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- Updates from the Islands -- - Dominica - - |
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| - NEGLECTING DUTIES |
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Wow, it seems a long time since we posted on Stormcarib. Life goes on at a pace seemingly unabashed; before one knows it the week has gone. Time waits for no man! We have been having really hot weather with no rain until last night when it poured! We are so glad as we had been out watering the garden through early evening, obviously a hint to the Rain God who obliged on cue!, Now of course, the plants and lawn are looking extremely green and happy. It is another Bank Holiday Monday, two in the last week, Labour & Whit - it is good though as it is giving me time to catch up on all my e mails to friends. We have two of our pups back for the week - pup watch meets wrecker ball - this means we have five dogs asleep on our deck. The pups have grown bigger than their mum, yet, who is in charge still? Mum. It is really fascinating watching the family interact, each dog knows it's place and limitations, the parents are definitely in charge. When one looks around at the world today we see human children literally getting away with murder and dreadful behaviour. The family system has broken down with parents not doing their job - obviously not in all cases but in a worrisome percentage. The animal kingdom is so much wiser than us mere homo sapiens. Well it will soon be June and we will all be back on hurricane watch; let us hope that the prediction for extreme weather does not come to fruition and we mere mortals get away with a whisper not a clout! |
| - Update |
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Good morning everyone, The last couple of day's have been very bright, hot, muggy and a bit breezy here on the west coast. This morning's dawned bright and clear again. Lovely blue sky and sea. It is still very humid. The breeze we were getting has died down. I'm off to enjoy another cup of coffee and watch the boat's out there on that lovely blue sea. If anything exciting happens I'll let you all know. You all take care. Tommiegirl. |
| - Hazy Day |
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Good evening everyone, A warm humid day, hardly any breeze and yes we have had The Haze here on the west coast. First noticed it at about 7.30am while I was out on the balcony looking out at the sea, looked very much like a thick mist, we went into Roseau and from there we can see Morne Anglais and surrounding mountain's, first glance we thought they were covered in rain cloud's but when we checked later to see if it had cleared they were still there. Really weird. We wondered if it had anything to do with the volcanic eruption at Patagonia. No doubt there will be someone out there who will tell us. The evening is humid and very warm. I'm off to finish my wine and enjoy what is left of the evening. You all take care. Tommiegirl. P.S. Have started stocking up ready for you all know what, we bought the rum today. |
| - It's Rained. |
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Good evening everyone, Well the garden has been given a good soaking, The rain started late yesterday afternoon here on the west coast and followed into today. Good day for gardening, shower's and sun. This evening is warm and dry with just a hint of a breeze. I'm off to enjoy the rest of the evening before the ice cube's melt. You all take care. Tommiegirl.R |
| - RAINY MONDAY |
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We know it is a holiday! We have lovely rain, rain and more rain so the beach and river will be pretty soggy for partying today! We went and bought a huge load of flower plants for the garden on Friday so this rain is just right to encourage them to grow and be beautiful. It is great growing vegetables for our table, also wonderful to have room for lots of flowers too. We also take a machete and a sack when we go visiting our friends houses so that we can procure various cuttings to bring home and plant. One of the things we have discovered since living here is that tea can be made from most plants such as basil, rosemary, thyme and varieties of bush. Mainly these teas are good for one's health and address different ailments that we may have, or, if we feel so inclined, we can drink it any time. Dominicans have an instinct about how to treat most illnesses with herbs, the old remedies often being much better than modern day pills. Our neighbour Sobo has so much information about what we should pick, how to make different concoctions to keep us healthy, he is also a great guru as to the weather, what to plant and when to plant it - we feel truly blessed. |
| - Grey Today |
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Good morning everyone, Finally some rain arrived on Friday, on the only day we decided to go out for a drive. Still, we had a really good day, we went up to Miracle Lake and it really is up. It is so high up on the mountain it makes your ear's pop, like being in a plane. Saturday we were back to sun, warm breeze, blue sky. This morning it is a little dull and overcast, light breeze, the sea is grey. The sun is making a valiant attempt to beat the cloud's back. I'm off to have a coffee and look at the grey sea. If anything exciting happens I'll let you all know. You all take care. Tommiegirl. |
| - Update. |
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Good morning everyone, Still no rain. Yesterday was a little dull and cloudy, today is beautiful, bright blue sky, sun shining, light breeze. Heard a nice little story, ferry coming over from Martinique last Thursday, the crew spotted a pod of whale's, so the captain slowed down, turned the ferry round and slowly circled for 20 minuet's giving his passenger's a free whale watch trip. Give the man a round of applause. All is quiet, everyone gone to work or school, I'm off to enjoy it while it lasts. You all take care. Tommiegirl. |
| - HOT WEATHER |
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We were complaining how wet it was not long ago, now all we can say is it is dry, dry, dry, time to get the water pump out and transfer water into our cistern and onto our plants from the ravine! Luckily, we have a ravine that runs all the time, pristine, clean water which is a blessing. We are so lucky because we have drop arm awnings on our deck which keep our cottage so cool, as the sun comes onto the property so we drop the awnings and have constant shade, they also protect us from the rain. We sell different types of retractable and vertical drop awnings; we have them custom made in Antigua and professionally fit them. I think this is particularly good for properties on the Dominican West Coast; the sun in the summer can be so hot and on the buildings most of the day. It is a great commodity and adds value to one's property. Today we think is river bath day, We have to cool out for sure. A balmy Sunday off which is unusual for me! Just going to enjoy the day and probably attack the wine cellar! Our telephone number if anyone is interested in our awnings is 1 (767) 449 1123 or 1 (767) 265 3339. |
| - Waiting for water |
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Good afternoon everyone, Today is overcast and breezy, still very humid. The sea is quite choppy and grey. Still no rain though. It did make a half hearted attempt at rain in the very early hour's of this morning, but nothing worth noting. The garden is now beginning to suffer, leaves turning yellow, ground almost like concrete. Hosepipe time i think. Guaranteed to rain then. My next door neighbour left to go back home to Canada today, my garden has just doubled in size. Hopefully I can keep everything alive for her till she gets back in October. Well we are off out tonight with friend's , so nice early shower little siesta and we will be raring to go. You all take care. Tommiegirl. |
| - Quick Update. |
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Good morning everyone, A fairly dull morning here on the west coast, little breezy, lot of cloud, very warm though. At about 6.30am it made an attempt at rain. The sun is doing it's very best, so it's anyone's guess at what today will bring. See on the satellite pic's we could be in for some rain, still it is needed, the garden is real thirsty. If we don't get any rain today it will have to be the hosepipe this evening. Everyone's gone to work or school, silence, I'm off to enjoy it while it lasts. You all take care. Tommiegirl. |
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