The people you meet on STJ.

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:59 pm

I have to say we have never been to a forum get together. I have always wanted to go but my husband isnt as excited about them as me! We went on a day charter last year with two awesome couples once again my husband wasnt into that either but he had the time of his life! Lol! We have been friends on facebook and keep up with each other all the time.
This past September while on STJ we were at Hightide. I love that place! I overheard a woman tell the bartender that she and her hubby were from Atlanta. My husband ran to the restroom so I walked over to them and told her my daughter was moving to Atlanta (see Luke off topic) We hit it off and chatted all night. We made plans to get together again before we left which we did.
Tonight that wonderful lady and her husband are at my daughters house in Atlanta babysitting my grandchildren because we met on STJ and we have been texting and friends ever since. She is not on the forum--she actually hasnt even heard of it

I am so grateful to them.
My advice is put yourself out there. You may be friends for life. You already know you all have one thing in common. STJ!
On my Ipad sorry for any spelling errors.

ellena · Post by **ellena** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:16 pm

what a heartwarming story.

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:40 pm

Like.

So glad we met you last year too. Matt and you are good people. Can't wait til we're both on St John again at the same time.

Merry Christmas!

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:18 am

Love your story P-600!
We have met so many wonderful people on this forum and on St. John that are the nicest friends you could ever have! Free spirits make good island friends! Would love to meet you on the beach someday~ cheers!

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:10 am

I Love it! They had such a great time meeting each other last night that I think our Atlanta friends are joining us on STJ next month!

crasherino · Post by **crasherino** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:31 pm

Very poignant indeed.

If anyone is in the NYC area and wants to babysit, give me a holler!

AquaGirl · Post by **AquaGirl** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:15 pm

Nice story. We always meet very pleasant people on our trips to the Caribbean.
Crasherino - Your post made me crack up. Thanks for the laugh.

mnfun2bme · Post by **mnfun2bme** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:20 pm

I absolutely LOVE this story, it actually brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely heartwarming story of the bond we all share called, St. John.

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:41 pm

We have met some wonderful people in St John- locals, transplants, visitors, and visitors who want to be transplants!!! Cannot wait to meet more!! Great story!!

rpplano · Post by **rpplano** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:31 pm

One of my favorite things to do on STJ is to meet and get to know the locals. The rock has some real "personalities". This last trip, I found out Slim Man's real name from his co-workers at Trunk Bay.
Then Slim Man told me Theodora Moorehead's family nickname! Turns out that they are cousins. I met two of my DFW -VIOL friends by accident in front of the Beach Bar one day just by starting a conversation.
That led to more DFW friends from the forum and so on.
We've all had a blast getting together to talk about the "Rock." The next goal is to someday do a STJ trip together as a large group from DFW.
Watch out, Ruth. Order more K-O-J coffee.
Maybe it will be the start of an annual "Forum Week." Not sure that STJ can hold all of us crazies at once.

Connie · Post by **Connie** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:38 am

Remeber Jorge and his wife Barb? Still friends with them.

That's how I met Captain Jay and Deb and I'm not even a STJ person.

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