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| - late. |
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GREETINGS ALL AND SORRY FOR THE LATE INFO. MARCH WAS A VERY DRY MONTH WITH ONLY 1/4 OF AN INCH OF RAIN.WATER TRUCKS ARE ALL OVER LOOKING FOR CISTERNS TO DRY TO HELP OUT THOSE IN NEED. APRIL HAS ALSO COME IN WITH A DRY SPELL BUT IT'S EARLY IN THE MONTH YET AND U KNOW HOW THE SAYING GOES APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS ETC ETC. HAVEN'T SEEN ANY BREACHING WHALES SINCE THE LAST POST. BROWN IS SHOWING AMOUNGST THE GREEN.DIVING AND HIKING SHOULD BE TERRIFIC AS THE SEAS HAVE BEEN CALM AND THE MOUNTAIN CLEAR. TEMPS ARE ON THE WARM SIDE AND THIS COULD BE A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME. OK SUE AND LIN HERE IT IS. SEE YA VINCE. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba. |
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Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen.Wx today on the warm side of 82 f winds are subsiding once again which is not such good news for the Heineken regatta on Sxm as stronger winds are best for racing. Rainfall for the month of February is 2 3/4 inches and more is needed.Some Whales have been sighted during the middle part of last month and if all goes well there should be a few more sightings before all is said and done. Peace out Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba |
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Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen.The Atoll known as the Saba Bank has once again revieled a new spieces of fish which is very good news for divers and biologists. Winds are a lot calmer today and the emissions from Montserrat can be detected in the air, rain is in need as the brown is starting to show itself amoungst the green. The acropods down at the harbor have settled in and seem to be holding well with the exception of a few spots that look as if they have sagged a little too much as seas are breaking on them and the sea spray comes onto the pier and also into the parking area. The new ferry service is up and running 3x per week between Saba and St. Maarten. Best regards peace out Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba. |
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Greatings all from the Unspoiled Queen. Rainfall for the month of January stands at 4 1/4 inches at my location.Wx today is fair with winds blowing out of the east at about 12 kts, vis is greater than 10 miles and temp is around 77 F. Seas are a lot calmer than previous days gone by as the winds have subsided considerably. Highest point in the dutch kindom is also clear and great for hiking, scuba diving should also be great for the next few days. Best regards. Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island |
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Greetings from the rock. It rained from 1:30 am this morning until 7 ish. I have accumalated for the month of January 3 3/4 inches at my location.Sun is peeking throu once again and it should turn out to be a wonderful day once again. Diving should great but the hiking may be on the slippery side today wear those spikes. Winds have subsided also although by this afternoon it should pick up somewhat. Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island D W I. |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.WX AT THIS TIME STRONG ENE WINDS AT ABOUT 15 KTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS, RAINING ALSO. RAINFALL TOTAL FOR THE MONTH OF DEC 05 IS 1 1/2 " SO THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL FOR THE YEAR 2005 AT THIS SITE TO 44 1/2 ". OLD YEARS WENT OFF WITH A VERY EXPENSIVE BANG.FIREWORKS WERE ORDERED FROM SKB AND THEY WERE THE MOST EXPENSIVE I HAVE HEARD ABOUT YET. A COMPLETE RIP OFF. A NEIGHBOR OF MINE SPENT OVER $1400,00 AND THE AMOUNT OF FIREWORKS FOR THAT PRICE A YEAR AGO WOULD HAVE COST AROUND $350.00. (CHECK THE DAILY HERALD IN THE COMING DAYS).WE COULD SEE THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY FROM THE SURROUNDING ISLANDS AND THAT WAS VERY SPECTACULAR, ST BARTHS GREAT, ST MAARTEN, ST MARTIN AND ANGUILLA ALSO, GREAT JOB OUT THERE. TROPICAL STORM ZETA IS STILL OUT THERE AND CAUSING NO HARM TO ANYONE OTHER THAN SHIPPING. THE MEGA YACHTS ARE AROUND AND THE DIVING IS INCREDIBLY GREAT, THE HIKING HAS ALSO BEEN GREAT AS THE TOP OF MOUNT SCENERY HAS BEEN VERY CLEAR FOR WEEKS. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. VINCE _________________________________________________________________Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ |
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Happy Holidays to all from The Unspoiled Queen.WX has been wndy for the past few days but the temps have remained the same, low seventies in the evening and mid eighties during day light hours. Light rain showers coming down at this time, the tree frogs are loving it.Santa arrived on Sunday to give out his presents and the parade was long with poeple blowing theirs car horns all the way from the airport to The Bottom (island capital ) Santa couldn't find his sled or reindeers so he was put on a trailer with lots of horses (horse power) pulling the trailer with Santa from village to village. The kids and grown ups alike all had a great time. Well done Lions Club.Not much rainfall for the month as of yet just enough to keep the islands lush and tropical colour in tact. Surrounding waters are clear for the scuba diving and the highest mountain in the Dutch Kingdom has been naked for some time, no cloud coverage to talk about. Enjoy the Holidays all Vince. _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island. |
