Dale's next born - to be named "Lawrence"?!

Road Town is one hustling and bustling place – especially the TUI Marina – where all Moorings, Sunsail and Footloose charters start and finish plus a menagerie of sailing vessels from the little 25’ boats to the mega cruise ships – great for people watching – many different languages spoken – actually quite romantic… 

I suggested to Dale that he try out his British accent for me…. did not happen!!

Sailing into the dock in Road Town to check into immigrations

We have been on the Moorings dock for the last 5 days and I think Lawrence (the chief electrician) has remedied the problem – we now have a battery charger that does its job … and we can create all sorts of energy and even store it for use down “the road.” 

Dale is thinking about naming our next son, 'Lawrence' because he resolved the mechanical problem and has made Dale so happy…. I know we have Andy for a “son” now…. that’s a good one for me!!   Anyway, Lawrence really took to Dale – their sense of humor and wit matched up pretty quickly and now; Lawrence took Dale on as his "special project” – fixing up the ST60 (fancy name for a wind instrument that talks to NEMA, GPS and other navigational stuff – almost sounds like I know what I am talking about), the “head” now functions properly and the wind energy is flowing into the batteries – Lawrence in my book is a “gem”!  We really lucked out with his expertise and knowledge – a born teacher – he just didn’t know it – but we learned a ton all while he was “just doin’ his job.” Lawrence gave Dale the biggest smile when Dale proclaimed the “son” deal – I just giggled  – no promises from me!

It has not been all work and no play – we have had a couple of fun ventures – Dale especially likes going to the marine hardware shop with all of the gadgets and sailing gear that is available – with everything so easily accessible; compared to what we had in Guatemala – he is like a kid in a candy store.  The Sushi Bar is one of the best we have ever tasted -  spicy tuna – oh so fresh!!  A massage for me this morning was a great treat after polishing all of the stainless in the interior and most of the exterior – Dale surprised me with the appointment – a real treat – and now we just finished up “happy hour” with smoked oysters   ….  as “the sun is setting behind us” we will make our plans for tomorrow….

Dinghy round-up - the Moorings Marina in Road Town


The view from the stern of Companion

If the battery charger continues to function in the proper manner, we will sail back to Norman Island and Bight Bay   for a day before we check out of the BVI’s and into the US Virgins – we just have to snorkel by the caves…. 

and have a cocktail at the infamous “Willie T’s”.

We are looking forward to seeing Emily, Kyle, Sandy and Bryce on Friday – it will be a great Christmas “gift” to have them with us…. 

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