Gringos in the TCI Photo Blog

Gringo · 12-11-2007, 07:01 AM

I just signed up here. Got a message suggesting I make my first post a "hello" on this thread. So, here is a "hello".

Wife and I moved from the USA to the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies, over two years ago. We are building a house here. We have a 22 ft. Andros panga, and we boat and fish 52 weeks a year. We are not on the water every day, but certainly several days a week. We also sometimes drive an 18 ft. Whaler. We fish a lot. Dive for conch and lobster. We take a LOT of photos.

Is that an okay hello?

Mirage36 · 12-11-2007, 07:16 AM

Welcome!!! We're looking forward to seeing alot of pictures!

Patudo · 12-11-2007, 07:41 AM

You lucky bunny! I can see from your blog that it's a beautiful part of the world with, apparently, some really good wahoo and blue marlin fishing.

Regards

P.

carom · 12-11-2007, 08:14 AM

welcome aboard!, yes that indeed is an OK hello thread!

shoefish · 12-11-2007, 08:23 AM

Welcome to SFC! Boy am I jealous of you. I spent 10 days in Provo a few years ago for a buddy's wedding and what a beautiful place that is. Beautiful waters, and great fishing. I'm looking forward to hearing (and seeing) all of the happenings down there. Again, welcome!

hunt4fish · 12-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Welcome Aboard Gringo..

Looking forward to reports/pics from your part of paradise.

SeaBiscuit · 12-11-2007, 08:33 AM

Excellent hello, welcome! I would venture to say you are living the dream of many. We never get tired of fishing pictures here so, please, post away!
SeaBiscuit

LadyAngler · 12-11-2007, 09:39 AM

Welcome aboard Gringo!

Sounds like you and your wife are definitely living the dream! Good for you guys. Can't wait to see some of those dive shots!

Gringo · 12-11-2007, 10:44 AM

Thank you. I actually started a thread on another forum that took off, presently up to something like 60 pages and 115,000 views. At the suggestion of some readers, we established a blog site with all that. I think the blog is up to something like 90 pages now, with literally hundreds of photos of the TCI. I would be happy to post some photos here. I imagine some of the winter-bound readers might like the odd clear water/tropical scene photos. Like, maybe a sunset from Pine Cay?:

The blog actually gets more into what it's like for two expats moving here and building a house etc. Probably not stuff for a boating forum.

Where's the best place on here to post photos?

jbones11 · 12-11-2007, 11:23 AM

welcome on board...that story is a great thread for exactly the forum you are in....im one of those winter idiots stuck in the cold for a few months. Sounds like you found a great spot to enjoy life in.

12-11-2007, 07:01 AM	#1
Gringo I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 21.9 deg. N Posts: 2,185 Credits: 5,654.2 Boat: Contender 25, Hobie Mirage Home Port: Providenciales TCI BWI Best Catch: This girl who shoots the monkeys off my back. Occupation: Perfecting the art of the 7 day weekend.	Gringos in the TCI Photo Blog I just signed up here. Got a message suggesting I make my first post a "hello" on this thread. So, here is a "hello". Wife and I moved from the USA to the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies, over two years ago. We are building a house here. We have a 22 ft. Andros panga, and we boat and fish 52 weeks a year. We are not on the water every day, but certainly several days a week. We also sometimes drive an 18 ft. Whaler. We fish a lot. Dive for conch and lobster. We take a LOT of photos. Is that an okay hello?

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12-11-2007, 07:16 AM	#2
Mirage36 I use a green machine Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: G dock IR Marina Posts: 214 Credits: 1,448.4 Occupation: Self Employed	Welcome!!! We're looking forward to seeing alot of pictures!

12-11-2007, 07:41 AM	#3
Patudo Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 476 Credits: 2,223.8	You lucky bunny! I can see from your blog that it's a beautiful part of the world with, apparently, some really good wahoo and blue marlin fishing. Regards P.

12-11-2007, 08:14 AM	#4
carom I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,240 Credits: 1,911.3 Boat: 270 Wellcraft Coastal Home Port: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Occupation: Business Owner, Restaurant and Fishing Charters	welcome aboard!, yes that indeed is an OK hello thread!

12-11-2007, 08:23 AM	#5
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 5,307 Credits: 6,063.7	Welcome to SFC! Boy am I jealous of you. I spent 10 days in Provo a few years ago for a buddy's wedding and what a beautiful place that is. Beautiful waters, and great fishing. I'm looking forward to hearing (and seeing) all of the happenings down there. Again, welcome!

12-11-2007, 08:32 AM	#6
hunt4fish DO WHAT?? Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,169 Credits: 658.4 Home Port: Beaufort,NC Best Catch: Anything that swims Blog Entries: 1	Welcome Aboard Gringo.. Looking forward to reports/pics from your part of paradise.

12-11-2007, 08:33 AM	#7
SeaBiscuit I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 4,048 Credits: 13,518.8	Excellent hello, welcome! I would venture to say you are living the dream of many. We never get tired of fishing pictures here so, please, post away! SeaBiscuit

12-11-2007, 10:44 AM	#9
Gringo I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 21.9 deg. N Posts: 2,185 Credits: 5,654.2 Boat: Contender 25, Hobie Mirage Home Port: Providenciales TCI BWI Best Catch: This girl who shoots the monkeys off my back. Occupation: Perfecting the art of the 7 day weekend.	Thank you. I actually started a thread on another forum that took off, presently up to something like 60 pages and 115,000 views. At the suggestion of some readers, we established a blog site with all that. I think the blog is up to something like 90 pages now, with literally hundreds of photos of the TCI. I would be happy to post some photos here. I imagine some of the winter-bound readers might like the odd clear water/tropical scene photos. Like, maybe a sunset from Pine Cay?: The blog actually gets more into what it's like for two expats moving here and building a house etc. Probably not stuff for a boating forum. Where's the best place on here to post photos?

12-11-2007, 11:23 AM	#10
jbones11 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,033 Credits: 7,240.7 Boat: Im a boat whore Home Port: Cape May Best Catch: 3 fish on one hook Occupation: Its hard and shiney	welcome on board...that story is a great thread for exactly the forum you are in....im one of those winter idiots stuck in the cold for a few months. Sounds like you found a great spot to enjoy life in.