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We recently had parts shipped to us in Marsh Harbour. We’ve discovered Abaco Freight in Jupiter, but that’s another blurb. Our water heater sprang a leak and needed a gasket. Parts supplier was in Boston, so we had gasket Fedex’ed Overnite to Jupiter and then Abaco Freight shipped it to MH via Cherokee Air. The parts were $52, Fedex US shipping was $70 (remember this number), Abaco Freight was $20. The invoice from the parts house showed $122. When I picked up the package the VAT was $11.41. I assumed the VAT would be on $52 + $20. Wrong! Remember that $70 US Fedex charge, that was also included.

The moral of the story is try to minimize your TOTAL shipping cost, including all US shipping.

John (MV Duetto)

Shipping into Marsh Harbour (Abaco)

This is a quick note on getting packages shipped to Marsh Harbour from the US.

We recently needed to have 2 steering cylinders shipped from the US. We’ve had small items sent in the past and have used Fedex with good results. The cylinders were approximately 3″x3″x36″ and weighed 7 lbs each. I priced the cylinders from 2 distributors and they were virtually the same price. The Fedex charge was vastly different, $275 vs $125. Even at the lower price I thought that I would explore alternatives. I called Aramak shippers in Marsh Harbour. They said it was too small for them but they put me in touch with Abaco Freight in Jupiter, FL. I emailed them and Kimber Mazzeo (, the owner, got back to me right away. She explained that based on my sizing, the shipping cost would be $40 and they take care of getting parts through customs. She also explained in detail that she needed electronic copies of the cruising permit and an electronic invoice with the boat’s name on it. So the process is the distributor ships to Abaco Freight c/o you. They put it on a Cherokee Air flight (m-w-f) and you pick it up at the Marsh Harbour airport. I have to say from the time we placed the order we had the parts within 5 business day with no drama.

As an aside one of the distributors shipped for free, so the end to end shipping cost was $40.

John (mv Duetto)

New fuel and dockage prices for March

Good news continues on fuel prices. But for a few exceptions prices are down. The new monthly Explorer Fuel and Dockage survey is posted on our website

Only a few marinas couldn’t be contacted this month. They are highlighted in red on the survey so that you will know the prices are not necessarily current.

As always, we appreciate the individual reports you send us to keep this survey updated. Send an email to for any new prices you find as you travel along these beautiful islands.

Heading Ft. Laud 2 Marsh Harbor? Need Help With Raft Delivery

During our Ft. Lauderdale to West End Crossing, we lost our life raft. We have a replacement raft being held at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. We are in the Abacos, Marsh Harbor area until May 1st and are looking for a east bound boat willing to pick up the life raft at LYC and meet us in the Marsh Harbor area to pick it up before the end of April. The raft is a 6 man, 50 pound container, the size of a regular suitcase. We are willing to compensate for the trouble.

Four navigational lights relit

The Aids to Navigation Section of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force advises that the following navigational lights in the Abaco area have been relit. All of the lights are shown in the Explorer Near Bahamas Chartbook:

Great Guana Cay light, Chart AB 17, page 37 (26° 39.79’/77° 06.93′)

Man O War Cay light, Chart AB 20, page 41 (26° 35.38’/77° 00.24′)

Channel Rock light, Chart AB 4, page 22 (26° 15.13’/77° 37.81′)

Hole in the Wall light, Charts 4 and 6, pages 13 and 17 (25° 51.70’/77° 11.02′)

Comments can be directed to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, 242-362-3820 or 242-362-3749 or email

We have sent out an email request for fuel and dockage prices. Very few responses have come in due to the holidays. We hope to post more results early next week. Please go to our website to check the latest information under Fuel and Dockage Prices.

If you have recently gotten fuel or stayed at a marina, we’d appreciate any updated information you may have. Please email us at

Monty and Sara

Season; costs

Which months are considered to be “the season,” and how much does that alter transient dockage and costs in the Bahamas?

