17th April

Seaspray
Fri 17 Apr 2015 16:47

Simpson Bay Marina, Sint Maartins.

They say you can't kid a kidder! I think you can.

We have settled in a bar that does a 2-for-1 happy hour. The other night we were at the bar and there is a ice crushing machine on it with the back facing customers. I was tempted to pull the plug out, and I did but put it back in again before the staff used it. I then goaded Andy to take the plug out, and he did. Anyhow, I was talking to someone and I turned back to the bar to see the barmaid on the phone. Andy piped up and said she was on the phone to the ice-crusher machine service agent. I panicked and tried to explain to the girl it was ok, only to notice Andy falling about laughing, as the barmaid was on the phone on a totally unrelated matter.

The other night, the phone rang behind the bar and in all seriousness, I turned to the barmaid (another one this time!) and said that it was for me. Rather surprisingly and unexpectedly, she handed me the phone and I found myself talking to someone wanting to order some pizza and chichen roti! I've learnt my lesson.

Anyhow, the plans have gone full circle. We are leaving here on Sunday to go to Bermuda, where Andy will leave us for a while. The intention is then to go on to the Azores and home by mid June. It can't come quickly enough! Today, the outboard motor has decided to pack up. There can't be anything left to break down surely?  

Mike White

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