. In fact he got a scholarship to university to play rugby. One of these days I hope to watch him play.
In the meantime, I hope all my friends are enjoying themselves this last day of the games in Bda.
One of my more unique memories from living in Bermuda was heading on out to the rugby classic. I had some friends that played rugby and we went to watch a few of their games every once in a while. But this was a big to do on the island.
I think it was a Sunday afternoon and a friend and I headed on out to the field. A different field than where it is played today. And it was rainy and damp and chilly. But it was lots of fun.... The fans are just as entertaining as the games.
Today I am not exposed to much rugby. It's not as big of a sport here in NC as other places in the world. However my friend's son is an amazing rugby player. In fact he got a scholarship to university to play rugby. One of these days I hope to watch him play.
In the meantime, I hope all my friends are enjoying themselves this last day of the games in Bda.
Friday, August 29, 2008
thanks for the pics
I think I will leave it at the youtube reference...
I think the sound does wonders for the event... Especially the one where these guys are talking for a good 3 minutes before hand - it cracks me up. I may have to use that as my reference when people ask me what type of accent Bermudians have...
Happy Friday!
I think the sound does wonders for the event... Especially the one where these guys are talking for a good 3 minutes before hand - it cracks me up. I may have to use that as my reference when people ask me what type of accent Bermudians have...
Happy Friday!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
End of an Error
So the old Club Med was imploded on Monday. I have to laugh because ever since I started visiting the island in 1991 it has been called the "old Club Med"... I have to wonder, when in the world was it really a Club Med?
I am going to have to go through some old photo albums to see if I have any shots of the hotel from Fort St. Catherines from some of my earlier visits.
I know I have friends that were out there for the implosion... Maybe someone will send me some pics? :) And I can post one or two... Or not...
I have never been to a building implosion. They imploded the old convention center here a few years back. But I didn't have the time to trek that way to see it. Probably won't make my list of things to do in this lifetime. But hey - you never know...
Ahh - the wonders of the internet... I just "googled" Club Med Implosion Bermuda and found a whole bunch on YouTube
They are all pretty neat... especially the series of big bangs before the building starts to move...
I am going to have to go through some old photo albums to see if I have any shots of the hotel from Fort St. Catherines from some of my earlier visits.
I know I have friends that were out there for the implosion... Maybe someone will send me some pics? :) And I can post one or two... Or not...
I have never been to a building implosion. They imploded the old convention center here a few years back. But I didn't have the time to trek that way to see it. Probably won't make my list of things to do in this lifetime. But hey - you never know...
Ahh - the wonders of the internet... I just "googled" Club Med Implosion Bermuda and found a whole bunch on YouTube
They are all pretty neat... especially the series of big bangs before the building starts to move...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
In the Headlines...
Charlotte and more duty free mooted as tourism falters
By Elizabeth Roberts
Round the table: L.F. Wade International Airport general manager Aaron Adderley addresses last Friday's tourism summit convened by Premier Brown, Minister of Tourism and Transport.
Tourism chiefs have brainstormed ways to combat the effects of the global economic downturn.
The resulting ideas included increasing the availability of duty-free shopping and a greater focus on luring visitors from New York and North Carolina.
At the close of Friday's summit Premier and Minister of Tourism Ewart Brown told the 20 attendees: "The energetic commitment of everyone at this table is clear and undeniable."
The Department of Tourism sent representatives, along with the Hotel Association, Alliance for Tourism, Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Airport Operations.
According to Dr. Brown's press secretary Glenn Jones, short, mid and long term tourism strategies were discussed. The meeting came after a warning from Dr. Brown earlier this month that Bermuda faces three lean years as the global recession bites.
Overall visitor arrivals slipped by more than four percent in the first six months of this year compared to 2007. Visitors from the US were down more than 14 percent. Total air arrivals dropped ten percent.
The slowdown was also reflected in spending figures. The Department of Tourism estimated visitors spent between $58 and 75 million in the second quarter of this year compared to $77-80 million last year.
