From: prmartlage@iuryy5y.com
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: March 23, 2009 4:54:19 PM EDT
From: Jrrohan@ewruwetui.net
Subject: Green Turtle
Date: April 5, 2009 9:24:37 AM EDT
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From: fcornish2175@yagaoddil.com
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: February 27, 2009 5:33:25 PM EST
Thank you to you both- your web pages have given us more info than any site on line. We have never been to Abaco although we travel the Carribean a great deal. We are booked in Treasure Cay. Any suggestions for New Years eve?........Susan Charleston, S.C.
tjones@xityofgf.com
Subject: Abaco
Date: February 7, 2006 10:50:14 PM EST
Sandy....hi, my name is Tommy Jones and I am the Fire Chief in Griffin, GA.
We are located 40 miles south of Atlanta. I just wanted to write you and say thanks for such a great web site. I have been dreaming of the Abaco's for about 20 years and your site gets me a little closer. I am hoping that this will be the year that I get to travel to Green Turtle and some of the other islands. With job and family obligations, its been tough to put together a trip like that. ............................
Your details about the islands are so vivid that I feel like I am there right now. I appreciate how you have relayed to me the non-traditional stories and photos about the island life and culture. Your info has answered alot of questions that I had about Abaco and I cannot wait to discover them for myself. If you have additional photos or stories, I would love to have a look at them. I'm hoping we can make our trip there sometime late summer..................
Posted on: 9:40 pm, February 12, 2008
The best advice I can give a first-timer is to go to www.motuiti.com/Abaco.html and read through as much of Sandy Estabrook's writings as you have time for- read about Guana (and look at pictures) then the other islands. He is a very nice man who will answer you if you write him with questions.-
From: kbass66@XXXXXX.net
Subject: Re: Abacos phones/laptop
Date: January 10, 2009 12:00:30 AM EST
How did it go? Amazing! Beautiful! Unbelievable! Too much fun! I am almost afraid to go back b/c I am scared the next trip will not be as magical as this one. But, guess what? I'll take that risk. The trip was awesome. I did post a short trip report on the Abaco message board but wasn't sure what or how much to post. I would have never had the confidence to book this trip without your help, Sandy. Funny, how in this strange, screwed up world, you could put your faith in a stranger you meet on the internet to help you plan a family vacation. We had a blast!!
From: wendy.porch@xxxxx.comail.com
Subject: Website Comments
Date: January 2, 2008 12:36:30 PM EST
Your pages are great! My husband and I are heading out to the Abacos (Guana Cay) for our belated honeymoon in February and are sooo looking forward to it. We knew we wanted somewhere like the Abacos- quiet, beautiful, friendly. Your pages have just helped confirm that impression and made us all the more excited. Thank you!
From: gymdog813@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: RE: Abaco
Date: January 6, 2008 7:07:53 PM EST
I've had a lot of fun the last couple days browsing your websites and information---it's really been helpful...even MORE so than some of the travel guides I've looked at --even Bahamas for Dummies!! My daughters and I are not boaters but we are definitely beach bums!! Crowded beaches, however, are not our forte and what got me started on Abaco was an article I saw in our local AAA magazine. ALL the Cays seem to have their own personal charm, so the biggest dilemma now is choosing one.
I will most definitely check things out further on you websites and hopefully will stay in touch with any questions. I briefly looked at Abacos in a Nutshell and it looks like it will be A LOT of help for the first-timer!! Thanks for your help so far!! - Take care and thanks!!
From: jsprague@xugfghes.net
Subject: Re: Abaco Cruising Inquiry
Date: January 17, 2008 3:10:52 PM EST
Sandy,
I Just wanted to tell you I thought your web site was great! After reading through it over the past month I have decided to get back into Yachting and Cruse to the Abaco Islands- Thanks Again
From: FLSailorMan@xxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Abaco
Date: January 21, 2008 4:27:10 PM EST
Thanks for your hard work putting this together. I keep searching it, can't do it all in one sitting, And thanks for the Abacos providing the scenery!
From: chendren@xarthlink.net
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: February 11, 2008 11:06:46 PM EST
Hey Sandy, We have booked our first trip and will be there in July on Elbow Cay. We have used your sight as our "Bible". Thanks for all of the great info. ...... You have been a great source. - Thanks again!!
From: woodmortgage1@@xxxxx.com.com
Subjet: Re: Abaco
Date: January 25, 2007 11:18:04 AM EST
...........It is great to see how up to date your site is for all info relating to traveling over there. Thank you for your efforts in keeping that current. .....Danny
From: dscheulen@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: Abaco Advice
Date: February 4, 2007 10:50:03 AM EST
Your site is awesome. .... My husband and I are considering at trip to the Abaco's to check out the Shore diving possibilities. We usually go to Bonaire........
