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- Bermuda last week

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:04:35 -0400

April 17^th I took off from Bonaire to visit another island, Bermuda. This was my first time going since the hurricane Fabian tore up the Bermuda.

Initially the weather was rainy and windy upon arrival. As the week progressed, the weather warmed up to about 75 each day. Winds lightened but kept my power walks along the Rail Trail comfy. Water temps were in the high 60’s, too cold for me but the tourists at our hotel, The Reefs, loved it.

The island has recuperated well after Fabian. Pictures at the airport depict a terrible mess. Let’s hope the islands have a quiet upcoming season.

Ann Phelan

- Winds in the ABC Islands

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 07:24:31 -0400

Good day,

Winds returned a few weeks back after an unusually light air flow in the ABC’s for too many a weeks. It has been averaging 22 MPH daily. No rain to speak of. The floods and heavy rains of Oct. – March have ceased and the land is arid again. The windsurfers are happy.

Ann Phelan

www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com

- Wind Reversal

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 21:11:52 -0400

The ABCs continue to have cloudy conditions, sporadic gusty winds and a wind reversal. Our winds are from the North..very odd..this is the strangest winter I have ever seen in the Caribbean since coming for over 16 years.

Ann Phelan

www.bonairepros.com

011-5999-786-3134 Bonaire

- Winds are back

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:45:41 -0400

After a long hiatus, the winds are back making perfect conditions for our windsurfing guests. The rains have also ceased. Let this please be the new weather pattern for the ABC’s.

Peace to all.

Ann Phelan

www.bonairepros.com

011-5999-786-3134 Bonaire

- Radar in error

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 11:24:19 -0400

May I ask why the radar images for the Caribbean do not show the precipitation that is falling so heavily on our islands? The radar appears clear for the ABC’s yet we are getting heavy doses of rain. Is there a better computer model?

Ann

- Rain Rain Go Away

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 11:37:49 -0400

We have had SO much rain since early Nov. This island typically classified as one of the driest of the Caribbean is as green as Killarney. Street flooding remains a problem. I spoke to a long time resident and he cannot recall seeing this much rain in 25 years. What’s up??

Being a former New Englander, I can say, I love it. I feel for the tourists who came for sun. So everyone, “ Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day”.

Annie

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Torrential Downpours in Bonaire

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 17:34:17 -0500

Today we had intermittent rain, the the sky opened up just as the builders were pouring concrete into my foundation. It rained BUCKETS and it was COLD. I looked at the radar on Storm Carib and the sky looks clear as a bell. Is that image old??

Any weather updates?? We are still windless.

Ann

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Rainy season in the ABC's

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:21:15 -0500

While the radar doesn’t show it, we are getting heavy doses of rains again in Bonaire. The island has never been greener.

Ann Phelan

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- rains are back

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:47:22 -0500

Rains are back with squalls, high winds and street flooding. I sailed a 4.0 meter sail today at Lac Bay. Flies are EVERYWHERE as are fierce man eating ‘squitos.

Ann Phelan

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- Bonaire is drying up finally

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:19:21 -0500

There are deep puddle everywhere as remnants to the massive rains that fell on Bonaire for days. Everyone needs the weeds cut. The island is as lush as it can get. Light winds prevail.

Annie

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- Bonaire Floods

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:57:20 -0500

The island of Bonaire practically shut down while it experienced severe street flooding. Many roads were impassible throughout the day.

Go to www.bonairetalk.com and click on local items. Under the title flood you will see an incredible video of floods in upscale Sabadeco and great photos.

Ann Phelan

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire Cell

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www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Torrential Rains in Bonaire and Curacao

From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:40:19 -0500

So much rain in the ABC’s. My roof is leaking into pots and pans. Speaking to my friend in CUR they have lots of rain and lightening as well. The skies have opened up again. Lots of rain for the gardens and donkeys. Not good for our divers and tourists.

Ann Phelan

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire Cell

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- Curacao and Bonaire

From: "ALP" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:34:43 -0400

I was in CUR all weekend and we had some intense rains. The winds are still light and it’s Hotter than Heck. Back in Bonaire I can see it also rained here as there are massive puddles lingering on the streets with poor drainage. I hope for some much needed wind.

Ann

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Light winds and rain

From: "ALP" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 06:53:20 -0400

Bonaire’s 37^th Regatta has experienced the typical light wind conditions known for Oct. As a result it has been very hot and sometimes sticky after some nighttime rainfall. Nothing else to report about Bonaire.

I saw a friend from Aruba and she told me about the floods post Ivan. Apparently no one expected them and since the floods occurred at night people woke to devastating conditions. She reports good recovery now but a terrible stench on the island from decaying animal carcasses and rotting plants and what not. Also many mosquitos.