"Increased marketing presence in the New York market was among the solutions the summit agreed to action in the short term. More visitors come from New York than any other market. It is believed there is potential for more visitors from that market, particularly between November and March," said Mr. Jones.
"Increased availability of duty free shopping for visitors was among the solutions the summit agreed to action in the mid-term. The Chamber of Commerce reports some of its retailers have already begun talks with the Ministry of Finance to increase this tourism-specific offering. Post-visit research indicates this is one area Bermuda visitors would like to see more options."
Mr. Jones said participants agreed to investigate Charlotte, North Carolina, as a year-round market to pull visitors from in the long term.
"Charlotte is within 90 minutes of Bermuda and is the number six fastest growing city in the United States with a mean household income of $97,000. Population in Charlotte is projected to grow from 1.6 million today to 4.8 million by 2028, it was revealed at the summit. At present there is seasonal air service between Bermuda and Charlotte," said Mr. Jones.
He added that other potential strategies, particularly as they relate to Canada and the UK, would not be discussed publicly until more research could be done and more consultation could be conducted. Those inquiries and talks will begin straight away.
Dr. Brown said: "From the moment we started the summit people came to the table with solid ideas. We were able to immediately gauge feedback from our industry partners and agree on a way forward. I think everyone around the table would agree we made some progress today."
John Harvey, of the Hotel Association, said: "This was a very productive meeting. The Premier recommended we meet like this quarterly and all of us were on board with that. It's important that we are on the same page as we deal with these economic conditions affecting travel."
It would be great if they could talk USAir into doing year round direct flights!!! And hey maybe they could bump the cost down a bit too... However with the shopping around here - they may find the opposite happens - providing another city for shopping off the island. I guess we shall just have to wait and see.
By Elizabeth Roberts
Round the table: L.F. Wade International Airport general manager Aaron Adderley addresses last Friday's tourism summit convened by Premier Brown, Minister of Tourism and Transport.
Tourism chiefs have brainstormed ways to combat the effects of the global economic downturn.
The resulting ideas included increasing the availability of duty-free shopping and a greater focus on luring visitors from New York and North Carolina.
At the close of Friday's summit Premier and Minister of Tourism Ewart Brown told the 20 attendees: "The energetic commitment of everyone at this table is clear and undeniable."
The Department of Tourism sent representatives, along with the Hotel Association, Alliance for Tourism, Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Airport Operations.
According to Dr. Brown's press secretary Glenn Jones, short, mid and long term tourism strategies were discussed. The meeting came after a warning from Dr. Brown earlier this month that Bermuda faces three lean years as the global recession bites.
Overall visitor arrivals slipped by more than four percent in the first six months of this year compared to 2007. Visitors from the US were down more than 14 percent. Total air arrivals dropped ten percent.
The slowdown was also reflected in spending figures. The Department of Tourism estimated visitors spent between $58 and 75 million in the second quarter of this year compared to $77-80 million last year.
"Increased marketing presence in the New York market was among the solutions the summit agreed to action in the short term. More visitors come from New York than any other market. It is believed there is potential for more visitors from that market, particularly between November and March," said Mr. Jones.
"Increased availability of duty free shopping for visitors was among the solutions the summit agreed to action in the mid-term. The Chamber of Commerce reports some of its retailers have already begun talks with the Ministry of Finance to increase this tourism-specific offering. Post-visit research indicates this is one area Bermuda visitors would like to see more options."
Mr. Jones said participants agreed to investigate Charlotte, North Carolina, as a year-round market to pull visitors from in the long term.
"Charlotte is within 90 minutes of Bermuda and is the number six fastest growing city in the United States with a mean household income of $97,000. Population in Charlotte is projected to grow from 1.6 million today to 4.8 million by 2028, it was revealed at the summit. At present there is seasonal air service between Bermuda and Charlotte," said Mr. Jones.
He added that other potential strategies, particularly as they relate to Canada and the UK, would not be discussed publicly until more research could be done and more consultation could be conducted. Those inquiries and talks will begin straight away.