New Fuel and Dockage Survey November 25, 2015

A new survey conducted on November 25th found most fuel prices down. Only two marinas (Sea Spray and Treasure Cay) reported higher diesel prices. The marinas reporting no change in fuel prices since October are believed to be sitting on old inventory. The VAT of 7.5% is included in FUEL PRICES ONLY.

Here’s a link to the survey on the website:

If you have purchased fuel recently or stayed at a marina, would you send us information on the prices and whether they include VAT or not.

Monty and Sara Lewis

Treasure Cay update

We stopped at Treasure Cay on our way to Marsh Harbour. We usually anchor but decided to take a dock. When we pulled in we saw about 20 moorings where the anchorage was. When we registered we talked to Cliff Bootle, the dockmaster. The moorings cost $20/night. This includes showers. They are also redoing/upgrading many of the docks. Finally, they are switching to metered electric. The latter should be complete by mid-season.

All in all seems very promising.

John (Duetto)

Little Harbour, Abaco, Planned Development

From a resident of Little Harbour Abaco:

an update on the marina situation in Little Harbour.

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First of all, here is an aerial photo of how the dock would look, with all the existing moorings shown.  The dock was drawn from measurements off the Abaco Club plans (which they refused to show us, but we managed to anyway), so this really is to scale.  The EIA (which they also wouldn’t show us, but we managed to photograph the whole thing at the local govt. office) says that the dock would take up 2 acres of the harbour, which agrees with the measurements (320 ft across the outside piers, 270 ft from the shore end to the outer end, 210 ft between the 2 parallel main piers.)  The usable part of the harbour (discounting shoals and existing docks) is around 11 acres, so this is a substantial portion of the harbour.  Especially when you factor in all the moorings that would have to be moved out of the way and relocated.  The 44 slips are listed in the EIA as being for boats from 30 to 60 ft, rather than the 30 to 35 ft we were originally told.

On Sept. 22nd we finally got our South Abaco town meeting in Cherokee Sound (originally scheduled for May).  At that meeting, 3 members of Abaco Club management (Nick Sims, Project Director; Tom Southworth, VP of Development; and Mark Aitken, Club manager) told us that “the plans had changed”, and there would now be a fulltime generator, rather than solar power, an R/O plant, and a pump-out station and waste treatment plant.  None of this was mentioned in the EIA.  Also not mentioned was the need to move moorings, or the restaurant and marina store.  The EIA said solar power would be used, along with the existing cistern and septic system.

We then wrote to government (BIA and BEST, with cc to everyone else) and told them that Southworth had changed all the plans and needed to submit new plans and a new EIA.  Apparently govt. called David Southworth (the boss), who told them – and us – that nothing had changed, and that his representatives at the Cherokee meeting “mis-spoke”.

 We have since sent a follow-up letter pointing out all the errors and omissions in the EIA, even assuming the original plans are adhered to.  We never hear directly from the govt. direct, but we have definitely got their attention, and BIA has told Southworth that he needs to consult with the locals.  BEST, BNT, the Port Officer, and local govt. have all been down to have a look.

As far as we know, Southworth still doesn’t have all the permits he needs to start work.  He has conditional approval from BIA (one of the conditions being the use of solar, another being no dredging), but is still doing the rounds of Port Authority, Min. of Works, etc.

A concerned resident of Little Harbour, Abaco


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Makarova a threat to Serena

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Serena Williams accepts that she faces a tough opener at the US Open, having been drawn against Ekaterina Makarova in the first round.

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The prize for Laura Robson for qualifying for the US Open is an all-British clash with Naomi Broady in the first round at Flushing Meadows.

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Andy Murray will face Lukas Rosol in the first round of the US Open following Friday's draw.

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Steffi Graf says she will be cheering Serena Williams on as the American goes looking to break the record for most major singles titles at the US Open.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:56:08 EST
In prime form ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, Andy Murray says he is in the right frame of mind to continue his success.

Nadal feels ready to compete

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:48:58 EST
Rafael Nadal is uncertain if he is in the shape required to win the US Open but he is feeling competitive and 'very willing to compete'.

