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The ebbs and flows of Life, Boating and Business.
I'm Capt Matt. I quit my job during a pandemic, bought a boat, became a captain, started a business and I want to share this amazing new journey with you. So, let's Get Aft'er It and welcome aboard!
I'm Capt Matt. I quit my job during a pandemic, bought a boat, became a captain, started a business and I want to share this amazing new journey with you. So, let's Get Aft'er It and welcome aboard!
Bimini Island Travel Guide - Celebrity Cruise Port of Call
When stopping at Bimini Island, whether by private boat, flight or a cruise, there are a few places worth checking out. But be sure to bring cash as most shopping and area attractions do not accept credit cards. You may find some luck with Cash App or Zelle but cash is king.
Since we aren't big drinkers or gamblers, the two most popular things to do on Bimini, we set off solo, looking for our own adventure on a budget.
Bimini is best known for the fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving along with swimming in the picturesque, Caribbean, and year round, tropically warm water. Located only 54 miles west of the Florida peninsula, this tropical oasis is easy to get to.
Stepping off the Celebrity Reflection, we loaded up on the courtesy tram which transports you to the Hilton Hotel, Casino or Golf Cart Rental facility. Haggling with the locals, even during off season, wasn't happening so $120 later, we had our own 4 seater, gas powered golf cart to enjoy with a return time of 4:30pm. They didn't ask for a drivers license or to fill out any paperwork. In hindsight, since we only used the cart until about 1pm, we could have easily turned it over to a different family for them to enjoy the remainder of the time. If it didn't get returned, there was no paper trail (not that there is far for it to go anyways). While you can hoof it on foot or grab a taxi here and there, the overall experience was much more enjoyable with our own golf cart. Be sure to make sure your golf cart works right, has working breaks, forward and reverse etc, before leaving the lot. We didn't experience any issues other than shotty brakes but hearing from others, the carts aren't very well maintained. You may also try your hand at haggling but don't expect to win that battle.
Outside of beaching, gambling and drinking there really isn't too much to do on the island. The small island can be quickly seen by cart for a bit of sightseeing and there are several little vendor shops scattered about with the usual fanfare and some locally handmade items. We only purchased a Conch Shell but be forewarned, you need to ensure it's been properly processed for customs checks and you MUST get a receipt. Otherwise your purchase will be confiscated either upon return to the ship or upon arrival back to the states.
While shopping, we asked a local islander if any recommended places to visit. The islanders are a close knit group of people and exceptionally friendly and willing to recommend some places to check out. One such recommendation that I strongly encourage anyone to check out is the Dolphin House Museum. Builder Ashley Saunders is quite the amazing individual and admission is only $10(USD). Since this house turned tourist attraction has been worked on for over 30 years (and counting), this is a spot to visit time and time again as it will always be different. Check out my related video for an overview on that.
The other place I'd recommend is a little place on the water called Ebbie's for some amazingly fresh seafood. The staple item is conch and conch salad as the surrounding waters are bountiful with this replenishing food source. Prices are on the higher side as they are taking full advantage of vacationers and our conch salad cost $14(USD) each and a bottle of water was $6(USD). They do not accept any form of payment but cash so be prepared. We did not have any extra cash after renting a golf cart, buying a souvenir and visiting the Dolphin House but luckily they begrudgingly accepted a Zelle transfer and even more lucky, I had an international data plan to access the internet and my mobile banking app but don't expect the same results. This place isn't very well marked and sits back off the road behind another building, through a wood fence with a small sign.
It would be much better to carry a small backpack, or similar, with your own drinks on hand to save a bit of money. We only carried off 2 bottles each but with the heat of summer, we quickly exhausted our personal supply and didn't want to return to the ship to grab more, though that is always an option.
Outside of those two spots, we didn't see too much else the island had to offer. There are several local eateries but most seemed to be located inside houses that looked less than appealing and we were concerned about food quality and food safety so diecided to not to risk it.
