Our B.V.I. Adventure

Did you see it?  The Wall Street Journal did a story about the "ulitimate webcation" and featured Pusser's many webcams scattered throughout the BVI! 

Michael made contact with the reporter, Ralph Gardner, back in December when he pitched him a story about Pusser's rum cake.  The reporter was responsive to the pitch, but wanted to first focus on the webcams and the mini-escapes they provide Caribbean enthusiasts who find themselves snowed in up north somewhere! 

Michael set up an interview for him with Charles Tobias (founder of Pusser's).  The two got along splendidly; both share a sense of humor.  At one point in the article, the writer compares Charles to John Wayne and recounts a particular coversation he overheard during one of his follow-up interviews...that conversation was between Charles and Pusser's "tech guy" which happens to be none other than Pier, Da Tree Men's basist!  Ha!  I imagine the last place he thought he'd end up today was in a Wall Street Journal article. 

I have to give major props to Michael for making this happen!  Gardner says a story on the rum cake will eventually follow.  Two-for-one possibly!  Now, who wants rum cake?  I suddenly have a craving!

Pusser's recently won a head-to-head contest for its rum cake hosted by Uncommon Caribbean, a blog that celebrates the "undiscovered charms" of the Caribbean.

Tortuga has long been THE rum cake in the Caribbean, but as the results of the contest show, Pusser's Premium British Navy Rum Cake is giving old Tortuga a run for its money!  As Uncommon Caribbean points out, it all comes down to rum.



Pusser's rum cake is laced with 3 ounces of Pusser's Rum, as opposed to Tortuga's rum cake which doesn't exactly specify how much rum or rum essence is used...

So, if you're a fan of cake and you like rum, then this is the cake for you!!!  We gave several of them as Christmas presents this year - with a warning, of course.  Don't eat and drive!

Cheers!

My best friend Courtney sent me the most hilarious birthday card - I must share it here, as there is a Caribbean flare to it! 

(For those of you who don't know Courtney...her husband was involved in a tragic car accident back in April, just a few days before she was supposed to travel here to the BVI for a visit.  Brian is at home recovering now, surrounded by family and friends.  Feel free to visit his CaringBridge website for more information.  Prayers are much appreciated!!!)

In spite of everything Courtney has been through these last few months, her sense of humor is still very much in tact, which is just one of the many things I love about her. 

So, back to the funny birthday card!  We all know that the Caribbean is known for its rum and rum cakes.  {Pusser's Rum Cake is especially delicious if you have yet to try it!}  That was the inspiration for this birthday card...


On the inside of the card, the "Crappy Crafter" even gives the recipe for making your own rum cake.

Step 1:   Buy cake.
Step 2:   Insert rum bottle.
Step 3:   Add shot glasses for special touch.
Step 4:   Omit Step 1 for an even easier birthday celebration!

Thanks Courtney!  Love you!!!