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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:10:27 EDT
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Woah, a serious amount of Saharan Dust right now, I can't see the sea at
all from my place. No stunning sea views yesterday or today by the look of
it. Oh well, I guess all will be revealed again shortly!
The problem with the dust is that despite the wind, the temperature simmers
nicely underneath the cloud, sticky and sultry - nice!
Never got to finish my planting either and the tanks are starting to look
low again, so a little rain would be pleasant. Fingers crossed we get some
in the next few days or so.
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:32:18 EDT
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Morning to All
Nothing much to report from St. Lucia really. Its a little hazy
today, slightly cooler than of late, but if the haze clears then that won't stay
the same for long! We had a good downpour in the night and as I am still
trying to get some planting done, I think I will hit the garden for a while and
see what I can achieve while the ground is still soft.
Always so much to do...........
Thought for the Week
If it's true that we are here to help others, then
what exactly are the others here for?
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- By swhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:20:26 -0400
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Apologies for my absence this week, I have not been feeling myself and this is the first time I have managed to really 'check in' with my computer!
I will endeavour to get back to normal asap, and thank you for the emails from some very kind people wondering what had happened to me, it is hugely appreciated.
Just a quick update for now, weather is still very hot and sultry, a few showers but nothing to stop beach goers, plenty of mossies so stock up on bug spray! Ones with DDT are the most efficient but it is a very strong chemical which I try to avoid, but the natural ones are pretty good. They also have those 'bands' now which emits a high pitch noise and are supposed to scare them off, no idea if they work though! ;-)
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:29:23 EDT
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Two things to report today, the first as I guess most of you are aware of
by now, the Iceland volcanic eruption that has closed all airports in the UK
since last night. It is not expected for them to re-open until at least
tomorrow morning, but this is dependent obviously on the dust clouds fast
approaching England.
The volcano itself is forming three craters so it could be active for some
time. We are already noticing the effect on the flights here in St.Lucia,
The BA flight that came in yesterday is still sat at the airport. It comes
to St Lucia from UK and then flies on to Jamaica, back here and then usually off
to London, I wonder if they informed their passengers in Jamaica that they
actually wouldn't be able to take off from here, hmmmmmmmmmm. It seems
like since Ieft its all happening, lots of snow, volcanic ash.........
Take a look at the link from the Daily Mail in UK.
The second thing was our weather here yesterday was pretty unbearable
unless you really could spend all day on the beach I guess! It was so hot,
31deg celsius and 84% humidity and no wind whatsoever. Not even a breath,
and I wondered if this contributed to our scented evening. We could smell
sulphur into the early evening and most of the night. Our volcano on the
island, is active, it bubbles away but hasn't erupted for years, the smell is
usually confined to the inner parts of the island though. However, last
night it seemed it escaped. I guess with no wind, the smell just permeated
and seeped to parts it doesn't usually reach. Oh the smell of rotten eggs,
bliss!
Oh actually I lied, there were three things. We had sun halos
yesterday, I have to be honest I missed them, but a friend of ours caught them
on camera. Take a look, at his photos, they are sooooooooooo pretty.
Oh, four things, and check out this amazing sunrise this morning.
Just what is going on with the weather here? Worth it for the amazing
sights!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:23:21 EDT
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Please bring back the rain, it is sooooooooooo hot here today. After
the last week of showers, we have gone back into the heat with a vengance!
There is no wind at all, so the stuffiness remaining from the showers hasn't
been blown away, and boy oh boy is the heat uncomfortable................
I just bought a load of plants yesterday for a new area of my garden so I
could do with some showers now to soften the soil up a bit for me, its already
too hard to dig. I aim to build a long bamboo fence and put them in behind
it, so that will keep me out of trouble for a few days! So many trees, I
have a mixture of food source and just very pretty tropical ones, after all the
hard work of turning the area over, this is the fun bit.
I was in Laborie when the fishing boat came in with its catch. A
stunning array of tropical fish. They sold out of everything, but
personally I would rather wait for some tuna!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:01:26 EDT
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So another day, another week, time certainly does seem to fly fast
considering how much slower we live life in the Caribbean!
Lots more rain in the night, and into the early part of this morning, but
the sun is weakly shining and no further showers as yet. Very hazy and
cloudy though, so not convinced the rain won't be making a welcome return!
Heard a few tree frogs last night, but not so many, only sounded like two
or three near the house, apart from that nothing. I would have thought
they would have returned by now, so I can only hazard a guess that the drought
seriously depleted their numbers.
Well, I'm off to do some exterior painting before the next showers, I have
to wait for dry spells now, not something I have had to do here before, maybe
that's what brought the rain ............
Thought For The Week:
Why do banks charge you an 'insufficient funds' fee
on money they already know you don't
have?
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:19:11 EDT
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Another beautiful sunny day in St. Lucia - hmmm well ok maybe that's not
quite so true! This is our fifth heading into our sixth day with really
heavy showers, plenty of cloud and just the odd peek from our usually every
present sun.
Of course the islanders are rejoicing, but the tourists are less than
impressed. It is such a shame for them on their well earned breaks, but it
is still warm and we do really appreciate the top ups to our sadly depleted
water supplies.
I have yet to confirm this officially but the word is that the drought in
the South is now over, but I have to check sources on this.
I am still concerned though, all this rain, the ground is getting lovely
and soft, but still hardly any tree frogs to mention. Has it killed them
all off, or are they so deeply underground they still can't get out? I used
to sit on my balcony and listen to their songs, but even on my travels out and
about last night I only heard one or two, so does anyone have the answer?
I went to Laborie, a very pretty and community orientated part of the
South, a beautiful place to go. They are doing a lot at the moment to
bring tourism into their town and have just established a new website and guided
tours. I did the tour myself and was very impressed and I certainly learnt
plenty about their town which I never knew. The project was done jointly
through the local community and The Peace Corps. Check out their website:
ilovelaborie.com
And of course A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dear Miss Mermaid, have a great
day!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:31:50 EDT
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Good Morning to all from a wet and windy St. Lucia, how amazing is it, we
have had rain for two days! All day Wednesday it was pretty much
continuous and yesterday most of the day but more showery, and then this morning
looked like a promising sunny start but, nope, back it came. Strong gusty
winds and heavy showers, so it looks like it might be another day of more
of the same.
This certainly will go a long way to alleviating the drought, although I am
sure we still need more to top up those reservoirs properly. It still
never ceases to amaze me the difference in the vegetation with any shower let
alone this much. Talk about a jump start. Green buds and shoots
everywhere, my lettuces have gone into overdrive!
I was expecting to hear the tree frogs last night though, I mean after two
days of rain I assumed they would have come out of their deep, dark hiding
places and start their night time chorus again - but, nothing. Where have
they gone, the drought can't have killed them ALL off surely? Maybe
they have hidden themselves so deep trying to find a hint of moisture to survive
in, that the soil has to be really soft for them to be able to get back out, who
knows but it is very strange.