We ran the island tip to tip (or as far as we legally could go) and ventured up and down the side streets on some neat sightseeing. The locals we encountered were friendly but we still kept our guard up. Crime rates are reportedly very low but we never saw law enforcement except at the port gate and don't take chances, keeping our situational awareness on high alert.
So pack a bag with some towels and goggles and take in the views underwater, definately check out the Dolphin House Museum and grab a refreshing conch salad at Ebbie's and Pats.
#travel #bimini #island #review #vacation #bahamas
Since we aren't big drinkers or gamblers, the two most popular things to do on Bimini, we set off solo, looking for our own adventure on a budget.
Bimini is best known for the fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving along with swimming in the picturesque, Caribbean, and year round, tropically warm water. Located only 54 miles west of the Florida peninsula, this tropical oasis is easy to get to.
Stepping off the Celebrity Reflection, we loaded up on the courtesy tram which transports you to the Hilton Hotel, Casino or Golf Cart Rental facility. Haggling with the locals, even during off season, wasn't happening so $120 later, we had our own 4 seater, gas powered golf cart to enjoy with a return time of 4:30pm. They didn't ask for a drivers license or to fill out any paperwork. In hindsight, since we only used the cart until about 1pm, we could have easily turned it over to a different family for them to enjoy the remainder of the time. If it didn't get returned, there was no paper trail (not that there is far for it to go anyways). While you can hoof it on foot or grab a taxi here and there, the overall experience was much more enjoyable with our own golf cart. Be sure to make sure your golf cart works right, has working breaks, forward and reverse etc, before leaving the lot. We didn't experience any issues other than shotty brakes but hearing from others, the carts aren't very well maintained. You may also try your hand at haggling but don't expect to win that battle.
Outside of beaching, gambling and drinking there really isn't too much to do on the island. The small island can be quickly seen by cart for a bit of sightseeing and there are several little vendor shops scattered about with the usual fanfare and some locally handmade items. We only purchased a Conch Shell but be forewarned, you need to ensure it's been properly processed for customs checks and you MUST get a receipt. Otherwise your purchase will be confiscated either upon return to the ship or upon arrival back to the states.
While shopping, we asked a local islander if any recommended places to visit. The islanders are a close knit group of people and exceptionally friendly and willing to recommend some places to check out. One such recommendation that I strongly encourage anyone to check out is the Dolphin House Museum. Builder Ashley Saunders is quite the amazing individual and admission is only $10(USD). Since this house turned tourist attraction has been worked on for over 30 years (and counting), this is a spot to visit time and time again as it will always be different. Check out my related video for an overview on that.
The other place I'd recommend is a little place on the water called Ebbie's for some amazingly fresh seafood. The staple item is conch and conch salad as the surrounding waters are bountiful with this replenishing food source. Prices are on the higher side as they are taking full advantage of vacationers and our conch salad cost $14(USD) each and a bottle of water was $6(USD). They do not accept any form of payment but cash so be prepared. We did not have any extra cash after renting a golf cart, buying a souvenir and visiting the Dolphin House but luckily they begrudgingly accepted a Zelle transfer and even more lucky, I had an international data plan to access the internet and my mobile banking app but don't expect the same results. This place isn't very well marked and sits back off the road behind another building, through a wood fence with a small sign.
It would be much better to carry a small backpack, or similar, with your own drinks on hand to save a bit of money. We only carried off 2 bottles each but with the heat of summer, we quickly exhausted our personal supply and didn't want to return to the ship to grab more, though that is always an option.
Outside of those two spots, we didn't see too much else the island had to offer. There are several local eateries but most seemed to be located inside houses that looked less than appealing and we were concerned about food quality and food safety so diecided to not to risk it.
We ran the island tip to tip (or as far as we legally could go) and ventured up and down the side streets on some neat sightseeing. The locals we encountered were friendly but we still kept our guard up. Crime rates are reportedly very low but we never saw law enforcement except at the port gate and don't take chances, keeping our situational awareness on high alert.