I think about our island friends in Haiti, Grenada, Cayman and all the other devastated areas with positive thoughts today.

Ann

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- WINDY AND RAINY..yippeee

From: "ALP" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:12:30 -0400

As a former New Englander I love weather and change is better. The wind God and Goddess visited Bonaire today. I sailed a 4.7 meter sail WAY overpowered. SUPER day..lots of clouds and rain as well. Good for the gardens and our many wild donkeys.

Ann

011-599-785-6820 Bonaire Cell

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- warm doldrums in Bonaire

From: "ALP" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:37:48 -0400

Good day all,

It is another hot day in Bonaire. Light winds prevail which is typical of this time of year. It is also Bonaire Regatta week so hopefully a few puffs come through for the boat and windsurf races.

Peace to all today!

Ann

www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Pictures of Aruba

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:36:09 -0400

http://www.kaboobie.com/images/P1010063.jpg

http://www.kaboobie.com/images/P1010066.jpg

http://www.laprensacur.com/

http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/13811451/Ernstige_wateroverlast_op_Aruba_na_orkaan.html

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

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- ANY NEWS FROM ARUBA

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:57:46 -0400

I am on the phone with my friend in Curacao and he reports that the news service in Curacao states there is extensive flooding in Aruba. Last Dec. the ABC's had a terrible stretch of rain and Aruba was flooded so I can imagine the same. Anyone in touch with anyone there? All of my Aruba friends are offline.

Thanks..

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Bonaire Update

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:48:36 -0400

From BON's PR company in NY, Adams Ltd:

THIS STATEMENT WAS RELEASED AT NOON TODAY ON DIVE NEWSWIRE AND SENT TO THE U.S. MEDIA LIST

Hurricane Ivan Brushes Bonaire; Minimal Damage Reported

Kralendijk, Bonaire N.A. (September 9, 2004) -Bonaire�s residents and visitors alike woke up this morning to a beautiful sunrise. Overnight fast-moving Hurricane Ivan passed north of Bonaire, brushing the island and causing moderate rainfall, rough waves and strong winds. Although the southern coastline of Bonaire took the brunt of the storm due to 14 hours of southwesterly winds, with additional swells forecast to continue into this afternoon, only limited damage is being reported.

All of the residents and tourists that remained on island are safe, with minimal damage being reported by hotels and dive shops. Hotels with very few exceptions are expecting to resume full dive operations by tomorrow, Friday September 10. Electricity, telephones and water are all operational and no damage was reported on the landing surface and apron at Bonaire�s Flamingo Airport which reopened at 10:00 a.m. today.

As of 8:00 a.m. AST on Thursday Bonaire remained under a hurricane warning and was still experiencing some high waves. Diving has not resumed and will not until the okay is given by the Harbor Master that it is safe to enter the waters. This is expected to come tomorrow.

Jack Chalk, president of STINAPA, the organization that oversees the Bonaire National Marine Park, stated that �within 24 - 48 hours of having divers in the water, we expect to have an assessment of the conditions of the reef. As the sea conditions were not as severe as initially predicted, we are expecting that there was minimal impact on the reef."

While Bonaire was mostly unscathed other islands were not as fortunate. Our thoughts are with our Caribbean neighbors as well as those in Florida that have been affected more severely by both Hurricanes Frances and Ivan.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Bonaire Report

From: "Mike" <mwerne AT cox.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:30:43 -0500

I had not seen a report on Bonaire so I thought I would send you this if interested.

http://www.bonairereporter.com/

Hurricane Ivan Report:
Bonaire has weathered its closest encounter with a hurricane in almost a decade with coastal damage but its infrastructure intact. The eye of Hurricane Ivan passed 60 miles to the easternmost of the ABC islands. Ivan was a full fledged, category 4 storm when it targeted Bonaire. The island last dealt with a major storm in 1996 when Hurricane Cesar developed just north of the island growing into a category 1 hurricane only days later. Aruba, Bonaire and Cura�ao are on the southern fringes of the hurricane belt. They are not totally outside the hurricane belt as many think. History says that roughly once every 100 years considerable damage is caused by tropical cyclones passing near island.
While storm preparations are a rare event on the island, this threat was taken seriously. Officials declared a Hurricane Warning early Wednesday morning. Airlines BonairExel, DCA and KLM cancelled all flights to the island. Disaster services were mobilized at 8 am. Most business closed by noon. A storm hotline was announced. Shelters were opened in all of the barios. Yachts and local boats sheltered in the two protected marinas on the islands. The harbor anchorage was empty by mid-morning and streets were deserted. Downtown shops had their windows boarded and taped. Some seaside areas were evacuated.
As Ivan moved west, closer to the island, it took a slight turn to the north. The new course, further away, is what saved Bonaire from more serious wind damage, but magnified the impact of the battering seas as the new angle further exposed the populated western shoreline. The storm effects peaked between 5 and 7 pm. The great majority of the damage was caused by waves which washed over seawalls and shorefront buildings. The highest wind gusts were clocked in 50 kn range, but the sea spray often exceeded 15 m (50 ft) high. The high seas are continuing into Thursday. Rainfall was intermittent and has not exceeded two inches in most areas. No injuries were reported. Preliminary reports are of extensive damage to shorefront homes in the southern Belnem residential area, beach erosion, flooded roads and shops. A curfew was in force.

