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Sitting in Benures #63109
07/25/2015 11:13 AM
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Left the dock yesterday. One bag AWOL. Will pick it up in Sopers tomorrow on our way to St John. Life is good


Rita
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63110
07/25/2015 11:55 AM
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Too bad about the bag. Been there, done that. Wonderful that you are down there. Cherish the moment. They occur too infrequently. How warm is the water?


Warren S/V Scuba Doo
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63111
07/25/2015 05:18 PM
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I am so jealous.

Just sayin.

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: Breeze] #63112
07/25/2015 05:35 PM
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Only ever so slightly Jealous since we'll be sitting somewhere around Norman as well at this time two weeks from now!

Rita - please keep posting updates and let us know what you find for the jelly fish.. I'm hoping the've move on smile


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: maytrix] #63113
07/25/2015 06:12 PM
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Sunchaser scuba at bitter end posted on fb - moon Jelly fish are showing up but they don't sting. They would be best to see

Last edited by warren460; 07/25/2015 09:18 PM.

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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: warren460] #63114
07/25/2015 07:31 PM
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No jellies here. Going to St John tomorrow for a few days
Water temp is perfect!! Refreshing not hot tubish


Rita
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63115
07/26/2015 08:24 AM
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So jealous....only 90 days to go....


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: Winterstale] #63116
07/26/2015 08:31 AM
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Sounds like our sailing plans are very similar.. Week be spending the first couple days in the BVI and then going to St John for a couple of days too!


Matt
Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: maytrix] #63117
07/26/2015 08:55 AM
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Brilliant minds no doubt!!


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63118
07/26/2015 09:59 AM
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Jealous for sure! 2 weeks to go and it's all we think about. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63119
07/26/2015 04:47 PM
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Sitting in Francis Bay. Steak on the bbq
No jellies. Nice sail from Benures. Great people at customs immigration both checking out if BVI and into USVI. Nice afternoon snorkel. Leinster tomorrow


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63120
07/26/2015 05:11 PM
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Francis/Maho is one of our favorite spots

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: sail2wind] #63121
07/26/2015 06:57 PM
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Francis/Maho is one of our favorite spots


Me too and Leinster was really good snorkeling a few weeks back!


Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: beerMe] #63122
07/27/2015 01:09 PM
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Rita, the south side is amazing as well, Salt Pond has the best snorkeling in St.John

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: sail2wind] #63123
07/27/2015 01:55 PM
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Salt pond is great - aside from the one time a barracuda just kept swimming closer and closer to me! I finally swam right at it and it moved away.


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: maytrix] #63124
07/31/2015 08:10 AM
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Left St John, ended up in CGB at Myetts for dinner and dancing. Mal tried to call no answer. Next night at Diamond Cay. Met the most interesting family the true PR Navy. 35' sail boat, no motor, 7 guys13-76 grandfather sons, grandsons and SIL. 10 days of bonding. They had sailed from PR in this salvaged boat. Just a completely fun group of guys. On to Marina Cay the next night, then on to VGYH for re provisioning. Headed to NS today for a few days. Life is good!!!


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63125
07/31/2015 08:35 AM
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Sorry we missed you..let us know if you drift bck this way..no answering machine I'm afraid!

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63126
08/02/2015 09:12 AM
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Sitting in the North Sound. Having a lovely breakfast shoreside at Bitter End. Headin for Leverick later today. Life is good


Rita
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63127
08/02/2015 09:16 AM
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The BEYC breakfast is well worth the money!
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63128
08/02/2015 10:04 AM
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BEYC, great place to sit a while! Keep up the reporting, we look forward to meeting you at Coco Maya!

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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63129
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Lunch at Fat Virgin then on to Leverick and some merriment with Nick and Monzi


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63130
08/02/2015 11:07 AM
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So with all of those sausages, you still plan to eat out. Wow, your wife really does have a big appetite. Be sure to get the coco Maya ribs for me.


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: warren460] #63131
08/02/2015 12:06 PM
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So with all of those sausages, you still plan to eat out. Wow, your wife really does have a big appetite. Be sure to get the coco Maya ribs for me.


are you sure you replied to the correct post?

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: sail2wind] #63132
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<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> I see the connection! We have plans to eat ashore several times! As to not hijack the thread...Rita tell us About your dinner at Leverick tonight please!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: warren460] #63133
08/02/2015 06:13 PM
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So with all of those sausages, you still plan to eat out. Wow, your wife really does have a big appetite. Be sure to get the coco Maya ribs for me.



Not a wise move to talk of a woman's "appetite". VERY sensitive <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63134
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The taco plate was excellent. I was getting tired of my own cooking!! All the plates coming out of the kitchen look good!!


Rita
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63135
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Taco plate, sounds good!

Ricknatlanta, my wife is not amused at my humor, she is not a big eater, she hit me with her flip flop! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63136
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Spent a wonderful two days on the dock at Leverick. Special thanks to Nick and Monzi for a delightful afternoon at the Duck and Dive. It is so nice to have such great people for friends here in BVI. Off to Eustasia reef. More adventures


Rita
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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63137
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Sounds like you're having a great time! We motored into Eustacia sound last trip, it is beautiful in that bay. Maybe I can talk Maytrix and crew into a quiet afternoon/night in there!! Have fun <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: BEERMAN] #63138
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It is a fabulous trip. Sitting at Saba for happy hour. Eustasia reef is stellar. Pegging the fun meter


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: rita_irvine] #63139
08/04/2015 05:29 PM
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Looking forward to our flight Friday!


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Re: Sitting in Benures [Re: maytrix] #63140
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Just snorkeled the cannon off of Saba. Pretty cool


Rita
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