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Hey Gert thanks for the info during this very busy H season. Saba today was nice cool and clear, all islands were visible .Winds were fairly strong this morning, SSE at 16 kts, but this afternoon less than 10. Diving, snorkeling and mountain climbing should be great in the days to follow. Happy holidays to all. Vince. _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D.W.I |
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Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen.Just took a peek outside to see what the temp was on our porch and had to tap it a few times to see if it was reading correctly a cool 63* f. Temps during the daytime rise up in the high 70's and low 80's, winds have been calm for about a week now but there are some heavy swells being generated by Epsilon oh me gone. The lights from Sxm, Eux and Sbh are crystal clear this morning.Rainfall that I have accumalated for the month of November stands at 2 1/2 inches bringing the total for the year so far to 43". Sea Dream 1 paid us a visit yesterday and the island was bustling with tourists lots of hikers doing the trails and some taking a tour of the island. Best regards. Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Hello all and greetings from The Unspoiled Queen. Wx today is partly cloudy with a few passing rain showers which are welcome.Saba is at her peak where colour is concerned. From the top of Mount Scenery to the crashing waves of the Caribbean Sea is green, lush and tropical. Winds today are from the E S E at 12 to 18 Knots, vis + 10 miles, temp is around 84 *F. Rain fall for the month of October stands at 9 " this brings a total for the year so far to 40 1/2 inches. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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GREETINGS ALL.HURRICANE SEASON IS NOT OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER AND I ENCOURAGE ALL DO NOT LET YOUR GUARD DOWN AS MANY POWERFUL HURRICANES HAVE HIT LAND DURING AND EVEN AFTER THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. ONCE AGAIN THERE IS A STRONG WAVE APPROACHING THE ISLANDS AND THIS COULD MEAN RAIN AND MORE RAIN FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN A LOT ALREADY. SABA HAS SEEN OVER 8 INCHES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AND I WILL POST THE TOTAL AMOUNT ON NOV 1ST. WX TODAY IS VERY WARM AND TEMPS ARE IN THE LOW EIGHTIES, VIS IS +10 MILES AND NO CLOUDS AROUND AT THIS TIME, WINDS ARE BLOWING FROM THE ESE AT ABOUT 12 KTS. TODAY IS GREAT FOR HIKING THE MOUNTAIN AND ALSO DIVING. BEST REGARDS VINCE. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Greetings.Alpha is now inland on the island of the Dominican Republic with sustained winds of 50 mph. As the system passed over our area on friday there was a reported wind gust at the airport of 77 knots which is around 85 mph. No damages were reported during that time but overnight 2 small fishing vessels sank while at there moorings. Today temps are in the 80's and the sun has found it's way out once again.The island is very lush and tropical and the seas have subsided somewhat but still a stiff breeze blowing from the SSE at 13 to 20 Kts Vince _________________________________________________________________Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/ |
| - Saba |
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Hey all.The winds outside are very strong and I estimate them to be close to 30 mph with gusts well over T.S force, no rain at this time. Leaves and limbs should be all over the place by daylight. The moon has appeared.It looks as if Wilma will be hanging onto Mexico and surrounding areas for awhile as forward movement is down to 3 mph, not good news. Cable T V has been out since early yesterday morning, what a thing. Rest easy Vince. _________________________________________________________________Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Hello all Just a short one today.Winds have been very strong from the ssw all day and it has been raining off and on. There has not been any flights landing due to the adverse weather conditions and poor visibility. The rain forest is very lush and tropical and not so good for the climbers at this time. Temps have been on the cool side due to the overcast conditions mid to low seventies. This system could very well make history as it enters the caribbean sea. We are also getting the emissions from Montserrat.We are praying for those who are in the path of Wilma that they can be guided safely through Hey Linny,Sue, Arturo< and Chad me son. Best regards, Vince _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Hey all. Just another short one.Wx had improved this morning for flights to land but as the day progressed the winds became more stronger in velocity from the south south west and flights have been cancelled for the rest of the day I did make a mistake on the 10th instead of flights I put fights which I do apologize. No rain today just some sunshine and lots of humidity.Seas down at the harbor are looking a bit on the rough side with some swells once again effecting that area. Take care Sue and Pete. Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Hey all.No rain fall today and it was on the cool side due to very overcast conditions. Some of the fishermen have returned from St Maarten as sea conditons have improved. So far for the month of October I have recorded over 6 inches of rain and I am sure that there has fallen a lot more on other locations on the island. Winds today have been much calmer than yesterday but still in a south to south westerly direction. Hey Linny glad you enjoy keeping up to date with whats going on on Saba. Best regards Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - rain becoming more and more |
