OK...how about round five of "Living the Dream"...

Another crazy summer.  This was the summer of "the shoulder".  I had rotator cuff repair on my right shoulder in June.  That is one miserable procedure.  It has at least a 90 day cycle to get through the physical therapy so that you can even use your arm.  The good news is that the pain is gone and I'm ready to head back to the Bahamas.

We, of course, had to go through Hurricaine Irene in Oriental.  The condo was safe - by only 6"!!!!  That was close.  Fine Lion was on the hard so no problem there.  We were very lucky since there was a lot of damage and flooded houses in the surrounding area in NC.

No major new changes to Fine Lion.  We had to get a new stove and oven, a new BBQ, and we changed out the TV/DVD to a 12 volt system that helps conserve our batteries. Kim has gotten into sewing (along with basket weaviing and jewelry making) so she made sunscreens for the cockpit, jerry jug covers, and pillows for the boat.  They're all neat and I'm sure we'll have some pictures that show these items.

Remember that we have a SPOT.  That is a GPS device that will show where we are and can be viewed on a Google Map real time.  Follow the link to find out "Where is the Fine Lion?"  You can get to the link on the left side of the page.  You can choose to see our position on a map or even a satellite view...COOL!

So…now we go again to the Bahamas!

We love it.  We’re sure that 2011 – 2012 will be another great “cruising year”.  We especially look forward to meeting up with our “old” friends along with new ones that we have yet to meet.  We are “planning” (written in sand) to get to the Jumentos early in the season again.  We really enjoyed them last year and want to spend more time there this year.  What's wrong with crystal clear water, great beaches, and not too many boats?  Oh, did I mention lots of "fresh seafood"?

Kim did most the log updates last year and we will again share the updates this year.  In other words, who knows what the updates will look like? In any event, be sure and check the site often enough so that you are up to date on the wayward Snyders on Fine Lion.  This is a great life and we like to share it with all our friends.

We will attempt to keep posting interesting pictures.  The scenery is always great in the Bahamas.  Sometimes we’re having way too much fun to have time to take pictures, but we’ll try.  We will now have the ability to show you where we are at all times.

See you “Down Island”…

Remember:

    "A tourist remains an outsider throughout his visit; but a sailor is part
    of the local scene from the moment he arrives"
   

                                         - Anne Davison


So sail along with us!


Steve and Kim