So Good Again- Real Time Trip Report 2009
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I'm cautiously following this tale but had to take a break to note "Joshie don't you dare do this to us when we're there. If you see us, PLEASE say hi!"Joshie wrote:Welcome to St. John!
You didn't lose any family members along the way, did you?
You might want to do a quick head count right now.
Oh! Thought I saw '99' written in the sandscrit area when I walked by around 5:00pm.
I assume that was you?
-j
PS Smile! Things are going to get better.
Ok back to the story.
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Morning folks!
Yes Joshie! that was our message for the spice cam.
Now that I've got myself squared away let's back up for just a sec and introduce you to some faces and places we've encountered so far. This is the ill mannered pair of boots waiting to happen that stormed 86's rum punch and scared a few years off of his life in the process. The other pool goers were duly entertained.
The Frenchman's Reef is very pretty with great views back to town.
And here is our Spice cam greeting. I'm grateful that my backside was not captured for "posterity" while composing the masterpiece!
Yes Joshie! that was our message for the spice cam.
Now that I've got myself squared away let's back up for just a sec and introduce you to some faces and places we've encountered so far. This is the ill mannered pair of boots waiting to happen that stormed 86's rum punch and scared a few years off of his life in the process. The other pool goers were duly entertained.
The Frenchman's Reef is very pretty with great views back to town.
And here is our Spice cam greeting. I'm grateful that my backside was not captured for "posterity" while composing the masterpiece!
Trip report 2009
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Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
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Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
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Our Gallows unit is great with a new kitchen, bathroom and some beautiful Erickson paintings. I promised to post some photos of the unit. Not all of them have been updated. When booking, just ask. We love it here from soup to nuts.
Sunday was our official first day and as is our ritual we packed up the car (Jeep Liberty from Conrad Sutton) and blissed at Gibney for a few hours. That's pretty much our version of Nirvana. The only way to make that more perfect is to go have lunch at Shipwreck Landing. Gazpachos all around, deviled crab and blackened shrimp all as delicious as we remember. 86 ordered the special Ono dish that we all coveted and each got a bite. We almost ordered a second one.
I'm so glad that the lovely Shipwreck Pat was in the kitchen so I stuck my head in to say a quick hello. If you are reading this Pat, thank you!!! Your beautiful place is part of our ideal day on St. John.
Later, some good friends from home who are vacationing here this week as well dropped by for a drink. We planned to rent a boat and noodle around on Monday, weather permititng.
Sunday was our official first day and as is our ritual we packed up the car (Jeep Liberty from Conrad Sutton) and blissed at Gibney for a few hours. That's pretty much our version of Nirvana. The only way to make that more perfect is to go have lunch at Shipwreck Landing. Gazpachos all around, deviled crab and blackened shrimp all as delicious as we remember. 86 ordered the special Ono dish that we all coveted and each got a bite. We almost ordered a second one.
I'm so glad that the lovely Shipwreck Pat was in the kitchen so I stuck my head in to say a quick hello. If you are reading this Pat, thank you!!! Your beautiful place is part of our ideal day on St. John.
Later, some good friends from home who are vacationing here this week as well dropped by for a drink. We planned to rent a boat and noodle around on Monday, weather permititng.
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Trip report 2009
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
Joshie, I blew it.
After lunch at Foxy's I asked the waitress if I could sign the chart and buy Joshie a drink. DOH! Not being a frequent Jost traveler I mixed up Foxy's and Soggy Dollar. My heart was in the right place and if you decide to reveal your sepia self to us this week I would love to buy you a drink.
How is this color even possible?
Hey big fella, have you seen Joshie?
Is it my imagination or is Waterlemon not as lush underwater as in the past? It's been a couple of years since we've been there. It's still beautiful of course but not as full of life.
After lunch at Foxy's I asked the waitress if I could sign the chart and buy Joshie a drink. DOH! Not being a frequent Jost traveler I mixed up Foxy's and Soggy Dollar. My heart was in the right place and if you decide to reveal your sepia self to us this week I would love to buy you a drink.
How is this color even possible?
Hey big fella, have you seen Joshie?
Is it my imagination or is Waterlemon not as lush underwater as in the past? It's been a couple of years since we've been there. It's still beautiful of course but not as full of life.
Trip report 2009
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
Trip report 2008
So good, so good, so good!
http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... highlight=
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Well this is certainly entertaining that's for sure! I was all clenched up (like in the dentists chair) waiting to see if you recovered your stuff.
My boys are not good at keeping track of stuff either. Cells, Ipods, cameras are always MIA around here.
Gallows has intrigued me for a while now. Might have to give that some thought.
My boys are not good at keeping track of stuff either. Cells, Ipods, cameras are always MIA around here.
Gallows has intrigued me for a while now. Might have to give that some thought.
Ok, I finally caught up on your report and had my own OMG moments when your stuff was still missing! Those are exactly the kind of things that keeps me awake the night before a trip! I'm so glad it all came back to you - St. Anthony has a special place in his heart for you!
This is a fun report and I'm loving all the pictures!
Rock on!!
This is a fun report and I'm loving all the pictures!
Rock on!!