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Well folks it seems all the islands are getting their fare share of rain.Saba has had 1 scheduled fight since saturday mid day and that was this morning at 7;30 am. Rain has picked up somewhat and so has the winds. They are blowing out of the SSW at 15 to 25 kts. Visibility is down to about 10 km. We can also smell the emissions from Montserat. Temps are in the eiighties.Some of the boat owners decided to seek safer shelter over on St.Maarten yesterday as the seas and southerly swells where effecting around the harbor at Fort Bay Best regards Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Mona Passage. |
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Hey all. Just a fast one very overcast and windy todayit seems as there is trouble brewing inthe mona passage as there is a low level circulation close to that area we here ned to keep a watchful eye on it as it's going to approach from the south and west this is not good for the harbors on the southern and weastern sides of the islands. So far for the month of Oct I have measured over 5 1/2 inches of rain. best regards Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - SABA ISLAND |
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HELLO ALL SABA HAS SEEN LOTS OF CALM WEATHER DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. I HAVE RECORDED 3 1/4 INCHES OF RAIN.THE EMISIONS FROM MONTSERRAT HAVE BEEN AND STILL IS PRESENT ALL OVER THE ISLAND. GREAT SCUBA DIVING WEATHER, AND MOUNTAIN CLIMBING LOOKS PERFECT.WE ARE NOW IN OCTOBER AND STAN HAS MADE AN APPEARENCE BUT NO THREAT TO US. TD 19 IS STILL OUT THERE ALSO NO THREAT TO THE ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN. GDG VINCE. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island |
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Greetings all.Saba has been having some rain showers overnight and these are always welcome. Temps in the 80's, northerly swells have started early this year I guess these will remove the sand from along the coast. William Gray has predicted the h season will end early this year, well that remains to be seen. We have been very lucky so far this year. vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Katrina |
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Hello all, yes the devistation that has been done in the tracks of H Katrina
is and should be a lesson to all that live in the hurricane belt.
Take your warnings seriously and leave nothing to doubt. Protect what is yours.We here in the caribbean have been through some rough ones and we know how it feels. Please protect what you have worked for all your life and do not forget life is precious. Here on Saba the weather has been excellent great for the hikers and divers alike. Visibility underwater has been over the 100 foot mark on any given day.The mountain has been very clear and the rain forrest is very lush and tropical great for those hikers and photographers. So far 3 inches of rain has fallen for the month of August in my vicinity. Do not let your guard down as the hurricane peak has not arrived as of yet. Best regards and stay safe Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba D W I |
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Hello all. Rainfall for the month of July stands at 2 1/8 ".The heavy downpours that St Maarten recieved did not come our way. The island is sleeping from the long carnival weekend of parading around the Capital, a record breaking 9 troups this year displayed their colours. Now the clean-up starts. Winds have picked up somewhat this morning which makes for a cool setting. Best regards. Vince. _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island D. W. I |
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Hello all and greetings from the Unspoiled Queen.Today has been overcast with a few passing rain showers, nothing that impressive. Distant rumblings of thunder and yes the emissions from the ever belching Montserrat volcano. Winds have picked up from a southerly direction with some strong gusts at times. The English relatives have arrived and have said they left this weather in England, but as it always does in the caribbean it will pass. Vince _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island D W I |
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Hello all Just a short one from the Unspoiled Queen.Strong southerly winds were felt island wide during the late night time hours( I would say inclusive of 40 mph at times), there was also some rain and distant thunder and lightning. Winds at this time are a lot lighter and lights from the surrounding islands are visible. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba |
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Hi all and greetings once again from the Unspoiled QueenWeather pattern is back to normal with a brisk trade wind blowing. (around 15 kts ) 80% of the islands are visisble today and there are a few clouds hanging around. Great weather conditions for the scuba divers and mountain climbers, or for those who would hike on the many trails that Saba has to offer. Emily will eventually hit somewhere and our thoughts are with those in her path. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
