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Originally Posted by jayboat
(Post 3119896)
sea.gods.took.my.space.bar.today...8-] Great pics Jay! Looks like a hellof'a way to cruise :cool: |
Originally Posted by dammmagnum
(Post 3120312)
Bill,
I know what you mean ,, The Pearl of the South as Ponce is called is a neat place to visit and stay. I lived in Puerto Rico for almost 3 years and loved every minute of it. Thank you Jim |
Originally Posted by Marginmn
(Post 3120104)
Jay,
Three words. I hate you! :) Your my HERO ! :) |
Originally Posted by DollaBill
(Post 3120327)
I met alot of really cool people there. I'm going back for 4th of July weekend. But to Old San Juan. Should be a great time
Party Central for sure that weekend I agree with you about the cool people there ,, all over the island I would drive the back roads thru the sugar cane fields from San German to my place in Boqueron on the beach and find these tiny buildings made from shipping containers that were local bars and stop for a cold Medalla beer and just get talking to the folks there It was nice time in my life. Enjoy your trip there,, I'll be going later on during the summer for a few weeks. Thank you Jim |
Wednesday ( I think ! )
Today we had a slow start but that was fine as we were not planning on going anywhere. After breakfast on the square downtown, Jay and I headed over to the US Customs house to complete the paperwork for arrival and also for departure tomorrow to save time. Time means nothing on these Islands. It would normally drive me nuts but I made up my mind going into the trip that I would just roll with things and not let my blood boil. Customs took almost 2 hrs which can probably be done in 20 minutes but that is just the way it is. From there it was over to Pep Boys for various types of oils. During the morning I got a call from Julian ( OSO JCG ) and said his dad ( also Julian ) had a trusted mechanic on standby for our arrival at the marina. I can't thank Julian enough for hooking us up with a great mechanic ( Luis santos ) that not only took care of our steering issues but went thru the engine compartment thoroughly and took care of a number of other items for me. Great guys and very reasonable I thought with their pricing. As well Jochii Becerra helped with topping up fluids, taking us shopping, ice, helping me plot a protected and scenic route thru the US Virgin Islands to BVI. On arrival in BVI we will clear Customs at Sopers Hole in the West End and then head over to see OSO Expat at Saba Rock Resort. I am really looking forward to the next few days in BVI.
Must run now. I am treating Jay and the Julians to a nice dinner tonight at Lola's. |
Great thread...Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder
(Post 3120674)
Today we had a slow start but that was fine as we were not planning on going anywhere. After breakfast on the square downtown, Jay and I headed over to the US Customs house to complete the paperwork for arrival and also for departure tomorrow to save time. Time means nothing on these Islands. It would normally drive me nuts but I made up my mind going into the trip that I would just roll with things and not let my blood boil. Customs took almost 2 hrs which can probably be done in 20 minutes but that is just the way it is. From there it was over to Pep Boys for various types of oils. During the morning I got a call from Julian ( OSO JCG ) and said his dad ( also Julian ) had a trusted mechanic on standby for our arrival at the marina. I can't thank Julian enough for hooking us up with a great mechanic ( Luis santos ) that not only took care of our steering issues but went thru the engine compartment thoroughly and took care of a number of other items for me. Great guys and very reasonable I thought with their pricing. As well Jochii Becerra helped with topping up fluids, taking us shopping, ice, helping me plot a protected and scenic route thru the US Virgin Islands to BVI. On arrival in BVI we will clear Customs at Sopers Hole in the West End and then head over to see OSO Expat at Saba Rock Resort. I am really looking forward to the next few days in BVI.
Must run now. I am treating Jay and the Julians to a nice dinner tonight at Lola's. Sorry about the time at the U.S.Customs Glad that you met up with the Julian(s) and got all your issues taken care of. Jay Great photos,, Safe journey tomorrow and hope for smooth boating the rest of the trip. Enjoy Lola's a some Don Q rum and a cold Medalla. Thank you Jim |
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Pic 1 is Jay and I having dinner this evening at Lola's in downtown Ponce, PR with Julian Sr and Jr. ( OSO JCG ) They were a great help to us today and much appreciated. They are picking us up at the hotel in the morning to take us to the marina and see us off. We will likely see them next at the BVI ( Liverick Bay ) poker run on Sunday. Should be on the water by 10 AM. Only 140 miles to Tortola so should be thee by early afternoon.
The other 2 pics are the Casino back at Ocean world marina, Puerto Plata, DR. |
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