John Fallon arrived back in St. Lucia on Tuesday evening after 2 good flights from Canada to here. After landing here in early December and experiencing some health issues requiring surgery in Castries, he had flown home with the assistance of his daughter Robbyn. He has recently received clearance from his doctors at home in Saint John to make a return trip down here!
John owns a 48 foot sailboat, Stopp Knot which will be “splashed” (put into the water) early next week. (In Island Time, that means more than likely near the end of the week.)
Laurie and I have enjoyed many Caribbean vacations aboard Stopp Knot over the years on a variety of Islands including the BVI’s, and Grenada. John was our guardian on our voyage from NB down to the Caribbean this past year and every step of the way down and back in 2004 to 2006. Laurie spoke with him every day providing John with our exact position as well as the welfare of the crew. We owe John a great deal and we’re very pleased that he’s healthy and back where he belongs, here in the south playing with us!
John is a well-known character down here. He was received with a welcoming party at the boatyard Tuesday evening, and with many hugs, and much affection, at the marina yesterday morning when he made his appearance there mid-morning.
Last night, he joined us for a sun-downer, to our great enjoyment.
