October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 8

[Babs417]

Tell Chris the Moonies miss him & you all have a great time. Wish you smooth sailings & sunny days. Jen the Trolley beats walking if you have time go to Blue Heaven for lunch great food. Key west also has a bus. Have fun. Babs

 

[JLDSMD]

All 3 toilets are sparkling clean inside and out. One more thing off my list.

So, do you all have to hold it now until you get to the airport on Friday?

Or are you running down the street to a store/restaurant to use the bathroom?

Wouldn't that be one of the last things you'd want to clean before you leave?

 

[MinnMick01]

So, do you all have to hold it now until you get to the airport on Friday?

Or are you running down the street to a store/restaurant to use the bathroom?

Wouldn't that be one of the last things you'd want to clean before you leave?

Thats what neighbors are for. And if nobody is home, we have a green belt 4 doors down from the house.

Scott

 

[AverysMommy]

For past cruisers - how long do we need to allocate for dinner? If we are at the 530pm seating - will we be out of there by 630pm or closer to 7pm?

 

[millerpjm]

Tell Chris the Moonies miss him & you all have a great time. Wish you smooth sailings & sunny days. Jen the Trolley beats walking if you have time go to Blue Heaven for lunch great food. Key west also has a bus. Have fun. Babs

Thanks! May have to try it Blue Heaven - what kind of food do they have?

 

[vital]

Y'all have a safe voyage and leave some adult beverages available for the next group ! Send Chris our love and make sure he stays out of trouble .

If you see a bunch of lime green shirts at the terminal, give us a wave!

 

[cntkg1]

10 more minutes and I'm outta here!

 

[JLDSMD]

WOW - has the Caribbean cleared out where we're going. Didn't expect it to get that clear.

Here is the latest analysis from Intellicast:

There is an area of circulation in the south central Caribbean I thought might have turned into something, but it look like it is just moving a long and not doing anything - which is good because I think it could have affected us.

The highest wave reading I see is 1.2M, so about 4 feet. That is basically calm (I'm use to the 4-8 ft and 8-12 ft seas).

Water temps are 30.9C (88F) in Key West, around 29C (84F) in Grand Cayman, and the same in Cozumel. They don't have readings close in by Castaway, but should be similar this time of year.

Air temperatures are around 85+ in Key West, 88 in Grand Cayman, 86 in Cozumel and 84-88 in the Bahamas (Castaway Cay)

If this holds, we are looking at an AWESOME week.

 

[JLDSMD]

10 more minutes and I'm outta here!

Don't forget to cut my grass on these 2 1/2 days you have off.

Are you at all excited Nancy?

Did you get any work done today?

 

[millerpjm]

WOW - has the Caribbean cleared out where we're going. Didn't expect it to get that clear.

Here is the latest analysis from Intellicast:

There is an area of circulation in the south central Caribbean I thought might have turned into something, but it look like it is just moving a long and not doing anything - which is good because I think it could have affected us.

The highest wave reading I see is 1.2M, so about 4 feet. That is basically calm (I'm use to the 4-8 ft and 8-12 ft seas).

Water temps are 30.9C (88F) in Key West, around 29C (84F) in Grand Cayman, and the same in Cozumel. They don't have readings close in by Castaway, but should be similar this time of year.

Air temperatures are around 85+ in Key West, 88 in Grand Cayman, 86 in Cozumel and 84-88 in the Bahamas (Castaway Cay)

If this holds, we are looking at an AWESOME week.

Thanks, Jeff...I was hoping for an update (and good weather )!

When do you leave? Will you be giving any more weather reports before we go? (I leave on the 19th)...

I am getting so excited I can't concentrate on work anymore...I need to get out of here!

 

[disgrits]

For past cruisers - how long do we need to allocate for dinner? If we are at the 530pm seating - will we be out of there by 630pm or closer to 7pm?

closer to 7 if not 730

 

[JLDSMD]

Thanks, Jeff...I was hoping for an update (and good weather )!

When do you leave? Will you be giving any more weather reports before we go? (I leave on the 19th)...

I am getting so excited I can't concentrate on work anymore...I need to get out of here!

You're welcome.

I don't leave until Friday a.m., so I probably will do my next/last update on Thursday. If something should be of concern before then, I will get it up ASAP. Like I said, I was watching an area of circulation in the southern Caribbean that looked like it may develop, but the upper level wind sheer is not letting that happen. I'll still watch it just in case.

Keep in mind, most storms this time of the year form in the Western Caribbean and the secondary peak (which is much smaller than the one in late Aug, early Sept) occurs this week for formation. One could pop up last minute, but it doesn't look favorable right now.

