Live 50th Birthday Trip Report - 5/31 to 6/8

JSL · Post by **JSL** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:44 am

After a whirlwind weekend filled with our only daughter graduating high school and moving out our house and into an apartment with her boyfriend and a combination graduation and 50th birthday party (DH not me!) we are heading south on I85 to CLT to catch our direct flight to STT.

We are listening to Kenny's "Be As You Are" as we draw closer to the airport.

Game plan for today is flight to STT, pick up the car at Budget and stay overnight at Marriott's Morming Star Beach.

GPS shows 36 minutes to the airport:)

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Tue May 31, 2011 10:34 am

Sweet, what a weekend celebration!...enjoy, enjoy!

JSL · Post by **JSL** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:24 am

At the gate waiting to board. Maintenance is working on an issue and we will get an update at our 11:45 boarding time. This is the only flight to STT today on US Air so hopefully we will get out today.

Nic in KC · Post by **Nic in KC** » Tue May 31, 2011 12:22 pm

I hope they get everything fixed and you are on your way VERY soon!

JSL · Post by **JSL** » Tue May 31, 2011 12:44 pm

Still in CLT awaiting new equipment. So glad we decided to spend tonight on STT and head to the villa in the morning.

Passing time in the US Air Club.

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Tue May 31, 2011 1:12 pm

Good luck and let us know when you are getting ready to be airborne!

JSL · Post by **JSL** » Tue May 31, 2011 1:48 pm

Finally on the plane! Folks who were heading to Tortola will unfortunately miss the last ferry. Time to head South!

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:26 pm

GR8 to hear...have fun!!

JSL · Post by **JSL** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:40 am

After a three-hour delay we finally took off for STT. The flight was relatively uneventful, especially since part of DH's birthday present was first class round trip tickets:)

We arrived 6 p.m. to a deserted STT ... our luggage still took forever and there was no Rum Lady

While we waited for the luggage we picked up our car, a soft top Jeep Wrangler, from Budget. We usually rent on STJ but this time decided to give the STT and the car barge a whirl.

I bugged DH to upgrade to a hard top but he wasn't in the mood to spend the extra $10 a day ... trust me this will come back to haunt him!

Our luggage somewhat secure in the Jeep we headed off to Morning Star Beach Resort where we usually stay if we are on STT for just one night.

The main part of the hotel is under rennovation and the staff seemed a bit stressed more than usual.

After checking in we headed to Coco Joe's for a dinner of Conch Fritters, beer, a cheese burger for DH and a chicken sandwich for me ... and oh yeah a beer.

Then it was off to sleep !

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:09 am

JSL wrote:We arrived 6 p.m. to a deserted STT ... our luggage still took forever and there was no Rum Lady

Note to self: Make sure all planned trips arrive early enough to get the free rum shot. Say a few "Hail Marys" to ward off any flight delays, for same reason.
I hope this is the only little hiccup of your trip. Enjoy!

Barb Y · Post by **Barb Y** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:10 am

Sorry for your delays but I am glad ya made it safely. Enjoy every minute!

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:23 pm

NO RUM SHOT LADY AFTER A TRAVEL DAY- WHAT THE HECK!!! I WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!

Looking forward to hearing more- you got me hooked!

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