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- Sunny Skies
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:27 -0400

Bonaire is enjoying some lovely days after MUCH wind and rain. The skies are sunny with puffy clouds. Winds are light enough to keep us cool. I am heading to Antigua for work and to see family. There is a little blob over in the Atlantic. Care to guess what happen?? I fly out the 4th..It would be nice to avoid a major storm. Some rain is welcome.  Wadadli here I come..

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

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011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

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- crazy weather...
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:18:59 -0400

It cleared at 3 then the rains came back at 5 along with a wind reversal. It got very cool and the dark skies made for an eery feel. Thunder and lightning enhanced the weather picture. Man, I have never seen such interesting weather in Bonaire.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Hopi awe
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:09:59 -0400

We have another grey day with intermittent rain, heavy thunder boomers and cool temperatures. I love it..going to clean the closets and get a bag of things to donate to charity. Too much rain to do much else. I have a pool party to go to at 3. Not sure if that’s gonna happen. I welcome this lovely change in weather.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Rainy Day
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:41:14 -0400

Marcus, you gotta get a gutter system. I got mine at Playa Trading and collected 2 barrels on one side and on the other side my new mega cube that stores water is ¾ full. It’s great. We had a tremendous amount of rain today…thank you Rain Gods. It is cool and cozy to stay inside and read, eat and sleep.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Strong Squall
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:45:08 -0400

A strong squall just passed my house..wicked wind, thunder and heavy rains. The sky remains cloudy but the storm has passed.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Crummy Weather..back to bed??
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:53:27 -0400

The day is still, no wind. There are dark ominous clouds covering the island landscape. We had some rain and I anticipate more. Radar shows perhaps a wave over the ABC islands so I will stay in, work, read and take an early siesta.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- To Jamaica Weather Spotters
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:03:59 -0400

Best of luck..prayers

 

Any reports from Treasure Beach please?

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- What a Night
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:57:08 -0400

After my 10:30 PM report I got a call from my teen that she was in town running for cover from the severe storm and cut her foot badly. My old car does poorly in the rain and would barely start but I managed to limp along to town going thru massive puddles in the height of the rain storm. It was a night of weather chaos. I got her and to the hospital. That is another story for another time. During our hospital time the entire island lost power. We got home and dried off and tried to sleep but the rain bands were so strong we could not leave windows open so sweltered in bed while being dive bombed by mosquitos. My bed covers are all drips of blood from bites. Around 5 AM the power went on so I could sleep 3 more hours with some cool air. All I thought about was how I rely on modern conveniences and cannot imagine how folks in Cayman endured 8 weeks of no AC, no fans…and all the other hurricanes that have impacted the islands over the years. It’s a humbling experience.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- ABC Island Alert
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:28:07 -0400

At approx. 10:15 PM the skies opened up and heavy intense rain fell. The thunder and lightning intensified and the wind reversed again bringing a cool STRONG WIND. I can hear the waves crashing again across the street. I hope the boats are in safe harbour. This must be some outer band of  Dean.

 

 

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Rain and Lots of lights and Boomers
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:21:19 -0400

We are experiencing heavy rain, thunder and breathtaking lightning (all very unusual in BON) tonight. I just had a new rain gutter system installed and am happy to say it is working well.

 

I am reading posts, blogs and reports on the internet. I pray Dean makes a change in his path otherwise things look very grim for Jamaica.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Bonaire Update
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:47:41 -0400

 

Greetings from calm Bonaire,

 

Spoke to two divers who hit Cai and the East side. Murky but calm. Driving from Belnem north I can say the sea is rough but not bad. The water is washing over Playa Lechi onto the street in some areas...very high water levels. Most boats at HV but some in Kralendijk having a bit of a roller coaster ride. I just came back from 2 hours of body surfing at Bachelor's Beach..quite rough..good fun. Lots of junk in the water. KLM took off the other way. A BIG navy ship is in the water sitting offshore...wonder why.


The wind just shut off..poof…still and HOT.

 

I am reading the posts and send all my positive thoughts to all weather spotters in Cayman and Jamaica. Time will tell.

 

Ann

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Bonaire Update
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:19:41 -0400

There is a change in wind direction. Along the West coast we have large rollers where calm water usually exists. Boats in Kralendijk entered Harbour Village Marina for safety. The air is very damp and the air is humid. It is fairly gusty from calm to 20 knots? The sky is very eery. Dean is currently 212 miles from Bonaire and his presence is known.

 

Donkey Beach has huge rollers and crashing waves. Further South in Belnem I see less wave activity so suspect for now there will be no damaging surge BUT that will soon be revealed.

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Jamaica's Airports Closing?
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:01:11 -0400

Got this off the internet. Air Jamaica’s site says nada about airport closures:

 

I have been advised that flights tomorrow to and from Montego bay will either be cancelled or delayed.

The Airport will no doubt be closed some time during Saturday all day Sunday and a good part of Monday.

I would strongly advise any vacations departing tomorrow to reschedule their vacation. You really do not want to be in Jamaica at this time.

Airlines are still flying vacationers to the island to day which is, to say the least, irresponsible.

I am

Gary Stephens

Vice President of Operations

Couples Resorts.

and will be based in Ocho Rios during the week end.