Anyway keep the rain coming, and I do hope the tourists will forgive us our
temporary hitch in our sunshine and appreciate how much we need it. One of
the best days out I ever had was being in a waterfall in the middle of a
thunderstorm, now that was fun!
Have a great weekend all.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 07:50:03 EDT
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I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, what a glorious feeling,
I'm happy again.........
Yup, its REALLY raining here. Started yesterday as you will see from
my previous posts. A good amount of rain but delivered in lots of heavy
showers, BUT from the middle of the night until now, it hasn't stopped!
Yippee the reservoirs are a filling!
There is plenty of rain as well, its not just a gentle rainfall, but good
Caribbean downpours, fantastic. I guess the North of the island might
avoid it, their weather can be very different to ours, lets hope the
holidaymakers are understanding of our need for it.
So bring on some more, lets get everything filled up and topped up, and
wow, the difference in the trees already, lots of leaves appearing, plenty of
little heads of green standing out amongst the dry stuff in the bush now, we
might even get to hear the tree frogs tonight, they have been missed and very
quiet for nearly two months now, should be a really loud chorus!
Yesterdays pic, here comes the rain
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:13:18 EDT
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So another week in sunny St. Lucia. Easter has finished and it was
one party after another as is usually the case in the Caribbean islands. I
do wish they sold easter eggs here though, I know they melt quickly, but
straight from the freezer, you just can't beat chocolate. I did spy some
Cadbury mini eggs, but I'm not so keen on them, yes I am a serious chocolate
lover, I won't just eat anything!
The weather has been hot of course, perfect for all those people just
'limin' over the break. The winds have picked up today and we have had a
few good showers for a change. Still not enough to end the drought, but it
is still a very pleasant relief from the heat and heading the right way.
Bit late with my thought for the week due to my 'day off' yesterday, ok, I
know, its always a day off in St. Lucia, after all that's why I live here!
Thought for the Week:
You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You
grow old because you stop laughing.
Michael Pritchard
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:52:37 EDT
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Morning All
Lots of haze today, can't see much of the sea at all! Not sure if its
sahara dust or just pollution, I don't know how you tell actually, coz when the
weather confirms what we have had, they do both look just the same!
It is a very intense heat today though, the haze is keeping the sun back,
but forming a nice lid on those temperatures, and hardly any breeze today, so
not so comfy. I could just do with sitting by a pool, good book and a nice
rum punch for the day. Not going to happen, off to buy some plants today,
got to get my garden growing something!
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:43:59 EDT
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Morning to one and all
We are definitely getting more of the usual weather we are accustomed to at
this time of year. The days are hot, the occasional cloud giving some
shade from the heat and the odd heavy shower. The drought is still bad as
naturally it will take a while to build up the reserves of water again, but we
are moving in the right direction.
So are very welcome tourists are happy, they still have plenty of
sun to top up their tans and drink the rum punches to whilst lounging,
and just enough sprinklings to stop them overheating, a perfect reason
to holiday in St. Lucia.
It is a shame though, that not so many head to the South of the Island, as
we are after all a hidden gem tucked away here in Vieux Fort, peace and quiet,
beautiful beaches and no hustle and bustle and as regulars to my 'report' will
know, the perfect place for a rum on the beach..............
Thought for the Week:
Why Didn't Noah swat those two
mosquitoes?
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:21:55 EDT
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Hi to one and all
The weather in St. Lucia is continuing to be good and showery, those
reservoirs are starting to top up! It seems this week that the weather has
returned to what we would normally expect for this time of year. The odd
heavy shower, then the pleasant return of the sun and a few heavy
showers during the night.
Today has started off overcast and it looks like we might get more showers
than sun today, but we certainly can't complain, all water still very gratefully
received! Its still never ceases to amaze me though, with all the drought
conditions we have had, the plants of course, became brown and wilted, if they
survived at all, and then just a small amount of rain and everything bursts back
to life. New shoots and leaves springing up in just a matter of
hours. The joy of nature.
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:34:13 EDT
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Good Morning to all,
Another beautiful start to what looks like a mainly hot and dry day here in
St. Lucia. We were lucky enough to have a few more heavy showers yesterday
in the morning which has certainly helped. I managed to get all my
gardening sorted whilst the ground was soft enough to work for a change!
It made a nice change not to have to save my washing up water to put on
them, but I did put it into a barrel just in case the rain didn't last, probably
just as well judging by todays weather!
So, more of the same old same old, sun, breeze, beach, 'ain't life
tough!'
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:24:26 EDT
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Just an update, the skies did clear, but thank goodness not for long, its
still raining, whoo hoo! Lets hope it stays in for the day, the garden is
starting to come back to life even after such a brief time of water.
Keep it coming ...........
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:23:09 EDT
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Well a very happy good morning to everyone from a damp St. Lucia!
Yes, it rained in the night here, two really good downpours which lasted long
enough to actually make the ground wet, and a further couple of showers this
morning. Well at least its a start!
Of course, the skies have now cleared and the clouds have gone and the sun
is now shining, but all rain is very gratefully appreciated. Well, I'm off
to the garden, need to sort out those weeds whilst the ground is still soft, and
how is it that they still manage to grow so well in a drought.........
Thought for the Week:
Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run
by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it. - Mark
Twain
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:27:08 EDT
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Morning to all
Well another hot, dusty and dry day in St. Lucia. We have a strong
wind blowing today which has just helped kick start yet another bush fire.
From our house because we have such uninterrupted views we see bush fires most
days, but - this one is bigger than most I have watched for a while. See
the photo for a ringside seat.
A local lady asked me the other day how we could be having so many bush
fires here, because, as she put it, 'we have had droughts before & I never
saw so many bushfires then'. I pointed out that maybe then there weren't
so many bottles being thrown out of drivers windows rather than take them home,
and we all know what happens when the sun shines directly on
glass. Her face illuminated and she proudly boasted how she did that
at school! She then went around announcing to everyone that this
is why we are having so many bushfires and they must all stop throwing
their bottles on the ground and take them home - Aaaaahh well, one step at a
time after all, every little helps!
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:31:23 EDT
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Morning to all
Well, just a quick update. It did rain yesterday, but the shower I
wrote about, was very unfortunately - it! It did last about twenty minutes
or so and was still very welcome, but regrettably we didn't get any more rain
here in the South. Every little counts though.
Hopefully the rain forest got lots more as that's where the reservoir
is. It did stay cloudy all day though which did give us a very pleasant
break from the intense heat of the last few weeks.
This morning though, all back to normal, sunny skies, a bit of haze out to
sea and a brisk trade wind blowing. No rain today!
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:17:50 EDT
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Yes, yes, YES! ITs raining, yippee!!!!!!!!!
