CH2
Kate woke in an empty bed, and from the coolness of the sheets it had been that way for some time. She also woke up to the sound of laughter however. Getting out of bed she went in search of the noise.
Reaching Levi's door she found Rick all over him. Seems the 'Tickle Monster' had been let lose, again.
In between laughs one could just barely make out, "Help ….me." With his brother James standing off to one side laughing at his brother as his father was making monster noises. Rick would stop for a second, rumble some incoherent nonsense and dive right back in again.
"So you are just going to stand there and watch as your brother is assaulted?" Kate asks at the doorway. And James only just nods his head while still laughing.
Kate however has decided that Levi has had enough and that it was time for some payback.
Rick however has spotted his wife as she slowly makes her way towards the bed he has Levi pinned to and is mercilessly tickling him on. "KATE?" Rick questions. As he has seen that look before. "KATE?" As Rick stops his assault of Levi and is now in full retreat.
As Kate jumps on the bed and makes her own 'Monster Sounds' and begins her assault of her husband.
Having no problem of finding just the right spot and has Rick laughing in no time.
"KATE!" Laugh, …. Laugh, ….. laugh. "KATE!" As Rick rolls around the bed trying to get away.
"Get him mom!" Levi is happy for the sudden turn of events.
"You two going to help or just stand there?" Kate questions her sons. And both boys are soon all over their dad.
Rick just screams and is soon laughing again. Not that his sons are any good at this, they're not. But his wife does however know just where to apply the proper amount of pressure.
Finally having all he can take. "Cheese burgers! …. Laugh, laugh. … Cheese burgers!" Rick finally gets out.
Kate ends her assault. Her sons however only slow down a little. "BOYS! Your father said the magic word. You know the rules."
"Aaww." They do however stop. And it gives Rick a chance to get air in his lungs and slow his heart rate a little.
"So not fair Kate. So not fair." Rick finally breaths out.
"It seemed perfectly fair to me. Husband of mine.
Now I'm going to go start breakfast. I expect to find three freshly washed handsome men at the counter." Kate tells them as she turns to leave. "With their teeth brushed." Kate adds at the doorway.
Dejected sounding "Yes mom" Comes from her sons.
"As you wish PROFESSOR" Comes from Rick.
"And you better be clean from head to toe or I'll flunk the lot of you." Kate calls from the hallway.
"Into the shower boys. You know what happens when mom gives out demerits." Rick reminds them. And Rick heads for his own shower.
Up at the breakfast bar. "Show me your hands." Kate commands.
Levi puts his hands out and Kate looks them over lightly and places his breakfast plate down in front of him. And does the same for James.
Rick however already has his hands out and Kate takes them in hers and looks them over closely. A great deal more closely than she did the boys.
And Rick takes one of her hands and lifts it while at the same time bending down a little and lightly kisses her hand. "I think there is an apple in the refrigerator with your name written all over it, PROFESSOR." Rick tells her.
"Why thank you Mr. Crystal. That is very thoughtful of you." As Kate plays along. And she slides his breakfast plate onto the counter.
"I'm going to go take a shower and then we can leave for our last vacation before the boys start school next week." Kate tells them as she walks around and heads for the stairs.
"Yes Professor." All three say in unison.
Kate just gives them one of her now patented glares. Then smiles and heads down the stairs.
A little later after a short taxi ride, since they had to Transmat into a place a little far away. And with a week's worth of luggage. They were at the desk of Regency Yacht Vacations, Caribbean Luxury Yacht Charters.
They had selected La Manguita . 60 feet long, 24 foot beam, 4.5 foot draft, sleeps 6, crew of 2, built in 2013, 1 king size bed, 1 queen size bed, 1 twin cabin, VCR/DVD, Stereo, board games, deck shower, Bimini, BBQ, ice maker, Dinghy with 40 Hp, snorkel gear, tube, 2 man kayak, float mats, and swim platform.
Crew Profile
CAPTAIN: JAMIE HARRIS - 41 years old - English
Having grown up landlocked, Jamie found his love of the ocean when he was in his late teens and started surfing. Since then, Jamie has been travelling the world and working his way as a qualified PADI scuba instructor, dive guide and yacht captain since 1997. He has sailed and dived in Thailand, Australia, Turkey and the Caribbean/Bahamas. Jamie is outgoing, diligent and has a wickedly subtle sense of humor.
He has a way with people, that immediately puts one at ease. Creating fabulous sunset cocktails and offering up stories of adventures on the high seas, Jamie Will enthrall his guests aboard La Manguita. With almost 20 years above and below the water Jamie has developed a vast knowledge of everything to do with boating, fishing and diving and is happy to share his knowledge.
CHEF /MATE: TAVIA PRETORIUS - 28 years old - South African
Tavia grew up in a family that spent a lot of time on the water, fishing, shrimping and living off the sea. As a young girl she went out boating with her Dad and was filleting fish and cleaning shrimp before she hit her teens. It was no wonder that Tavia went on to become a qualified PADI dive instructor and a chef of note. Tavia has a passion for the artistry of food and every meal she prepares is more remarkable than the last. She has been chartering for some years and has catered for up to 30 people on a weekly basis.