So pack a bag with some towels and goggles and take in the views underwater, definately check out the Dolphin House Museum and grab a refreshing conch salad at Ebbie's and Pats.
#travel #bimini #island #review #vacation #bahamas
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I've had this set for over a year and it's still going strong. Still very happy with the set
Tnx for video. Planning to buy this setup
Dude spent $400 so he doesn’t have to bend 🤣
Getting old sucks
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This is the absolute worst product I have ever used. Do not buy this piece of junk!!!
Also that goes for the dryer too, just in case someone is wondering.
I might die becust of you
I had a new lg washer/dryer 2in1 combo in march it’s now 3 months old and I still love it everything comes out so clean even in a 39min turbowash and spins very well just damp when they come out and very quiet. My old LG was great to but annoyingly the drum went and caused other issues so just a new one my old one didn’t have jets this has 4 or 5 of them drum can fit a kingsize duvet no problem at all and it actually gets wet and comes out clean unlike my old one. 5 years full warranty to most over here in the uk only have a year 2 if you’re lucky.
I had a Maytag too and it went had it for six years keep locking the door on me so I could not get the clothes out
We are a family of 8 and I just bought a set a week ago and we are getting another set next week
Why do you need another set?
Big family. Have gone through 3different sets in eight years so the repair guy last time told me to get two to lesse. The loads on them
I have these and I like them, but I hate that the washer doesn’t have a drum light.
Didn’t get the name of the place with conch salad
Sorry for the late response. That place is Ebbies (Ebbie and Pats). Ask a local when visiting and they will point you in the right direction!
Conk
Good Information. What is your experience regarding the wrinkles and shrinkage of clothes?
I can't speak to shrinkage (as none has occurred with our clothes) but with wrinkles and the steam functions we have never had to pull out an iron if that tells you anything. If you accidently leave clothes inside after a cycle, naturally they will begin to wrinkle but a quick steam refresh cycle and good to go.
Thank you for sharing. We purchased same LG washer and dryer at Lowe’s.
You like to maintain your equipment. I think it would be great if you made videos of your regular maintenance routine, like wiping down the drum and such. Also, a video of cleaning the washing machine filter.
I may take your suggestion! Thank you
Lg has very reliable front loader. One of the best. I ordered a speed queen combo yesterday after much research. Paid a tremendous amount of money but a good fit for me. Top priority is quality and long lasting reliability. Only time will tell if I spent good money
Boat driver recieved a DUI!
Boat cuts off seaplane...
There’s already a CZcams short about it. That didn’t take long.
It's all just a matter of time when it comes to water traffic.
He didn't sea the plane
Anyone know if the boater survived? I’m sure the people in the plane made it out.
Six people on the plane including the pilot rescued after the plane sank; no injuries were reported. No confirmed number of boat occupants or exact injuries but all were accounted for and no fatalities.
Thank you for the report.
This is a restricted area just for planes on all harbor water maps Area Alpha is what it is called and boaters are told to stay out of it all together if they can at all help it- these guys thought they were so special that with full visibility they should not pay attention to the FUCKING PLANES boaters are legally permitted to go within the takeoff and landing zone, port authorities ask boaters to keep clear because of the heightened risk THATS GUNNA CHNAGE NOW. Knowing how to read charts is a required part of obtaining a boating license in Canada. Dude in the boat may of had some thin veil of a right of way but he wasn't in his waters and he's not winning the legal battle with a fucking successful airliner these idiots had every chance to see that plane coming and due to some broken ass right of way understanding they didn't take there situation seriously and now they've fucked up this pilots career and hopefully will be paying in full for the plane to harbor air and there amazing service that HAS NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN because people don't want to die like those fucking idiots in the boat.
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Who had it worse? The boat or plane?