Got up this morning and it was very cloudy, but it has been a few times
recently but no rain, this time however, we have got a couple of heavy showers
so far. Lets hope it stays in for the day, the reservoirs will be getting
a small but much needed top up, and my plants a well needed life saver!
Bring on the clouds ...................
Thought Of The Week
Do you ever wonder about those people who spend
$2.00 a piece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try
spelling Evian backwards.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:07:58 EST
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Boy is it hot here the last few days! Reaching 32deg celsius most of
the time with hardly any of our 'cooling' trade winds to speak of, so you really
feel the difference - hot, hot, hot.
The drought is still biting hard, and apparently St Lucia shipped in water
from Dominica recently to send to the hotels to keep business running. I
don't know all the facts, and how accurate the information is, they were just
arguing about it on local radio the other day, and that isn't always the
most reliable sources. Of course though without tourism the
economy in St Lucia would nose dive very fast, as with most of the caribbean
islands I guess.
We have had a lot more cloud of late, maybe that is a good sign that rain
will soon follow, lets keep our fingers crossed.
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:20:14 EST
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Morning from sunny St. Lucia. Well last night we actually had a teeny
tiny shower, it wasn't enough in Vieux Fort to even get the ground wet, but
apparently it was a bit heavier as it moved over the rest of the island.
Unfortunately at this stage it is nowhere near enough to be of much use but
hopefully it might be the start of more to come.
Last night was so hot as well, the wind dropped right off, not even enough
to make the remaining leaves on the trees rustle, so a very sultry night for
all. It has picked up slightly though this morning and is very
welcome.
The last few days have been much cloudier so if we are lucky and the clouds
keep rolling in, sooner of later they are bound to bring rain, aren't they
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Thought For The Week
If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to
serve as a horrible warning.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:05:47 EST
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Hi to everyone
Ok, I know its getting really boring now, but guess what? Yep, its still
hot, still sunny and still no rain, oh yes, and still breezy!
Apart from that nothing has changed here in St Lucia for quite a
while. The local radio did say yesterday that they only have 7 days water
left in the main reservoir in the North, WHAT, seven days, and then what.
Well of course in true caribbean style they only gave you the information,
nothing expanded on other than that.
Here in the South I have no idea, I haven't heard anything although turning
the water off is becoming a regular event. I am particularly lucky where I
live as there is a large tank on our hill, just for the supply of the
properties here as we are slightly isolated from a pipe point of view at any
rate! There are only about 20 houses or so, and we are all being really
careful, so hopefully we will last a bit longer than most, fingers
crossed.
Apologies as well, I announced my holiday rental house is now ready and
available but it seems my name being so rare (not) only has about 1300
others for everyone to trawl through and find - oops! Anyway try this link
instead, fingers crossed.
So its yet another good day for a rum on the beach, I will sit there and
salute the gods and hope they look kindly enough on us to send some rain, cheers
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 06:24:07 EST
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Yippee............ it rained, woo hoo!
Well ok, it was a tiny little shower that lasted about 4minutes or so,
promptly followed by lots of brilliant sunshine as per usual, but hey, every
little helps! It was just enough to dampen down some of the dust but a
lovely relief on the temperature ever so briefly, but lets hope its the
beginning of the end for the drought.
Still breezy as well so another good day for the kite surfers in Vieux Fort
at Anse De Sable beach, which is a great sport to watch especially if
you're like me and not quite brave enough to try it!
So have a good day everyone and lets keep our fingers crossed for more
rain.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 07:53:17 EST
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Morning to everyone
Another beautiful day in St. Lucia. Lots of sun as usual, but we do
have a stronger breeze today thank goodness, a brief respite from such intense
heat. Yesterday was pretty cloudy most of the day, I thought we might have
had a small shower or two, but still no joy, judging by the weather across UK
and Europe, 'our' rain has gone that way.
Its all good for the peeps on holiday though - enjoy!
Thought for the Week:
If the black box always survives a plane crash, why
don't they make the planes from it...........
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:31:15 EST
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Morning to everyone out there
Our weather here is completely unimportant after hearing the news about
Chile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
Ever watchful now for Tsunami's, lets hope they don't wreak their full
force but calm down before they reach land.
They could all do with a few guardian angels right now, lets hope they're
watching.
God Bless
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:08:35 EST
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So, another weekend. You know, considering that things move slower in
the Caribbean, the weekends sure come round really quickly!
Nothing much to report on the weather front, we are pretty much the same as
a lot of the other islands, no wind, no rain but plenty of heat and sun,
although we do have a little cloud today. Its not doing so much though,
not really taking any of the heat out of the day and certainly not bringing any
of that much needed rain!
I went on a guided tour of Laborie the other day, a pretty little village
not far from me in the South of the island and I took this pic. Drying
your washing Caribbean style!
Great weather for a rum on the beach though
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:04:37 EST
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Boy oh boy, is it hot here the last few days. Hardly any of those
lovely trade winds that we usually get to keep us cool, very still, very sultry
and hot!
We did have a very small shower this morning but it wasn't even enough to
make the grass damp unfortunately but I guess the plants will be glad of
anything no matter how small. I can't see much of the sea from my balcony
today it seems to be heat haze or maybe a light covering of saharan dust, either
way there aint much view!
I have attached a little pic of a local's house who likes to make
his feelings quite clear. He was having trouble with the local 'council'
over where his house boundary ends, they stipulated that it was too close to the
road, and he should move it, so he shut his door on them and then the next day
his sign appeared. Judging by the state of the sign that was a long time ago and
I guess he has lived in relative peace ever since! Oh if only it were so
simple to deal with UK councils!!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:19:35 EST
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Hi to all
Another glorious hot and sunny day in St Lucia. Brisk breezes today
to help keep the temperatures down, lets hope the wind brings some rain
clouds. The ground is so dry and very hard, it took me ages to plant some
young seedlings which I am avidly providing liquid to with the used washing
up water, am trying to do my bit to save water where ever possible.
I was sat on the balcony last night and it occurred to me that I hadn't
heard the whistling of the tree frogs in a long, long time. I guess there
just isn't enough moisture out there for them to come out at night any
more. I guess they hide in the trees and hence their name, but the trees
are dry to, so lets hope they survive long enough to be able to sing their
nightly songs again.
Yesterday and today in Vieux Fort we have a big car racing event, lots of
'souped' up cars and drag racers from all over the Caribbean. Check out
the website
lucianriders.com
lucianriders.com/forum
They have pictures and posters of the event, and from my balcony I can see
some of the racing, it looks fun if you're into cars that is!
Drive safe out there ............
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:39:11 EST
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Morning to all
Well after yesterday when I felt the mild tremor here, I was beginning to
doubt myself. No one else appeared to have felt it, and as it was so small
I was starting to think it was probably something else, not that I knew what of
course! A lady emailed me from the North of the island and nothing had
been felt up there, so I thought that's it then, I imagined it!
