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16/09/2019

15/09/2019

Sorry to be writing this post on Monday 9th September Clay Villa was destroyed by fire everything gone clothes phones the lot we were lucky we got out with minor burns and smoke if anyone wishes to make a donation we have a go fund me page under Clay Villa Plantation fire help the Hurds

26/09/2017

Hi to all. So sorry i have not updated everyone but we only just got back our internet service. Maria was over St. Kitts a good 24 hours. Winds from the east and south and then half way through came from the west. There were some leaks of course and never seen some much non stop rain. St. Kitts was lucky once again. The major problem - for those who know the Old Road Bay and Sprat Net area is the road was badly undermined and broken up by the sea and a lot of beach erosion. The sea has quietened down but is still murky. The sun is at its hottest and we are all very much relieved to have water and electricity on again. With that rain the shortage of water was fixed and the island is looking green and lush. There is a shortage of fresh veg and fruits as a lot comes from Dominica that was very badly damaged. The very next day after the hurricane was a our National Clean Up Day. We were surprised and thankful that some of our taxi operators had come to help us.and we send out a very big heartfelt thank you to Scotty, Jermaine, Miguel and Adonis for all their hard work and generosity.

19/09/2017

It is now 12oclock. The witching hour. Water has been turned off some time ago. Lights and internet still working but not for very long now. I can hear cars still passing by. The wind is picking up. Maria is now a cat 5 at 160 mph travelling slow at 9 mph and that is when the dreadful damage is done Dominica got hit bad and the Prime Ministers house damaged. There is an unbelievable quiet. All the animals in the house are sleeping. Philip is too. I cant sleep. Phillipa is on the internet. I just keep looking at the roofs. I have been through many hurricanes and they are something you never get accustomed too.Earlier on the wind was coming form the south and west. Now it has changed to the east. We and St. Kitts thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

18/09/2017

Maria update. It is now 3.40 pm and the roads are extremely busy. The food shops are still open and the ChineseTsupermarkets will be the last to close. The ship docked today but did not let any passengers off but took on cargo for humanitarian efforts. Water will be going off later on. they do not even tell the general public when it will be turned off. Typical. Estimated cost of Irma to the island was 53 million dollars. Maria is travelling quite slow and should be over St. Kitts from start to finish approx 19 hours.

16/09/2017

Hi to all. Here we go again. Storm on Mon and then hurricane Maria on Tue evening into Wed. By the time she gets to us if she keeps on the same path and we are already on hurricane watch she should be a cat 2 or 3. There are 2 paths lets hope she goes to the South and miss the islands that are already suffering badly. Get everything cleaned up from the last one just to get messed up with another one and some of the country areas still having problems with their electricity. There is a shortage of bottled water as residents of St. Kitts are donating water to the other islands. Cruise season starts this week so not a good start. Town will be very busy for the next few days and the hardware businesses will be doing very good trade. Will be very glad when the hurricane season comes to an end.

09/09/2017

Hi to everyone. After Irma had passed within minutes many people were out and about looking to see what damage had been done. St. Kitts got spared unlike some of the other islands which go smashed up. Total no. of fatalities for the islands was 24. Our prayers go out to all families who suffer such lost.The majority of the island lost power and water. They both went off on Tuesday night and water returned 2 days later and electricity came back after 5 days. We had generators working.
The wealthy side off the island and also the resort areas did not have any of their services cut off. If anyone is thinking of living in St. Kitts it seems that the Frigate Bay, Potato Bay areas would be the best area to settle since those areas have priority over the rest of the island. If the country areas suit better then just have a good generator that can handle everything. That's the way it goes. The beaches are not fit for swimming as yet. Carnival cruise line still dock. The Bay road and Port Zante/pier stood up well. Today, most businesses were shut ready for Hurricane Hose which as supposed to hit by noon but thank God it changed course at the very last minute. Hope the US and Florida Keys do not suffer much damage.

08/09/2017

Irma was over St. Kitts from 2.30 am to about 2 pm. The island did well. Not much damage. Thank God. You know the usual trees down, not much rain. No thunder, hardly any lightening. Pretty quiet for at Cat 5. Shutters still up for the next one that is supposed to hit on Sat.

05/09/2017

Irma update. Max winds are up to 180 within 60 miles of eye. Outside that limit winds are 150. Presently 220 miles east of Antigua. Will hit St. Kitts approx. 8 pm tonight. WE have got a houseful of vert energetic talking birds who like to be included in everything. The shops, banks, businesses are now all closed. The roads are still very busy with vehicles passing with building materials. We cut the last trees down, got rid of all rubbish, checked for anything we might have by passed and well that is it. My son Marcus been up to Brimstone Fortress to help out since 6.30 am. I went to bed at 4 am and got up at 6am.Our heartfelt thanks go out to Shad and Jay who worked extremely hard and fast to get things ready.

