On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:04:52 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote:

And, in point of fact, I've received numerous letters off list both thanking
me for the candor, taking them as a learning experience (there but for the
grace of God, etc.), and saying that what we're doing (out living the life,
no shoreside financial or physical entanglements

Yes, talking openly about goofs and issues is a good thing. I should
probably do more of it but modesty prevents describing some of our
more egregious moments lest we be accused of boasting and
one-upmanship. :-)

At this point we are almost done working our way through a 50 item
issues list of things that needed attention after 6 months in the
Caribbean.

You've picked a good place to hang out also, Marsh Harbour being one
of our favorites. We used to know a couple that hung out there
every winter aboard a powerboat called "Slainte" which is the name of
an Irish drinking toast. Do you know if they are still around? If I
recall correctly, their names are John and Melonie.