Anyway another 'stormcarib' follower emailed me later in the day, with a
link to a news article confirming that they had felt a tremor of 3.6 on the
scale. Check it out
For those who don't speak French us this link for a translation.
Mind you I wouldn't have probably noticed anything if I had been busy and
not just sitting and chilling on my balcony with my breakfast! Glad it was
nothing major for anybody though. But, mystery solved, thanks to everyone
who helped.
Sunny of course again today, hazy over the sea though and a brisk breeze,
but its still another lovely day in St Lucia.
We finally have got our house up and running to rent out now as well,
so check out my facebook page if anyone is interested for photos! Holiday
weekend also here, Independence Day on Monday so I might pop to the beach for a
rum..............
Cheers!
Tracy White
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:06:58 EST
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Morning to all
Well something strange happened this morning. There I was sat eating
my brekki when the earth started to move! It began with the sound of a
gentle rumble like a lorry going past and then the house started to
vibrate. Check the road near us, nope, no locals going by with the
speakers hanging out the back windows so I guess it was a mild tremor.
Felt one once before a few years ago, we had a freak one in the UK where I
lived once, and it was basically the same, so I will listen out for the local
news and check back on stormcarib later, in case it was stronger elsewhere on
the island.
It makes a change from our usual sun and more sun I guess! Still no
rain a few tiny showers but nothing that will help and they are starting to
restrict the water supplies around the Vieux Fort area as well now, inevitable
and necessary. Bring on the clouds!
Take care out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:54:34 EST
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Morning to All
Sunny St Lucia, is still exactly that, very sunny, very hot and very, very
dry. We really could do with some rain and being an ex Brit, that is
something I never thought I would never hear myself say! Why would I
want rain, that's why I left after all. Trouble is, everything is so
dry that we are getting quite a few 'bush' fires these days, mostly caused
by empty glass beer bottles which are just discarded and then caught by the suns
rays.
There is one burning quite merrily now at the local tip, started
yesterday as a bush fire nearby and spread. This one I expect will burn
for days just because of all the buried rubbish which will smoulder and generate
its own heat for a long time to come. Of course lets hope the methane
doesn't create its own explosion!
I have attached a little pic of the 'excitement'. Bring on the
clouds!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:10:44 EST
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Morning to All
Well its another hot and sunny start to the day here in St Lucia. We
are experiencing some haze out to sea though, not much visibility, whether its a
heat haze or pollution we will no doubt find out as the day progresses!
We are suffering the same fate as many of the islands with the dry season
being very, very dry and not any rain to speak of for a long while. The
North of the island is apparently having small restrictions placed on them with
not watering unnecessarily etc but nothing to serious as of yet.
The plants need watering every day now, but mulching helps keep the
moisture in. Hubby is busy making some beautiful Blue Mahoe chests of
drawers for a customer so I keep all his wood shavings/sawdust for my garden
mulch, ideal! Coffee grinds do help as well and it provides
nutrients for a lot of the plants so hopefully everything will survive with
minimal maintenance until the rain. We do a lot of cabinet/furniture
making as it is still hard to get quality hardwood furniture on the island, so
we make our own!
Just as a little point of reference the name Mahoe is derived from
a Carib word. The ‘blue’ refers to blue-green streaks in the
polished wood, giving it a distinctive
appearance. The cream streaks running through the grain make a very attractive
finish. The tree has hibiscus type flowers which start with yellow, changing to
orange red and finally to crimson. It grows to approximately 66ft.
(Info from Wikipedia).
Lets hope the dry weather doesn't upset these beautiful trees too much!
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:12:39 EST
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Good Morning to All
It was pointed out to me the other day by a good friend of mine, that I
hadn't written a report on behalf of St Lucia in quite a while. I pointed
out that it wasn't because I was too busy, after all I do live in the caribbean,
but - because there was no weather!
I moved from UK to get away from the weather there as a lot of us do.
But, one thing, we always did have plenty of weather there.
We used to get many varied days consisting of, rain, showers, heavy
showers, occasional showers, drizzle, mist, mizzle, fog, snow, snowy showers,
hail, sleet, occasional sunny spells, and on a rare occasion just 'sun'!
So my absence from stormcarib is because St Lucia is having no weather
except what you would expect SUN, SUN, and more SUN, yippee, don't you just love
the caribbean!
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:27:32 EST
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Just to wish everyone who reads any of the posts on stormcarib, a Very
Happy New Year and I hope it brings to everyone, everything they wish for.
So another year down, another new one to remember on the calendar, 2010,
fingers crossed its a kind one.
Weather in St Lucia, is hot, sunny, gently balmy breezes, although the sea
is slightly rough from the strong winds yesterday, having to water the plants
every day as the dry season is well and truly ruling the roost!
So to all, party on, relax and bring the new year in, in true caribbean
style .......................
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:29:30 EST
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Morning to all
Well a slightly more unusual day here today, I have woken up to rain,
strong winds, lots of cloud, yuk! Looks like it might be one of those rare
damp days we occasionally get here, well I guess I wont have to water the plants
today.
It could also be worse, I could be living back in the UK where they have a
daytime temperature today of 3degrees, although I do have brief moments where I
miss it, only brief mind you!
So feet up, get a movie out, and that's me sorted.
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:13:36 EST
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Hi to one and all
Well its the beginning of the season of goodwill to all men, and women of
course! This weekend we have a holiday, National Day and that will
pretty much be holiday time for all, from then until after Christmas - don't you
just love the Caribbean!
The weather in St Lucia is glorious, hot and sunny as usual, although the
change in the season is marked by the strong winds blowing the leaves off the
trees in readiness for the growing to commence.
Being so high up on my hill, the doors and windows on the side facing the
sea have to stay firmly shut on that side, good job I have plenty elsewhere to
get a through draft. We recently built another balcony on the other side
of the house for that reason, when its too windy on one side, its calm on the
other, perfect!
So that's it for now, let the holidays
commence...............
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- By swhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:26:13 EST
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Hi to everyone from beautiful St Lucia. Well the change in seasons
definitely began last week. Strong winds, rough seas, trees turning brown
but still hot and sunny.
This week the wind has dropped, the sea is starting to calm down and it has
taken with it most of the slimy old seaweed. I know its good for the
garden, but its not so nice walking on the beach when its covered in the
stuff!
Apart from that the sun is still shining and its still hot! Good day
for a rum on the beach ......................
Be safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:42:44 EST
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Hi to everyone,
Glorious sunshine, but very windy and the sea is even stormier. Off
to the beach later, but will have to swim in the Caribbean side today, the
Atlantic is far to rough. It is perfect for the kite and windsurfers
though, who will love it, they will have plenty of speed and lift today, they
just have to be careful where they might end up!
Lovely to watch the waves hitting the headland though from my balcony, one
of natures stunning live shows.
