tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post6662524252923077413..comments2024-03-15T04:32:47.445-04:00Comments on 2 Gringos in the Caribbean: Conch Festival 2010La Gringahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-19080956284757286922011-02-28T19:33:01.939-05:002011-02-28T19:33:01.939-05:00I saw your comment on my blog--http://raefordbrown...I saw your comment on my blog--http://raefordbrown.blogspot.com/2011/02/conch-stew-you-find-it-in-caribbean.html-- and thought I'd take a look at your blog. As an avid diver (since 1965), a boater, a photographer...well, a lot of things. Love your postings. Always love reading anything about my favorite parts of this world...tropical underwater. I've sampled conch stew and fritters in a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210798776797692382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-89029396774286101972010-12-07T20:13:02.096-05:002010-12-07T20:13:02.096-05:00Oh, and you mentioned about favorite posts. I lik...Oh, and you mentioned about favorite posts. I like all of them, but one of the most interesting ones to me was about Cottage Pond, which led me to read about the dive accounts, and just gave me an interest in island sinkholes, in general. (Wow, does that sound dorky!) It's a fascinating topic, though. We do have an awesome Creator who made a very complex and beautiful Earth with seeminglyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159331507524630072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-14206225587841334082010-12-07T20:03:52.286-05:002010-12-07T20:03:52.286-05:00Here's the donation link for Star of the Sea:
...Here's the donation link for Star of the Sea:<br />http://www.schoonerstarofthesea.com/www.schoonerstarofthesea.com/How_you_can_help.html<br /><br />Thanks for making us aware of a way to help. God knows the need has not subsided there...Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159331507524630072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-10432052411208137602010-12-07T15:02:26.838-05:002010-12-07T15:02:26.838-05:00Thanks for the post and pix. Yummy stuff down the...Thanks for the post and pix. Yummy stuff down there. Posts I like had to do with that rusting ole hulk of a ship. Great contrast and interesting history behind it all.<br /><br />What type of camera are you using? Pix look so sharp and clear.<br /><br />Thanks again...keep the posts coming and I'll keep following.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-12559568664445030312010-12-06T12:21:38.144-05:002010-12-06T12:21:38.144-05:00The next time I am in Provo, I owe you guys a dinn...The next time I am in Provo, I owe you guys a dinner at the Baci in Turtle Cove. You keep me remembering the good times on Provo. We love sitting down my the dock at Baci to eat dinner and drink a couple bottles of Luna Di Luna wine. Watch the boats come in as the sun sets and just unwinding after a day of diving and sailing. Thank you again.Jim Ashworthhttp://www.ashworthdive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-79890672827168810872010-12-06T09:47:29.641-05:002010-12-06T09:47:29.641-05:00So....more pictures....smaller captions?
works fo...So....more pictures....smaller captions?<br /><br />works for me!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-74628474770070302522010-12-06T08:59:28.284-05:002010-12-06T08:59:28.284-05:00Byron,
The new format is easier reading as there ...Byron, <br />The new format is easier reading as there isn't a lot to lock you in front of the computer reading pages. This shorter format is easier and new ones just seem to keep coming. You guys are having too much fun. The temps her are down in the 20F's this morning and the boat is sitting on land.<br />Jim<br />New jerseyJim Ashworthhttp://www.ashworthdive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-85036077261376100492010-12-05T13:05:13.247-05:002010-12-05T13:05:13.247-05:00Thanks for all the feedback, this is great. I am...Thanks for all the feedback, this is great. I am thinking I should be asking y'all if you had any favorite posts. That would be good to know, and give us an idea what people like to see.<br /><br />We just had an interesting morning. The missionary schooner "Star of the Sea" docked today and we have been visiting those guys on the boat. On their way to Haiti, via Gt. Inagua, toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-58420883431026297952010-12-05T11:09:55.058-05:002010-12-05T11:09:55.058-05:00The conch sounds tasty, and the weather looks grea...The conch sounds tasty, and the weather looks great! It's getting cold even here in Florida.<br /><br />I too like the shorter, but more frequent posts. Thanks for taking the time for putting these together, I think they would make a great book or travel guide to the TCI someday.<br /><br />Best,<br />BillBillhttp://www.changingourcourse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-63365598577876415982010-12-04T22:10:09.541-05:002010-12-04T22:10:09.541-05:00Thanks, La Gringa for the info about the conch! I...Thanks, La Gringa for the info about the conch! I will make a point to get some curried conch from Aqua. Sounds great! <br /><br />Tommy, I totally agree about the quality of the writing. I think I've made the book suggestion before, too!