 

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- AA tonight
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:22:15 -0400

I was told AA was cancelled coming into Bonaire tonight. I suspect tomorrow too…Prayers for Jamaica.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Dean and Bonaire
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:59:26 -0400

Our skies continue to be dark and cloudy. The air is very still. There have been a few intermittent showers. Not much else. Careful Cayman and Jamaica…later MX.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Prayers to the Dominica and Martinique
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:33:47 -0400

We have no wind at all.very still  with dark skies  in the horizon.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Batten Down The Hatches
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:56:18 -0400

Today is a sunny day with a light  gentle breeze. Best of luck to all the island’s in Dean’s path.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Meteors - cool stuff
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:02:29 -0400

2007 Meteor Showers and Viewing Tips

The next meteor shower is the Perseids on August 12. This year there’s no moonlight to interfere. The best time to watch is from 11 p.m. August 12 until dawn the next morning. The best direction to watch is wherever your sky is darkest. If you have a dark sky, you may see a meteor once a minute on average. The shower is also active for several days before and after its peak.

 

Name Date of Peak Moon Phase


Quadrantids January 4 Full Moon
Lyrids April 22 Evening crescent
Eta Aquarids May 6 Morning gibbous
Delta Aquarids July 28 Full Moon
Perseids August 12 New Moon
Orionids October 21 Evening gibbous
Leonids November 18 Evening gibbous
Geminids December 14 Evening crescent


What are meteor showers?

An increase in the number of meteors at a particular time of year is called a meteor shower.

Comets shed the debris that becomes most meteor showers. As comets orbit the Sun, they shed an icy, dusty debris stream along the comet's orbit. If Earth travels through this stream, we will see a meteor shower. Depending on where Earth and the stream meet, meteors appear to fall from a particular place in the sky, maybe within the neighborhood of a constellation.

Meteor showers are named by the constellation from which meteors appear to fall, a spot in the sky astronomers call the radiant. For instance, the radiant for the Leonid meteor shower is located in the constellation Leo. The Perseid meteor shower is so named because meteors appear to fall from a point in the constellation Perseus.

What are shooting stars?

"Shooting stars" and "falling stars" are both names that people have used for many hundreds of years to describe meteors -- intense streaks of light across the night sky caused by small bits of interplanetary rock and debris called meteoroids crashing and burning high in Earth's upper atmosphere. Traveling at thousands of miles an hour, meteoroids quickly ignite in searing friction of the atmosphere, 30 to 80 miles above the ground. Almost all are destroyed in this process; the rare few that survive and hit the ground are known as meteorites.

When a meteor appears, it seems to "shoot" quickly across the sky, and its small size and intense brightness might make you think it is a star. If you're lucky enough to spot a meteorite (a meteor that makes it all the way to the ground), and see where it hits, it's easy to think you just saw a star "fall."

How can I best view a meteor shower?

If you live near a brightly lit city, drive away from the glow of city lights and toward the constellation from which the meteors will appear to radiate.

For example, drive north to view the Leonids. Driving south may lead you to darker skies, but the glow will dominate the northern horizon, where Leo rises. Perseid meteors will appear to "rain" into the atmosphere from the constellation Perseus, which rises in the northeast around 11 p.m. in mid-August.

After you've escaped the city glow, find a dark, secluded spot where oncoming car headlights will not periodically ruin your sensitive night vision. Look for state or city parks or other safe, dark sites.

Once you have settled at your observing spot, lay back or position yourself so the horizon appears at the edge of your peripheral vision, with the stars and sky filling your field of view. Meteors will instantly grab your attention as they streak by.

How do I know the sky is dark enough to see meteors?

If you can see each star of the Little Dipper, your eyes have "dark adapted," and your chosen site is probably dark enough. Under these conditions, you will see plenty of meteors.

What should I pack for meteor watching?

Treat meteor watching like you would the 4th of July fireworks. Pack comfortable chairs, bug spray, food and drinks, blankets, plus a red-filtered flashlight for reading maps and charts without ruining your night vision. Binoculars are not necessary. Your eyes will do just fine.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

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Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Winds are back..hurrayyyyyyyyyy
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:30:51 -0400

The wind returned today just as www.windguru.cz predicted…I just watered my garden and enjoyed the fresh breeze…I will head to the beach tomorrow for a nice windsurf sesh…

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Winds Return
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:34:09 -0400

A nice light wind returned today with puffy clouds covering a lovely blue. No more rain..my house is getting painted today..whooooooooooooooooooo

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Dark Skies Prevail
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:38:47 -0400

The day has been perfect to clean the house, work indoors, sleep or just read a book..cool air, dark and cloudy skies..I LOVE IT..

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Weather Changes
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:26:12 -0400

Well the calm is over and the dark skies returned with thunder and rain. I LOVE IT…not much wind.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Booomers and Lights
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:06:06 -0400

 

Bon Dia,

 

I woke to thunder and lightning and light rain at 5:22 AM AST. My dogs were going berserk as well. Turns out a cutie little dog was running around in the dark apparently lost and upset from the storm. The winds were moderate but now at 6:05 AM it is quite as the sun starts to peak over the horizon.

 

All is calm in Bonaire,

 

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- NO WIND..nada..
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:55:01 -0400

We have no wind in Bonaire..the air is heavy from a gentle early AM rain shower. No wind in sight.

 

 

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Weather Update
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:34:30 -0400

I have never seen so much rain in the 2 years I have lived at my present home in Belnem. It rained for one full hour. The skies have been grey and the air is chilly. I was in the water for 2 hours with the Pro Kids Event and was very chilly. There was hardly a  breathe of wind today making for poor windsurf conditions.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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