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:04 EST
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Hi to all
Beautiful day here in St Lucia. Brisk winds, lots of lovely sunshine,
perfect temperatures. The sea is still very rough though and sooooooo much
seaweed, yuk. We haven't had this much seaweed for a while. The
beach has become layers of seaweed then more sand covering it and so
on, so when you walk you sink right down into the mulchy mess! Not to
worry, it will all disappear again in a few days or so.
My dog Fudge is settling into his new caribbean home very well, and is
starting to shed his UK winter coat, he will soon be a new slimline
version! He certainly approves of my 'local' beach and is loving swimming
in it, although its not so much fun for me trying to comb all that seaweed
out! Everyone have a good weekend, and its another perfect day for a
rum on the beach ..............
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:27 EST
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Morning all,
A beautiful clear and bright morning so far! A few heavy showers
yesterday evening and into the night but today has dawned different again, brisk
breeze which is better for keeping the 'feel' of the temperatures down. Lovely
sunny skies, although the sea does still have a bit of strong movement to it.
Today is exciting - well for me at any rate, Dear Miss Mermaid has her
cats, and my dog is arriving from the UK this afternoon, good job we live on
different islands! The final piece in the move from good ole' England to
St Lucia, everything is now complete, perfect.
So today when I go for my rum on the beach, I will have to show off my
favourite spot to my friend and see if he approves, as long as I can get the
girls to give him a cuddle or two and a big bowl of water, I'm sure he will be
in heaven.
Be safe out there...............
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:00 EST
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Hi All
Weather not quite so good here today. Lots of showers, not
particularly heavy though, still some sunny spells so not all doom and
gloom. Good brisk breeze, and temperatures slightly cooler than of late,
the sea is looking slightly choppy from the balcony so think a swim might not be
such a good idea today!
Never mind, at least living in the caribbean we are blessed with more good
weather than bad, so am sure tomorrow all will be back to normal, fingers
crossed!
Be safe out there.................
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:45:52 EST
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We had a lot or rain during the night, a real lot of rain! Much
needed though, its been a very dry 'wet season' so far. This morning, more
heavy showers, some sunshine, but sticky and uncomfortable.
A day to find some indoor jobs I think, instead of a day off, I think I
will carry on working in the apartments and keep heading towards the day I can
rent them out. Hey ho, hey ho, its off to work I go..........
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:01:21 EST
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Boy, that was some rain last night. Lots and lots of it! Few
light shows, a few rumbles of thunder but mostly just the rain. This
morning, clear and breezy, plenty of sunshine, plenty of clouds starting to
gather around but dry so far. The sea is rough today though, some big
waves out there, maybe good for surfing and stuff, but not so sure I would
swim!
Still its dry enough for my rum on the beach and that's what
counts............
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:29:50 EDT
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Morning to all,
What a beautiful morning here in St. Lucia, balmy gentle breeze,
glorious sunshine, what more could you ask for. The sea is still a
little rough, looks like a bit of a swell from what I can see up on high
here, but its ok for swimming and cooling off if needed!
Off to water the garden, and then later on off to the beach to my favourite
spot for a little rum just to check the quality you understand
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Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:17:26 EDT
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Morning one and all,
Awoke this morning, after a night of heavy showers, to more of the
same! Very wet, very windy, and some good rumbles of thunder. Makes
a welcome change though as at least I don't have to go and water the veggie
patch, mind you those army ants have probably finished most of it off by
now. How can something so tiny eat so much in 24 hours and not
even put on any weight, how unfair is that. They get the
pleasure of my food and still stay skinny!!
Anyway it looks like the weather is clearing a bit now, the winds are
strong so hopefully they will blow it all away. Too strong to open the
windows on the hill today, too strong to put the washing out as well as it will
all end up in town - again!
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:42:19 EDT
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Morning to one and all
Yesterday was Jounen Kewyol and for us down here in Vieux Fort, our first
taste of the events since moving here. It was a great day, lots of good
food, lots of good local entertainment, and lots of rum - perfect! The
weather was beautiful, sunny, slight breeze and of course warm.
Today is a little bit more eventful, very windy today, and being high up on
this hill, it means I can't open the windows on the sea view side. A heavy
shower or two earlier on, and the sea is whipping up a little bit but not too
bad. Still sunny though, and a little bit cooler than of late, which is a
nice relief anyway!
So back off to do some more work to the apartments, am still drywalling,
nasty job but it has to be done!
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:33:52 EDT
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Good Morning to one and all,
My absence was noted and I have been officially told to get on with doing
my weather reports again from the beautiful island of St Lucia, so sorry guys,
but I'm back!
It has just purely been a case of life gets in the way sometimes, and as I
do need to get on with finishing my apartments so they will be ready for rental
at some point, I just kinda got wrapped up in my work and the rest as they say
is history.
So, to update, the sky today is not looking as clear and as beautiful as of
late. In fact I would describe it as pretty 'lumpy' up there today.
The sun is still shining though and we have a lovely, warm, gentle breeze.
I did stay up last night (courtesy of some good friends and some rum of course!)
to try to look for the meteor shower Dear Miss Mermaid notified us of,
but I didn't get to see it unfortunately, it was a shame as the sky was so clear
yesterday. Of course these things don't keep to time and probably waited
until I went to sleep!
The temperature is noticeably cooler today as well, so maybe some rain
might come in later, that will save me having to water my plants at any
rate!
Everyone be careful out there ..........
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:20:57 EDT
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Morning to one and all
We have a beautiful clear and sunny day today. Gone is the pollution
of the last few days, I just assumed it was saharan dust, what does spring to
mind, is that was a lot of pollution. It makes you think when you can
actually see it, I guess we can all do our own things to try and help.
We have a lovely breeze as well, and the view from the house is amazing, I
really can see for miles and miles today, perfect. Great for anything you
want to do, swimming, kayaking, or just my usual rum on the beach.
Stay safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:37:31 EDT
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Wow, just rechecked my email and what has happened? The last report
form me was over 10 days ago. Well, I guess that's what tends to happen in
the caribbean, times just goes lazily by!
It also goes to show that the weather here has been thankfully,
uneventful. Lots of hot sunny weather, a decent enough breeze most days
and hardly any rain, only the occasional little shower.
Today there is a covering of saharan dust, but there is a decent breeze so
hopefully it will not get to stifling today. So off to the beach this afternoon,
a fast walk for exercise, a swim to cool off and then a rum on the beach for the
soul ...............
Be safe out there
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:11:16 EDT
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Morning to one and all
Well this is the start of yet another glorious sunny day in the
Caribbean. The rain was a welcome relief and now we are back to the
delightful sun, balmy breeze, and beautiful clear horizons.
As for this talk like a pirate day, well, I can't seem to manage the lingo,
but I can certainly handle the yo ho ho and the bottle of rum bit, so as per
usual I'm off to the beach .....................
Stay safe out there.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:25:09 EDT
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Finally - a day with rain and if we are lucky it will rain all day!
