Luggage sand

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RickG
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Luggage sand

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Does anyone else manage to keep sand in the STJ luggage for multiple non-STJ trips? I've been on four trips with my carryon roller and it still has sand in it from November.

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brenda
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Post by brenda »

We can never completely get rid of it either. I just swept some up from a backpack yesterday.
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byado18
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My carry on has sand from every trip---STJ, STT, Galapagos, Kauai, Bali..... I just let it accumulate and it makes me smile every time I pack!
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Post by Xislandgirl »

That is why we booked a December trip, I need a new carry on and it won't seem like luggage without sand.
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Post by Wolfhound »

Rick--the snorkel gear bag--also contains the frisbee and sun products--has quite a bit of sand acquired over many years.
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rpplano
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Re: Luggage sand

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RickG wrote:Does anyone else manage to keep sand in the STJ luggage for multiple non-STJ trips? I've been on four trips with my carryon roller and it still has sand in it from November.

Easy. Bring the sand back this November!
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Post by Kentuckygirl »

Yes, and I love it!!
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BillVT
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Post by BillVT »

I hear the Weston has requested that all frequent visitors to STJ come and shake out their luggage on the Weston beach.

Just kidding.
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Post by augie »

Rick smuggles parrotfish poop - pass it on!

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VaGirl
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Post by VaGirl »

Finding sand in those carry on bags is the best. Always makes me smile and think of beautiful St John...only a little over 4 months left until I bring home more!
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You betcha and it always make me smile!!! :D
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LMG
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Post by LMG »

That's good stuff! I think my carry-on must have sand in it from at least 15 islands/coasts from over the years. I've grown to love it.
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sea-nile
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Post by sea-nile »

I agree! Sand is the best Souvenir !!
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Post by jayseadee »

I had bird seed put in my luggage (ahhhh in-laws) before my honeymoon. We use that luggage for our snorkel gear and grains still appear - 20 years later.

I think that stuff just breeds in the crevices somehow.
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Post by pjayer »

I love to find sand in my luggage, especially after a long, cold winter. It brings back memories of my favorite island and reminds me I will be returning soon. (Running to check suitcases now!)
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