Through the generous support of my parish, we will once again be sending care packages to our men and women serving in Afghanistan. We plan to mail boxes in a few weeks and again in late November. If you have a friend, family member, co-worker, etc. serving, please send me their name and mailing add...

That's great news Pat! I wish you a wonderful trip off island and thanks for the great visit last week!

Tracy and Juice

St. John is such a magical island and I know this forum will lead you to discover all sorts of amazing things. You can hike, snorkel, eat, shop, drink, relax, etc! Just returned home last night.... :( If you do decide that you would like to see some properties while there and possibly are considerin...

Amazing doesn't describe your photos! I really appreciate that you take the time to share with us all the great underwater life you encounter. My favorite is definitely the changing colors of th octopus - what a miracle of nature. Thank you also for the note about Egret's Rest, we are so honored to ...

Just to set the record straight, I'm headed down to St. John on Sunday and I can guarantee that my ferry ride is definitely the same price as each and every one of you!!! But thanks for the kind words!!

Thanks Ruth - your list is very helpful! I, too, am happy to hear the Terrace is not closed. The owners are from Madison, WI and named the restaurant after our own Memorial Union Terrace on the UW Madison campus (I'm sure also taking the previous name of Stone Terrace into account). The iconic Terra...

You have an amazing way with words. I loved the latest post. Thank you!

Very fun - and in Grand Cayman both my husband and I were also bit by the fish while snorkeling. He laughed at me when I got bit, but then it wasn't so funny anymore when it became his turn! I much prefer the fish on St. John !

Thanks for the link, Mr. Jarvis has one more email in his inbox regarding this issue.

Sherban and family,

I just wanted to jump in and say I am very impressed with your efforts at getting the iPod back to its rightful owner. I would have no clue how to do what you did and know, as others have said, that what goes around comes around!! Thanks!!

Take a peek on FB at the page US Virgin Islands Tropical Hurricane Weather Station. They are following this one and give great detailed information.

I say it's headed North into open water and you'll be just fine (but that may be BS). My fingers and toes are crossed for you!!

Love that ticker Colleen! We have eight ladies (7 newbies and me) on my trip and Halloween costumes will be part of the discussion next week - I plan monthly or so gatherings to meet, talk, etc so everyone knows what to expect!

No packing yet, but soon!

I'll be there too - October 28 - November 4! Can't wait and hope to meet you!

I would park in the gravel lot by the tennis courts - free and an easy walk to town. As for the rest of your questions, I have no idea but we're hoping to take the ferry in August and I'd love to know what you thought and what you ended up doing!

have fun - Happy that Chantal missed you!

I did the same as Xislandgirl, I found flights, emailed everyone and told them I would be booking and that I would book anyone else at the same time. I had one taker, the rest booked their own. I have two in our group of 8 that aren't staying the whole week so they did their own thing with my advice...