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by mit43
Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: US Airways- what?
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: US Airways- what?

This year our weekday flights were completely canceled with no notice! US Airways decided to only fly to STT on the weekends in the off-season. Luckily I caught it early and they switched us to the Saturday flight without charging us more miles for the weekend flight. It is actually a better flight ...
by mit43
Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: US Airways- what?
Replies: 9
Views: 2835

Re: US Airways- what?

Yes, it happens all the time with most Airlines. It is what it is....
by mit43
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Camera advice for a budding photographer
Replies: 6
Views: 1745

Re: Camera advice for a budding photographer

I agree with the Canon point and shoots. They are good little cameras and you won't need to spend too much until you know this isn't just a passing phase. The SDs are pretty nice.

Once you see she is serious and going to stick with it you can invest in a more expensive DSLR.
by mit43
Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Leinster snorkel??
Replies: 4
Views: 1654

The entire bay is good.

We usually watch for Turtles breaking the surface before we enter and head in their direction first.
by mit43
Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Polar Bear Question on Techni Ice
Replies: 4
Views: 1249

The Techni Ice referred to is a name brand.

There are other ice packs, but only one Techni Ice.

http://www.techniiceamerica.com/
by mit43
Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Are you too cool for Trunk Bay?
Replies: 42
Views: 13474

Hey! We like Trunk! We go at least once per trip, but usually twice when we feel like a relaxing day that requires little effort. Always early in the morning before the crowds hit. Sometimes we feel like being lazy and not hiking or carrying our coolers to the beach. Love the gourmet snack shack wit...
by mit43
Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: villa review Fun and Contentment
Replies: 8
Views: 5835

Thanks for the review! It brings back some great memories. We'll have to stay there again one day!
by mit43
Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Trip Report...Part I
Replies: 14
Views: 6046

Great report! We loved Fun & Contentment when we stayed there 3 years ago. Great views!
by mit43
Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: on island now...record travel day!
Replies: 6
Views: 2561

What flight were you on and what time did you land in order to make the 2pm ferry? Just curious since we are scheduled to arrive at 1:10pm in a couple months.
by mit43
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: September
Replies: 3
Views: 1921

Here is the link, but it doesn't look like Ruth has started on this year yet,

http://stjohnspice.com/stjohnrestaurants.htm

We will be there September 8-22 staying at Gallows.
by mit43
Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Manta status
Replies: 11
Views: 3071

I think they only come around when the water is relatively cooler. By this time of the year, they seek cooler areas to feed. They have the same time-table in St Martin.
by mit43
Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Manta status
Replies: 11
Views: 3071

I think he got tired of all the fans stalking him and went to St Barths........ 8)
by mit43
Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: This is why I do not have a Ticker to STJ.....
Replies: 12
Views: 9067

#1. Congrats! We have 4 Grandkids. I have no idea how that happened since we are only 29..... 8)

#2. So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
by mit43
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Waterlemon question
Replies: 7
Views: 1881

Thanks. We never saw any signs and nobody ever said we couldn't drive down. I know the last trip it was a bit eroded in front of the bridge, but it was still stable enough to get there.