Grand Central Nassau

... minds how the plumbing was set up in the boat; the one suspicious fact was the lack of water backing into the toilet when the seacock was open. Where the clog was .... Was the issue. If it was in one of the lines, then it would, undoubtedly be a mess! I, now, have a very thorough knowledge of the plumbing set up in the boat (one I could have lived without!). While discussing our options, the other half of my brain was calculating ...

... bake some of Dianne's heart healthy muffins. I measured all the dry ingredients and put them in baggies before we left so all I need to do is add an egg and applesauce and oil. I hope the oven will heat evenly. My biscuits were quite a challenge to bake. We also have not watched one movie or any of the Season TV series we brought along. So that may be our next entertainment of the day. Barb saw the XXL zip lock bag ...

... electronics. All of it was about boating. The smallest boat here is a 29' Dehler. A young couple (late 20's) out of Chicago are living on the boat and are heading up to Maine for the summer. The largest boat (not counting the yachts that don't mingle with us) is in the 45-48' range. I would say the average size boat is about 40-42' - lots of Morgans, Tayanas, Pearsons, Beneteaus, Catalinas (a lovely 450 came by ...

... we looked for the first landmark which was two canons pointing at each other -the water between the two rocks is the channel into The Pond. Trying to find the canons was a feat! Once inside, we were to line up the two range markers on starboard , making sure we don't cross the dark patch on port. Well......I was on the bow trying to identify the range markers - I could barely make them out and was directing Dave ...

... place for the water to go except up onto the Bank so that could be very rough depending on when we hit it. Argh! ..and then...and then....and then - that's the problem with sitting on a dock - you have too much time to think about what you don't know but have heard about! Our choices are to make a 22 hour run to Nassau, a 60 mile run to Chubb/Frazer Hog or Morgans Bluff or take our chances, anchor a night out and see. Very appealing choices ...

... also made the cut for my favorite things at dinner alongside the jello we had for desert. Tonight was the first praise and worship service held on the ship. It was a good time of fellowship, singing, and listening to a life long learner who spoke about Acts 8. Afterwards I attended the showing of the movie "Finding Face." Skye Fitzgerald created the film about acid violence against women and we are lucky enough to have him with us onboard. The movie ...

... chase it. When we'd finished with that, I felt woozy so took some sea sickness pills (the give 'em out free around here). about 30 minutes after that, I was feeling ill. I laid on the floor while Barrett played. That's where M found me when he got back from a meeting, and we decided to go to dinner. I'd nearly made it to the cafeteria when I had to make a quick detour to the loo. I felt better after getting sick, and laying flat in bed ...

... my ride' tahoe. We pulled up to the Atlantis in a tahoe with blacked out windows, at least 22" chrome rims, the seats had dvd players in them and there was a bottle of wine already in the car... another good sign. We left the cabby and went to check out the atlantis which is a vacation in and of itsself. Once internet is better i'll upload the pictures I took from my balcony at Atlantis during the day and at night. Me and a few of the SAS kids hit up the waterpark at ...

... any cruise ship, minus the booze. The ship is really clean and the staff are really friendly. My roommate is super rad. Roxane (Roxxi) she's old like me and that's awesome. We have just finished packing and we are trying to settle in. I'm still high with excitement. Orientation day is tomorrow and classes don't start until Friday. Will keep you posted!

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