tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post1141996621639593145..comments2024-03-15T04:32:47.445-04:00Comments on 2 Gringos in the Caribbean: Best news in a long time...La Gringahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-88028998396930965322008-11-09T12:25:00.000-05:002008-11-09T12:25:00.000-05:00Well, I think it is wonderful that such a person w...Well, I think it is wonderful that such a person was able to help you out with a "new" boat. Best of luck with it.<BR/>I don't know who you are Marlinsix but.........WOW, you are quite the generous one. Glad you could do what you did.<BR/><BR/>On the front reciever. I put one on my GMC C2500 (that is the extended cab long bed pickup which at the time was second longest wheel base in retail Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-22403540885712822962008-11-04T10:48:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:48:00.000-05:00Just when you think all is lost ..... Many congrat...Just when you think all is lost .....<BR/> <BR/>Many congratulations on the new addition to your lives.<BR/> <BR/>As we say in London, "what a result!!"Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598457321071758886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-43207107780716805362008-11-03T15:13:00.000-05:002008-11-03T15:13:00.000-05:00Good karma in spades for Marlinsix... great to hea...Good karma in spades for Marlinsix... great to hear you guys will be back on the water soon.<BR/><BR/>Very cool coincidence with that date, too.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to further updates.<BR/><BR/>Best from BdaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-85971770744654729372008-11-03T11:59:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:59:00.000-05:00Oh, forgot to mention. LaGringa has stuck a littl...Oh, forgot to mention. LaGringa has stuck a little webcam out her office window pointed at the salina, and Provo in the background. Not much to see, except at sunset it should be pointing right at it.<BR/><BR/>You can check it out at<BR/>http://www.ustream.tv/channel/2gringos-cam<BR/><BR/>Temp right now here is 82 deg.FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-35764940569266690692008-11-03T11:57:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:57:00.000-05:00Thanks for all the great comments. We agree, "Ma...Thanks for all the great comments. We agree, "Marlinsix" is a rare one. We are hoping he will come down for a visit, maybe a fishing trip. Or just a relaxing weekend.<BR/><BR/>I am a little worried about the Defender pulling the boat, but it's really only about 700 lbs more than Cay Lime. Also the maximium legal speed limit here is only 40 mph, so its not exactly highway driving. We will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-89285677218947662522008-11-03T11:30:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:30:00.000-05:00AWESOME news !!!! It is soooo rare to hear of thi...AWESOME news !!!! It is soooo rare to hear of this level of generosity and especially from a person who you've never even met ! Marlinsix will see this good deed repaid many times over.<BR/><BR/>Then again, you have given so many people a better, brighter life thru your reports and pictures, your participation at SFC that it just may be that it was YOUR payback !<BR/><BR/>Thanks for making our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-54460977705698650912008-11-03T10:57:00.000-05:002008-11-03T10:57:00.000-05:00Reading your great news is a nice way to start ano...Reading your great news is a nice way to start another work week on a dreary Boston day. It brought a huge smile, congrats. I love the irony of big date. <BR/><BR/>KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-78307545845885025632008-11-03T10:11:00.000-05:002008-11-03T10:11:00.000-05:00WOW....I have been checking the site often and i'm...WOW....I have been checking the site often and i'm glad to read the good news. I look forward to great photos and stories out of the new boat. Is the Defeneder gonna be able to pull the larger boat? <BR/><BR/>Well, I'm sure it will pull it alright, just have some trouble "pulling" it out of a landing. Probably have to use 4 LO<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the Blog, ya'll truly are lifesavers for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-1956267696470658202008-11-02T20:17:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:17:00.000-05:00Couldn't have happened to nicer people! Congrats!...Couldn't have happened to nicer people! Congrats! Congrats! Time to haul out the rum punch!literacyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01208305105763674770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-72359714837685760712008-11-02T19:02:00.000-05:002008-11-02T19:02:00.000-05:00This is just great news. It is such a good feeling...This is just great news. It is such a good feeling to know this happened for you guys and it is great to hear the change in your "voice"..thigs are looking up! And just in time for chili season..not that you needed a season! I hope the hooka is up and running?? Time for some conch diving!<BR/><BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-83329862349740105202008-11-02T03:13:00.000-05:002008-11-02T03:13:00.000-05:00So pleased for you guys. Sometinmes someone comes ...So pleased for you guys. Sometinmes someone comes along who is so stunningly generous it just takes your breath away. Great reading this post and to see things are getting back on an even keel ('scuse the pun).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-89900889116446043192008-11-01T23:13:00.000-04:002008-11-01T23:13:00.000-04:00I think Dooley may decide to appropriate that seat...I think Dooley may decide to appropriate that seat in front of the console. It's the only way he will be able to see what's going on while underway. And we are going to have a hard time keeping him from running up and down on the top of the gunnels. Sometimes I think he picked up a lot of hot pursuit tips from the hundreds of cats he has studied in some detail.<BR/><BR/>The pressure switch Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-65138868641896962182008-11-01T19:53:00.000-04:002008-11-01T19:53:00.000-04:00New boat looks way cool. Marlinsix must be a stand...New boat looks way cool. Marlinsix must be a stand-up guy to make this happen. You will have a great time with a more capable boat like a Contender -- your ride in rough water will be so much smoother. Dooley will think he's in a limo.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading about water pressure woes. Your blog makes it clear that living in the T&C is bone-simple in some ways (no snow, little traffic,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-8439754175767764902008-11-01T16:09:00.000-04:002008-11-01T16:09:00.000-04:00I am so happy for the two of you! That sort of kin...I am so happy for the two of you! That sort of kindness is rare! I'm still enjoying your blog very much! Congratulations, and enjoy your birthdays and anniversary!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671821845846473604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-31619678705983409472008-11-01T15:32:00.000-04:002008-11-01T15:32:00.000-04:00Yep, you were right about the wrong date. Thanks ...Yep, you were right about the wrong date. Thanks for catching it. I had started that post on Oct. 25, and decided to wait until the boat was actually on its way before saying anything about it. But then people started asking when we would put up some more photos, and the boat IS all wrapped up and waiting at the dock to be loaded on a freighter...so I decided to risk it.<BR/><BR/>And yes, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-44210893279938873602008-11-01T15:17:00.000-04:002008-11-01T15:17:00.000-04:00That is awesome! That is a hell of a boat! That ...That is awesome! That is a hell of a boat! That should give you some great range. We will be looking forward to more pics of it and pics from it. It sounds like the planets aligned. I am very happy for you both.<BR/><BR/>CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-15537243057950628122008-11-01T14:50:00.000-04:002008-11-01T14:50:00.000-04:00Wow, that's such great news! Marlinsix, you are o...Wow, that's such great news! Marlinsix, you are one nice guy. I must say I'm a little disappointed that you guys aren't bringing it down, because that would have made a fantastic string of blog entries! Oh well, your readership can look forward to that in the future. <BR/><BR/>So happy for you guys, can't wait to see pics of Dooley back on a boat! <BR/><BR/>By the way, is it possible that theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com