With just a few days to go....

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:07 pm

I begin opining about what I am looking forward to on this particular journey.

This will be our first trip on a boat so that's going to be a whole new experience for us.

Overall I'm looking forward to spending more time exploring those places that are harder to get to when not on a boat... although it seems that our familiar haunts (STJ and Jost) will surely draw us back.

After so many years of traveling to STJ and staying on island it will be interesting to see the islands from a different perspective.

I have always enjoyed our day trips on the boat and seem to find my sealegs quickly. I can only hope that my comfort on the sea will last more than 24 hours.

I always enjoy swimming and being in and on the water. I didn't get much chance to as a kid (other than the neighborhood pool) but I have always been drawn to the sea.

In years past I have had the chance to party with the Regatta crowd and was drawn in by their attitude about life ... it's almost contagious. Over the years I have found that I sincerely like boating people. They have a certain level of commonsense combined with a certain sense of devil may care that I find attractive and alluring.

I'm anxious to understand their view of the world and interested about learning everything I can about how life works on a boat.

Certainly I am also going to enjoy the company of good friends whom fate and the stars and the prevailing winds seem to have brought together.

For I can say with some degree of certainty that no one in this universe who didn't have an incredible sense of humor could have imagined this motley crew. Forged through a bond on this forum and held together with Jell-O shots. Surely these are the foundations of true and ever-lasting friendship.

So with one week to go and with the full knowldege that at this very moment 7 days hence I will be in the air on the last leg of our flights to STT I have to say that I am very excited about this upcoming adventure with my good friends from the forum.

Here's to fair winds and following seas and great friends to share it with. Mayhaps we will run into some other forumites on our adventure. We'll be the crew wearing a combination of "Haven't I seen you on the forum?" and "Deck Fluff" t-shirts.

(Not to mention we'll have one hell of a good trip report to follow!)

Thanks to all for the feedback and advice!

tipsy · Post by **tipsy** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:30 pm

Have a wonderful time, may it be all that you want & more.

Safe travels and be looking forward to your trip reports.

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:42 pm

Gromit wrote:Mayhaps we will run into some other forumites on our adventure. We'll be the crew wearing a combination of "Haven't I seen you on the forum?" and "Deck Fluff" t-shirts.

I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for the crew of the HSS Jello-shots from the placid shores of STJ. I'll be the one with my brand spanking new Forum tote. Have a good trip!

Lovermont

dtenel · Post by **dtenel** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:03 pm

I hope you and your entire group have a great time! My toes will hit the sand this Sunday!!! WOO HOO I will be sure to look for you, your group, and your t-shirts! Safe travels

Diana2 · Post by **Diana2** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:07 pm

I know that you all will have a wonderful trip. Know that we will be waiting patiently for your trip report. Save travels and keep the sunscreen reapplied often. Remember the water magifies the effects of the sun.

bnsilly · Post by **bnsilly** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:09 pm

Can't wait to read your trip report..Hope your trip is full of great times and greater memories...

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:14 pm

I am also looking forward to the trip report.

My paternal grandparents were sail boat people and, at least with the crews they ran around with, there was definately a laid back "boat culture."

Quite fun for a not-of-legal-drinking-age girl to experience! My mother would have had a cow if she knew what was going on.

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:05 pm

I can imagine your anticipation & excitement!

have been reading all of the fun stuff about your sailing expedition & it all sounds like it will b so much FUN ! with the fun crew you'll b with ,how could ya miss

will definitely look forward to the TR's & Pic's !

To U All...... Have a Safe & Funtastic Time !

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:34 pm

Aww thanks guys!! As you can tell, I'm really looking forward to this adventure.

Perhaps, if we don't get arrested and thrown in a BVI prison, we might make it back to STJ towards the end of our trip and run into a few folks!

Stranger things have happened

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:55 pm

Call me if you are on STJ - or need someone to bail you out

Have a fantastic trip

Pia

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:16 pm

We'll be showing up on your doorstep for some skeeters if you aren't careful!!

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:16 pm

Don't forget your swim trunks and your flippy floppies!! Have a great trip!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:23 pm

No need to say this because it will be done, but have a fantastic voyage!!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:24 pm

Trace -- we're going to miss hanging out with you and yours. Last summer was a BLAST! How's our little snorkeler doing?

loria · Post by **loria** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:39 pm

Have FUN!!!!! who is the capt among you? have you decided where you will sail?
oh I want to do this so badly!!!!!

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