I know you are wondering what in the world a looking bucket is! We used to call it a glass bottom bucket, but not over here – it is called a ‘Looking Bucket’. Jeff made it a couple of days ago so we could dinghy over our anchor primarily to see if it is set good, as well as other things. We will also use it for looking for conch and lobsters. This way you don’t have to get in the water if you don’t want to. 
Here are a few terms we have picked up to add to our vocabulary since we’ve been down here. CRUISER’S MIDNIGHT – 8:30pm - cruisers don’t stay up late. DOABLE – it means something is possible. It is used in describing transiting an ocean inlet and generally means the seas are 6 feet or less and won’t kick your butt. RUM WILL MAKE YOU DUMB – that needs no explanation. And lastly YOU CAN'T BE DRUNK ALL DAY IF YOU DON'T GET STARTED - again, no explanation.
More interesting boat names we've seen – ‘Stout Wench’ and ‘Yes Dear’. But we still have not seen another Salty Dog and we are amazed at that, although there is a cottage here named Salty Dog.
Here are a few terms we have picked up to add to our vocabulary since we’ve been down here. CRUISER’S MIDNIGHT – 8:30pm - cruisers don’t stay up late. DOABLE – it means something is possible. It is used in describing transiting an ocean inlet and generally means the seas are 6 feet or less and won’t kick your butt. RUM WILL MAKE YOU DUMB – that needs no explanation. And lastly YOU CAN'T BE DRUNK ALL DAY IF YOU DON'T GET STARTED - again, no explanation.
More interesting boat names we've seen – ‘Stout Wench’ and ‘Yes Dear’. But we still have not seen another Salty Dog and we are amazed at that, although there is a cottage here named Salty Dog.
1 comment:
Great post - I was wondering what a looking bucket was, and now I know!
I run a boat name blog and am very surprised as well that you haven't seen another salty dog, as that is one of the most common boat names up here in New England.
Keep up the wonderful Log - I enjoy hearing about your adventures.
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