I look forward to hearing from you...
From: stacey76@@xxxxx.Net.com
Subject: Re: Your Website
Date: May 18, 2007 17:34:22 PM EDT
Frst I would have to say GREAT JOB. You have done an awesome job with your site.
.............. I have never seen a more comprehensive
discription of Abaco (my home) than you have here. I think that locals and visitors can both learn a lot
from your writings. Thanks
From: adiedrick@xhdf.ca
Subject: Re: Abaco Posting
Date: July 8, 2007 2:05:54 PM EDT
I've visited your website on a number of occasions in the past, and we even provided the link to our wedding guests in all our pre-wedding materials...... I'm going to go and read your2007 trip report right now!!
From: rosen@xlderaffairs.org
Subject: Website Comments
Date: September 28, 2007 3:26:21 PM EDT
I overheard a conversation (cell phone) by a boater who had been to Abaco Islands and was telling his friend how wonderful it was. I went online until I found your website. information. Then I had to convince my husband to go. We flew over to Elbow Cay for a week. Needless to say we did not want to come home.We rented a 20'boat and a golf cart. We snorkled every day, mainly at the parks. We island hopped and shopped.
Your website is very thorough and really tells one everything one needs to know before traveling to Abaco. We had a GREAT adventure and plan to return as soon as we save up some $. I love the pictures on your website, when I am working and want to let my mind wander back to vacation, I pull up your website. Thanks
From: derd@@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: The Abacos
Date: March 1, 2008 3:02:27 PM EST
Sandy,
I have enjoyed your site. It has been the best resource I have found. My husband and I are planning a trip in April of 2008. Thank thank thank you so much.
From: soverel48@Aomwcc.net
Subject: Re: Abaco
Date: November 15, 2007 5:56:43 PM EST
We've enjoyed your website immensely at work this week. There are a bunch of guys who have never been to the islands. If you have not enticed them, they'll never get there! And maybe that is OK! You know how developed it is getting over there.
From: flightstar1@@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: Website Comments
Date: October 22, 2007 5:16:09 PM EDT
Congratulations Sandy,
You have about the best info on the Abacos!
I love your stories and think you've captured the true feeling of the Out Islands. I took my wife + 2 kiddos to Marsh Harbour in the Summer of 2003 and wish I could get there every year - it's paradise here on earth. Keep up the great work!
All the best & regards,
From: GWDCO@xxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Green Turtle Cay, Slide Show
Date: November 11, 2007 12:24:29 PM EST
Sandy, Your updated slide show is terrific! Thanks for doing this and sharing.
From: Sailfish@rteyrteym.com
Subject: Your web site
Date: March 13, 2008 10:19:36 PM EDT
Sandy.....I have enjoyed reading your guide. It is the most informative thing I have found yet! thanks, Vernon
From: saisdfsndon@verizon.net
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: October 12, 2009 10:09:54 AM EDT
Hi Sandy,
I've been a big fan of your web writing for a couple of years now, and we're finally going to get to the Abacos this winter. ÊBetween your pages and the cruisers' net, the wait is just bearable...barely.
Anyhow, I wanted to tell you what an inspiration you've been to us. ÊPerhaps some day we may stumble across each other. Best Regards, Sally & Bob
From: jason@comquat.com
Subject: RE: Abaco Experience
Date: April 11, 2009 5:26:31 AM EDT
You have an awesome site and it is hands-down the best Abaco travel guide out there. We used it extensively in planning our trip.............
From: kverost@ewrweqt.org
Subject: RE: Abaco
Date: August 13, 2009 5:04:40 PM EDT
....We love your sites and photos and explanations of events, places, etc. IÊlove your poem and photosÊ.............
From: npodruzny@ertwerl.org
Subject: Bahamas Information
Date: August 14, 2009 10:07:35 AM EDT
Hello Sandy, First of all, congratulations and thank you so much for such a wonderful, complete and helpful website! ...............
From: fgreyhoundboogie@werrrrw.net
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: May 18, 2009 12:23:51 AM EDT
.......Thank you so much for your estensive and will thought out web site. ÊIt's the best around!!
From: letsframe@asdawrewrffdcom
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: March 18, 2009 4:39:12 PM EDT
I have to say..your website is FANTASTIC!! very informative I've learned things I didnt know...saw new places..and familar places..I love this site..I can't say enough about it!!...its great to look at and dream of being back there!!! Its keeping me going..only 72 more days till we leave!!!! Gail
From: wayneneely@xxxxx.com.com
Subjct: books on Abaco hurricanes
Date: June 1, 2008 8:51:06 AM EDT
My name is Wayne Neely and I am a meteorologists working here in the Bahamas and I came across your great website on Abaco and hurricanes that affected Abaco and I loved it.