On Thursday morning businesses and shops reopened and people returned to their shorefront homes as Hurricane Ivan spun away from the Dutch ABC Islands. On Bonaire cleanup was already underway. Some waterfront structures sustained serious damage and several small craft washed ashore at the height of the storm as Hurricane Ivan, growing into a maximum category 5 storm, passed within 60 miles of the island in the early hours of yesterday evening.
Island Governor Herbert Domacass� said, �The prayers of the people of Bonaire were answered when Hurricane Ivan veered away from our island.�
Because of high water in downtown areas electrical power was shut down to flooded sections but was being restored now that the storm winds have passed and the tide is receding. However, high waves continue to batter the exposed northwest corner of the island.
Damage to Bonaire�s coral reefs appears to be minimal based on early surveys conducted by the underwater video company, ScubaVision. Owner Hendrik Wyuts said �there does not seem to be much, if any, coral washed ashore in the area I inspected.�
The small boat piers of two diving resorts, Divi Flamingo and Buddy Dive, were washed away. A full report will be in the next issue of The Bonaire Reporter.

- Update from Bonaire

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 09:51:01 -0400

From a resident in Bonaire:

At the moment everything is still quiet. It's clouded, and we had some

rain downpour this morning; that was the front of the storm system. We

are in a lull now. In about 6 hours we should see the first major

storms and rain, and by tonight we'll be in for it. How serious it's

going to be is hard to tell; looks like the eye will miss us by some

150km, but if it changes direction suddenly (still possible, it seems)

then we will be hit fully.

The Dutch Navy has sent 2 Orion planes with 30 Marines this way and a

ship with support materials, just in case. The Government has a

crisisteam that has arranged for rental trucks for the Marines and

other volunteer personell.

Everybody is watching and listening to the media. Schools and

government organizations are closed for the day.

Also, I just spoke to my friend in Curacao. Buses are not running, all closed. Some light rain and VERY hot. No wind.

GOOD LUCK..

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Rains have started in Bonaire

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 07:16:38 -0400

Report just in from my friend in Bonaire. No wind but rain is coming down. The eye will be VERY CLOSE. Stay tuned. It's the first time in 127 years that a hurricane came to the ABC's. WOW..

Be safe..

I wish the Weather Channel or SOMEONE had more news on the islands. Grenada, keep us posted.

Peace!

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Hurricane Ivan races towards the ABC's

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 21:12:50 -0400

I am stateside for holiday and just spoke to my friend who is in Curacao. He reports light winds, very hot sticky weather. Prior to sunset there were light clouds in the sky. Bonaire friends report the same. Long lines in the stores and gas stations. Folks are preparing for the worst.

Good luck all in the islands surrounding Venezuela and all in the ABC's. I will make calls tomorrow to CUR and BON and report back online.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Not a Breathe of Wind in Bonaire

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 11:56:16 -0400

Hey everyone,

I was in Curacao yesterday and it seems like the wind shifted direction. The smell from the oil refinery and the smoke was very bad at Piscadera Bay area. Not much wind at any rate. Back in Bonaire today and no wind..not a drop. The heat is on.

Good luck Bahamas with Frances.

Annie

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- light winds, rain and clouds in the Dutch Caribbean

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 20:42:46 -0400

I was in Curacao all weekend and both there and here in Bonaire we had rain and light wind. The horizon off of Curacao had tremendous lightning bolts..magnificent..I hope the new storm is kind to my friends in the Leeward Islands.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Thunder and Lightening and Much needed Rain

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 07:46:04 -0400

We are having the first rain since oh, last Spring (March?). It's heavenly. All of our plants and donkeys are getting a nice drink today. Also more unusual for Bonaire is thunder and lightening. It's a great day to sleep in. The skies looking towards Curacao are very gray.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Weather Update in Bonaire

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:54:43 -0400

The skies are very cloudy with light winds. As Earle passes to our East I wonder what track he will take. Hopefully we get some rain for the donkeys and plants and some wind for the sailors. Fingers crossed for our island neighbors.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- trying to leave Jamaica

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:42:16 -0400 (AST)

Still here in JA after an interesting night. When Charly became a
hurricane most shops and businesses in Mo Bay closed. There was an eery
feel to the island. We hit the grocery store to buy coffee and sauces to
bring home to Bonaire and of course that was a mistake. Long lines. Funny
what folks buy before a hurricane hits. One man had 10 tins of butter
cookies, 7 boxes of sugar cereal and 2 huge tins of powered milk. LOL..

