Pirates Week Distractions
The streets were packed with people galore- Youngsters fought mock battles on the ironshore. Our harbour was full of ships. big and small, A visiting warship and sail boats, with masts so tall. All participating in what was to be…
SCRABBLING (A BUSH FOWL’S VIEW)
Things have really changed a lot in George Town. Just see for yourself have a good look around. Homes and gardens that were full of children playing Have all been torn down for commercial buildings, And I’m very saddened because…
CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Can you feel it – it’s in the air Can you feel it – it’s everywhere It’s November and the skies are clear Cool Christmas breezes blowing everywhere Our first Northwester for the season rolled in last week That’s…
TOGETHERNESS
There’s nothing as nice as togetherness With friends we hold so dear To share one’s delights or problems And to show each other we care A look, a touch gives one a feeling of belonging. But in these days…
MY BLESSINGS
As I lie here in my hammock totally at ease I can hear the sound of nature and feel a gentle breeze, The roar of traffic and sirens can be heard But is soon forgotten with the sound of chirping…
Eye (on) glasses
Gardening is my favourite past time but I do not normally garden with my eye glasses on. However, on Monday 10th October I found myself gardening (and yes) with my glasses on. I immediately removed them and put them on…
WHAT A CELEBRATION
It really was a beautiful surprise birthday celebration on Sat. 1st Oct for 78 year old Ransford Terry put on by friends and family at the Ramada Grand Caymanian Hotel on the edge of the North Sound. Friends and family…
WHAT GLORIOUS DAYS
What glorious days we’ve been having, Just the right kind of weather for walking. At the bottom of my stairway my two dogs patiently wait Even though most days I’m a little late. Sheer joy it is for us to…
Time to show our support
Let’s face facts here. When it comes to football, the Cayman Islands cannot really be mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Spain, Italy and Brazil, the past three winners of the World Cup. I would love to…
SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE
What a surprise it was for Helen Merren on Sunday 2nd October. The surprise potluck luncheon was a put on by Mrs. Merren’s past Sunday school scholars and friends in honour of her dedication to them and Elmslie United Church…
