Finally...the end

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:13 pm

We are leaving and I am sure that you all know the drill. Leave the house, return the car, last minute shopping at STJ Spice. The typical Walk of Woe.

I cried when I said goodbye to Ruth, I am a sap and she is a good friend. The ferry ride is always sad for me too. Rachel met us and dropped us downtown. Bad move. 4 ships in, 3 of them Carnival ships. Just not my style. We had a nice lunch at Gladys' and some walking around. Rachel picked us up, we got a porter, and we were through Customs and security in no time.
Flights were long, we did not get to bed until after 1am.
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Final Thoughts

*We really needed this trip, which made it even better.
*We did a lot of nothing, and I enjoyed every second of it.(I know I enjoyed it even if I can't remember details)
*Traveling with great people makes for a great vacation.
*Meeting so many people from the forum made the trip even better. I know I get all warm and fuzzy about this crap, but being able to hug the people that have been such a part of your virtual world takes it out of the computer and into life.
*Chip gets it. I knew he did after the first trip, but now that he is comfortable on the island, it makes it even better for me.
*STJ vacations are damn expensive. I know we can stay at a condo or a smaller house without a pool and we could eat in more but we don't. Maybe next year we will economize...or not.
*I think I made it all week without yelling at any tourists, but I did yell at Irvins...but he deserved it, right Ruth?

I will leave you with a few of my artsy shots. I am no pro, but I like them

And in honor of American Idol, that I am watching right now, XIG OUT!

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:41 pm

The first photo is awesome. I love you DeeDee! You rock!

designbyroe · Post by **designbyroe** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:07 pm

Thanks Dee Dee.........totally enjoyable.
Who cares what was fuzzy........you had fun with people you care about on a beautiful island full of friends.......that is all that matters.

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:17 pm

Great report X - thanks for all the pics too!

Oh and I don't like seeing tons of sea urchins together either.

Marcia (Mrs. Pete) · Post by **Marcia (Mrs. Pete)** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:27 pm

Thank you, XIG, for all of these reports. It was great fun meeting you!!!

I love the pix.

linne · Post by **linne** » Thu May 14, 2009 5:25 am

Thank you for your reports. I enjoyed reading them and see the pics. I love the first pic in this report.

Linne

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Thu May 14, 2009 6:59 am

Awesome reports Xislandgirl! Glad to see you had a good time.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:52 am

good one .. thanks

pswlrw · Post by **pswlrw** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:12 am

X - Loved your reports and loved seeing you! Again, sorry about the noise from up the hill.

Hope to see you in Seabrook in the fall!!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:56 am

Loved your report! The first picture is really beautiful.

LMG · Post by **LMG** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:37 am

"I know I enjoyed it even if I can't remember details." Seems like a great vacation mantra.

Thanks for your reports!

chrisn · Post by **chrisn** » Thu May 14, 2009 12:39 pm

A fun ride X! Loved the ending!!!

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Thu May 14, 2009 1:33 pm

I really like "artsy" photo number one...very pretty. Thanks for sharing the details of your trip back to the island.

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:53 pm

Great job on the reports.
I cried also when we said goodbye, but everyone knows we're nerds.
Get back here as soon as possible.
You rock, Chip rocks and those steamers were really really delicious.
Thank you.

- Ruth

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:32 pm

Nice trip report Dee Dee Thanks for the warm "fuzzy" memories.

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Finally...the end

Finally...the end