We waited and waited reading, watching the Weather Channel and having
afternoon tea at our hotel (www.roundhilljamaica.com)..which btw is
INCREDIBLE.

Around 5 I decided to make a dinner res at Day O Plantation. They picked
us up at 7 PM. Light drizzle no wind. We went home around 9:30 to pulses
of lightening. After bedtime it really went off. The boomers and cracking
in ths sky was tremendous. Heavy rains but not much wind. This morning all
is still and the sky is grey. The ground is littered with leaves and twigs
but nothing much here at Round Hill.

Best of luck to all. We will try to get home to Bonaire today if Air Ja is
back on track.

Ann
www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Bonaire still in Jamaica

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 22:41:48 -0400 (AST)

I am still at Round Hill (WOW....what a place) and well, Charly is NO
WHERE to be seen. No wind and a few rain drops.

Hope Air Jamaica flies tomorrow...MBJ Airport was closed all day and MOST
businesses too.

Ann

- Bonaire in Jamaica

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:54:09 -0400 (AST)

Hello all,

Took a last min. trip to Jamaica. Was headed to the DR but that horrid
airline DCA was a mess. So here I am. TS Charly looms to our east. The
wind has died down and it's very humid and tropical. We had lots of rain
in the mountains yesterday. Will report in tomorrow.

- Wicked winds in Dry Bonaire

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 21:32:42 -0400

We had an interesting weather day for Bonaire. It was mostly cloudy and overcast with really decent winds. I was on a 4.2 meter sail windsurfing today so I would say 22-24 knots? I love this weather..a refreshing welcome change .

Off to the DR next week. Praying for wind and rain..I know, sick huh? Well, this former New Englander craves change in weather.

Peace

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- YIPPEEE..windy again

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 20:00:08 -0400

Well, the wind Goddess sent us a heavy dose of wind today. Lac Bay was full of happy windsurfers. Cloudy skies prevailed all day offering respite from the hot Summer sun.

Peace

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- HOT

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:38:32 -0400

Bonaire is experiencing hot weather, light winds and thankfully cloudy skies. It's time to invest in an AC unit.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- Wind wind where art thou??

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:45:26 -0400

It's HOT here in sunny Bonaire. Winds are incredibly light and tides are very low at Lac Bay. We had a little rain yesterday in the AM but otherwise skies are crystal clear.

Send some wind.

Annie

- In Aruba for the week

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:12:54 -0400

I am a Press Volunteer at the 18th Annual Aruba Hi Winds. SUPER winds but gusty as usual for this sunny island. We had a brief spell of rain this morning and now it's quite cloudy.

Hope everyone is well in the islands.

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- NUKING WINDS

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:00:19 -0400

It's HOWLING here in Bonaire. Last check was it was blowing 29 knots with much higher gusts. I do not own a sail small enough for this wind but will head off to windsurf soon.

Enjoy the day!

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- winds and water

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 11:10:02 -0400 (AST)

The Netherland Antilles has been experiencing clouds and WIND. It has also
been unusually rainy in what is typically a dry season.

Today it is very cloudy with decent wind. It's Dive Festival so the island
is jammed with divers. Super tourist activities and more. Come on down.

Annie
www.bonairecaribbean.com

- Winds are back

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:58:55 -0400

I was in Aruba over the weekend and man, we had some nice rain. Returning home to Bonaire I found massive puddles so here too, we had some good precipitation. Winds are back with a vengeance. I am stoked so I can sail sail sail.

Wishing the entire Caribbean a safe hurricane season.

Annie

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- rain rain everywhere

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 09:07:32 -0400

Thanks for all the posts MNI, DR and other places. Wow, the rains are incredible in your parts. Even here in dry Bonaire we had a good dose. We also had a wind reversal for a few days. STRANGE. Still very light winds and low low water levels in Lac Bay, the windsurf area.

I pray for wind again to cool us off...and less rain for the Leewards and north.

Peace

Ann L. Phelan
www.bonaireworldfreestyle.com
www.bonairecaribbean.com
508-385-8174 USA
011-599-785-6820 Bonaire

- I going to pass out from the heat

From: "Ann Phelan" <ann AT bonairewindsurfing.com>
Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 15:34:38 -0400 (AST)

We have NO WIND and it's HOTTER than Haiti. I am not sure what's up with
the weather but there is no relief in site. www.windguru.cz shows no wind
here for days.

HELP..someone send me so wind

Annie
www.bonairecaribbean.com