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Summer/Fall (July-December) 2006:
For
Sale!
That's right, after seven years
in charter, it's time to wind this one up. The Usual
Suspects is now eleven years old, fast approaching its end
of life in the charter business. While the boat is still
in great shape, the costs associated with keeping her that way
for charter are creeping up. Charter guests want newer
boats, making it more difficult to maintain a revenue
stream. So, it is no surprise that this great ride is
coming to an end. Anybody interested in becoming America's
Next Prime Suspect can review the details on Barefoot
Yacht Charters
website.
I plan to continue maintaining The
Usual Suspects website, as long as people continue to read
it. The travel guides will become dated unless I am able
to update them with reasonable frequency. Translation: I
need to get back there quick!
TTOLer sigmasailor
(Eric Claasen) recently returned from a great to trip to St.
Lucia and The Grenadines, and has some spectacular photos
to prove it. Well worth a look.
For this update, we have two
guest Adventures:
 The
Summer 2006 update’s Background Photo
features The Usual Suspects and others anchored in Clifton Harbor,
Union Island, as seen from a rare angle from Fort Hill. (Eric
Claasen photo)
Winter/Spring
(March-April-May-June) 2006:
I once again did not get the time to produce an update
on January 1. In fact, this update is not really an update
in that it does not contain any new articles. It is
surprising how busy one becomes when one takes possession of a
home that requires renovations! It did become necessary to
replace the “hurricane flag” cover photo, now that the
wrath of the season has long passed. I also felt it
necessary to assure readers that rumors of my demise are greatly
exaggerated.
I have not been to my boat since
February 2004. A heavy project schedule and some adventure
traveling in South America has taken its toll on the three R’s
(roti, rummer, and a rest). I will get back down, but I am
not certain as to when that will occur.
I did receive a note from a
Roberta Trombini of the Canouan Marine Company who has
assured me that much has changed on the island, making the
Canouan section of my Destination: The Grenadines
guide obsolete. While I insist on writing from personal
experiences, I will make an effort to update the section in the
next update with her assistance. If things have
significantly changed for the better, it is only fair to the
good people of that island to make it known.
For this update:
- Painting 101
- How to Install Hardwood Flooring
- Fifteen Electrical
Improvements You Can Do Yourself
Arrrrgh!!!
 The
Winter/Spring 2006 update’s Background Photo
features The Usual Suspects on her mooring in Blue Lagoon, sporting
her new Barefoot Yacht Charters colors.
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