Man, 4 days and the man will FINALLY get to the island! I know the anticipation of his much needed vacation is killing me, must be really hard for him...i still think the turning point was when his boss came into cecil's office and saw him sitting there eating his candybar and dreaming of bonaire...

I don't know what to say about that particular picture other than a total lack of anything purple to take to Bonaire. That may change by Saturday, but the clock is ticking.

On the other fronts, the gathering of stuff continues, the things I think I have enough of, batteries, memory, music, diving gear, shorts, swim suits, and tee-shirts. The last two still need the approval and consent from Sue. She looks for outfits, I just count quanity.

Don't forget sunscreen, a bit of bug repellent for the wimpy Bonaire mosquitos, film if you use a regular camera, some say to bring a small bottle of dish soap ( good idea). Where are you staying? Did you get a truck???

Oh Cecil, how are you managing to work.


Or maybe you're not, maybe just eating choc bar after choc bar. LOL

Off to work now. Bye guys.

Cecil, Have an awesome time on your maiden voyage to paradise!!!! I will be looking forward to your trip report with great antisipation!!!!! Sue, enjoy the snorkeling. It is incredible there and be sure to spend at least one morning sailing on the Woodwind. Even with Renee not there, you will love the adventure. Just the other day they were sailing with a pod of dolphins aside of them for about twenty minutes!!! Oh, how I wish I was there for that one!!! Enjoy!!!!!

Cecil. At least you didn't say that you were counting the cost of the outfits, but just how many like this do you need? LOL. Can't wait to see you on the cams. Hope you both have a great time there. Annie B.

I really think we need to help Cecil pack. For all we know, without our help, he'll get to Bonaire with a six pack and a TV remote.

Okay - can't ever have too many purple thongs, right, and he'll need a rubber chicken.

Thanks all. Got lots of sunscreen, but what is this film stuff? I have a distant memory of that stuff but seem to have forgotten.

Scored some need bug stuff yesterday at Eastern Mountain Sports, it's an 18% solution of DEET which normally is not enough. It's claim to fame is it's suppose to be time released, we'll see. I always have the 100% stuff to fall back on.

We also scored a truck from Telerin, Dee at Carradonna Travel did a great job finding this for us and at a bargain price to boot. Kudos to Dee.

Darlene, thanks for reminding me about the Woodwind, I'm going to forget. What I need to do is tell Sue, she's not nearly as drifty as myself.

cecil, you do need help (per rusty's idea) she's right...thank goodness you have sue, or you would show up with a six pack, remote, digital camera, bag of fritos and 3 bucks in your pocket...heck, bet you could last a few days on that!

Stale Fritos! Just don't forget the tunes, dood!



And Cecil, I really am happy for you.

Don't forget the sunblock for those *sensitive* areas that have NEVER seen the sun!

You know, maybe you should cover the kids' eyes. I just wanted to give Charlotte fair warning that Cecil is a Great White Hunter!

Don't forget the hairdryer & curling tongs, old buddy.
Yep, be sure not to forget the hairdryer.
Have a good 'un.

Cecil, have a safe and great trip.

I shall look forward to your Trip Report..

rusty, rotflmao! man is charlotte a big gal! LOL!

And all this talk from and about certain people in our BT community going over to paradise and attending a weddingimage{wed}, and diving, and snorkeling, and having fun, and relaxing, image{duckrelax}and resting,image{hammock} is not doing me any good at all. Bring me my couch I think I need it myself!!!


Oh, and I recommend a full day on the woodwind with the bbq. well worth the money. Tell Sue, Cecil.

Well I made a right mess of that didn't I? Must be more tired than I realised. Here are the missing gifs. Soz guys.

Good thing I practice catch and release fishing or Charlotte would have been dinner. She's would not be much more than a bitefull anyway .

Sue now knows of the Woodwind.

Andy hairdryer is always the last thing that get packed, need it right up to the last second before leaving. Don't want any of those AA employees to get a bad impression of my hair. Us BT'ers have a very high bar to top at least with respect to hair. Barry has put that bar in the toposphere. I do have a little bit of a leg up, in that I still have little left (well actually right that I swoop over the top).

cecil, you are now 2 and a wake up? are you excited???? can you concentrate on work??? are you sleeping well???

No I am not sleeping well, in the Navy we called this Channel Fever. When we were going home (ie in the Channel), you'd see sailors wandering the hallways all hours of the night (and day). Sleep is hard to come by with that level of anticipation.

Work is not a problem, I never concentrate here anyway.

Cecil if you don't want to wear the man's choice of hat (bikini bottoms) you could easily pack a purple sweat band.

Good choice, Clint. See - white men CAN pack. LOL

I found Cecil a nice purple shirt for Happy Hour (at Hilo Hatties). All it needs is the BT International Diveflag embroidered onto the front!

clint...lol...rusty, i love that shirt! did you find that online? would make a great father's day gift! a few years ago i got him one with "fancy drinks" on it, margaritas, tequilla sunrises, etc....this one would be a great addition to his "fun" shirts!

cecil...i can imagine "channel fever" on a ship...is lily pacing the hall with you? is sue excited too? or just glad to finally get you there so you will shut up about bonaire already! LOL!

Cynde - I love the selection of *too cool* shirts at Hilo Hatties in Honolulu. They have mens, womens, kids aloha shirts and assorted island stuff.

Hilo Hattie's

thanks for the link rusty