Sunday
A fishing boat was around early this am. he was hunting for something. Finally about a 100 yards from me he found his spot. Two men jumped into the water. I could see that they were bringing Lobster aboard. I jumbed into the dink and went over to see how it was done. They were fishing in about 8 feet of water and had little gaffs made from a small pole and large fishing hook. On the sea floor was a big pile of old Lobster traps, just a heap. They were gaffing the Lobsters in the heap. By the time they were done they had 12 good size Lobsters. Very cool and so close to where I was Anchored.
Last night I told my tale of woe to a couple of americans who have lived here for 8 years. They said all you have to do is bend down and act as if you are picking up a rock and the dogs take off. I was a bit scheptical but gave it a try this Am and it worked like Kriptonight on superman. They took off the moment you droped down. I mean the took off like they were on fire, good deal for me and Guinness. Might head to cucumber beach in the am. I have not been able to contact them but hopefully they will have space for me.

Saturday maybe June 14th or so
Lobster season opens tomorrow. I can not wait to see the fishermen head out in the AM. Helped a Fisherman repair his small boat today. The storm had baged hole in the side. I have a bunch of fiberglass and we patched t. His main boat is a 20 foot local type sailor craft, all wood. The little boat we fixed may have been a canoe at one time. On a bad note I had a run in with some locals this AM. I have been running in the am lately and a couple of mornings ago a dog bit Guinness on the ass. The dogs seem to get more aggressive the longer we stay on a island. I noticed the same thing on Isla. Some times the dogs gang up together. I took to carrying a fiberglass rod about 2 feet long so I could fend them off if needed. This am the same dog that bit came out charging. No a big dog maybe 25 lbs. He had a buddy with him and they both came out charging. . When one got within a a foot of Guinness I gave him a thwack with the rod. A woman yelled "Hey" I kept running. Now when the dog bit a few days ago I protected Guinness and yelled at the dog while raising my hands. The same lady yelled "Hey" at that time as well. I was not sure the first tme or this time if she was yelling at the dog or me. On the way back I found out. She came out just like her dog, just not barking. Walked next to me glaring at me. I said " I hope that dog learned his lesson and leaves us alone from now on" She went off. She thought I was a idiot for having my dog on a leash. Dogs had there own rules here and thy did not like dogs on leashes. They just bark any ways " But that one bit Guinness just the other day" That was just a nip, it was nothing. I let her go on for a minute then let here have it. Then her husband showed up." He wants to whack our dog." I became a politician very quickly. He wanted none of it at first but then we shook hands and all was well. They still did not get any of my side and I was left like I had been dealing with animals, Throw a little beef their way and it is over. A sad feeling. Oh well the good and the bad. A couple of boats from ISLA are in the harbor right now. One is Jewell and the other I forgot. We towed him into the marina at Isla one evening after his engine failed on the crossing. 5 days till Diane arrives, I need her

I am going to hang out hear for a while. Diane gets here in 7 days. I miss here too much. I will neaver go this long apart again!!! Replaced the auto pilot drive with the monster 50 lb unit. The small one was working fine but the bigger one has been repaired. The small drive motor apeard to be wearing a bit at the bearing.. I will keep it as a back up. Checked the battery water on all 14 batterys. All needed water but were not to low. In a couple of days I will change the oil and fuel filters and engine oil. Other than that not sure what to do to keep busy. I sent cucumber beach a e-mail but did not hear back yet. I think I will head that way on the 17th or so. When Diane gets here I have been checking out the offshore atol of Turnereef. It looks prety good.

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This is a picture of the anchorage in San Pedro. I added more pictures to previous post, check them out


Headed north to San pedro yesterday. The trip was un evebtful, just easy motor sailing to give the batterys a charge. The check in process was very easy and was free, i have a 30 day visa. The dog was a non issue with the health cert. fro mexico. The anchorage is a bit rolly with speed boats full of divers zooming by all day and a little at night. I can see the reef entrance and may go out in the dingy and check it out, I saw one sail boat wait outside for help to get in but neaver heard a radio call. They may have made yelled to a dive boat that was outside the reef that lead them in. San Pedro is a bit over wellming after Cay Caulker. The streets are paved and everybody is zooming around on narrow streets. I may stay a couple of days.

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Sunday
Weather ha improved a bit, just the right amount of sun, wind still 20 to 25. Heading to San Pedro tomorrow AM. From here it is all inside the reef so soling is a breeze. Got some anchoring info from a passing cruiser so it should be no problem. I will probably only stay a day or two . Then head back here, Cay Caulker. The Lobster fest is on the 15th and I think may be worth waiting for. It will be the first day of Lobster season, a very big deal in these parts. I will need to get to Cucumber beach Marina a couple of days before Diane arrives on the 18th. I got m Genoa back up today with the help of some guys in a dingy on there way to there boat.

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