Dr. Brown said: "From the moment we started the summit people came to the table with solid ideas. We were able to immediately gauge feedback from our industry partners and agree on a way forward. I think everyone around the table would agree we made some progress today."
John Harvey, of the Hotel Association, said: "This was a very productive meeting. The Premier recommended we meet like this quarterly and all of us were on board with that. It's important that we are on the same page as we deal with these economic conditions affecting travel."
It would be great if they could talk USAir into doing year round direct flights!!! And hey maybe they could bump the cost down a bit too... However with the shopping around here - they may find the opposite happens - providing another city for shopping off the island. I guess we shall just have to wait and see.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Two Different Worlds
So I stayed up late to watch the women's gymnastics on Thursday night. I beleive I was up to a little after 1pm. WAY late for me. I was so sucked in by the performances and the competition. It was great to watch.
On Friday morning they interviewed the two girls - Nastia is 18 and Shawn is 16. They did so well in the interview. They were so well spoken. It made me proud to have them up there representing my country and gymnastics.
And then I arrive to work. One of the things I do on a fairly regular basis is look at the Bermuda news on the Royal Gazette web-site. Their news? Their latest story on a 16 year old girl? Well she was just arrested along with 4 teenage boys for allegedly stabbing an 18 year old boy to death this past Saturday. And when I read further as to what they had on their possession as presumed weapons it just made me ill.
Let's hope more role models of the olympics make the news and inspire the younger generations to do great things... Because the other news is just too horrific and sad.
And on a positive note, I see the Bermudian equestrian may be going to the finals. Now that would be cool.
On Friday morning they interviewed the two girls - Nastia is 18 and Shawn is 16. They did so well in the interview. They were so well spoken. It made me proud to have them up there representing my country and gymnastics.
And then I arrive to work. One of the things I do on a fairly regular basis is look at the Bermuda news on the Royal Gazette web-site. Their news? Their latest story on a 16 year old girl? Well she was just arrested along with 4 teenage boys for allegedly stabbing an 18 year old boy to death this past Saturday. And when I read further as to what they had on their possession as presumed weapons it just made me ill.
Let's hope more role models of the olympics make the news and inspire the younger generations to do great things... Because the other news is just too horrific and sad.
And on a positive note, I see the Bermudian equestrian may be going to the finals. Now that would be cool.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bermewjan Vurds
Hey look it's an electronic version of my bathroom reader...
http://www.chitchat.bm/entry/chitchat/bvurds.html
You just have to laugh.
http://www.chitchat.bm/entry/chitchat/bvurds.html
You just have to laugh.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Happy Cup Match!
Wow - that month went by fast!!! I should climb up in the closet and find some old pic from my Cup Match visit.
http://www.cup-match.com/
I have been to the actually game once. I tried to watch cricket but still don't get it. I have friends here in the States that grew up outside the US playing cricket for fun. They have told me it is OK that I dont get the sport. phew...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket
Now Crown & Anchor I do get... The odds are in favor of the table. But people play anyways.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_and_anchor
http://www.cup-match.com/
I have been to the actually game once. I tried to watch cricket but still don't get it. I have friends here in the States that grew up outside the US playing cricket for fun. They have told me it is OK that I dont get the sport. phew...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket
Now Crown & Anchor I do get... The odds are in favor of the table. But people play anyways.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_and_anchor
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Random thoughts...
So I was finding a home for the few photos Annabel had given to me...
And the one of me dancing kept reminding me of something else...
And in sorting through where to put the pics I realised what...
Crazy dancing girl...
More pics
There are pics on the link to the left...
Funny with a digital camera I have found I sure take a whole lot more pictures....
And there are these as well - my falsh stopped working somewhere along the line so I didn't get as many "people" shots as I would have liked...
http://web.mac.com/labardgett/iWeb/ChrisandLesley/Photos.html
Funny with a digital camera I have found I sure take a whole lot more pictures....
