Bindy and Kevin, First I applaud your courage to start a whole new life, and especially for the loyalty to your dogs! I'm from NH too and can tell you you won't miss the snow or cold one bit! STX is a great place. If you plan on staying a day or so on STT, call the Galleon House in Charlotte Amalie....

I didn't read this whole thread so I hope I'm not being repetitive, but J Maartin Troost has 2 hilarious books about his travels in the South Pacific: "The Sex Lives of Canibals" and "Getting Stoned with Savages". Highly recommended for good, light-hearted fun. Bill Bryson is gre...

I never had one, but in San Diego the rage was friend twinkies. The next year they "improved" them by dipping them in chocolate. I'm bummed I never got to try one, but I'll probably live at least 3 years longer not having done so!