Horrible accident. Looking like a fatality on the left float. 😮
That boat had to have seen them coming had to have heard them coming. And obviously didn't get out of the way. I've watched a few planes take off in my day and they don't drive around left and right and left and right they stay in a straight line until they get up enough speed to get in the air
ATC warned the pilot of the boat moving and direction when approved for take off. The float plane should yield to the right. This is a restricted area but not sure if boat was prohibited.
It's a fracking lake! Of course the boat isn't "prohibited"!!! Boat has ROW.
@@brentfarvors192 only if it's to the right of the plane. Which it was in this case.
Knowing how to read charts is a required part of obtaining a boating license in Canada. Dude in the boat may of had some thin veil of a right of way but he wasn't in his waters and he's not winning the legal battle with a fucking successful airliner. and i think he earned the bill, he had way more ability to stop that then anyone.
The boat got its lick back
Was that a??????
The sea plane has a lane to stay on ,the pilot can't see close to the Plane only put farther,the boat sure can,but do you hear that TWANG sound? That's the prop cutting everything to ribbons,plus the plane can't maneuver in the water very well. Rip boaters
...when you roll a joint and don't *_sea plane_*
Boat wins! Boat has the right of way!!
Seems totally avoidable but need to see more before the impact. That one vehicle was a plane a boat and a submarine all in 3 seconds. Hope no one was hurt.
Looks like the boat wanted more.
Ahhhhhhh, super hilarious 😄
lol
Knowledge check! Boat vs Airplane! Who was in the wrong here? Bonus points to anyone that knows the boating Rules of the Road and can correctly identify who carries the majority of fault (each share some degree of fault) Hint: A seaplane in the water is treated just like a boat and is also the "give-way" vessel in the hierarchy. But, that doesn't necessarily mean they are or are not at fault here. Boat hierarchy is NRCFSPSW. If you know what this is referring to, double the bonus points!! New:_____________ Reels:____________ Catch:____________ Fish:___________ So:__________ Purchase:__________ Some:____________ Whenever:_____________ Now, if the seaplane was actually trying to land before the video started, and was and trying to take back off to avoid the collision when the collision happened, does this change your assessment? This accident occurred June 8th 2024 in Vancouver's Coral Harbour.
Seems like the boat is in it's natural environment &holds all the rights of way?
Apparently someone in the boat died that’s why the boat tried to sink that plane with its wake
@@P4ou4 its called area alpha only for planes though boats are allowed they're asked to not go there ever due to risk. This pilot trusted that after 42 years of harbor air that he wouldn't be the second accident to ever happen there. the area is clearly marked on navigation charts, which are available from a variety of sources. Knowing how to read charts is a required part of obtaining a boating license in Canada. Dude in the boat may of had some thin veil of a right of way but he wasn't in his waters and he's not winning the legal battle with a fucking successful airliner
I don’t know how anyone could be in the right or wrong in this situation. I’d think the boater, if he was paying attention could have avoided the collision. I’m not sure what visibility the pilot has from inside the plane but I’d think the boater could see 360…. So if there’s got to be a fault I’d say the boater.
You cannot turn a plane easily like a personal boat can. I've been on water ways that pontoon planes land on and they always are given right of way to and no accidents have happened. The boater is at fault in this clip, because he could have or could have made an attempt to avoid the collision.
Eat a bburger and chum with it.
❤❤😊😊 I am soooo happy
13 miles off the coast of West Palm Beach Florida and into the Gulf Stream currents at just over 1000 feet deep, I found this floating rope/ocean garbage. But was was contained below was astonishing. The shadow created below attracts all sorts of marine life from every side of the food chain. It was its own little ecosystem floating around out there and a cool sight to see. Unfortunately, they will have to find a new hangout spot because that rope poses a significant risk to other marine life species as well as to mariners.
😂live bait
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JAW MUSIC!!!! Lol😂😂
You have an amazing laugh I could hear you laugh al day
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That was a fun little adventure. 😃
Yes it was!
looks like the process of making garum
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