And there are these as well - my falsh stopped working somewhere along the line so I didn't get as many "people" shots as I would have liked...
http://web.mac.com/labardgett/iWeb/ChrisandLesley/Photos.html
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Last night on the island
Boo hoo.... this is the longest I have visited the island in quite some time (hey - J&J thanks for the hospitality) and I had a wonderful time... And now it was coming to a close...
We all went to dinner at North Rock http://www.bermuda.com/northrock/
It was fun. Most of us knew only a few people around the table on Monday night at Frog & Onion and by this time we had become friends. The conversations were good. The laughs even better. A nice end to a great week away.
From there we DID go into town again...
I have a hard time beleiving that in those first years of visiting I used to go into town EVERY night and then play tourist during the day. Oh to be young again. Well maybe not.
We all went to dinner at North Rock http://www.bermuda.com/northrock/
It was fun. Most of us knew only a few people around the table on Monday night at Frog & Onion and by this time we had become friends. The conversations were good. The laughs even better. A nice end to a great week away.
From there we DID go into town again...
I have a hard time beleiving that in those first years of visiting I used to go into town EVERY night and then play tourist during the day. Oh to be young again. Well maybe not.
Dockyard!
FINALLY!!! I made it to Dockyard!!! I had said the last 2 times I visited that I wanted to get out to Dockyard to see the exhibits at the Commissioner's House. Of course the one time I only made it as far as the dock to pick up sandwiches for lunch. And the other time I was there for the Tatoo - which didnt' actually clue in for me until I had spent a better part of Saturday walking around. So now I was finally going to get to Dockyard to see everything and I also got to play tour guide as Chris' brother came along.
http://www.bermuda4u.com/Attractions/bermuda_attractions_royal_naval_dockyard.html
http://www.bmm.bm/
We met in town and took the ferry over. The speedy ferry at that.
First stop - Maritime Museum!
They have done a great job with the exhibits in the Commissioner's House. I am glad I got to see it. I must comment that the mural in the back stairwell is a bit much - can you say dark undertones and somewhat grim? That's OK we have about 3 murals like that in Charlotte and they are all dark like that as well.... I suppose being dark is more artistic. The info about the Newport Bermuda race was awe inspiring... I just can't imagine sailing from one to the other. What an amazing feat. And then I always like the dinghy exhibit.
We did spend some time watching the dolphins at Dolphin Quest. They were pretty much - right there in the water - no real barricades or anything... It was neat to watch them from that close.
Second stop - lunch and walking around the shops.. Hey, what has happened to Michael Swan? Should I now consider my prints in my living room collectors items?
We took the ferry back to town and walked around there for a bit.
It was a fun day.
http://www.bermuda4u.com/Attractions/bermuda_attractions_royal_naval_dockyard.html
http://www.bmm.bm/
We met in town and took the ferry over. The speedy ferry at that.
First stop - Maritime Museum!
They have done a great job with the exhibits in the Commissioner's House. I am glad I got to see it. I must comment that the mural in the back stairwell is a bit much - can you say dark undertones and somewhat grim? That's OK we have about 3 murals like that in Charlotte and they are all dark like that as well.... I suppose being dark is more artistic. The info about the Newport Bermuda race was awe inspiring... I just can't imagine sailing from one to the other. What an amazing feat. And then I always like the dinghy exhibit.
We did spend some time watching the dolphins at Dolphin Quest. They were pretty much - right there in the water - no real barricades or anything... It was neat to watch them from that close.
Second stop - lunch and walking around the shops.. Hey, what has happened to Michael Swan? Should I now consider my prints in my living room collectors items?
We took the ferry back to town and walked around there for a bit.
It was a fun day.
July 4th
Let's just say - as always someone suggested we go into town after the wedding. UGH - my body can SO not handle staying out that late!!! I just don't do that anymore... It was a good time but... I slept until after 11am! I cannot tell you the last time I have done that. SO again I did not go to Dockyard. Instead I layed about until later in the afternoon.
At which time I wigged out because I couldn't find my scooter key. I so did not want to spend the rest of my afternoon waiting for a replacement key. And I could not figure out for the life of me where it had gotten to... Well remember that trip to the beach? I had changed into a different pair of shorts and after about 30 minutes of fretting (yes - Mom definitely channeling your traits at that time..) I found them. PHEW!!!