To add to her many talents, Tavia is also an accomplished free diver boasting depths of up to 130 feet. She, one day, hopes to complete and obtain the world championship for her home country of South Africa. Having chartered extensively in the islands Tavia's knowledge of the local flora and fauna is vast and she is a mind of information.
Part of the reason for this particular vacation was because of Levi. He was turning out to be a human fish. Keeping him out of the water had turned into a full time job. And since their house still did not have a pool, only because there was no space for one, they were forced to take him to a swim complex.
Asser Levy Rec Center
Address: East 23rd Street and FDR Drive
Phone: 212-447-2020
Getting There: 6 train to 23rd St. and walk east or transfer to the M23 crosstown bus to FDR Drive.
Pool Type: Indoor and outdoor pools available
Cost: The 2 outdoor pools are free. Membership for the indoor pool (and other recreation center benefits) is $50/year for adults, $10/year for seniors, and free for kids and teens under 18.
Hours: Recreation center hours are Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Outdoor pool hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Overview: The indoor pool is beautiful, featuring a fountain and skylights. The outdoor pools, open July through Labor Day, is clean and serviceable. Asser Levy also has basketball courts, a playground and an Arts and Crafts room. And it's fun to say "Asser Levy."
The other reason was because Kate wanted to drive Rick crazy. She had two new swimsuits (bikinis actually) and she wanted Rick to see her in them all week long. She knew she was going to pay for the teasing later, but that was all part of the fun.
Unfortunately her plan was backfiring just a little. Rick after a couple of days of seeing Kate in one of her new suits Rick had decided that two could play this game. He had started stroking various parts of Kate causing goosebumps all across her skin.
The trip itself has been amazing. With just a 4.5 foot draft they could go places that a lot of the bigger ships couldn't. Ok, so it didn't have a helicopter pad, or a hot tub however they were going places that those ships had to use a dingy to get to. And for a family that just wanted to swim and explore, it was the perfect ship for them. Rick had even wondered if he should buy one just like it. However Kate had made the point that they live in New York City. If they lived out here she would be all for it. But they would be hard pressed to get out here to use it even once a year.
So they spent their money continuing to build for their continued future and the future of their children.
La Grande Vigie is a beautiful Caribbean-style villa featuring panoramic views of Oyster Pond Harbor, French and Dutch St. Maarten, and neighboring islands. Set on 1/2 acre of walled, landscaped property, with a total of six bedrooms and luxury space for entertaining. The house is built around a free-form pool surrounded by large terraces and a swim-up bar.
La Grande Vigie is spacious enough for entertaining family and friends, while offering discrete privacy for personal vacations. With its all natural marble floors, rain-catching roof, and Caribbean coral garden walls, the atmosphere at La Grande Vigie is one of true elegance. La Grande Vigie features a formal living and dining room, four bedrooms with private baths, fully equipped kitchen and an in-law apartment with two bedrooms, kitchen and baths. This property has had significant upgrades in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
La Grande Vigie - Villa and Inlaw Apartment
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7
Pool: Yes
Air Conditioning: Split
Building Size (Sq FT): 4880
Building Size (M2): 453.35
Lot Size (Acres): 0.521911
Lot Size (M2): 2113
Year Built: 1989
Property Upgrades: 2011, 2012, 2013
Hurricane Shutters: Yes
Views:Ocean, French St. Maarten, Dutch St. Maarten
Furnished: Fully
They had done a lot of looking using the La Manguita as a base for their shopping trips. They had decided on taking a chance on their latest purchase.
Tobago: 5 acres of prime land conveniently located in the capital Scarborough, with permission for commercial & residential development. The land is set alongside the Claude Noel Highway with all amenities close by. It has great transport links to the Shopping Mall and Airport. This highly desirable land is attractively priced for a quick sale. The best flat land Tobago has to offer.
• A further 4 acres adjoining the site is available for sale.
• Flat land located in Scarborough, the capital of Tobago.
• Options for commercial or exclusive residential gated Development.
• One acre plots available.
• North-west of the beautiful Black rock beach
• Less than 5 minutes' drive from Tourist Port & Harbor
• Less than ten minutes' drive to Golf Course & Country Club
• Fifteen minutes' drive to airport
Tobago & Scarborough
A popular destination for tourists. Tobago has many beautiful unspoilt beaches with golden sand and pristine coral reefs. Attractions include turtle watching, scuba diving, fishing, sea bathing and visiting historical forts.
Many international flights go direct to Tobago.
However they also wanted to own a business, not just a future or even possible future residence. For this reason they had selected.
Restaurant space of former "Catherine's Cafe", the most noted French Bistro in English Harbor, is going for sale based on a 5 + 5 years renewable, with monthly rent of $3,000-$3,500 monthly. This year, it was awarded the * 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence * Antigua and Barbuda's economy is 80% based on tourism. English Harbor is the most noted area of the island in regards to the Yachting industry. Every year motor yachts to sailing yachts approach these waters to enjoy the tranquility and gems of the island. That being said, the market of clients revolves around tourists who come for vacation, yacht owners and those who work in the industry. This restaurant is located at the heart of the Yachting District, in English Harbor, facing Nelsons Dockyard, exposed to this clientele directly. I recommend, do some research on Sailing week, English Harbor and Antigua and Barbuda in general before you go any further. The restaurant is located at Antigua Slipway, family owned boat yard and marina. The offer includes tables, chairs, and full commercial kitchen supplies, cutlery etc... "Turn Key" operation. Please note that the pictures you see on the website, are of the former restaurant. The name "Catherine's Cafe" is not for sale, only the restaurant structure. Serious enquiries only.