04/09/2017

Thank you all very much for your prayers and well wishes.

04/09/2017

Hurricane Irma update. We should start feeling it by 2 am Wed morning. By the time it gets to us will be a cat 4 with winds 145.
The town was busy today. The hardware stores had sold out of materials. Banks were packed. Food stores over brimming with people. Hurricane shields were up. the Doctors were closed early. Surgery at hospital will still go on tomorrow but cancelled for Thursday. Not many visitors at the hotels. Water - island wide will be locked off from 10 pm Tues night. Mobile phones will be working.The sun was so hot today and very still and we all worked extra hard so a great dinner and cold beverages is what I am looking forward too. Early rise on Tues to finish off the prep and then well that's it. Some businesses will close at midday tomorrow.

04/09/2017

Well Irma is headed our way. Our last major hurricane that set us back was about 20 yrs ago. I remember hurricanes Hugo, George, Louis and Marilyn very well indeed. The last 2 were in Sept about 3 weeks apart. Shutters are up, generators checked, water tanks filled, spare petrol in, anything that can fly stored, big trees cut back and shaped tight - learned that growing up from the groundsmen, animal shelters checked and secured, flashlights working, tinned food and drinking water in and on it goes. Just before the weather gets too bad the power station shuts down the electricity, then the main phone lines, TV and internet are next to go. Water stays on but it can get very dirty and then the main filters get clogged. I will see the water supervisor for my area tomorrow and get updated. We are off the main line so when they shut off the main lines we still have water as no one wants to trek up into the back fields to turn us off. Basseterre, Frigate Bay, the main beaches, Old Road, the Bay Road and the road to Brimstone Hill tend to get hit hard. But for a small island we usually recover well. Being a mountainous island our mountain ranges help a lot where as St. Maarten and Anguilla are mostly flat they tend to get flooded out. Tomorrow we clean the ponds, check the roofs as there are certain areas that get hit harder. I remember once one of the heavy garage doors went flying and part of the verandah roof went same time. Insurance up to date. Many people on the island do not insure their houses. It is costly but one day worth it. School was to start Wed but that sure that will not be the case. I hope the emergency services are up to scratch. Be safe and God Bless.

10/07/2016

A big hello to everyone. It has been sometime since I posted anything. This is Bridget not Philip. Lots of things to catch up on in due course. I would like to plug a subject very dear to me. If anyone is visiting Florida for the summer hols make sure you visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and donate to their cause. This special place does outstanding work to rescue, rehabilitate and release dolphins, otters, turtles and more and for those who for whatever reason cannot be released they look after them. The staff and volunteers are dedicated and passionate about what they do and in this day and age when all you mostly hear on the news is just chaos and badness by human kind you appreciate those persons who care about about Gods creatures who in my book are light years ahead than human kind. That is my personal opinion.

02/01/2016

A very Happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year to all. Our New year started with Church bells ringing, fireworks and parties/fetes. The day was a perfect one with a clear bright, blue sky, cool trade winds and gearing up for the carnival parade.
The bands were out and the ladies and gents dressed in costumes ready to dance and strut their stuff and they received great support from the onlooking crowds.
If you want to see St.Kitts at its most colourful and at the height of enjoyment then this is the time to come see and have a great time. Today is last lap and there will be dancing/jamming in the streets from midday to night. The town will be more than full and we wish everyone a safe and great time.

25/12/2015

A very Merry Christmas to everyone. The days running up to Christmas Day were cool and blustery. The shoppers were out and about; certain roads blocked off to accommodate the various festive parties/party central; VAT day was hilarious in the sense that for those who like to shop were up since 5am ready for the doors of TDC to open and OMG what an experience. One thing about us West Indians is that we like to shop, eat and party. Christmas Day in the country started with a cool and windy morning - with 3 ships in port - so many of us worked. Most of us will have a rest later today and start gearing up for J'ouvert - about 3.am Saturday morning Boxing day jamming ( dancing in the streets) until about 11am and then back home for a well needed bed rest.