Once I got my barings back - oh and got over finding that dead rat in the driveway (hey - atleast Rana doesn't bring them in the house like Bacchus and Monkey did that one time - now THAT was unnerving) - I made my way towards CocoReef and Elbow Beach for the fireworks.
The set up for the fireworks was like tailgating but taken to the next level because we were sitting on the beach. People had little grills. Others build bonfires. And there was the one guy with the blender - I still think the blender was for attention and not necessarily for the drink. Some wore bathing suits and went swimming. I walked along the beach a couple times. And we did check out the view from Elbow.
It was a fun night sitting under the stars watching the fireworks.
And after? We went to Ice Queen for some ice cream. YUMMY!!!
At which time I wigged out because I couldn't find my scooter key. I so did not want to spend the rest of my afternoon waiting for a replacement key. And I could not figure out for the life of me where it had gotten to... Well remember that trip to the beach? I had changed into a different pair of shorts and after about 30 minutes of fretting (yes - Mom definitely channeling your traits at that time..) I found them. PHEW!!!
Once I got my barings back - oh and got over finding that dead rat in the driveway (hey - atleast Rana doesn't bring them in the house like Bacchus and Monkey did that one time - now THAT was unnerving) - I made my way towards CocoReef and Elbow Beach for the fireworks.
The set up for the fireworks was like tailgating but taken to the next level because we were sitting on the beach. People had little grills. Others build bonfires. And there was the one guy with the blender - I still think the blender was for attention and not necessarily for the drink. Some wore bathing suits and went swimming. I walked along the beach a couple times. And we did check out the view from Elbow.
It was a fun night sitting under the stars watching the fireworks.
And after? We went to Ice Queen for some ice cream. YUMMY!!!
Dinner & Dancing
Dinner was great fun. Annabel and I sat together and had a wonderful time. I beleive her comment was - "as remembered you are such great fun!" Right back at ya babe... We had a blast - telling stories, laughing, making new friends at the table, "river dancing" and regular dancing... Just a good good time...
Blu
The "resapshun" (yes - I pulled my "Bermewjan Vurds" bathroo, reader out for the reference) was held right across the street at Blu. http://www.diningbermuda.com/blu Blu is part of the revamped Belmont. And what a view it has from the back patio...
The cocktail hour was nice - most of us spent a good bit of time out on the patio trying to take pics of the bridal party below - WOW was it hot! I met a couple that had actually been at Jen & Jeff's wedding some 17 years earlier - I know better than to say small world... but I did find it amusing.
The Wedding
I made it home in time to get ready etc etc... And thanks to Lisa - she was able to line someone up to pick me up for the wedding... Much nicer than finding a cab - so THANKS! We picked up Shannon's mom and off to the church we went.
The ceremony was nice. I took a few pics - but my flash had decided it did not want to cooperate at that time. Always my luck - oh well.
Lesley looked wonderful!!! She looked so pretty and happy. It was a really nice day/ceremony...
The ceremony was nice. I took a few pics - but my flash had decided it did not want to cooperate at that time. Always my luck - oh well.
Lesley looked wonderful!!! She looked so pretty and happy. It was a really nice day/ceremony...
Friday, July 18, 2008
John Smith's Bay
So after spending Thursday site seeing and such I decided I could use an hour or so at the beach before needing to get ready for the wedding. Lesley and the bridesmaids were getting their hair done etc... The men were playing golf. I had no pressing engagements for the afternoon - so to the beach I went. I know I mentioned this earlier - the convenience of getting to John Smiths Bay is just wonderful.... down the hill to the left and back around to the right OR down the hill to the right and back around to the left... I kind of like going down right and back around left as I think it is just amazing how that one piece of road was just destroyed during Fabian 5 years ago.
