Mates Log 1.23.09

This on the hard stuff, working hard and freezing has not been our idea of a good time. Carey’s body is starting to show signs of wear, I am now sick and the weather is very cold. We are still working away because we pay for everyday we are here, so we have to make the most of our time so we can get off this land and head south to warmer weather.

It has been in the 50’s the past few days and it is predicted to stay this way through the weekend, this is not usual for this place either. We don’t have heat, we don’t have insulation and we don’t have hot water, except for what we boil. Normally these things are not an issue but lately I have been dreaming of sitting in a huge hot bubble bath and feeling warm all over. We have a pump sprayer that we use for a shower which works well but when the wind is howling at 30 knots and the air is cold and raining we elect the military style of bathing. Our hair suffers.

We hope to be here for only a week more, but as I recall we are usually way off with our departure dates. Make it two and we’ll let you know!

Thanks for staying in touch, it’s a little lonely here so we love your emails! We really miss our kids.

Lisa and Carey AKA Sick and Tired

Life on Abaco:
The Atlantic Ocean is called the Big Pond.
There is one radio station.
Weather is broadcasted twice a day at 7am and 8am and only Monday thru Friday.
Every morning the radio starts with devotions and then a good morning to those people who are having to get up so early (7am) to go to work and where they are working.
All day Sunday is Christian broadcasting.
We have been enjoying all the Bahamian style music.
We have never had to walk the full way to and from town, someone always stops and gives us a ride.
There are three pay phones in town but only one works and they are all located outside the phone company office.
Cruisers net is broadcasted on channel 68 on the VHF radio from 8:15am to 9am.
Weather, national, international, financial and sports news are all broadcasted along with island activities. Cruisers and businesses from all over the area participate.
Everyone here is happy to see Obama as president.