Sorry to all the lovely tourists staying at the moment who are probably
grumbling as I speak, but it is just a beautiful relief from the sticky heat we
have had the last two weeks or so. It actually feels like you can breathe
and working on the apartments will go so much better without all the
sweating!
Looks like it might last all day, as the frogs are singing their songs loud
and clear this morning. To all the holidaymakers, I had some of the best
fun in the rain, I still swam in the sea (or the pool) coz, hey, you can't get
any wetter!! One of the best perks was you usually got it all to yourself as
well. So carry on regardless, you are on holiday after all, don't
miss a day of it, and if all else fails there are some great rum bars that have
pretty watertight roofs on!
Take care out there
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:06 EDT
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Morning Everyone
Well yesterday was a lovely relief from all the hot, humid and very dry
conditions we have been having. I'm not complaining really, that is why I
left sunny England after all, but boy, has it been hot recently.
Anyway the weather started cloudy, much, much cooler than of late, 24deg
instead of the usual 30deg and up. Then later on we had some good heavy
rain, we had a lot here in Vieux Fort but Castries only had a shower
apparently. It was just so refreshing, and I didn't have to water my
plants! Today is cloudy so far and checking stormcarib, a few more showers might
be heading this way.
The apartment building slightly behind schedule but hey its the caribbean,
need to get some floors tiled, it seems I want something that's not
available. The main problem is we need the floor tiles to be level when
finished and that seems to be unusual???? Aaah well, I'm sure a rum on the
balcony will help later!
Stay safe out there
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:49:39 EDT
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Hi to all
Well sunny St Lucia has been exactly that for days now, hence no real need
to report as nothing much is happening. That of course is a good blessing
for this time of year!
So its as expected, hot, sunny, no real rain for a long time, gentle seas,
gentle breezes, just beautiful! I guess I will get the kayak out this
weekend if the seas stay this calm, I still need the practice. Of course
that will be followed closely with the usual on the beach..............
Lets hope this weather holds as long as possible.
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:26:44 -0400
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A beautiful day in St Lucia today.Still very hot but at least the breeze is back.
We had the alarm clock on 5 this morning to watch ISS pass right over St Lucia. Between 05:20 and 05:22 in a perfect clear sky we spotted ISS from our balcony. Tonight it can be seen in SE between 18:24 and 18:30 coming from SSW travelling to NE although it might not be dark enough to see it at this time. Around 18:27 it will pass right over Tobago. Later this afternoon we will follow Swedish Astronaut Christer Fuglesang's second spacewalk during this mission.
Annika
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:30:16 -0400
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Have anyone checked Stormsurf lately? Looking at their model it looks like Erika is going to regenerate into something much more powerful in a few days... What do you others think?
Annika
-- Please be reminded that The Edge will be closed for vacation from August 31 to September 30, 2009. Fire Grill & Lounge Bar including our Sushi Bar stays open for the whole month of September. T: +1 758 451-GRILL (4745) E: firegrill at gmail.com
The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi Harmony Suites Hotel Flamboyant Drive Rodney Bay Village St Lucia W.I. T: +1 758 450-EDGE (3343) E: edgerestaurant at gmail.com
www.edge-restaurant.com www.eurobbean.com
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- Update
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 08:04:30 -0400
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Nothing much to report. Skies are grey, no rain and very little wind although the treetops are actually moving a little bit today. 29 C degrees.
Annika -- Please be reminded that The Edge will be closed for vacation from August 31 to September 30, 2009. Fire Grill & Lounge Bar including our Sushi Bar stays open for the whole month of September. T: +1 758 451-GRILL (4745) E: firegrill at gmail.com
The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi Harmony Suites Hotel Flamboyant Drive Rodney Bay Village St Lucia W.I. T: +1 758 450-EDGE (3343) E: edgerestaurant at gmail.com
www.edge-restaurant.com www.eurobbean.com
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 23:06:12 -0400
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Two things I forgot to mention. Have you seen that Erika by the look of the satellite images has divided herself into two? Somebody mentioned Schizophrenic behaviour... Secondly have a look at that blob coming off the coast of Africa.
Rain is coming down heavier now.
Annika -- Please be reminded that The Edge will be closed for vacation from August 31 to September 30, 2009. Fire Grill & Lounge Bar including our Sushi Bar stays open for the whole month of September. T: +1 758 451-GRILL (4745) E: firegrill at gmail.com
The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi Harmony Suites Hotel Flamboyant Drive Rodney Bay Village St Lucia W.I. T: +1 758 450-EDGE (3343) E: edgerestaurant at gmail.com
www.edge-restaurant.com www.eurobbean.com
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- Thunder and lightning
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 22:46:43 -0400
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As Chris just mentioned we now have lightning and thunder in different directions, only a very light drizzle for now but I guess there will be more to come. I've been sitting outside on our balcony watching the lightning and a few of them have been so strong it actually hurt in my eyes. I think I will follow my neighbor's advice and turn the computer off just in case.
Good night
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- erika from three sides!
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- From: Chris Jenkins <chris at redmanstlucia.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 22:08:27 -0400
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| Only 30 minutes since my last post and now we have major lightning out to the north west / west north west and thunder and lightning coming in from the north east / east north east, bringing the first drops of rain. Still very little wind. It feels like two storms (!) but Erika is a big ting. It's been useful to follow the lack of accuracy in the tracking forecast models - a lesson to never take anything for granted! Looks like an interesting night but I hope that is all it is for those closer to the storm centre.
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- From: Chris Jenkins <chris at redmanstlucia.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:32:40 -0400
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| Sitting out here in the north of St Lucia, the sky is lit up with the lightning display from Erika. It's like a continuous searchlight effect illuminating the sky to the north west. No thunder, so this must be centred some long way off but it indicates there is still some serious force in the lady, maybe over Guadeloupe or Martinique. After following the story here and elsewhere for a few days, it seems amazing she could have turned south at all. |
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- ER(ATT)ICA
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:07:45 -0400
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No wind, no rain but quite a lightning show out at sea to the north of us has begun.
Around sunset there was this remarkable brown-yellow light. It was beautiful. I tried to take photos but it does not really stick that well on film. I attached a photo anyhow but it does not look anywhere near as interesting as it did in reality.
Will let you know what happens later on.
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- Erika
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- From: The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:31:36 -0400
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Hello everyone
I haven't posted here for a very long time but I always follow, read and appreciate all the comments from our islands.
It is very still here in the north of the island, like the wind died out completely. No rain but thick clouds like a lid although the sun is breaking through.
Erika certainly look impressive to me on the satellite image and it does not look like she can make up her mind really where she is going. I will definitely take in some things from the balcony today just in case.
Stay safe all of you.
