Gifts for the locals?

augie · Post by **augie** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:11 pm

Do any of you regularly take things with you that you intend to give as a gift to someone on-island that helps make your visit special?

If so, what kinds of thing?

In the past we've taken t-shirts or sports jerseys from places/teams at home - things that may not be available and/or expensive/hard to get down there.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:13 pm

Ruth Loves Steamers!!!!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:52 pm

If I get my act together, I'm going to make some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for Ruth (and us, of course!)

obsessedmuch · Post by **obsessedmuch** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:39 pm

Any requests from Colorado?

Some Rocky Mountain Oysters, maybe?? (KIDDING!)

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:19 pm

obsessedmuch wrote:Any requests from Colorado?

Some Rocky Mountain Oysters, maybe?? (KIDDING!)

How do you shuck them things? I bet they wriggle!

Cheers, RickG

Maryanne · Post by **Maryanne** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:23 pm

Conrad Sutton likes maple syrup.

b-as-u-r · Post by **b-as-u-r** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:24 pm

I met a taxi driver, Sandy, during my trip at the beginning of March and we were chatting about music. He likes the older country music but can't get some of his older favorites. I bought him 3 and am taking them down with me on Saturday for him. Ali~

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:52 pm

The last time this topic came up, we came up with Dunkin Donuts. I guess Krispy Kremes would work also. I've never had those, but I already know I love Dunkin Donuts. Eyes light up around here when you mention Dunkin Donuts, so that would be a nice treat for a lot of locals. It's easy too, since you can get them at most airports.
-Ruth

obsessedmuch · Post by **obsessedmuch** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:32 pm

Can you get them in ATL? If so, I'm on it!

obsessedmuch · Post by **obsessedmuch** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:35 pm

RickG wrote:
How do you shuck them things? I bet they wriggle!

Cheers, RickG

Eh, just takes a little bit of practice. Like anything else.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:43 pm

Ruth - Just in case I wimp out and don't get the cookies made, what're your favorite kind of donuts? Chocolate? Frosted or Devil's Food? Glazed? Crullers? Sprinkles?

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:07 pm

DON'T BRING DUNKIN DONUTS FOR US, THOUGH!!!

We have a new thing going with a local baker who brings us baked goods twice a week. We get a lot of requests for snackie things, since we're now one of the last stops before the airport. The problem is, I think we're actually consuming a larger portion of the goodies than we're selling.
I am closely monitoring the situation to make sure it's not out of hand, but if all of my forum friends start bringing me Dunkin Donuts I will be in Very Serious Trouble.
I would normally share the donuts with our staff, but at the moment, we barely have any staff. (Ask VaGirl. She and Lisa broke our hearts when they got on that ferry Sunday.Also, be forewarned, if you stop in, Ron will try to hire you.)
So what I am saying is that Dunkin Donuts might be a good idea for other local people, not people like us who are already consuming way more baked delicacies than we should.
Off topic here: I knew the man who was the founder of Dunkin Donuts. He was very nice man and he started out in Brooklyn, New York with a dream and worked very, very hard. He was very kind to my family and very kind to me. So support Dunkin Donuts, but don't bring them to me or I'll have to buy a new wardrobe.
I really hope my point is clear here.
NO DONUTS!
See you on St. John
-Ruth

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:10 pm

Ruth do you pay in cruz bay grill rub if so I'm in.

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:20 pm

Xislandgirl wrote:Ruth Loves Steamers!!!!

What is a steamer? Just curious.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:30 pm

brenda wrote:
Xislandgirl wrote:Ruth Loves Steamers!!!!
What is a steamer? Just curious.

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Gifts for the locals?

Gifts for the locals?