As for work, I have too much to get done that I haven't even had time to think of the cruise or packing. Maybe tonight. If not, then tomorrow night.

I'm hoping to get out of work at noon on Thursday, but we'll see.

 

[cntkg1]

Hey, look what I did as I pulled into my driveway today!

Time for a new car, I'd say.

 

[Babs417]

Jen I cant remember but maybe they have a web site I think they do. I even went buy myself when I stayed their I went for breakfast it was great. Its in a old section I think its close to the lite house. Chickens rome free they eat the scraps. Their was a rope swing.

 

[cntkg1]

Y'all have a safe voyage and leave some adult beverages available for the next group ! Send Chris our love and make sure he stays out of trouble .

If you see a bunch of lime green shirts at the terminal, give us a wave!

Thanks Vital! About those adult beverages, I heard we are pulling in an hour early on the 27th just so that the local liquor store can restock.

And how about if we make sure that Chris get's into all his trouble on our cruise? He'll be all "troubled out" by the 27th.

I'm not sure how I'll see all those lime green shirts when we leave the Magic. I know my head will be hanging too low to notice you.

Thanks for stopping in Vital!!

Don't forget to cut my grass on these 2 1/2 days you have off.

Are you at all excited Nancy?

Did you get any work done today?

Sorry Jeff, I can't get over to your house. I'll ruin my perfect odometer reading if I do.

I did absolutely nothing at work today but yap and change my voicemail 5 times. I tried to have "When you wish upon a star" playing the background but I kept giggling through the recording. Jiminy Cricket's voice was a bit overpowering at times. I left the recording with an instrumental version of "True Colors" playing instead.

 

[cntkg1]

Thanks for the weather updates Jeff.

 

[GOS]

You're welcome.

I don't leave until Friday a.m., so I probably will do my next/last update on Thursday. If something should be of concern before then, I will get it up ASAP. Like I said, I was watching an area of circulation in the southern Caribbean that looked like it may develop, but the upper level wind sheer is not letting that happen. I'll still watch it just in case.

Keep in mind, most storms this time of the year form in the Western Caribbean and the secondary peak (which is much smaller than the one in late Aug, early Sept) occurs this week for formation. One could pop up last minute, but it doesn't look favorable right now.

As for work, I have too much to get done that I haven't even had time to think of the cruise or packing. Maybe tonight. If not, then tomorrow night.

I'm hoping to get out of work at noon on Thursday, but we'll see.

Great update Jeff...Weather Channel had the wet stuff forecast for all our stops next week. Like this a whole lot better.

Well as you can see......I've finished work...Yay

Rick's got another day though.

 

[MinnMick01]

WOW - has the Caribbean cleared out where we're going. Didn't expect it to get that clear.

Here is the latest analysis from Intellicast:

There is an area of circulation in the south central Caribbean I thought might have turned into something, but it look like it is just moving a long and not doing anything - which is good because I think it could have affected us.

The highest wave reading I see is 1.2M, so about 4 feet. That is basically calm (I'm use to the 4-8 ft and 8-12 ft seas).

Water temps are 30.9C (88F) in Key West, around 29C (84F) in Grand Cayman, and the same in Cozumel. They don't have readings close in by Castaway, but should be similar this time of year.

Air temperatures are around 85+ in Key West, 88 in Grand Cayman, 86 in Cozumel and 84-88 in the Bahamas (Castaway Cay)

If this holds, we are looking at an AWESOME week.

I had a feeling it would take this good turn. I caught Carrie doing the good weather dance ever since she saw the last bad weather report. So I am sure there were quit a few more doing it also (Lori)

Scott

 

[MinnMick01]

Be back in a little bit. I am off for a lunch rondevu.

Scott

 

[Scouter]

WOW - has the Caribbean cleared out where we're going. Didn't expect it to get that clear.

Here is the latest analysis from Intellicast:

There is an area of circulation in the south central Caribbean I thought might have turned into something, but it look like it is just moving a long and not doing anything - which is good because I think it could have affected us.

The highest wave reading I see is 1.2M, so about 4 feet. That is basically calm (I'm use to the 4-8 ft and 8-12 ft seas).

Water temps are 30.9C (88F) in Key West, around 29C (84F) in Grand Cayman, and the same in Cozumel. They don't have readings close in by Castaway, but should be similar this time of year.

Air temperatures are around 85+ in Key West, 88 in Grand Cayman, 86 in Cozumel and 84-88 in the Bahamas (Castaway Cay)

If this holds, we are looking at an AWESOME week.