Kvitova aims to end year in style

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:07:27 EST
Defending champion Petra Kvitova hopes she is back to her best after being made to work hard before seeing off Louisa Chirico at the Connecticut Open.

Kerber still upbeat for US Open

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:46:59 EST
Angelique Kerber vowed to remain positive heading into the US Open, despite missing out on a chance to take top spot in the world rankings.

Cilic ends Murray winning run

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:57:14 EST
Marin Cilic struck a pre-US Open blow by defeating fellow former champion Andy Murray in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Berdych ruled out of US Open

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:44:42 EST
Czech star Tomas Berdych has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming US Open after being diagnosed with appendicitis.
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the SARGENT line as far back as

10th generation

1715 - 1768 with William Sargent. A life of about 53 years. He married Sara Lea 1735 in North Carolina at the age of 20 years old. His father possibly being Stephen Bryant Sargent of Virginia, born in 1695, with Stephen's dad being John Francis Sargent, no other info is know at this time.

9th generation

Next down the line is William and Sara's son Thomas, born in North Carolina 1760. Married Ann Darby in 1782 while still in N.C. Died 1820 Lawrence co. Indiana.

8th generation

Thomas and Ann's son is Joseph born 1785 in Caswell co. North Carolina. Married Elizabeth Waggoner Nov.16, 1804 in Pulaski co. Kentucky. He died Oct. 8, 1865 in Martin co. Indiana.

7th generation

Joseph and Elizabeth son Elisha born March 15, 1813 in Indiana, married Elizabeth Waggoner October 3, 1830, died December 21, 1866

6th generation

Elisha and Elizabeth's son Jacob was born December 6, 1831 in Lawrence co. Indiana, married Nance Jane Skeen Sept 17, 1852 in Daviss co. Indiana. Died December 20, 1895.

5th generation

Jacob and Nancy's son Jasper Nelson Sargent was born January 4, 1857 in Martin co. Indiana, married Mary Elizabeth Adkins October 25, 1875 Martin co. Indiana, died June 9, 1898 in Martin co. Indiana.

4th generation

Jasper and Mary E. son was James Hillory Sargent born June 26, 1886 in Indiana, married Vercie Heacock May 13, 1905 in Pike co. Indiana, Died July 12, 1963 in Indiana. James was the 5th child of Jasper and Mary, with a total of 7 children He was the 2nd son of 4 boys.

3rd generation

James and Vercie's son ( my grandfather ) was Arthur Hillory Sargent, born March 21, 1903 Linton, Indiana. Married Winifred Justus December 5, 1933 in Clark co. Illinois, died March 1974 in Yuma , Arizonia. Grandpa was the 2nd child of 5/ 1rst son of james and vercie. The sibling were emil joan 1906-1939, cletus ray 1910-2001, vercie may 1914-2008, edith jeannett 1918-1997.

2nd generation

Art and Winnie's only son (my dad) was James Ray Sargent born November 12, 1934 in Linton, Indiana. He met my mother in California where they got married December 1952 somewhere in Ventura co. He died December 15, 2005 in California. Dad had a younger sister Jodie, still looking for information .

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Title: Slasher Hanky Code or Slash Hanky Code
Creator: zvi
Date(s): 2004
Fandom: slash
External Links: Slasher Hanky Code History
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notes taken during 2004 Connexions panel

The Slasher Hanky Code was developed at a 2004 Connexions convention panel. It is a reference to the gay community's hanky code, a method dating back to the 1970s (but similar to earlier dress codes) of using hankerchiefs in pants pockets to signal a desire for sexual partners along with type of sex that is preferred. [1].

