Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - December 2019

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december 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPAss pAGE 30
CarriacouChristmasIslandPoetsI jus’ wakin’ up, an’ I hearin’ screech,“Oh Lord, what is dem t’ings down there on the beach?“It lookin’ like goat, wit’ some real funny horn.”“Oh Michael,” I say, “this is Christmas Day morn!Keep calm an’ jus’ simmer you’self down my dear,You doesn’t know Santa Claus stops here each yearTo visit this beach in our sweet CarriacouAn’ cool off wit’ a sea bath? This is nothing new.An’ Mike, that is not goat you seen’ down there,It is Santa’s own world famous flyin’ reindeer.There’s Rudolph, an’ Blitzen an’ Donner an’ Cupid,Takin’ a swim, so, Man, don’t get on stupid,An’ Santa has changed from that hot old red suit,He’s wearin’ his swimmers – Oh, gosh! He’s so cute!Hey! Get him a drink of your sweet Ponche Crème.An’ a piece of black cake to revive him, and thenGet dressed, tune the cuatro, call folks, and soon after,We’ll celebrate Christmas with carols and laughter,With Santa an’ reindeer and our good friends, too,Oh, there’s nothing like Christmas in sweet Carriacou!— Nan HatchChristmas Winds(To the tune ‘Mercedes Benz’ sung by Janis Joplin)Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a big jug of rum?The weather’s been crazy, it’s time for some fun!The winds of Saint Nicholas quite early have come.I’ve got the juice, Lord — hurry up with that rum!guy deanGrenadines Sails& Canvas • BequiaServices provided:NEW SAILSSAIL REPAIRSU/V COVERS& FOAM LUFFSBIMINI, DODGERS& AWNINGSDinghy CoversUPHOLSTERYTRAMPOLINESStackpacks &Lazy Jack SystemsDINGHY Chaps in a dayTel (784) 457-3507 / 457-3527 (evenings)e-mail: gsails@vincysurf.com VHF Ch16/68Pick Up!Ahoy, Compass Readers! When in St. Lucia, pick up your free monthly copy ofthe Caribbean Compass at any of these locations (advertisers in this issueappear in bold):december 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPAss pAGE 31Oh Lord, can you help us with these great big seas?Doyle says “an easy reach,” but it ain’t been for me!The windward side’s crazy, but so is the lee —Oh Lord, can you flatten these awful rough seas?Oh Lord, can you give us a little less wind?Some friends, they have cats now; I’ve forgiven the sin.Our rail’s in the water, it’s gone for a swim.Head up or fall off, the sails need a trim.Oh Lord, how I need you, please get it in gear!Off to the Virgins I’m trying to steer.The big party season is really too near —Along with that rum, Lord, could you also bring beer?RODNEY BAY AREAIsland Water WorldJohnson’s HardwarePort Authority / Customs officeRodney Bay Boatyard Bistro & officeRodney Bay Marina officeSt. Lucia Yacht ClubThe Moorings officeCASTRIESCaptain Mike’sMARIGOT BAYMarigot CustomsSOUFRIERESoufriere Marine Management Authority— Janice Nagle
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