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169--Mexico: Bay of the Dead @ CherieSpotting     Dec 31 2003 - 15:25 PST cherie writes: It’s called Bahia de los Muertos. In English, it means “Bay of the Dead.” It is a charming pristine bay on the tip of Baja California. But the bay’s name may soon be obsolete. Developers have re-named the bay—perhaps to attract more tourist dollars. Instead of “Bay of the Dead,” sailors will now be anchored in the “Bay of Dreams.” Who wants to think of death when they’re on vacation? The Giggling Marlin, the famous bar in Cabo San Lucas, has opened a new restaurant/bar in the newly named “Bay of Dreams.” We swam into shore to see what the new “Giggling Marlin Yacht Club” was all about! The event we celebrated was Dona’s 60th birthday. Her cat, Damnit, was celebrating his own event—his arrival on dry land. At 13-years-old, Damnit is quite the sailing pet, but he’s not quite used to Mexico’s erratic swells. Sadly, when Damnit wobbles in rough seas, he doesn’t always land on his feet. Damnit has taken the plunge 9 times since he’s taken up the sport of boating. Once the drenched cat swam fifty yards—all the way into shore! After Damnit fell in, Dona chased after him in such a hurry she forgot to put the plug in the dinghy. When Dona motored back to “Free Flight” in the dinghy, she stepped off the sinking skiff with her soaked cat and left Al (her husband) to figure out the rest. Poor Al, it sucks to be on a boat with a wet wife and a pissed-off cat. Well Al finally got Dona back! At the Giggling Marlin, he hoisted his wife like a freshly caught billfish. The Giggling Marlin gave Dona a shot of Tequila (upside down) and we each wanted to spank her 60 times, but she wouldn’t let us. (I bet Al got some spankings, later at the boat.) We toasted Dona’s birthday and had a good laugh as Dona’s face became as red as the crimson sunset. Next up was Jean—who squirmed and tried to get loose! Jean giggled, just like the marlin, as her lean frame floundering about. Finally—the Marlin gets his revenge. Click on each picture to see it full size. read comments (0) | write comment| views: 6602    | rated: 0.0    printer-friendly version   Dona is hoisted like a billfish to celebrate her 60th birthday at the Giggling Marlin in Mexico. (Looks like they are both giggling!) Dona takes Damnit (one very angry cat) for a walk on the beach. (Notice who is doing the walking.) Damnit, the 13-year-old cat, in his "Free Flight" sailor's hat. Greg builds a sand-castle on shore. Jean relaxes on the beach. This is much better than being in the office. Cassiopeia, a Swan 65, rests while the "crew" plays on the beach. After the swim into shore, Jean lingers at the ocean's edge. The Marlin laughs last, as Jean is hoisted like a billfish. After he tequila shot, Jean shouts: Let me down now! It's Dona's 60th Birthday! Nothing like a tequila shot to make you "young" again. Al hugs the "catch" of his life--his wife, Dona. Dona is one 60-year-old hottie! Dona Lee, a Hudson Force 50, at dawn. Free Flight motors next to Cassiopeia. Rennie, Anne, Al and Dona at sunset. *Photo by Jean. Greg enjoys a glass of wine as the sun retires. *Photo by Jean. The whole gang at the Giggling Marlin Yacht Club. Super Jean...what's with the green cape? Rennie finds a way to stay cool. Rennie and Anne. Young girl has a staring contest with a pelican. Pelican rock. Where did these guys come from? Cassiopeia doesn't have room for 5 more crew! The dolphin guide us to our next destination.