Author Archives: George Myrick

About George Myrick

George and his wife, Marie, sailed professionally, chartering boats in the Bahamas, then in the Virgin Islands. They then leased an uninhabited island, Little Thatch, in the British Virgin Islands, and turned it into a small hotel. After six years, they left the island and bought a lovely beachfront property on Jost Van Dyke (BVI) where they built Sandcastle Hotel and the original Soggy Dollar Bar. George is now the author of Incredible Virgin Island Adventure: A True Story.

Your old man had a blood transfusion

  Well, my doctor said that with all the blood I’ve lost, I was anemic and set me up for a blood transfusion at the hospital. This was a new experience for me, and it was an all day affair. … Continue reading

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A very sick old man

  One solid indication that I am very sick, is when my urologist cancels my January 26 appointment, clears the deck, then schedules me to come in tomorrow instead! Wow, how bad can this be? Guess I’ll find out tomorrow. … Continue reading

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Marie is a real plant nut.

  I married a real plant nut. When I first met her and went to the apartment she shared with her sister, Ruth, plants were everywhere…on all the window sills, tables…refrigerator…you name it…if it would hold  plants …they were there. … Continue reading

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Blood where it should not be!

  Yesterday, I woke up with blood in my urine. This wasn’t just pink…it was brilliant red and frightened me. Our doctor ordered a Cat Scan to see what was wrong. The scan didn’t hurt, but was very uncomfortable. I … Continue reading

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Our fuel tank on Water Lily developed a leak

  Our diesel fuel tank began a slow leak. The tank was built to conform to the curved hull and the leak was on the hull side, so I couldn’t get to it for a repair. This all took place … Continue reading

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