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by FlaGeorge
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: DELETED
Replies: 8
Views: 6901

Definition of Oldy Goldy – Someone that is wise beyond his years and highly experienced. Yep – that must be me.
by FlaGeorge
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: California Girls Trip Report - Part 3 - The Villa w/ Pics
Replies: 36
Views: 36743

Good job CC. Really enjoyed reading the reporta and looking at the pictures. Maybe in the "Not so far off future" we can hook up with you on-island. Then there is always getting together in CA. Thanks
by FlaGeorge
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: DELETED
Replies: 8
Views: 5543

Oh, I can see the headlines now. “Red Neck buys all the food from Uncle Joe’s – rest of the tourist are in an uproar”. Sounds like a magical evening. It is soooo kool to meet new friends and something clicks and your life-time friends. Magic does happen and it’s not always at Disney World.
by FlaGeorge
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: DELETED
Replies: 8
Views: 5186

Oh ya – it sounds like I have a couple of dive buddies for the May trip. I’m excited now. Glad you had a good time. Too bad about Jeff, but scuba is one sport that you either love or hate. There is no middle ground in scuba.

I’m moving on to the next report.
by FlaGeorge
Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: underwater cameras
Replies: 14
Views: 6919

Re: underwater cameras

Check out the Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG-3 Digital Camera. I was in the same boat - wanted a point & Shoot, but wanted something that was waterproof. This camera is great and take great pictures and movies. Waterproof to 50 feet. It is a tough little camera with a large screen. I'm glad we got it. ...
by FlaGeorge
Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Spirit Air Nightmare
Replies: 12
Views: 5800

Re: Spirit Air Nightmare

Flying is such a nightmare now-a-days. With all the airlines doing mergers, it is only going to get worst. Glad you had a good 9 days on the rock and like someone said, at least it didn’t happen on the way down. Not only do you make reservation months in advance to get a good fare, but the airlines ...
by FlaGeorge
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Must do' for a first timer on STJ
Replies: 24
Views: 9057

Re: Must do' for a first timer on STJ

In my opinion – the best kept secret beach on STJ is Gibney Beach (aka: Oppenheimer Beach). This is my favorite beach. It is just past Hawksnest. I first found it by swimming around the point from Hawksnest. When the tide is out – you have a nice wide beach that the coconut trees hang over the beach...
by FlaGeorge
Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Recommendations for Private Charter for 6 - Snorkel not Bars
Replies: 10
Views: 4226

Re: Recommendations for Private Charter for 6 - Snorkel not

Try St. John Boat Rental (http://www.stjohnboatrental.com/) -we used them this past October. We went out on their Innovation boat and it was great. Great Boat – Great Captain. He will take you anywhere you want to go. Plus, they have a $99 Gas Guarantee. Paid the $99 plus boat fee and off you go. It...
by FlaGeorge
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Whew....I feel better already!
Replies: 29
Views: 11546

Re: Whew....I feel better already!

Hi Mary Beth

It was a long 8 years since we made it back to STJ and it was soooooooo nice to be back on that rock. So, I know your feeling, but the trip will be so nice. Good luck on the new job.
by FlaGeorge
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Airline flight change!! Need opinion
Replies: 11
Views: 4371

Re: Airline flight change!! Need opinion

We had a 40 min connection in Miami and were late coming in. We did the old OJ Simpson commercial of running through the airport to get to our connecting flight. We just barely made it and were the last one’s on. It was a very stressful way to start our vacation. Will not do that again. The only goo...
by FlaGeorge
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Another US Airways change...ugh
Replies: 13
Views: 4704

Re: Another US Airways change...ugh

OK – I think I know how to get on STJ without all the hassle. We’re all flying North-to-South to get to STJ. Here’s my thought, fly South-to-North. Leave the good ole USA and fly to somewhere like Argentina – then connect to a direct flight to STT. Boom, you’re on-island. Just kidding you all – we h...
by FlaGeorge
Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Flight Change Debacle - Call for Suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 8320

Re: Flight Change Debacle - Call for Suggestions

Something similar happened to us. We had booked 9 months out for our past October trip. Doing the same things – connecting through Miami. Well, AA decided to reschedule our trip to where we were losing almost an entire day. I call AA and got an agent that was “Not too helpful” – so in my most nieces...
by FlaGeorge
Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Need a Jeep Rental-pre trip report-final!
Replies: 30
Views: 13687

Re: Need a Jeep Rental

This past October we rented our Jeep from Amalie Car Rental on STT. Super great folks to work with. They meet you at the airport, then a quick trip (about ¼ mi) from the airport to sign papers, then on your way. We had checked bags, so the drive (me) picked up the jeep – came back to the airport – l...
by FlaGeorge
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 10 more days..now what?
Replies: 9
Views: 4288

Re: 10 more days..now what?

Sounds like you have it covered. All I’d do now is put on some Bob Marley and make a batch of Bushwackers or Painkillers – sit back and take it all in.
by FlaGeorge
Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Long Time No See - TICKER CHECK
Replies: 12
Views: 4995

Re: Long Time No See - TICKER CHECK

Hi Flip-Flop – it has been a long time. FlaSteph and I were just reminiscing the other day and you came up in the conversation. We almost gave you a call that night. What part of Australia this they move to – I was in Adelaide when I was there. Good to see you back. We took a trip back to STJ this p...