A look back at Luperon

I know that you all are ready for a new update and I am excited to announce that we have safely made it to Puerto Rico, but this blog isn’t about Puerto Rico. Ryan has asked to write about our “Escape from Luperon” and since he is taking a nap right now I thought that I would sneak in one last look at Luperon.
Below are pictures that I have received and or stolen from some of our friends. I will try to acknowledge you all but may not get all the sources correct. Sorry, send me an email and I will fix it. Oh and Thanks for the Pictures!

The Commute into town.

One of the many Jam Sessions.

Wakeboarding in the Harbor

Dumb Rednecks!

  My TURN!

Preparing for the 1st Annual Dinghy Drift Race

  Everyone in their positions….GO…

Our secret weapon – Sails!

We had first place until right up until the end when a sneaky Brit and Canadian out smarted us.

Yoga Classes

The vegetable Market on Tuesday Mornings.

The Luperon Harbor as seen from Double Eagle’s Mast.

Sandy Dreams is the boat on the left.

A Luperon sunrise.

Goodbye Luperon!

My how time flies

Well it doesn’t seem like time is passing until one day you accidentally look at a calendar and realize that the year is almost over. Where did all those days go?

We are currently still in the Dominican Republic, Luperon to be exact. We are waiting out the weather and getting ready to cross over to Puerto Rico. Luperon has been fun and we will never forget all of our great new friends here but it is time to move on. Hopefully we will see some of you later on in our travels.

We haven’t done much here that is news worthy. The Internet subscription on the boat is up so instead of having to wait for a signal and my turn. Now I have to make a list of the things that I want to accomplish on the internet, pack up my computer, haul it all into town, and then wait for a signal and my turn. Yippee! Not terrible just the way that it is, so please be patient with me on email responses.

Shaggy’s Bar had a Halloween Party and we dressed up and attended that. It was a lot of fun and the creativity of the costumes was amazing. The stuff that you can find on the boat! It was a good time and lasted until the wee hours of the morning. Marilyn went as a Punk Rocker, Ryan and I went as Popeye and Olive Oye. We almost won the best couple but was narrowly beat by “English Rose”. Congratulations you two. In my opinion it was no contest, you had it from the start! WOW!!!

 

 

 

 

Not much else to report here. Just tidying up the boat and waiting for the weather to change. Looks like the storm Tomas is going to delay us for a little longer.

Miss everyone back home, hope that your Halloween was a good one.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Well it was a wonderful trip home. I so enjoyed seeing everyone and getting to spend some time with you. I wish that I would have gotten to see all of you but time ran out. I spent the largest amount of time with my Grandparents, it was time well spent. I miss you guys. Thanks for putting up with me.

I also spent some time with friends when I went to James and Jessica’s Wedding. Congratulations you two!

It was nice to spend some time with old friends as well as making some new ones. I had fun.

 

Nick came to Woodward and spent a long weekend. It is the first time in close to 9 years since Mom had both her kids underfoot. I think that she enjoyed it, since that is what most of the pictures on the camera were of.

 

 

I made a few trips to the casino with the Grandparents and in the long run I came out ahead, which it also nice.

Mom, Uncle Dan, and I went to Nightmare in the Country. It was creepy, fun, and definitely memorable. I still owe you UD!

Saw Rylie in the Homecoming Parade.

It wasn't all fun and games being home though. I also did a little bit of work while I was there. WORK?! On my Summer Vacation?!  I know. But it was necessary. Good thing I didn’t call ahead and let them know I was coming, I would still be working on the list!

 

And I spent a lot of time on the computer trying to talk to Ryan. Stupid Internet! It is so frustrating to be cut off in the middle of a conversation.

I also got a brief visit with Aunt Nancy, Aunt Kay, and Uncle Hubie when their plane came in. It was soo good to see you guys! You look great! I hope you have fun during your visit.

Also brief visit with Sophie and Jaime. Sorry that I couldn’t make it back over to visit. It sucks not having your own wheels! Glad I got to see you at least once though. Sophie you are getting soo big!

And I want to say a BIG Thank you to Tyson and Connie for everything including letting me crash at your place and for getting me to the airport on time! And Thanks to Uncle Dan and Leslie for getting me to Woodward and keeping a secret so I could surprise Mom and Grandma.

I miss you all, maybe even more than I did before.

Thanks for a great SUMMER VACATION!

LOVE YOU!

Internet! Sweet Abundant Internet!

Yea!!!!!! I have forgotten how nice it is to have Internet at your every beck and call. I thought about posting and was able to do it. Crazy!

In addition to having Internet I am enjoying a nice visit home. I have missed everyone so much and I am glad to be back for a little while. Sadly though I am hard to please...Now I miss Ryan, Sissy and the boat. Sigh. It's a hard life.

I will be home for a little while longer so you should look me up while I'm in town if you want a visit. I don't have a phone and I am trying to make the rounds but if I haven't made it to you yet, you can reach me at Mom's or send me an email with a phone number.

Not much going on here just saying hi to everyone. Maybe I will get some pictures on here in a couple days of the family. I can't believe how big all the kiddos have gotten.

Luperon is a Groovy place

Ryan and a few other musicians have began getting together for a little bit of “jam time”. The band is very diverse in it’s skills as well as it’s instruments of choice, but still sounds great. The boaters and locals have come together once more and blended the two into a one of a kind experience. The selection is eclectic to say the least, they play anything from Rock and Roll, to oldies, some country or Dominican Love songs. You never know what the next song will be. Not only is Ryan playing right along with everyone he is picking up a few pointers here and there and getting better as he goes. This week he decided to pick up the guitar and try to learn that as well.  I didn’t get pictures from last nights session but they had about 10 musicians; several guitar players, a couple banjos, a harmonica, a flute, drums, a squeeze box, and many talented people. And there were several people missing! Great job to everyone that made it I look forward to the next show.

Just getting warmed up.

(This is a picture from their first night out. They have played several times since and the “band” gets bigger each time.)

Look out Jimmy Buffett, Ryan is on the rise!