Best regards
Annika
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Please be reminded that The Edge will be closed for vacation from August 31 to September 30, 2009. Fire Grill & Lounge Bar including our Sushi Bar stays open for the whole month of September. T: +1 758 451-GRILL (4745) E: firegrill at gmail.com
The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi
Harmony Suites Hotel
Flamboyant Drive
Rodney Bay Village
St Lucia W.I.
T: +1 758 450-EDGE (3343)
E: edgerestaurant at gmail.com
www.edge-restaurant.com www.eurobbean.com
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:00:10 EDT
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Good Morning from sunny St. Lucia. We had a few rumbles of thunder
last night and a couple of showers, nothing to serious but it does save me from
having to water the veggies!
Noticeable sea swell from my balcony this morning, lots of waves and some
big ones breaking over the Maria Islands, guess this is courtesy of I94, makes
for some beautiful scenery though.
The rains have cleared and the sun is breaking through, no wind at all, so
doors and windows wide open, its going to be hot for everyone else down at sea
level!
Good day for a rum on the beach later and to sit and watch those
waves........... still no source for the favourite of all - DonQ Cristal, aaah
well, I might have to learn to do distance swimming!
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:07:22 EDT
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Good Morning to everyone,
Well as you have probably guessed by my absence, there hasn't been much to
report in St. Lucia! Beautiful sunny skies, gentle breezes just as you
would expect in the caribbean. Looking out my window the sea is
slightly choppy today but I guess the breeze is probably just strong enough
for some 'gentle' kite surfing for the newbies out there.
There has been the odd heavy shower during the night and one or two small
thunderstorms but they're the best ones, don't spoil the day, and I don't have
to water the plants when I get up.
Best of all though, its a fab day for a rum on the beach, see you all
later
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:49:10 EDT
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Hi to everyone
What a relief for Bermuda that Hurricane Bill danced around and didn't
cause any serious damage, am sure there was some good party drinking after
that!
Weather here in St Lucia has been good all weekend. Breezy, sunny,
hot and generally good. Had a few thunderstorms in the night and some
heavy rain, a few showers early on this morning, but now it is back to clear
skies, very little wind and of course, hot!
I brought a kayak over with me from UK and I tried it out yesterday for the
first time. A good friend showed me what to do and how to survive should I
get washed out of the 'boat' and it was really good fun. Great for fitness
I guess to, so double whammy! The sea was a bit rough yesterday with the
waves though, so am waiting for a day like today to go back in when its a bit
calmer. So kayaking and then a rum on the beach.
Bye for now
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:50:01 EDT
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Morning to everyone,
A very still, hot and cloudy day here. Actually praying for some
rain, that's a bit too weird coming from England 'an all! It just would
take the edge of the temperatures a bit, that nice refreshing scent and coolness
that comes straight after a decent shower.
The sea has calmed down a lot today, still a slight swell but nowhere near
as rough as yesterday, just a few areas where the current looks a little too
strong for swimming, but its heading the right way.
Puppies doing well, anyone want some? My neighbours other dog is
about to give birth any day as well! All for now
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- From: Michael Lascaris <mike_7800 at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:32:04 +0000
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Sandy beaches, continuos huge sea swells, and clear sunny skies.......SURFER's DELIGHT!!!!
The beaches on our NW coast are all discoloured and angry today, suppose the hotels have the red flags up to keep the guests out of the swelling seas.
Temperature wise, it is a very very hot day out today, Bill is hungrily sucking all the mosture away from us!!
Thanking god for our blessing of being spared, again, and praying that nobody lies along Bill's path.
Keep an eye on the surf...and the weather!!!!
Mike
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:45:37 EDT
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Just a mini update from here. I took this picture from my balcony as
the sea is very spectacular, the path of Hurricane Bill is proving a very
good show from up here. The islands are the Maria Islands down here in
Vieux Fort, just off Sandy Beach, protected nature reserves, and very beautiful,
and today they are getting a bit of a battering! The sun has disappeared and it
is now cloudy, but still no wind and still really, really hot!
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:51:07 EDT
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Morning on this lovely sunny day in St Lucia.
Its calm, no wind, and very hot already at 7am. A slight haze over
the sea and a very obvious sea swell which I can see clearly from my
place. At least Bill, bypassed! Lets hope he sees fit to keep doing
this for the other islands.
I think I will just watch the sea from here for now and go down a bit later
on to take a proper look just in case it picks up and gets a bit rough.
Its far too hot to work though, but these apartments will never get finished if
I don't pull my finger out!
Be Safe everyone
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:40:11 EDT
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The skies are looking a bit mean and moody today in St Lucia. The
seas are getting rough and the wind is definitely picking up.
Hopefully Hurricane Bill won't get blown in closer to us! If it does
it certainly won't leave much time to prepare for anything. I won't even
have time to stock up the freezer with lots of ice for my rum before the power
will go off!
Talking of rum, I prefer the white, I do like the brown but just my own
preference is white. The best one I have enjoyed so far is the DonQ
Cristal, its from Puerto Rico and I have a serious issue - I have just
finished my last bottle. Oh what to do, its just not available here in St
Lucia. I am a pretty good swimmer, maybe I will have to practice when the
storms have gone past! I wonder if I will get as sea sick as I usually do when I
try those weird floating things!!
Good luck to all islands and lets hope the weather is kind
Tracy
P.S. Pups doing well so far!
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:40:03 EDT
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Hi All,
Well there is some nasty stuff going on out there and I sincerely hope that
anyone who gets in its path doesn't suffer with a full on hit. Fingers
crossed all will escape unscathed.
Weather here in St Lucia has been glorious the last few days. Very,
very hot, gentle winds, calm seas, fantastic. I can see by the satellite
pics that it isnt going to last much longer! I think I might kinda like
some rain for a bit, just to cool things down a little, nothing too much, just a
sprinkle or two!
My neighbours dog had puppies last night. Somehow she spends more
time here than at her 'own' house, I think I have a more humane view on animals
then her owner!!! Anyway she had her pups way down in the woods below my
house, and I heard them squeaking but could do nothing at the time as it was
dark. This morning as soon as the sun was up I clambered down and found
two, then a bit later heard more noise and found two more. She has four
pups, clearly different Dads, (who am I to judge!  ), so far fit and healthy, so
fingers crossed. The Mum now has mastitis so any remedies anyone knows
that would help would be appreciated please.
Enclosed a little pic, all say aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:58:21 EDT
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Ok all,
I have had two days where I could have rum on the beach and of course, it
was good! If you follow me then as you know I am not a serious weather
forecaster/spotter and only moved to St Lucia 10months ago. I try to
follow all those fantastic technological images from satellites and stuff and
think that obviously they know way more than I do, but, and I don't know, maybe
that is a big BUT!
