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John Buskell

John Buskell

About

....Let the good times roll with my Caribbean Soul.

Love the tropics & aqua therapy....beach by day, beer by night and a cozy hammock for two at sunset under the palms. Into offshore fishing, scuba diving, boogie boarding, body surfing, long walks on the beach, have passport, will travel.

Favorite Beach / Favorite Island:
Siesta Key ...Kaanapali on Maui.....Trunk Bay on St. John.....The Caves & Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin islands....

Favorite Books / Movies / Music
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson all time favorite.
Mutiny on the Bounty Trilogy, Clive Cussler, and of course Jimmy Buffett Books. Favorite movies...Pirates Of The Caribbean, Fools Gold, and anything tropical, treasure, or islands. Favorite music includes Jimmy Buffett, Eric Stone, Mike Aiken, and all the Polynesian, Melanesian, Micronesian, and Rapa Nui Music I can Find.

It's been a combination roller coaster / typhoon ride in life. I'm a lucky man and could'nt be happier. "Life has come a long way since yesterday, do what you feel, gotta be true to yourself " Ziggy Marley.....Troubles, I forgot em....John

The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

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<p><em style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;">After centuries of religiously motivated war, the world has been split in two. Now the Blessed Lands are ruled by pure faith, while in the Republic, reason is the guiding light—two different realms, kept apart and at peace by a treaty and an ocean.</em><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;">Children of the Republic, Helena and Jason were inseparable in their youth, until fate sent them down different paths. Grief and duty sidetracked Helena’s plans, and Jason came to detest the hollowness of his ambitions.</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;">These two damaged souls are reunited when a tiny boat from the Blessed Lands crashes onto the rocks near Helena’s home after an impossible journey across the forbidden ocean. On board is a single passenger, a nine-year-old girl named Kailani, who calls herself “the Daughter of the Sea and the Sky.” A new and perilous purpose binds Jason and Helena together again, as they vow to protect the lost innocent from the wrath of the authorities, no matter the risk to their future and freedom.</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:13.63636302947998px;line-height:17.563634872436523px;">But is the mysterious child simply a troubled little girl longing to return home? Or is she a powerful prophet sent to unravel the fabric of a godless Republic, as the outlaw leader of an illegal religious sect would have them believe? Whatever the answer, it will change them all forever… and perhaps their world as well.</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

Trop Crock Cooking is the no stress express to cooking on island time. John Buskell (author of The BackYard Tiki Bar) & Kim Denny hadn't seen each other in 30 years. A chance encounter led to a culinary adventure, which "slow cooked" into a romantic journey. From crocktails & cocktails to blender benders, John & Kim put the fun back into slow cooking. They have taken crock pot cooking from a fall and winter event into a year round "Trop Crockin" party. You will be amazed at what you can make, bake, blend, and brew in a crock pot, which they call the "Trop Crock". The book also includes links to the hottest trop shops, and trop rock musicians on the web. You can even order a personalized Trop Crock with your own pics from their website at www.TheBackYardTikiBar.Com. So load up the Trop Crock, turn on some trop rock, surf the trop shops, and have yourself a Trop Crockin good time.

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<p>The BackYard Tiki Bar Book Reviews From Facebook:<br /><br /> Judy Mielke-wilson to all my friends that are not mutual of john's, you have got to check this out. its great!  <a href="http://www.thebackyardtikibar.com">www.thebackyardtikibar.com</a><br /> 22 hours ago </p> <p>Karen Stone Herbert Makes a GREAT Christmas gift! Christmas is only four months away... on Wednesday  </p> <p>Sherry Johnson- Watts  The book is great!<br /> Wednesday at 8:14pm </p> <p>Peggy Kinsler Herman September 1 at 2:14pm<br /> The language of your book is so enchanting I feel like I am really on island time! I must learn to speak Islandese... and with all the positve messages scattered throughout, it is very uplifting.</p> <p>Dawn Maczis Black Sorry I couldnt get my testimonial to post up on the web site. I said that the Carribean Coleslaw is a must at every BBQ and it certainly has become one of my fav's.<br /> 16 minutes ago %uFFFD LikeUnlike %uFFFD</p> <p>Brandi Marie Shearer September 2 at 3:06pm<br /> Just wanted to let you know your book is amazing, I'm not the greatest cook in the world ... but this book just makes everything so simple to follow. The food is absolutely amazing, and I love the story behind it all. I wish you the best of luck in life, I'm very blessed to know you TikiBar John!<br /><br /> Anh Aldrich Thompson October 20 at 7:28pm<br /> John my friend, my book came in today and I am so enjoying it. I'm having fun reading all the quotes &amp; jokes that this is the most fun I've had reading a cookbook! I love it and can't wait to try out some of these recipes. Although I don't drink (I'm a mormon) I know I can usually substitute a few ingredients to make delicious drinks. Cheers John!<br /><br /> anet Tiahrt Werner December 31, 2010 at 7:33am Report<br /> Thanks and Happy New year to you! I will send you some trop rock friends to check out. and I will be buying a couple cookbooks if you have any. Love the book! LOVEIT!</p>