A fanwork with much reference to "hanky code" is the Starsky & Hutch letterzine Hanky Panky.

front cover of Hanky Panky #2, artist is Ruth Kurz (1982)

According to its creator zvi:

The code was created in response to a panel at Escapade 2004, Slashing the Slashers. The panel concerned the homosexual underpinnings to much slasher interaction, in that there are women, often straight, creating sexual experiences for other women, also often straight. I sat in the panel and thought, "All y'all hos are teases." It's very difficult to know, in the homosocial, homoerotic atmosphere of much slash interaction, when a sexual or romantic proposition would be welcome. The code was designed to alleviate some of that confusion. [2]

The code answers five questions:

  1. Are you seeking a sexual/romantic connection or something platonic?
  2. How intimate a level of touch are you comfortable with?
  3. How serious a relationship are you looking for?
  4. What's the preferred gender of potential partners?
  5. What is your current relationship status? [3]

The development of the code signaled, according to some fans, a shifting of the primarily all female slash conventions away from a non-sexual to a more sexualized meeting space. Others have argued that in spite of its heterosexual origins, slash conventions have always contained a sexualized element. [4]

  1. Wikipedia article on the Handkerchief Code
  2. Zvi. Slasher Hanky Code History -- Origins (accessed 14 Aug 2010); WebCite
  3. Slasher Hanky Code v. 1.0 (accessed 14 Aug 2010); WebCite
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The only thing I don’t like about this outfit is the smug look on January Jones’ face and the bun.  just sayin..  Anyway, it’s a sleek outfit that’s perfect for a stylish mom on the go or a laid back weekend look.  Best part about it is that it can easily be worn right into spring and even summer by swapping out the boots and simply adding a skirt and sandals or even some leggings.  Get January’s look for less with pieces from Infinity Shoes, J Crew and more!

J Crew Camp Popover – $49.99 at Jcrew.com | Wedge Boots– $169.95 at Infinityshoes.com | Quilted Metal Corner Bag – $35 at Asos.com | Chatsworth Sunglasses – $45 at Americanapparel.com | BCBG Engraved Cuff – $22 at BCBG.com

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Holiday Shopping Deals

May I greet everyone a belated  "Happy Thanksgiving". Our  Thanksgiving dinner yesterday was just simple and  pretty low key. My husband just bought mostly everything ready made Thanksgiving dinner in the store exactly on Thanksgiving day, the reason behind that is  all of us in the house are all sick at the same time, that was a nasty virus, it stayed in us for at least a week , but in spite of it there is so much to be thankful for this year and the greatest blessing amongst them, is the birth of my baby girl, Olivia. We are all okay now, no more fevers but we are all still tired and so we passed black Friday shopping this year. Anyways, you can always buy stuffs online, actually Cyber Monday is already starting on most stores that you don't have to wait for Monday to get online deals.

So I'm sharing you guys some Shopping Deals and COUPON CODES of some stores :

Bebe - Get $25 off $150, $50 off $250, $100 off $400 at bebe with code: NAUGHTY. Valid 11/30/13-12/1/13. Shop bebe now!

Bebe ( for Cyber Monday deal ) - bebe Cyber Monday Event - Save 30% Sitewide! Use code: CYBER30. Valid 9PM PST 12/1/13-12/2/13. Shop now!

Boutique To You- 10% off SITEWIDE at Boutique to You with code: CJ10off

Claire's - 25% Off for Icing Friends and Followers w/ code 25F&F. 12/5-12/8

Dermstore - Dermstore.com Deal of the Day!

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                        So to commemorate  this festive event , I posted an equally festive color outfit.
coat : Express (old )
sweater : Kohls Lauren Conrad
shorts : Bar iii (old)
boots : Report Shoes
bag : Express
beret: H&M (old)

Liz @ Fitness Blondie said...

OH April, I love your style girl. You look beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! xo

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2 pounds winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.), peeled & cut into chunks
2 onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 fresh chile, minced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels

Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. Put all ingredients except the salt and the corn in the crock pot, and stir to mix well. Cook on low for 8 hours. Add corn and salt, heat through, and serve alone, with corn bread or with a loaf of crusty French bread, or over rice.

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Feds as doomsday preppers

One of the more popular, interesting reality-type shows on TV deals with people who are preparing for the end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it. They are doing rainy day planning on steroids. They are preppers.