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159331507524630072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-27980908712602002132010-12-04T20:35:39.156-05:002010-12-04T20:35:39.156-05:00Hello again from sunny downtown Newman Western Aus...Hello again from sunny downtown Newman Western Australia. I too love the more frequent posts....oh but they can be large ones too I surely don't mind that! When I saw there was another one so close to the last, I thought maybe you had reposted, but it was a nice surprise to get a new one so soon! Love reading about the different festivals and going to the older posts via the little link. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-37018772471870605862010-12-04T17:10:26.153-05:002010-12-04T17:10:26.153-05:00Always looking forward to your posts. They are li...Always looking forward to your posts. They are like a special treat that I can't wait to get to! Even the DIY stuff!!<br />I still think Gringo is a professional writer, sneaking in some work on the side!!<br />This would make a good book! With pictures!!Tommy Kenner Louisiananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-23204818724540368812010-12-04T12:37:44.482-05:002010-12-04T12:37:44.482-05:00Hi,
See, conch and sun... I prefer shorter posts m...Hi,<br />See, conch and sun... I prefer shorter posts more frequently too ! The feet in the french snow, the head in the blus sky of TCI...<br />Amitiés de France.<br /><br />DidierDidier Dufresnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-66201520672710166772010-12-04T12:00:33.234-05:002010-12-04T12:00:33.234-05:00At the moment he's looking up at me and whinin...At the moment he's looking up at me and whining for lunch. We didn't take him to the conch festival because he's a past master at scamming food handouts, and we don't need a 200 lb. JRT with an attitude. <br /><br />If you check the previous post, I think there were some photos of him on the "Treasure Seeker".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-55450123076948863982010-12-04T09:36:28.062-05:002010-12-04T09:36:28.062-05:00Where's Dooley?Where's Dooley?srhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267587379587573361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-47723879707458617132010-12-04T09:34:50.560-05:002010-12-04T09:34:50.560-05:00Always enjoy your pictures and posts. However, whe...Always enjoy your pictures and posts. However, where is Dooley the dog?srhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267587379587573361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-12865911510813340302010-12-04T08:31:05.277-05:002010-12-04T08:31:05.277-05:00Yes boss! ;-)
Joy, I tasted a variety of conch di...Yes boss! ;-)<br /><br />Joy, I tasted a variety of conch dishes ranging from the traditional conch salad (ceviche) to more noveau concoctions like conch tacos. My favorite, hands down, was a curried conch presented by Aqua Bar and Terrace which is located in Turtle Cove. It was sweet and very, very tender. The biggest mistake made with conch is not adequately tenderizing it. Also, a special La Gringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-17782801061928580932010-12-04T08:09:39.770-05:002010-12-04T08:09:39.770-05:00wow, three comments already. It's really nice...wow, three comments already. It's really nice to get the feedback. Kinda like getting an reply to a message in a bottle. We love to know where these posts are being read and how they are received. Thanks.<br /><br />Joy, La Gringa did sample a bunch of the conch dishes. When you pay your twenty bucks you get a scorecard to rate the various dishes. Perhaps she'll chime in here with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-60827729292724836062010-12-04T06:35:46.905-05:002010-12-04T06:35:46.905-05:00How're you doing so far? Pretty darn good! K...How're you doing so far? Pretty darn good! Keep it up - please.<br /><br /><br />gwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-15006712161244019732010-12-03T19:03:52.131-05:002010-12-03T19:03:52.131-05:00Wow, that last shot looks like a postcard. So, ho...Wow, that last shot looks like a postcard. So, how was the conch? Did you guys taste any of the contest entries? I'd never heard that about conch being a healthy protein. It's so lean, though, so I guess it makes sense. We had fresh conch right from the ocean ("caught" by us) on our Caicos Dream Tours snorkeling trip. It was delicious- like the freshest, most tender Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159331507524630072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-45411641403505437012010-12-03T17:23:40.782-05:002010-12-03T17:23:40.782-05:00Heya,
I'm an avid reader of your blog, (and f...Heya,<br /><br />I'm an avid reader of your blog, (and fellow sailor) from Montreal! I found it- can't remember how- when we were researching a land purchase in Turks at the beginning of this year. We've now bought that land in Turtle Tail and are thinking of making the switch to the TCI lifestyle full-time, much as you did. We'll see!<br /><br />Thanks for the great posts and Caitlynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-82837319450737664412010-12-03T12:36:02.754-05:002010-12-03T12:36:02.754-05:00Hey gringo, its Capt. Tyler from PangaForum.com. ...Hey gringo, its Capt. Tyler from PangaForum.com. Love the idea about shorter post more frequently, reminds me of the old post from the hull truth. <br />Might be headed your way shortly to look at a possible development in south caicos, i will shoot you an email if it pans out. <br /><br />Keep posting! <br /> Capt. TylerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com