Day 9: Gram's Birthday, Jumbie, STT, Banana Deck

GQH · Post by **GQH** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:09 pm

A woman (perfect stranger)dining near us at Zozo's two years ago summed it up perfectly for me. "When I am on St. John, I feel like butter". From then on, that is how I explained to non-St. John lovers why I keep coming back for more.

I am talking the butter that you leave out on the counter for days during a DC summer...

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:23 pm

Like buttah you mean

That pretty much sums it up!

Bill in Va · Post by **Bill in Va** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:57 pm

Yo neighbor...Yep as I let the cat out this morning and she and I saw the white stuff falling, we both said the same thing..."get me otta here"...Its hurts when your cat turns and flipps you the finger. A wonderful report. Like you we are walking a path now that is a little shakey but we see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to our return to St John...God bless...Bill

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:43 pm

Thanks Bill and I am thinking of you!

Grace · Post by **Grace** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:14 pm

My oh my, you certainly know how to make a grown woman cry

You sure do get it girl

wonderful photo's...

so sweet that you and Mom got to have some time together.

I'm amazed at how much you packed into this trip. You never missed a beat.

I'm afaird to read the last part, I hope I don't need more kleenex.

God Bless you and your whole family.

Grace

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:59 am

Thanks Mary Beth -

The last part had me feeling like all the rest - a little teary eyed. Isn't it great that we have all found such an amazing place to escape to? I know I need it after reading the news or getting those phone calls from school!!

Wonderful job - thanks for putting my feelings into words.

Tracy

XOXO · Post by **XOXO** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:28 pm

I have been reading your reports every day. It is the first thing I do when I get on the computer. I have been wanting to compliment you. I finally decided to register--I guess I signed up a while ago because my email address was already in use. Who knew?

Anyway, great reports and pictures. You and your family are awesome. I feel like I know you!

You should be a writer or professional blogger-you have a knack for it.

Gina

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:43 pm

Thanks Gina. It is so easy for me to write about something I love and am so passionate about. Other topics I am not so sure!

Nic in KC · Post by **Nic in KC** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:08 pm

Another great report FF! You packed so much in to this day and all the others too. You've definitely shown me that St. John is very doable and still wonderful with an infant. Your kids couldn't be any more precious!
Thanks again for all the time you put into your reports!

Nicolle

XOXO · Post by **XOXO** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:23 pm

FlipFlop: you are being modest! A lot of people write trip reports, which everyone enjoys, but you have captured a lot of attention. There is something special about you!

Gina

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:04 pm

AMEN sister-girl on your feelings about our special island! That's where your heart is and mine too!
Thanks for letting us share that feeling together in your report! You made my day! Cheers to you and STJ!

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