Here are some things to know about the friendly little village of Black Point:
-The cops on the island are the friendliest anywhere. Sergeant Smith even has his own hit record, which he may play for you at Scorpios if you ask him nicely. -“Plucker” is the name given to a green liquor concoction expertly made by Mr. Turnquist. It is also the term used when a woman who has had a few too many falls off the dock and into the water while boarding her dinghy: the husband in the dinghy becomes the “plucker.” -The “secret’ to Black Point barbeque sauce: take your favorite sauce and add copious amounts of coconut rum. -There’s a handy place to drop your garbage right off the public dock. Don’t forget to leave a donation in the box to support the local school. -Black Point has a population of around 300 people and there are at least 3 churches along the main drag. - Lorraine’s has a buffet for cruisers which is a great deal. (The ribs are DELICIOUS!) Get there before 2:30 when the fast boats come in for lunch. Also, Lorraine’s mother makes the best coconut bread we have ever had! We were lucky enough to also get coconut, cinnamon raisin bread! - The “blow hole” is worth a short walk. -The “garden of Eden” is half a mile from everywhere. It’s also no longer much of a garden. -Naked swimming after sunset is still not a good idea in a crowded anchorage. However, we will need to return to find the answers to these burning questions: -Will Smashie bring home the trophy or will Cedric’s boat be ready for the big race in August? -Is Captain Nick’s card still up at the laundry? -Is the Black Point laundry really the best in the Bahamas?
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Cathy Collins
6/6/2018 04:12:20 pm
Just wondered if you needed to be ‘plucked’?
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Robert Doak
6/9/2018 05:54:20 pm
Cathy
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Robin
6/10/2018 12:33:11 pm
Well, no one has ever accused me of being a lady, so yes, Bob was my plucker!
Sharon
6/7/2018 04:02:47 am
I’m happy for you. Sounds like a great place!
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