If I remember anything from reading Encyclopedia Brown "mysteries" as a kid, it's that "ambergris" is another term for whale puke... and it's used in the manufacture of perfume/cologne.

So... is there a lot of whale barf washing up onto the beach down by you?
And, does it smell pretty?

best post you've had in months, todd.
glad you're on your way back.

so put down tthe swizzle sticks and answer the question, beachy.

In the 1600s British pirates roaming the Caribbean found a little haven, discretely tucked inside a great barrier reef. It is believed that the pirates used Ambergris Caye as a safe haven to hide-out and stash their valuables and that they eventually dredged the Bacalar Channel to facilitate the transportation of their treasures to mainland Belize. It is during this period that Ambergris Caye supposedly got its name. The pirates, always out to make a quick buck, are believed to have been whalers and eventually logwood cutters. It is said that the pirates collected Whale excrement, called ambergris, that washed up on shore of the island. The oil from this ambergris was sent to Europe where it was highly valued for its use in making perfumes. The pirates eventually turned to logwood cutting on the mainland, and left the island unoccupied.

So when you gonna hire me in your kitchen, punkus?

I got no gigs.

dude, you are more than welcome to send me an idea of what you need/what you are capable of, I'll be happy to talk!
Chris