From: pjensen20@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: Hope Town
Date: June 4, 2008 3:20:07 PM EDT
You have such a great Web page with a wide wealth of information.
From: gredfgdfoogie@xxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: August 13, 2008 9:50:51 PM EDT
.............We LOVE the Abacos and the Bahamas in general. It was great finding your site. It's awesome!! I sent it to a couple of our friends that share our love of these beautiful islands. ......Thank you so much for your beautiful site.
From: jwsdfsrrfe@xxxxxxxxxxedu
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: August 19, 2008 10:16:12 AM EDT
.......now scheduled to be married in May 2009...... I have used your site, and have referenced it for further review by others, in an info packet that I am making for our guests.
From: ml3313rytumac@xxxxxx.com
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: September 27, 2008 2:37:53 PM EDT
I found your wonderful website while investigating New Plymouth and its architecture. I'm editor of Key West History magazine................. So, what a wonderful thing, finding your labor of love.
From: kerrykins@xxxxxxxx.net
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: October 1, 2008 9:49:07 PM ED
........Your guide has been great! We're really excited...........Thanks for such an informative website, I've sent it to quite a few friends.
From: bundickg@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: RE: ABACO
Date: May 7, 2008 6:05:59 PM EDT
I really enjoyed your website. I found it to be very informative and a wonderful resource for all things Abaco.
"All that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own." - ---Gladys & Ed
From: jeffd@xhevron.com
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: May 7, 2008 6:31:51 PM EDT
Sandy-
an amazing site you have there. I'm sure to return to revisit for more info.
I'm thinking of renting a house on either Guana or Treasure one of these days soon, probably for a week ----Thanks, Jeff
From: bristol741@xxxxx.com.net
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: May 13, 2008 11:01:47 PM EDT
Thanks for your fun and informative website. We really did enjoy it. It is very informative. We were not aware of the 'sea lice' issue. That's a good one to know about and be alert to for sure
We were researching websites for some friends of ours that plan to visit later in the year. We will certainly pass them off to your website.
Thanks - Keith
From: Parrochie@xxxxx.com
Subject: Abaco Website Want to tell you
Date: May 16, 2008 11:01:47 PM EDT
I have always enjoyed your colorful webpage.....it definitely has pizazz. I am always impressed with the "lively" way in which you present your different categories.....it is an easy site to navigate......Ken
From: formmail@xotuiti.com
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: May 19, 2008 7:37:40 PM EDT
I can tell a lot of work was put into this. Good on you. A lot of very helpful information on here, it will take a while to explore.
From: jbarnes@xicwfzg.com
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: February 23, 2007 1:31:52 PM EST
Thank you for posting such a great site on the islands of the Bahamas!!! WOW! I am sending my boss to Elbow Cay next month and your site offered a wealth of information. - -Thanks again,
rom: awcrumpton@dfgf.com
Subject: Abaco questions
Date: March 9, 2007 10:30:51 AM EST
I have enjoyed your website and all the very helpful information about traveling in the Abacos. I found it a year or so ago and just revisited it and read your most recent trip review. I was wondering if you would answer a couple of questions for me?..................
From: ctopdad@xdfg.com
Subject: Annual Update & Trip Report
Date: June 16, 2007 4:25:31 AM EDT
Your trip report (2007 Update) is GREAT! Glad you posted a message on the Board. You know, your website should be a "primer" to anyone visiting Abaco. I always see messages on the Board asking "Where to go...what to do...etc, etc"..If they studied your website from beginning to end they would be completely up on Abaco. GREAT JOB!!!
From: rc44@xotuiti.com
Subject: Website Comments
Date: August 24, 2007 12:52:41 AM EDT
Great site, love the pictures. You have way to much time on your hands to be able to remove the wires in the photos. I have done that to several of my own and apreciate the time involved. Thanks for the greet site. I will add it to my Favorites.
From: gayraudi.sw@xxxxx.net
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: November 13, 2007 1:52:18 AM EST
Hi there!
I enjoyed reading your great introduction to Abaco and its little paradisio cays, although I must say--from the screen it's a challenge. I've strained my eyes trying to take it all in--especially those pages that are so light that they are almost illegible. But it was worth it!..........
I started this letter with the intention of inquiring about ferries and sightseeing these days with persons in wheelchairs. We have assumed that it was impossible in the Family Islands, but with your Ph.D in Abaco and environs there's no telling what new information you might have for elderly and handicapped travelers in those parts
.
