Santa blew in on the Tradewinds!

No, we did not have a 'White Christmas' this year.

In fact it was around 80 degrees all day, with just a bit of breeze. We are having the 'Christmas Winds' which mean all the sailors are in heaven. The breezes will last into the middle of January and then will taper off. But March will bring another round of tropical winds and all the boats will be out again in full force.

Look what Bob got Jim for Xmas.....Not!

We love the island ingenuity. Want a woody? Slap some plywood on an old Suzuki and you're done.

So, what was for Xmas dinner in de islands?




Appetizer? Several types of cheese and raw honey from Jim's family. Really yummy.

 Main course. Roast leg of lamb with garlic potatoes, carrots and Jim's amazing onion/parsnip tart.
At right is the whole tart just out of the oven and flipped over for serving.

Desert? Sure, Olive oil pound cake with lemon frosting.

It's official, Bob is now overweight and looking like 'Bob's Big Boy" Remember him? Whatever.

Christmas on St. John was wonderful as usual. We decorated our outside deck with our version of a Christmas Tree. Beautiful, huh?

Oh look, there's the jolly ol' plump one now! Ho,ho,ho!   Have a Happy New Year, everyone!