High Tech Red Neck Car Repairs

So things we have learned since we moved here. If you want it fixed fix it yourself. Along those lines I bought a scanner for the computer on our car and now I'm fixing that as well. New ABS sensor this morning.

Beach pic

Beach pic, originally uploaded by captainjay.

By request here is my late Friday beach pic. Went to water island on Sunday and had a great time. This was only the second time the boat has been off the dock since going back in the water in oct! Pure craziness! So needless to say it was great being back on the water and seeing all our water island friends. Twice a year one of the long line fisherman donates fish to Joes Beach Bar pot luck. So we had 200 lbs of mahi, tuna and sword fish. Talking about picking the right weekend to head to Joes!! Awesome fish and all kinds of awesome sides brought by everyone. Btw, joes beach bar is for sale. The owners are ready to head back to the mainland for awhile. So if you've ever wanted to own a beach bar in paradise, here's your chance!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Merry Christmas everyone! I had a Christmas cookie baking party with a girl friend yesterday to get into the spirit and we had a blast! We made a ton of cookies so I brought some to work today to share, even though there's like four people here lol but it's the thought that counts ;-)

No trip home this year since Jay and I both have to work today but lots of activities planned. Tonight we're going to Betsy's annual Christmas party with cookies, steel pan and coquito And Tomorrow we're having afternoon dinner with the Frenchtown family. So lots of Christmas spirit here in de islands :-)

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Long Weekend of Boating and Diving

So with my cousin Frank in we chartered a boat from CYOA and did some sailing and diving. This video was shot with a Go Pro camera on The Pirates Purchase at Jost.

Happy Birthday Deb

Sorry folks for not posting much lately. We have been way to busy with life and sometimes it's just easier to post a little something on Facebook than it is to take time to write a post. Today is Deb's birthday and we have company coming from the states. Having dinner at the Twisted Cork tonight then we are planning to take a few days off and do a little boating and diving. Deb also has left UVI and started at a new job which has also taken up more of her time but she is loving the new job and the new opportunities and challenges. I will try to put some fun stuff up this weekend while we are out and about and looking forward to trying out the new dive housing for the go pro camera.

RIP Norm

RIP Norm, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Sorry for the lack of posts. It's been a little sad and we haven't felt like posting. Jays dad passed away last week so Jay went back to WV for a little while to be with family. I wasn't able to go since I've started a new job and haven't accumulated any time yet. But he's back and doing fine. Still helping his mom to get things straightened out. My family went to the service and said it was nice. Friends, family, old coworkers, got up and told funny stories which helped to lift the spirits. Norm had a great sense of humor so he would have enjoyed all the stories. RIP Norm.

The Twisted Cork Cafe

 

The Twisted Cork is now open in the former Craig and Sally's location in Frenchtown. They have a similar menu with small plates and large plates. Daily specials based on available fresh ingredients and several members of the former staff now own and operate the restaurant.

The interior has been totally remodeled. The space has been opened up, freshened up and is more upbeat. While the decibel level is a little higher with the new floor plan the energy level is higher as well.

The phone number is still a well guarded secret, as Innovative hasn't bothered to list it yet so here it is. 340-775-2675 or 340-775-CORK. Call Eric for reservations