In any case, it was a pleasure reading your generous descriptions of the sea islands my wife, Lee, calls her "favorite place in the world." And we have traveled for many years in five continents on lecture tours, international meetings, and leading small groups of students and clergy.
Thanks for the beautiful pictures. Thanks for the things we never really knew about our "favorite place in the world." Thanks, most of all, for the memories, and for the sweet sadness of being reminded, once again, that our Bahama Days are about over at 86 years and several ills the aging flesh is heir to!
We only hope that our children and grands will some day enjoy the vacations in Abaco that we had in our younger years. We've certainly prepared them for it and your marvelous, high tech video increases the possibility! --------Gayraud Wilmore
From: adela1207@@xxxxx.com.com
Subject: Thanks!
Date: November 14, 2007 8:24:17 PM EST
Sandy
I have lived in Miami for 10 years and have been wishing to learn about boating and the Bahamas for a while know. Had a week off in the Abacos some weeks back and had a fantastic time!! We rented a house close to the public dock in White Sound, a 26' / 250 HP, and we cruised most of the Sea of Abaco. Loved it!! A dream come true! And, needed to say thank you!!! your website was an amazing teacher. It made it all possible.
Thanks a million!!
From: fpaulpoz@fdsgdfs.gov
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: September 1, 2009 3:51:19 PM EDT
...............This is a fabulous website and I can't wait to come back to the Abacos next year.
From: phillip@tdhththn.com
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: September 6, 2009 11:41:02 PM EDT
IÕve enjoyed reading through your adventures to the Abacos.Ê It seems as though you have amassed a lot of experience over the years.Ê Your website seems to offer a lot of information.Ê Where do I begin?Ê
From: remer@rfghhe.net
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: September 3, 2009 10:55:09 AM EDT
......... I have visited most of the Abaco sites. ÊYours is the best.
From: terrybeckom@Staff.org
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: September 8, 2009 11:23:13 PM EDT
...... I really enjoyed your site & the very detailed description of your travels there. ÊIt is a tremendous help so I can take advantage of the little time I have there. ÊThanks.
From: gymdog813@xxxxx..com
Subject: RE: Abaco
Date: January 6, 2008 7:07:53 PM EST
I've had a lot of fun the last couple days browsing your websites and information---it's really been helpful...even MORE so than some of the travel guides I've looked at --even Bahamas for Dummies!! My daughters and I are not boaters but we are definitely beach bums!! Crowded beaches, however, are not our forte and what got me started on Abaco was an article I saw in our local AAA magazine. ALL the Cays seem to have their own personal charm, so the biggest dilemma now is choosing one.
I will most definitely check things out further on you websites and hopefully will stay in touch with any questions. I briefly looked at Abacos in a Nutshell and it looks like it will be A LOT of help for the first-timer!! Thanks for your help so far!!
Take care and thanks!!
From: ginnysterry@bssdfgfdftytryyu.net
Subject: couple questions
Date: February 27, 2009 12:10:49 PM EST
We have really enjoyed your website and appreciate all the work you have put in to make it so informative for visitors like us. 1) Are........................ in your opinion?Thanks again,
Ginny
From: gsurfcast@xxxxx.com
Subject: Website Comments
Date: December 12, 2007 12:53:15 PM EST
Your site is the greatest and I most appreciate the time you put into maintaining and updating the info. I have referred it to numerous folks, including two couples that will be down with us in January. I have been to Abaco 6 times in the past three years and intend to increase that frequency, as I am trying to build on Lubber's. I bought the lot two years ago and just love all that Abaco represents. I am jealous of you and others that have been going for a good while.
Congrats on your recent nuptials; I'm close to your age and looking toward the possibility of the same with my long term girl sometime sooner than later. Keep up the great work!
From: brenda.perry@xxxxx.com.net
Subject: Website Comments
Date: December 22, 2007 12:35:16 AM EST
You have the very best website of any I have encountered about the Bahamas. .... We're going....... Can you recommend the best type of boat for us? I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks much, I still have more reading to do on your site. It's awesome, really.
From: j62m64@xhartyrtgfher.net
Subject: Website Comments
Date: December 28, 2007 5:12:44 PM EST
You have done a wonderful on your website. My wife and I have made a trip to the Carribbean/Mexico each spring for the past 11 years. We fell in love with the out islands acouple years ago on a trip to Great Exuma
and have been longing to return. We were contemplating a stay at Hope Town Lodge annd I believe you've convinced us it's the place to go. although the Abaco Inn is appealing also. Can you tell us why you now prefer the former? What is the best way to make reservations?
