I debated back and forth about sending a box. I have decided to do a checked bag which I have never done going to the islands, but in a checked bag I can pack my walking poles and bring my pillow.
Anywho, pack some sugar cubes for the bananaquits, so cute to watch on your balcony. Laura

I will have to give the mango pale ale a try, I have never had anything with mango I did not like. And how convient they sell it at the store I buy my rum! Thanks for the website, Laura

That whole CD is nice, got it from Amazon. Laura

I thought I had a pretty positive attitude, he has me beat in spades. Beautiful, thanks for sharing, Laura

Thanks so much for passing that link on. I am a huge bird watcher and this is right up my alley. About 10 houses down we have an active bonded pair of eagles and really enjoy watching them fish in the lake behind my house and they perch on the pine tree behind my house. I never tire of seeing these ...

P-600, Depends wherer you are from how it is pronounced. My mother who is French, grew up speaking French pronounces it Domineeka where as growing up English was the primary language spoken, I pronounce the island Dominica. This small island should not be confused with the Domincan Republic which sh...

Good grief was my first reaction too. They do have a pointed base and I have different tips I can put on for beach versus dirt/gravel hiking. Canes they allow for the medically needy. The more I think about it the more I am leaning to bringing a big checked bag(never done this to the islands as I am...

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Thanks Joppa, I just got off the phone with TSA and they said "no" it is considered a possible weapon that could be used to"bulgden" someone. I may just check a large suitcase, between sending a package to Connections, holding fee(and won't be able to get my package till Monday)t...

I have called the airline about this question and have gotton a "questionable yes" from AA. Can I bring in my carry on my Keen walking poles? They retract so they will fit in my bag, normally I do not bring them on vaca with me, but thought they may come in use when hiking some of the hill...

Thanks everyone, I will enjoy my hunt. I have a larimar piece I like but alwasys wished it were in gold, so will definitly check that out and I like the idea of island theme pieces(who says I can't get more than one piece of jewelry?)Laura

A total of 45". Laura

Oh yes, and gratitude to pmk, your recipes also look great. I planted 2 thai chili plants and look forward to making your shrimp dish(yep, know they are hot, my nanny as a kid put them in everything(Bangkok). Can you tell I watched the series Spartacus this past week? Laura

liamsaunt, Who are you? you must be a famous somebody cook, your recipes and plating of your dishes are yummy. I have cooked several of dishes and delish. I look forward to seeing you on TV network showdown. Gratitude to you for sharing, Laura

This actually happened to us while fishing off Ponce Inlet in Central Florida, but it was a huge Manta Ray, missed our boat by like 3 feet! It was HUGE!! What a thrill,, damn near p'd my shorts! Look forward to more adventures in life, Laura oh and got some nice cobia that day