Then they found something on their final day out before spending the next day getting back to where they started and go home, and just couldn't resist it. It stretched their funds a lot and they had to hope Kate's job as a Criminal Justice Professor at St. Johns University that she had recently been accepted at worked out for them. She had to start school only a few days after the boys started their school. The University didn't start classes for another almost two weeks, but the teachers had to get started early.
Beautiful Restored 18th Century Landhouse
This is a fully restored 18th century monumental landhouse.
set on almost 3000 m2 land with a large swimming pool and tropical garden. The house has 6 large suites between 45 and 65 m2 all with bathrooms, each room is different in style and shape. On the ground floor in the center there is a big living area of 65m2. In the back there are 2 buildings each with their own bathroom. One of the buildings has got a small kitchen. There is also a big kitchen in the back fully equipped.
All the rooms have internet cables and cable TV.
They had plans on making a few upgrades and turning it into a Bed & Breakfast.
All of these were added to the purchases that they had made years before when they were living their lives while raising the girls.
Belize - Ocean Access Marina Development Opportunity
A unique opportunity to acquire a 21+/- acre mixed use commercial marina site, bordering the Caribbean Sea, just outside of Belize City, Belize, Central America.
This Commercial, mixed use marina property has almost unlimited potential in a variety of ways:
On-site is an existing Commercial Entertainment Complex (which can be sub-divided or purchased separately), with over 40, of structures, including, 9..
There are 35 slips in the marina (for vessels up to about 120'), which currently houses the cruise ship passenger ferry fleet and also includes haul-out slip with travel lift, boat ramp and several buildings.
In addition, there is a new 4,. 3 condo building (1 per floor), with room to build up to 20 more free standing buildings (single family, condos, townhouses, or drystack storage ) on approx. 4 acres of land. Plus there is an additional 3.5 acre plot of land on the other side of the main road, which also has a waterfront canal with access to the ocean.
There is a great amount of flexibility for a new owner to divide the property, expand on one of the current income streams or alter the existing mix of businesses. This is one of the few marinas in the country and the only one with any haul-out capacity. With the Eastern Caribbean becoming more crowded and more expensive, the Western Caribbean is the next logical choice for cruising yachtsmen who wish to explore some of the most pristine areas left in the Caribbean!
Prior to that purchase they had chosen a somewhat remote but still close to a large town with a lot of amenities.(? A what?) It was small and not one of those 200 room hotels that could only be built by a large company that specialized in those kinds of places.
Stunning Beach Villa/Hotel 7 View
It is a STUNNIG 7 Bedroom in front of the Ocean, Its Caribbean style, with concrete roof covered in straw and spectacular circular glass front wall window with spectacular sea view of 180 degrees.
Is composed of a Penthouse with 4 bedrooms on the upper floor ,
then 1 Suite which has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a Suite 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on the ground floor each with private entrance and private terrace.
All the Units have separate entrance; do not have anything in common, totally private.
The Beach Front is private and fenced and exclusive ownership, has palapa with lounge, sun beds, beach chairs loungers and beach umbrellas typical of Mexico.
1250 square meters of land with 6 parking place into the property + additional covered parking.
400 M2 square meters of the house.
Septic tank,
Waste water treatment plant,
Water filtration and purification system,
Irrigation system.
House for the employee with an adjoining room and laundry machine.
WI FI installed
SKY installed
Air conditions placed wherever
Exclusive entrance gate with Covered Palapa
BBQ grill with relaxing space Under the Palapa with swings and benches
Sole owner.
There are too many amenities to list here, but the property comes completely furnished and is a complete turn-key operation with all equipment included to insure immediate guest occupancy.
Distance to Towns.
Is only Twenty minutes south of the world-class night life of Cancun, and fifteen minutes north of the center of the burgeoning Playa del Carmen sits Playa Secreto.
It is the most peaceful of beaches on the entire Riviera Maya, dotted with a handful of villas. And on the most beautiful stretch sits Casa Chanty.
All of this had been added to their very first property purchase in the Caribbean area. They have owned this property for years now. They had plans to leave it undeveloped and leave it for their children to expand on and enjoy.
Resort Hotel,Golf,Casino,St. Lucia 41cent Sq. Ft.
500 acres of prime Ocean front land is available
on the Virgin North East coast of the beautifull Tropical Paradise Island of Saint Lucia.
This Estate was originally an old sugar cane plantation.
There are still several ancient buildings as seen on our web
site. It has a lot of character and would be unique for
a upmarket Casino, Golf, Spa,Eco, Nature Resort.
Licenses and extensive tax holliday among a number of attractive concessions Will be granted.