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by benchill
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Hey, Soxfan22, how did you like Ellison villa?
Replies: 10
Views: 2602

Yo SoxFan! Can't believe I missed you at the Beach Bar! Sounds like a plan is in the works so that won't happen again though! I drove by the house and looked for you once while I was in VGE but no sign of you. How bout some examples of your new polorizer? Lot of haze didnt help the photos on my end.
by benchill
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beach Bar Gathering Secret Password
Replies: 88
Views: 26109

Wear a prescription snorkle mask! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/benchill/2691206084/" title="prescription snorkle mask by benchill, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2691206084_21e0875ee8_o.jpg" width="600" height="800"...
by benchill
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Day Boat Trip to BVIs
Replies: 11
Views: 2761

Interesting. I will confirm for you tomorrow. We rented the 28' for wednesday morning. Will post back later.
by benchill
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Beach Bar last night
Replies: 20
Views: 4762

Anthony,

Great to meet you! And thanks for the forum t-shirt. I will wear it proudly!!!!
by benchill
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Day Boat Trip to BVIs
Replies: 11
Views: 2761

There's a catch on Ocean Runner. If you take a captain, you can only have six passengers. It's not Ocean Runner's rules but the Coast Guards. Six is max. If you have the seventh, you have to have a Coast Guard Certified boat with a captain. If you forgo the captain, you can take the max the boat wil...
by benchill
Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:59 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: First time trip report days 5 & 6
Replies: 13
Views: 4008

Hey Mark,

Definately get his book. It's a compilation of short stories in chronological order detailing his journeys. Fun read.

Just finished packing and leaving for ATL in an hour and a half. Back on island very soon now!
by benchill
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: First time trip report days 5 & 6
Replies: 13
Views: 4008

Awesome report guys! We went out on Breath last year. We were lucky. Capt. Peter took us out himself. I really wished I had read his book, Adrift on a Sea of Blue Light, prior to the sail. I had no idea that this soft-spoken gentleman had so many adventures under his hat! Agree about the slow part o...
by benchill
Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: First Time Trip Report Days 3&4
Replies: 8
Views: 2926

Great to have met you guys! Let's plan our next outing soon! Ha!

You forgot to mention the water was warmer right next to me! hehe
by benchill
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Last minute villa help needed ASAP.......
Replies: 17
Views: 4344

Regarding Caribbean Villa's discounts...just rmemeber to add back in that 5% service charge. There are often some great deals on there though!
by benchill
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Last minute villa help needed ASAP.......
Replies: 17
Views: 4344

Hey Gardengal! There is a little jewel of a place right on the water at Chocolate Hole. Pictures on the owner's site don't come close to giving it full justice. It's called Beach Walk. Two bedrooms plus a loft, decked out kitchen, wi-fi internet, great beds, jacuzzi hot tub right by the water..And g...
by benchill
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Best way to get to Virgin Grand Estates?
Replies: 8
Views: 2088

It really is an easy drive once you do it a few times. We have stayed in 3 different houses in VGE. You can get to Pine Peace Market in a matter of 5 minutes or maybe even less. I know, because each time we were cooking and forgot something, guess who went to the store?! You will love the house and ...
by benchill
Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: HIP Trip Report 6/8 - 6/15
Replies: 10
Views: 2624

Hey Caribert,

Yes, we will be at the Beach Bar for sure on the 13th. We will be just back from Jost for an hour or so, we might already be toasty, in some form or fashion.
by benchill
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: HIP Trip Report 6/8 - 6/15
Replies: 10
Views: 2624

HIP Trip Report 6/8 - 6/15

Coming soon to your nearest forum.... Hormones In Paradise (HIP) Trip Report A story of a loving father and husband taking 4 girls to St. John for a fun filled week in the sun. Starring Dad (Me),(Wife), 22 Year Old Stepdaughter, 14 Year old Daughter, and 14 Year old daughters mother. Sound convolute...
by benchill
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Show Your Pet!
Replies: 195
Views: 79632

OK..Call us crazy.... This may take awhile to put this post together. But I will give it a try. First up is Holly, 15 year old collie <img src="http://Chill.smugmug.com/photos/35298819_HsJYq-M.jpg" width="600" height="400"> Beau, 4 year old collie <img src="http://...
by benchill
Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Hale Lani, Solaris or Cara Mia
Replies: 10
Views: 2555

Last time I was in Solaris, I think last summer, it was in need of a cash infusion. Was getting dated and worn. The great room cooks in the afternoon direct sun too, no A/C in great room. Huge pool. Ask the Catered To folks about the place, they will give you the straight scoop. Place has great pote...