The individuals and families on TV go well beyond the recommendations that we should all have a stash of food, money, medicine and cash just in case. The in-case could be a weather event, terrorist attack or natural disaster. Two years ago in the Washington, D.C., metro area, we had an earthquake followed by a hurricane in the same week! The Washington Monument is still under repair.

The Washington Monument, under repair, during the Fourth of July.
Stuff happens!

The TV preppers are a bit more serious. They’re in it for the long, long haul. They prep for a long haul, maybe permanent, change in the way we live. Or not.

They are building or buying bunkers, castles, forts or mobile homes to enable them to ride out or escape from a societal collapse. It would be a major economic meltdown, war, disease, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or something that shutdown your local grocery store and gas station. One family of non- drinkers believes that whiskey will be the coin of the realm come the bad old days. They’ve got more booze than the Jim Beam cookworks in Kentucky.

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I’ve seen one where a prepper, anticipating either a war-triggered cosmic-caused EMP, is ready when the lights go out. Another expects a volcanic eruption at Yellowstone that will produce an extended global winter. These aren’t just odd fellows hiding in the hills of Tennessee or New Mexico. They’ve also had episodes on people in Houston and New York City who are planning to shelter in one place or flee on bicycles and foot.

What I haven’t seen, but would be happy to produce and direct — for a fee — is a more realistic, immediate prepper problem. A show featuring normal federal government workers, in Washington, D.C., Kansas City, Covington, Ky., Sacramento or wherever, getting ready for a more likely worst-case scenario.

What do you do when the paycheck stops?

What if your salary was cut off for an indefinite period? What if you work for the government and a “tiff” between Congress and the White House — where millionaires are a dime a dozen — results in a government shutdown? Another government shutdown.

Feds in Defense, the IRS, HUD, the EEOC and EPA can tell you how it works on a small scale. Most of them have been furloughed — anywhere from five to 11 days — this year. In some cases, the furloughs were one day per pay period. For others, it was one day per week. In many households, — 30,000 by some estimates — feds had to borrow money to meet their rent or mortgage, tackle school or medical costs or pay the bills. Some people were (are) so close to the economic edge that losing “just” one day’s pay is a disaster.

Furloughs are tough because feds can’t take time off (like paid vacation) during a furlough. And they don’t ever get retroactive pay for time lost.

Shutdowns are better, in some ways, because employees (it helps to be psychic) can get pre-approved vacation time. Also, in many (but not all) previous shutdowns, Congress later voted to make employees whole. Feds furloughed during the winter of 1995-1996 were paid for their time off.

New Health Plan Option, Reduced Retirement Benefits

President Obama’s budget proposes that health plans covering federal and postal workers offer a third option: Self plus one coverage. So when would it happen, and how would it work? At 10 a.m. today on our Your Turn radio show, David Snell from the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will talk about the option that would benefit couples without kids. He’ll also discuss a congressional plan, backed by the White House, that would reduce the size of future cost of living adjustments for federal, military retirees and people who get Social Security benefits. At 10:30 a.m., Sean Reilly of the Federal Times talks about a possible government shutdown, the uncertainty surrounding the fiscal 2014 budget outlook and the fact that some groups — judges, FAA managers — are already asking Congress for relief from any CR that would leave funding at post-sequester spending levels. He’ll also discuss the new GAO report on the Postal Service’s plan to pull out of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the fact that unionized postal workers are getting COLAs and other pay increases after a long dry spell.

Compiled by Nicole Ogrysko

The nation took a collective “aww” when pictures of the Obamas’ new dog were posted, but some of our past presidents have kept some pretty unexpected pets roaming the White House. Herbert Hoover owned two gators, and Benjamin Harrison had a pair of opossums named Mr. Reciprocity and Mr. Protection. To save a few dollars during World War I, Woodrow Wilson brought in a flock of sheep to help with the White House groundskeeping. Then there’s Pauline, who made milk for William Taft.

Source: Mental Floss

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