Just a Glimpse of the Master Plan

[flip-flop]

I know there are competing views about planning or not planning a bunch of stuff for one's trip. When we have a group, I tend to create a master plan/schedule. Listing EVERYTHING that is going on so people can go and do it or sit on their rear at the house in the pool. Up to them, but at least we have options.

So here's a little glimpse of the highlights from our upcoming trip. In about 48 hours we'll be getting ready to descend on STT!

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Wednesday
Arrive & Check-in to the Ritz Carlton
Relax by the pool
Dinner at Bleuwater Restaurant (just hubby & I)
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Thursday
Morning Breakfast & Pool at the Ritz
Dohm's to STJ & Pick up Car
Meeting the Barbos at the dock
Grilling at the house
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Friday
Babysitter Johanna Arrives
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Saturday
Salt Pond/Hike Ram's Head
Nomadic Spa
Taste of St John
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Sunday
Dinghy Rental to Waterlemon
Sunday Jazz @ the Beach Bar/Forum Friends Happy Hour
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Monday
Morning Dive w/ Chris Sawyer
Dinner at Zozo's
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Tuesday
Day Sail - Bread on the Water
Johanna's Good Bye Dinner!/Pastory Gardens for Putt-Putt
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Wednesday
Waters Edge Walk or Cultural Demo at Annaberg/Francis Beach
(Educational portion of the trip for the short one who is missing 6 days of school!)
Johanna leaves
Night Dive
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Thursday
Gram's Birthday!!! WE do whatever gramma wants to do!
Thanksgiving Feast @ Banana Deck
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Friday
CRY!

[mbw1024]

looks like you got it all covered! have a GREAT time.

[PA Girl]

Sounds good to me (a fellow master planner)

Looking forward to hearing about A Taste of St. John. That is something we would definately do, giving the opportunity.

[Nancy_B]

Great schedule! One thing you may want to confirm - I thought ZoZo's was closed to the public on Monday night (our friends had their reception there in May 2006).

Have an amazing time!

[augie]

Will you have to go to STT to dive with Sawyer or will they pick you up on STJ?

[Pianogrl]

Sounds like a great plan! Have a great trip!
Safe travels!

[jayseadee]

Sounds like an awesome plan.

I like plans and I've learned not to bummed out if I don't get done everything on the plan.

Best babysitting gig I ever got was a week in Montreal

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy -

[FlaGeorge]

Your long wait has finally come to an end. There is no more light at the end of the tunnel – as you are now at the light. The countdown is now replaced with telling the pilot, “Can this flying cigar tube go any faster!”. The liver has been surgically removed and a sponge put in it’s place. Flip Flops (the ones you wear, not you) are cleaned and packed. The most anticipated time is when the planes door is opened – and you take a deep breath of that hot humid air. You now know – you’ve arrived.

Best wishes and Godspeed – you’ve waited long enough.

[Tracy in WI]

Sounds like an awesome plan. We'll be taking two new families with us next summer and I'm a bit worried about becoming Julie from the Love Boat during our week. I like the idea of having all laid out for everyone to see and decide.

And, I also agree totally with FlaGeorge - you deserve this much awaited trip. Go and relax and have a blast!

Tracy

[flip-flop]

Will you have to go to STT to dive with Sawyer or will they pick you up on STJ?

They are going out of Caneel now. So both dives are from there.

[flip-flop]

Thanks all! I can't wait. I have ants in my pants for sure. Hold the comments, gents.

[LMG]

FF, I'm very excited for you! The wait is over!

[Lulu76]

I don't think you've penciled in nearly enough time for villa gravity, because I honestly could've stayed at Hale Lani for most of the week (OK, I kind of did) and been a very happy woman.

Maybe it's different with kids; maybe you have to escape.

I started to overplan, but when I got there this was the plan:
Go to the beach every day, even if it was just to stick toes in.
Lobster night at Morgan's Mango
Friday with Ivan.

[Ksea]

FF, Im the planner for our group too..looks like you've done a marvy job! Plenty of time in between activities in the afternoons for the pool or villa limin'! Have an awesome time and call me if you need a ride

[Barb Y]

I hope you and your family have a great vacation. Enjoy!