La nouvelle aventure a commencé

From the throes of Beryl to the nursery on Delta flight 44--fellow dock sixers Don and Ann delivered us to the airport in Jacksonville and a few hours later we were on board a Boeing 767 with a couple of hundred other adults, young people and far too many infants. A tail wind got us from Cincinnati to Paris in 7 and a half hours. After a train ride from the airport to our old stomping ground near Place Denfert Rochereau on the south side of the city we enjoyed a fine cup of café au lait.

I left Claudia at the café and went in search of a hotel. We were just a block and a half from the hotel that was our customary abode many years ago. We decided that it was just a bit too austere for us now. After covering the entire quartier on foot, I finally found a very comfortable place on Ave Général Leclerc conveniently situated directly across the street from a Métro stop. Here’s the view from our hotel.

ROLL OUT THE BERYL!

Beryl paid a visit to Brunswick Landing Marina. She brought rain, wind and an incredible rainbow.

BLM loves a party! Tropical storm or not, the show must go on. Memorial Day, Sherri’s first party of the year. The day dawned with rain and wind and a hundred boaters anticipating a party. The south side of the dock house at dock one was sheathed in plastic, the bath-house likewise. At 2:30, the food started pouring in and the rain as well. The Dogg Brothers set up shop and the music began.

Earl from Painkiller and Lee from Morning Glory cooked up the steaks and the party began. The weather was no match for the merrymaking and the rain dried up and the sun came out. Those who have spent much time at BLM know that they can count on each other for a good time at any time. Beryl, eat your heart out!

Bahamas 2011-12

I haven't figured out how to embed a video into the blog but here is a link to the slide show that I created https://vimeo.com/42771249 Be sure to turn on your sound, go to full screen display. Pause the show for 10 minutes or so in order to allow the show to buffer completely. Stay tuned for our next adventure starting next week!