Stuff I like to bring to the VI's: Tips for men!

[augie]

Bathing suit
T shirt
Sunglasses
Cash
Hat
Sandals

[augie]

Oh yeah - I forgot the most important item to bring: my wife.

Truth be told I end up using some of that stuff she brings from that exhaustive "other list" - just to make her feel better.

[Randy in MD]

Augie - Thanks for the list. I will cut it out and keep it in my wallet for future reference. I often forget my sunglasses and have to make my own when I get there using a combination of washed up coral and seagrape leaves. Pretty effective but I hate the funny looks I get.

[Connie]

Randy, that's so funny.

[TrvlJohn]

If going for 2 weeks, just double the cash!

[djmom]

Augie, if you are bringing your wife you might want to add deodorant and toothpaste to your list.

[54b]

I'd also differentiate between "cash" and "hidden beer money"

[mbw1024]

I'd also differentiate between "cash" and "hidden beer money"

I don't know why but this reminds me of a story from our last trip. We were in the Gallows portion of our trip and I was ready to just relax and read by the pool. Husband wanted to go over to the Tap Room. Works for me! Told him I would be at the pool when he returned. So when he came back he told me the place was pretty empty so he was chatting with the bar keep when 2 couples entered.
Upon entry one of the woman exclaimed "THIS IS A BEER PLACE!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL AM I GOING TO DRINK".

Oh joy .. turns out the 2 men were in to home brewing and were trying to talk to the bar tender about the different beers and such but the women were not happy so they chugged down one beer and left.

Please add this to the list of things I do not understand in life. You are on vacation .. please chill out!

[54b]

MBW, your story proves once again that "beer is the cause and the solution to all of life's problems."

[Boston Mike]

shorts = 4
tee's = 4 (always buy down there)
undies = 3 handfuls
Boston Red Sox cap
Swim trunks
wife
toothpaste, speedstick, mouthwash.
oh....passports

[pipanale]

shorts - 2
bathing suits - 2
T-shirts - 2
Obnoxious Hawaiian Shirts - 2
Undies - 3
Flip slops
Tevas
Hats - 3 (2 caps, 1 floppy)
Bandanna - 2 (bald man alert!)
Coconut Bra - 1
Base essential toiletries
Snorkel Gear

[Chet]

Bathing suit
T shirt
Sunglasses
Cash
Hat
Sandals

Variation on a theme:
* Board shorts
* Jolly Dog T shirt
* Cheap sunglasses
* Money card
* Mixology ball cap
* Reefs
* Snorkel gear

The good shorts, shirt, and sandals are for traveling. I am Mrs Random's mule.

[Larry]

(1) pair swim trunks
(1) comfy hat
(4) pairs shorts
(5) new white t-shirts
(4) t-shirts with island themes
(1) pair jean pants
(1) pair of shoes
(1) pair of sandals
(1) nice dress shirt
(1) toiletry kit (toothbrush, shaver, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, comb, deodorant, band-aids for self treatment of island injuries)
(1) pair sunglasses
(1) wad of cash
(1) debit card with access to rest of cash
(1) girlfriend
(1000) other items/articles that girlfriend is bringing

After that I borrow towels from a sibling who lives in the USVI.

[Gromit]

You guys are killing me!

[54b]

Here's what I'm bringing on my next trip to STJ...

- A sense of adventure
- A thesaurus in case I run out of descriptors for all the breathtaking views
- An extra liver
- Some bail money
- Gold Bond Powder (trust me, don't ask)
- Kama Sutra (PG version illustrated with cartoon Iguanas and Mongooses)
- My wife (preferably the one who is patient and forgiving)
- A Lie Detector, so I can identify a Lion Fish (still funny, no)
- My best manners - "Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!"
- Key Chain bottle opener that plays theme song from Fantasy Island
- My white Rash Guard sponsored by Butterball Turkeys
- Some Fuzzy Dice for my jeep rental that I'll sprinkle with STJ Spice Grill Rub so it doubles as an air-freshener
- An Anticoagulant to take right before gorging at Vie's
- An hour glass to put on the table at restaurants (the locals will love it)
- And a green M&M