31/08/2015

They always say after the storm the hot weather becomes even hotter well today was just so. We headed for the beaches.
Visiting Turtle beach to see how it was and wow tons of seaweed in places 3 ft and for those of you who know Turtle beach in times past when it was a place to just go and relax and have fun at Reggae Beach Bar you would feel sad. No one is cleaning the beach, not gov't nor private, and there is not much beach left either. From there we left to go to Cockleshell to Reggae Beach Bar. Gary Pereira, the owner ( we went to school together and he is 6th generation Kittitian like myself), a really cool guy has made the restaurant and gift shop bigger. It was a locals day today.
As from October 2015 Romney Manor home to Caribelle Batik Gift shop will be charging an entrance fee to get in.
The Marriott golf course needs tending to. The public works dept is making good headway surfacing the road over the South East Peninsula, so less potholes and safer driving.

28/08/2015

Update on Erika - In total Dominica had 15 inches of rain. St. Kitts had between 3 - 5 inches. Maybe a few telephone poles were down and loss of internet and the beaches need a cleanup but nothing serious. Ottley's Plantation is closed ( renovation) until the 14th of October. Nothing much happening at Kittitian Hill, Frigate Bay looks extra cluttered with all the new resorts being built, the original house at Rawlins Plantation burned down, the upcoming cruise season looks to be a busy one and we hope for a sunny weekend to relax at the beach and forget about work, worries and woe.
Was invited to the Pavillion for dinner and I am glad I wasn't the one paying - give a guess how much they charge for a Carib beer - EC$ 36 = US 18.

27/08/2015

Greetings to all. As you may know this is our hurricane season and so far it has been quiet, On Monday Danny was non-eventful except for a cool day and today Erika is going by. Some wind and a few showers of rain, nothing anything like Dominica who had 8 inches of rain and damage done - floods and more. St. Kitts is experiencing severe drought and all of its coastal 25 wells are low and its main Aquifer is under 40 % so we have water rationing from the South East Peninsula all the way down to Dieppe Bay - not too sure of the other side of the island and the water can go off as early as 5.00 pm and latest it returns can be 1.00 pm the next day. Even though none of us like storms many of the islanders were hoping that as long as it brought a good amount of rain to help out with the drought well that was okay.
For the last few months we have been trimming all the tress and so today no problem with the gardens. Bridget likes these days to plant new slips so as crazeee as it may sound she is out in the garden, enjoying the cool breezy weather and working on her plant pots. Wishing you all a great weekend.

19/04/2014

I know this is a tad late but a very Happy Easter to all. The last couple of days has been great for kite flying. Took a group of the kids down to Turtle beach for kite flying and they had a smashing time and then onto Reggae beach for something to eat. We would like to thank all our guests for taking the chance to visit Clay Villa and wish you a wonderful year ahead. We are now winding down as the main cruise season comes to a close and during the quiet months will be carrying out extensive maintenance work and working on the gardens and a project for those who have limited mobility and cannot do the full tour.
Next season already appears to be being a busy one, hopefully for all.

31/12/2013

Wishing everyone a great, safe, healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. For those of you and us who are out to dinner then to the ball, at Church, family night at home, on the beach watching the fireworks, those who are working the late night and early morning shifts at the hospital/emergency services and for those on their own have a positive, enjoyable and memorable start of the New Year 2014.
Best Wishes to all.
Philip and Bridget Kelly

22/12/2013

Photo credit - moxymag.com. Even Santa likes to take time out on the beach now and again away from the cold.

21/12/2013

While we down here are enjoying the tropical beaches, tradewinds and fun packed carnival scenes others are also having a snowy Christmas which really does bring out the Christmas feeling which is not easy to imagine on a hot sunny Christmas day.

25/11/2013

Photo credit - www.tripadvisor.ca. Turtle beach - one of my favourites. Peaceful, spectacular views and a great place to wind down just enjoying the breeze and hearing the waves lap against the sand.

18/11/2013

Photo credit; -asailoftwoidiots.blog - Brimstone Fortress. Great place to visit and I always enjoy a good cook up at the canteen. If I had to choose a trip on the train or a visit to the Fort ( done them both) I would certainly plum for the Fort as the view is always worth it. You won't be disappointed. There is also a vast difference in price between the 2 choices as well.

17/11/2013

Photo credit; - denisbider.blogspot.com. Lovely view of Bird Rock, Calypso Bay, Potato Bay, Frigate Bay, Timothy Hill and the South east peninsula. What would Christopher Columbus say if he saw St. Kitts today?

14/11/2013

Photo credit; www.theextramileforyou.com
Isn't this just perfect and what a lot of people dream about? Well on St. Kitts, anything is possible.

14/11/2013

Photo credit; communities.washingtontimes.com
View from the golf course in Frigate Bay with many elegant homes in the background nestled into the hills of Half Moon Bay. Just look at the beach, so pretty and clean. Wish you were here?