There is something wrong afoot with the weather here. The skies
are clear, the horizon hasn't been this clear for soooooooooo long, calm seas,
balmy breeze etc. Although, its not like in the dry season when the
weather does this. ~It just has a feel about it, that I have never come
across before, the wind has dropped, (a good informant said that can be a bad
sign!), and I don't know, but somehow it feels like something is coming. I
do so hope I am wrong, and of course mine is about instinct, NOTHING more,
but what the hec, I am getting prepared just in case, and is that a bad thing?
Am off to buy plywood tomorrow, and if its nothing, well, that's no big
deal, I will use it eventually! Two apartments to build after all!
Everyone take care, remember I only speak on what I can see/feel!
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:26:16 EDT
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Morning to all
And, hey, what a beautiful morning, lovely clear skies, amazing clear
horizon. We haven't had such a clear day for ages. I guess though,
we had better make the most of it judging by the satellite images coming
out. The system seems to be slap bang over Barbados at the moment or at
least very close, so I better get the washing dry today!
The sun will give the water in the jacuzzi time to start evaporating at
least, as we are still building it we haven't got the drains in yet, but we do
know it holds water! I just don't like the thought of stale water around,
the mozzies are quite busy at the moment without any encouragement!
That's it for now all, and yippee I can get a rum on the beach today 
Tracy
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- St Lucia Update
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:45:02 EDT
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Hi All,
Well, what a night, shame it was just the weather! The rain started
here in Vieux Fort early evening with some light shows and continued into the
night. We are in the process of building our own hot tub/jacuzzi to go
with the apartments and we had so much rain it is over half full! Trouble
is no jets fitted yet, so not worth jumping in, but that was still a lot of
water!
This morning, pretty much as expected, cloudy, dull, very overcast and no
wind. So, hurray, I get to open all my doors and windows without getting
blown away, the very tiny disadvantage of living on top of a hill, sometimes its
just too blowy to risk opening much! Got a 'heads up' from Max in an email
that this is in for the next few days at approximately 24hr intervals so will be
prepared as always. Thanks Max.
Sending my best wishes as always to Dear Miss Mermaid, at least you might
be in the driest spot for a little while, chin up my dear, you hopefully will
soon be home.
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:42:24 EDT
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Hi All
All quiet here in St Lucia at the moment. Very, very hot, but there
is a slight haze starting to come in off the sea this afternoon, and we have had
the occasional 'sprinkle' but nothing consistent. A good shower would be a
pleasant relief from the heat though.
Never thought I would hear myself say that after moving from the
continually sunny UK!
Good for all the kids on their school holidays, at least they can have fun
on the beach, that's it for now
Tracy
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:06:09 EDT
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Morning to all,
Ok today in St Lucia the official term is 'Yuk',
Wet, windy, cloudy, overcast etc etc. and judging by the satellite image
its in for the day.
It isn't as windy as the last couple of days but without any sunshine it
doesn't really matter anymore, no need to keep cool, as its much more refreshing
today.
I guess the rum on the beach is out, will have to put up with the balcony
and the sea view from there instead for today! Life's a bummer!
Take care one and all
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:21:00 EDT
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Hi All
What a beautiful day here in St. Lucia. This is one of the best we
have seen for about 5 days or so now. The skies are clear, the haze is
only just still here, way out on the horizon, the sun is out and there is a
lovely breeze. Don't think we'll be doing much building to the apartments
today as its a perfect day for my rum on the beach ..............
Cheers
Pic of the beautiful sunny view today from my house, hopefully I got the
sizing right this time!
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- St Lucia Update
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:05:13 EDT
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Hello to one and all
No clear skies in St Lucia today, it is very hazy, the sun not managing to
quite poke through, but it is still nice and hot.
Yesterday was Carnival in Castries, so I took the trip up and it was well
worth it. Great party atmosphere and sunny and hot all day, perfect.
After the last few days of rain and unsettled weather, I will manage to get
my rum on the beach today - so off I
go...........................
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- From: Michael Lascaris <mike_7800 at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:01:58 +0000
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Labooway comes from the creole word "laboo" (not sure of the spelling), which means mud. I'm out of state, but its carnival Monday in St. Lucia and a new band seems to be revelling the Choc - Castries route by the name of I 97. Nothing new to our Lucian revellers, matter of fact makes the "jump-up" more fun for most.
Enjoy, jump up in de rain and have a fun and incident free season.
Mike
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:33:09 EDT
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Hi All,
Well as you know I am still learning much about the weather, but todays I
guess must be due to the I97 that stormcarib has been warning us about for a
good few days.
Had a good sunny start but that was very quickly replaced by lots of heavy
rain, and that has been about it for the rest of the morning so far! Lots
of really heavy showers, strong winds during them, but no thunder etc around
today. The gusts of wind are very strong, they've been blowing the garden
furniture around, so tied them down before they end up in my neighbours garden
down the hill!
Any big changes I will update the situation, take care
everyone
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:33:21 EDT
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Hi to all,
A little report from St. Lucia regarding the trials and tribulations of the
weather. I am busy learning fast about all the weather terms and trying to
get to grips on what all the different 'weather speak' will actually
translate into with regards to rain and storms etc!
I moved here recently from England and live high up on the side of the hill
with uninterrupted sea views (Sahara Dust permitting!) so regularly see things
moving in across the ocean. (Photo attached).
Anyways, the Sahara dust has cleared beautifully now, and we had a few
lovely sunny days albeit with some strong gusty winds. Today however,
after a night of very heavy rain and a few thunderstorms, we awake to a very
different start. There are no winds at all, which is a real novelty for me
personally as we NEVER get days where there is no wind, mostly due to the height
of the house. So this morning, every single door and window are open
without any need to be tied down - bliss!
This does however mean that it is probably going to get very hot and sticky
later, as of yet we still have no sunshine to speak of, but the sea has calmed
down, not quite a millpond, but way more serene than of late.
So that's all regarding the weather, I am now off to continue with the
building work we are doing on our house, as you can see from the picture it is
work in progress and am busily trying to get two apartments finished
and ready for rentals. Without the wind howling through, it will be
much easier today that is for sure!
Until next time, everyone take care, and always find time for a little rum
on the beach .............
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- St Lucia Weather Update
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- From: SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:38:05 EDT
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I live in St. Lucia at the South of the island and am fortunate enough to
have a completely uninterrupted sea view -usually. Well, Dave was
certainly spot on about the dust cloud from the Sahara. It has been hazy
here since Thursday morning and there really isn't much of a sea view
left! I can just about make out the shoreline and the weather certainly
has a much more 'sultry' feel than we would normally get here. The sun is
trying is hardest to push through, although it is definitely struggling.
There is still a decent breeze so lets hope it blows the 'dust' back on its way.
Apart from that the weather is still good enough to sit on the beach with a
rum!
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- 2009
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- From: Michael Lascaris <mike_7800 at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:51:50 +0000
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Hello All,
We're back again this year for another round of the seasonal fireworks.....Let's hope it's boring....Keep watch as always....be prepared.....and never take any warnings lightly.....be ready, everytime....
Mike
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