In the stunning sunshine today my mouth was agape as I sailed past Pico Island. The beauty of the 7000ft peak wrapped in clouds with a nub of the mountaintop sticking out over the top of the clouds mesmerized me. It looked like my grandfathers thumb tip when he did that corny separated thumb �magic� trick. This island created a gradual rise out of the sea over the course of 15 miles rise to this great height. I have never seen an island greater than 3500 feet � what a sight this was. There were English countryside�esque fields leading up most of the slope to the mountaintop. The lush green was peppered with small towns of white buildings with red roofs. We sailed along at 8-9kts in perfectly calm sea in the lee of the island. Just glorious. I was banging away on the keyboard of my Blackberry�

Hi. My name is Jonathan and I am an addict. Hi Jonathan. It has been 1 hour since my last use. I think about it constantly. I miss it. When I approach an island I review the topography and calculate where the tower might be so that I know how far out I will get it. I put it on charge the day before landfall. I choose my port based on coverage. Even after all these years I still get that giddy feeling when it powers up. I trade stocks, write emails and send pictures to my girlfriend and Facebook. Lately it has gotten so bad I have to make excuses why I am Facebooking during dinner. I now have two � one big one small. I have 2 chargers and 6 or 7 SIM cards. Welcome to BA, Blackberryaholics Anonymous�

Yes today was a brochure day of sailing. Big puffy clouds, nice winds, calm seas and the promise of more of the same for the next few days � Just glorious. And yet within the reception limits of the island of Fail and Pico there I was on my Blackberry juxtaposed between some of nature�s grand treasures and my need to be in touch. I am an easy target for my crewmates given the amount of time I spend on my electronic devices staying in touch. I usually take the limits of acceptable use and exceed them by a fair margin. I don�t mind. I say those of us that are addicted share a common bond. We not only smell the roses but we reach for the Blackberry to try and share the moment with the ones we love. Yes today I was texting away as I sailed along the islands, and liked it! I may have a problem and might research a cure� hang on let me get my Blackberry�

Today�s trivia: In two different Seinfeld episodes this man�s name is used for humor. In one episode Kramer�s girlfriend played by Sara Silverman has this ailment know as the �blank� legs. In a separate episode Elaine goes to a benefit dinner in which Kramer is the guest of honor and Mel Torme sings to him. Elaine�s date for this dinner is �blank�.