We looked at his name tag and when he said his name (Johnny SPECTOR) it dawned on us.... this is Karen's son.... Wow! He hasn't seen us in at least 6 or 7 years yet he remembers us. Well, Loose Moose and the Wise's are kind of "infamoose" :) Conundrum is a lovely boat and is definitely well cared for, but if Karen's son is the captain, we know that you too will be well looked after (or we'll tell his Mom!)"IT IS A CONUNDRUM... SO MUCH TO DO, OR SO LITTLE TO DO!Well said!
Is your idea of a dream vacation to pack in everything possible, every day? Exciting ports of call and trendy beaches, interlaced with the thrill of slicing through the ocean water while under full sail? Take the helm yourself, or just sun and enjoy the view.
Or is your idea of the perfect getaway to slow down and take each day as it comes? Enjoy the peaceful morning breeze from the sundeck, wander an island trail, and relax with a drink to enjoy the romantic sunset?
Either way, or a little of both, is perfect for us if it's perfect for you. We enjoy providing exactly the experience that is right for you. Gourmet food using exotic and fresh local ingredients? Meat and potatoes? The answer is YES, we can do that.
Remember: When deciding which sailing yacht to charter, it's not a conundrum... it's THE Conundrum... because we create the vacation experience you desire."
We don't have any photos, but we did add a music page to our (no-contact) website that has links to a couple of mp3s and a video. The link is www.YachtQwest.com/music.html 
The charter motor yacht FORCE BLUE is available in the Maldives for charters between February 10 and March 20, 2008.
Hey Sheila and Bob!
We just got back from our first charter of the season, and now have a few moments to get to our email!
We had a great summer in the mountains of Colorado where we spent 2 months in Grand Lake Colorado sailing (Eric was racing E-scows on Grand Lake, competing for the Lipton Cup -- he crewed on a boat that got second place!), water skiing, hiking and camping, doing a bit of horseback riding, and generally resting up and hanging out with our friends.
We had a wonderful time and are now gearing up for a very busy season!
Unfortunately, I'm using Eric's computer as mine has suddenly refused to recharge itself -- all our pictures are on my computer so I can't send one...sorry!
You can see another post (June 12, 2006) with Jacob and Flame HERE.Jacob is skinny in this picture cause he was still a kitten. He is still pretty slim but he has this funny droopy stomach that the vet says is very normal, just usual in older cats.
Jake is two years old. We got him at the St Thomas (USVI) humane society when he chose us for parents. I sat down in the cat enclosure and he climbed in my lap. I put him down to check out the other kittens and he climbed back on... my heart was won! He is not a lap cat for other people...
He likes to interrupt me when I am at the computer. When he was little he would lie on the computer keyboard and roll around listening to it beep! I had to stop that when somehow he managed to make my entire picture file go away. He loves to lie on the counter at the bottom of the steps going into the main salon so he can keep track of everyone. Me, he whacks as I go by so he can get attention. He is playful in the morning and the evening.. right now he is finding the charging cord for the phone a fun toy. He is also fond of hunting flies. I suppose the funniest thing about him is that he uses the toilet. We used the insert to train him and now he is down to the last ring with no litter in it. Last summer Wayne and I did a charter on Eliza (they had no crew and were in a panic) and we told them we come with cat. Jake just rolled with the punches and used the toilet there just like on Flame (on land he uses the great outdoors).
Well, obviously I could go on and on about him! He is just the sweetest, good natured cat!
We had a lovely summer on the 14 acres we bought in western North Carolina, SE of Asheville. We bought a 25' marine shipping container to put our "Stuff" in & a 36' 5th wheel travel trailer to call home while we're there. Movin' up from boat bums to trailer trash!
We did alot of planting, 5 maple trees, 3 apples, crepe myrtles, roses, day lilies & iris. Charles rented a bush hog & we cleared about an acre of blackberry brambles & grape vines which were taking over the trees (Charles fell in love with this brush hog).
Our time there was short but we got a lot done. Next year, nature trails.
Leslie & Charles & Lila
View the Schooner Bonnie Lynn : CLICK HEREWe had a great season in Newport in June, then Maine July - September and now back in Newport to finish out the charter season. We will again be dockside at the Newport Harbor Hotel for the winter. Only a few miles from our son and his wife. I take care of our 17 month old grandson, Simon two days a week. Quite a change from chartering, but we wouldn't miss this time with him.
Next summer we will be sailing to Nova Scotia and chartering there July and early August, then back to Maine for the rest of the season.
Cheers, Bonnie