I parked my bike and down to the water I went. I sat on my towel for a bit but really wanted to get in the water - that whole swimming thing and all.... The beach/ocean was dirtier on this day with sargasso than the previous visit. As I enterd the water I aimlessly scooped the sargasso out of my way. I knew the task was futile and most likely it would wash back out behind me and scare me --- but still I scooped, tossed, took a step. A gentleman to my left caught notice of my routine and commented - and somehow conversation ensued... turns out he lives on the island, was originally from NJ and arrived in BDA via CLT!!! Well I'll be... lucky son of gun... how ironic that my path was pretty close to the exact opposite... We chatted a little more on the state of things, NJ, CLT, BDA and then I was off for my swim. I swam along the length of the shoreline a couple times - for about 10 to 15 minutes. And then I found my way back to my towel.
All in all a peaceful afternoon.
And back home to get ready...
I parked my bike and down to the water I went. I sat on my towel for a bit but really wanted to get in the water - that whole swimming thing and all.... The beach/ocean was dirtier on this day with sargasso than the previous visit. As I enterd the water I aimlessly scooped the sargasso out of my way. I knew the task was futile and most likely it would wash back out behind me and scare me --- but still I scooped, tossed, took a step. A gentleman to my left caught notice of my routine and commented - and somehow conversation ensued... turns out he lives on the island, was originally from NJ and arrived in BDA via CLT!!! Well I'll be... lucky son of gun... how ironic that my path was pretty close to the exact opposite... We chatted a little more on the state of things, NJ, CLT, BDA and then I was off for my swim. I swam along the length of the shoreline a couple times - for about 10 to 15 minutes. And then I found my way back to my towel.
All in all a peaceful afternoon.
And back home to get ready...
Swizzle Inn Swagger Out
No one had made mention of going to Swizzle during my visit so I figured this was as good a time as any to go on my own. Remember I was on a quest for fish chowder and conch fritters... What better place to stop than Swizzle Inn. http://www.swizzleinn.com/ I had a little Swizzle while I was there as well - I felt obligated as a tourist and all... (I found it funny that the songs playing at the radio were reminiscent of my first visits to the island - early Maxi Priest and KrisKros - go figure...)
From there I rode along North Shore around Harrington Sound, by Baileys Bay, Shelley Bay, Flatts Inlet all the way to Black Watch Pass into the back of town. Where I always proceed to get lost - even found myself near TCD before I figured out where the heck I was and how to get out of there. I was headed to town because I wanted to make sure I could find Erith House later in the day to pick up Shannon's mom for the wedding. But again - if there is an excuse for me to ride along on the scooter I will take it... So I meandered out of town over to Harbour Road, by Abernathy (wow - that looks great - even though I had no need to look at plants while on holiday - I so wanted to stop and shop) and around Pomander. Shannons' mom and anyone else I might want to see weren't at Erith when I found my way there... But I found it with ease. I swung by the Dinghy Club - hmm that last time I was by there - THAT was a fun day! OK - by I digress.... Back dow Harbour Road for a bit (kind of like my old commute home) back around to Middle Road and home for a bit.... I have mentioned the fascination with riding on the scooter, haven't I?
From there I rode along North Shore around Harrington Sound, by Baileys Bay, Shelley Bay, Flatts Inlet all the way to Black Watch Pass into the back of town. Where I always proceed to get lost - even found myself near TCD before I figured out where the heck I was and how to get out of there. I was headed to town because I wanted to make sure I could find Erith House later in the day to pick up Shannon's mom for the wedding. But again - if there is an excuse for me to ride along on the scooter I will take it... So I meandered out of town over to Harbour Road, by Abernathy (wow - that looks great - even though I had no need to look at plants while on holiday - I so wanted to stop and shop) and around Pomander. Shannons' mom and anyone else I might want to see weren't at Erith when I found my way there... But I found it with ease. I swung by the Dinghy Club - hmm that last time I was by there - THAT was a fun day! OK - by I digress.... Back dow Harbour Road for a bit (kind of like my old commute home) back around to Middle Road and home for a bit.... I have mentioned the fascination with riding on the scooter, haven't I?
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