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Greetings all from the Unspoiled Queen.Hurricane Emily may be some distance from our location but yesterday afternoon and during the night time hours the outter bands made their presence known in our area with gusty winds and some rain showers. At 11 : 15 am this morning Saba experienced another outter band with very strong winds (25kts +) and rain showers. Distant thunder can be heard at this time.Some owners of fishing vessels sailed to St. Maarten for the shelter of the lagoon. Small fishing vessels from the fishermans pier have been taken out and secured on land. Winds have subsided at this time and so has the rain showers. Best regards Vince. _________________________________________________________________FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Emily # 2 |
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Sorry all my last post had Emily at 950 miles E.S.E of the lesser antilles.That should be 845 Miles East of the lesser antilles. But I guess if you look at it from our my location it is E.S.E. Correct Roger. Ok Linny we are watching. _________________________________________________________________Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/ |
| - Emily |
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Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen.Winds on and around the island today E.S.E at about 8 to 12 kts, surrounding islands are in full view (lights at this time ) which means visibility is greater than 10 km. Had a brief rain shower last night which will help with the cisterns and foilage. Emily has made her presence known at 11 pm last night.Co ordinates for 5 am this morning are 11.4 n 48.6 w, winds 45 mph with higher gusts, movement west at 15mph.this places Emily about 950 miles E.S.E lesser Antilles. Interests from Martinique northward need to pay close attention to Emily as she could make her presence felt as early as Thursday. Hey Roger moor down the S.S Minnow. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba. |
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Greetings all from the Unspoiled Queen.Not much to report today, winds have subsided quite a bit since yesterday and the direction is E.S.E at about 12 kts,visibility is + 10km. We had a passing rain shower during the night time hours which was welcome for plants and cisterns alike. It seems Dennis has spawned some action in the Atlantic basin as there are 2 waves along the I T C Z. Hang in there Jamaica. Culabra what's happeneing on your end. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba. |
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Greetings all. Nothing much to report about from The Unspoiled Queen.Winds yesterday where out of the south during the afternoon and night time hours around 17 to 25 kts. Not much rain to talk about on this side of the island, southerly winds brought a sulpher smell from the Montserrat volcano which lasted well into the night time hours. Winds today at the airport are blowing from the S.S.E at 15 to 20 kts, visibility is gretaer than 10 km. Season is getting active and all interests should monitor their local weather stations. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - T D # 4 |
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Hello all . T D # 4 is located some 415 miles SSE of P R.Winds on the Unspoiled Queen have picked up from a South Easterly direction around 20 / 25 kts no rain to talk about at this time but we had a lightning display in the early evening hours of July 4th. Vince _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba |
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Hello all. Greetings from the Unspoiled Queen.We have had 2 3/4 " of rain for the month of June and during the month we have had some calm weather days, also some passing thunder and lightning. Today the trade winds are blowing across the island at about 12 kts, neighboring St Barths, St Maarten, St. Eustatius and St Kitts are visible. 2 storms already for the season, western caribbean and gulf of mexico.Havn't heard anything from our disaster officials yet, no pamphlets or bulletins concerning the rest of the season. Great job miss mermaid. Best regards to all. Vince. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island D W I |
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Hello all and greetings from The Unspoiled Queen. Saba has seen quite a lot of rain during the month of May. At my location an amount of 7 3/4 inches has been measured and I am sure lots of other locations have seen more than this amount. It is now hurricane season remember to be aleart of your surroundings and listen to those meteroligists. The island is in full bloom with fruits and flowers all over. Hey Linny today is on the hazy and windy side lots of white caps out there, visibility down to a minimum. best regards Vince _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba Island |
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Hello all and greetings from the Unspoiled Queen. Weather over the past few weeks has been sunny , rainy (over six inches so far at my location) hot and humid. Winds have been blowing from various directions. The Unspoiled Queen is very lush and tropical and all cisterns are full to over flowing. Congrats to the population of Montserat it has been a long time. best regards Vince _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
| - Saba |
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Hi all from The Unspoiled Queen. The total amount of rain fall for the month of April that I have recorded is 5 1/2 inches. This has brought up the level of water to full in most cisterns and the island has started to take on that lush and tropical green again. The repairs to the harbor have been completed. Keep safe Hey Linny wish you where here. Vince _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
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