1st time to St. John in 2 weeks ,in car wreck and broke arm

BirdsofParadise · Post by **BirdsofParadise** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:13 am

Just another reason to drink "Painkillers"

star2515 · Post by **star2515** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:40 am

Sorry to hear about your arm. I work at a orthopedic office and all these suggestions are good. There are a few things I was going to add. The waterproof casting material is very expensive (in comparison the the regular type) and so it might be better for you to order a box and bring it to your ortho. office if they don't supply it....if you bring it to them they should be happy to use it, but if you rely on them to get it, you might be out of luck. But just call and talk with them....I'm sure they'll work something out. However just know these cast tend to get a bit more stinky than the normal so bring something to combat this. Also they make waterproof sleeves like some people were talking about...but make sure you get the pool/waterproof sleeves like drycorp.com, not the cheap shower sleeves. The pool sleeves are good...but most people say only stay in the water 30-45 min's at a time or they begin to leak....don't ask me why, just what I've been told by people that have used them. Hope this all helps...you'll have a great time in STJ!!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:07 am

I was still thinking about you and your arm this morning, so I looked around online. This looks like an option, if you really want to me immersed in water: http://www.drycorp.com/content/cast-ban ... index.html It's the same company that Maggy mentioned.
It may not bother you at all, to not be in the water. You only mention that you want to be in a dinghy. Just in case, though, if you decide to get in the water with any kind of contraption, be sure you know what to do if you accidentally get soaked.
Again, thank goodness you're otherwise uninjured, and have fun on vacation!

Nic in KC · Post by **Nic in KC** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:35 am

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. If you have your passport, I'd highly suggest taking the ferry over to Jost for a day then taking a cab to White Bay and spending the day at Soggy Dollar. You can pull your chair up into the water and have very easy access to food and drink for the whole day. That's always one of our favorite days.

Also-I always take a cheap, flat blow up raft for St. John. However, if I was in your situation, I'd buy a nicer blow up raft with arms on it so you could sit up higher in the water and keep your arm supported. We use those in our pool at home. Also, what about buying one of those kid blowup things that has the clear window to look through at the water below. At Maho and Francis both, you could get a small taste of snorkeling with taking that raft, and having your arm propped on it and looking through that window. The rocks close to shore on Francis have fish around them and you wouldn't have to swim, just walk out a bit, same on both sides of Maho and even at Hawksnest. The water would need to be calm at Hawksnest, but it's almost always that way at Maho and Francis so no need to worry about getting knocked off your feet!

Just some ideas and I hope your trip is wonderful!!

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:46 am

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I Feel for ya ! BUMMER !!!! Thank goodness though ,it could of been worse, Bless your heart, I had a cast on Right arm last summer/fall, but luckily had already had our vaca on anguilla ! I know the inconvienance that will follow, This too shall pass( I had to keep telling myself this ) LOL! Hang in there & we will definitely look for your Purple Cast! we arrive on the 19th & look forward to buying u a Happy Drink for that working hand

Best Regards, Joe & Rachelle

poolmom · Post by **poolmom** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:30 pm

I want to thank everone for there great responses.I have thought about one of those kids boards with the viewing window.I have seen them used on other snorkels.I will find a way to enjoy the water somehow. Joe Pagan,It looks like a really fun group going to be on the island at that time.I'm trying to be possitive.After all I'm going to beautiful St. John.See some of you there.

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:48 pm

I'm so glad that you are well and that you are still making the trip. You'll have an awesome time!

I'll be on island at the same time (departing too on the 22nd). I'll be sure to look for you.

Take care and good luck getting that waterproof cast.

RidgeRunner · Post by **RidgeRunner** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:53 pm

I dunno about the dinghy.

Just so easy to picture someone trying to get out of it with one broken arm and ending up with 2!

If it was me - I would have to go anyway because I've never bought travel insurance

but if given the choice, I would try to postpone.

The cast is going to be vvery hot down there.

Boston Mike · Post by **Boston Mike** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:17 pm

Sorry to hear that poolmom. I will be on island on the 14th. I will keep an eye out for the purple cast. I'll have my black sharpie with me also. We can write some wicked cool stuff on that thing.

Lindy · Post by **Lindy** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:09 pm

Poolmom - Check out the Westin once you get to St. John....I think they rent glass bottomed kayaks. If you can't snorkel that would be a way to see some of the underwater sights. Too fantastic to miss completely!!!

poolmom · Post by **poolmom** » Sun May 02, 2010 12:34 pm

The kayak ideal sounds great,but getting my boyfriend to do all the work.Who knows.I did splurge and called Rachel to pick us up at the airport.I thought one of the shuttles may be a little much after a long day.I'm having to adjust to little changes. Ready for a Painkiller

2 weeks from today,in paradise!

dctac · Post by **dctac** » Sun May 02, 2010 10:44 pm

If you got lemons, make lemonade.... Life is good .... you'll be in paradise..... enjoy....

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