Thanks for all the info, and Happy New Year from snow covered Wisconsin.
From: ksteven2@xteelcase.com
Subject: Website Comments
Date: January 1, 2008 3:33:28 PM EST
Sandy:
A terrific web site. Never been to the Abacos
but am visiting in Feb. Thanks for all of the info you've gathered over the years and sharing it....
parisanon
NYC
Posted on: 8:49 pm, December 15, 2008
I am interested in renting a small house in the Out Islands for two weeks sometime in February, March or April. Thanks to some helpful advice from this site, I am very interested in the Abacos. Can anyone recommend a place? Requirements:.....................
Go To www.abacoindex.com -first of all click on the print in blue that says "Sandy Estabrook's Guide to the Abacos" and read all of it and see the photos then return to the original page for more surfing.
From: LLPurn@xxxxx.com
Subject: GTC SlideShow
Date: April 11, 2006 5:01:25 PM EDT
Your GTC (slide show) site is awesome, one of a kind for sure and the song, wow!
Thank-you
From: Seanm561@xxxxx.com
Subject: Abaco Information
Date: December 29, 2006 8:42:56 AM EST
The website looks fantastic!! The updates are terrific and the links and enlarged pictures worked perfectly. Thanks for all the great info and an easy escape into "Abaco Dreamin'".
From: candlewd@xglou.com
Subject: thanks for the Abaco Site Index
Date: March 4, 2007 12:42:43 PM EST
Sandy! Thanks for thinking enough of Abacos and of all of the rest of us freezing folks in the hinterland, and publishing your site including your impressions and activities in the islands.
I happened on your site accidently after trying to solve a crossword puzzle word....Eastern summer"....which the first letters were "Abac - - " (I'm not sure the word is Abacos" or not...but your site on the web was delightful!
From: clm6155@xxxxx.com
Subject: Re: Abaco Boating
Date: May 7, 2007 8:12:27 PM EDT
LOVE your website and have used it to gain information on numerous occassions
From: SAILZONANDON@xxxxx.NET
Subject: Website Comments
Date: June 16, 2007 10:05:24 AM EDT
Sandy, your site is wonderful. As a writer for boating mags, I can appreciate the effort as well as the talent. We will be visiting (by sailboat) the Abacos soon...and you've given us an extra 'nudge'.
From: MIRHE1@xxxxx.COM
Subject: Website Comments
Date: September 12, 2007 2:42:31 PM EDT
Your site has become my only respite in life! We were in the Abacos 2 years ago and plan to go back soon. In the meantime your site is my "soul". I go to the Bahamianting radio station and leave it on al day! We live in Tucson and Mexico on the Sea of Cortez but my heart is in the Abacos! Keep adding those little "tings" to make me coming back!
From: t.sawyer@xrthoassdfges.com
Subjet: Website Comments
Date: September 19, 2007 11:59:25 AM EDT
My friend and I are visiting Abaco in November. I am so impressed by the sights on your website, I can not wait to come and visit...............
From: rfmclaughlin@xxxxx.com.net
Subject: Inquiry about Lubbers Quarters Cay
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 11:29 AM
Copied to Sandy: -> I had discovered Sandy’s remarkable website while I was originally researching the trip. It’s an amazing contribution to the ability of practically anyone to plan a trip to the area, consequently a genuine asset to tourism. I was astounded by the magnitude of the effort that must have gone into it, and the obvious affection he has for the area and the people. Thanks very much for sending Sandy’s link.......Best,
From: htomlinson@xatawbavdfgmc.org
Subject: Website Comments
Date: August 25, 2007 3:42:13 PM EDT
You have done a great job on your website. It’s very informative and fantastic pictures. Keep up the great
work! If i ever get to visit the Abacos, I sure hope I get to meet you.
From: liz@xprurtgdfging.com
Subject: Abaco Art and Gallery Information
Date: February 13, 2008 11:31:38 PM EST
Sandy: Of all the websites I've peeked at, I think you should be called the King of Abaco Fun and Faire. It seems you might also be THE person to ask about this...
As a supporter of arts and culture, I work with the Salem Art Association..........
From: dannybarn@rtyrylrmh.com
Subject: Abaco Website Form Comments
Date: February 23, 2008 1:22:59 PM EST
..... We just found your site yesterday, and haven't gotten off it since. It's nice to see a site that's not trying to sell you something, or sway you in a certain direction. I may be taking a job there, and my wife wants to try and write a book with here time off there. Please feel free to email or call us if you would. We are definately looking for anyone that can answer questions for us or just give us some
advice. Thanks for all your great info.
Danny and Misty 561-603-xxxx