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Best St. John Experience
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piscesgirl0314
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BevM, I don't think that sounds cheesy at all...I love the way that feels as well...have a great day ya'll!!!!!!!!!bevm wrote:I know this sounds cheesy but my best St. John experience is when we get to our villa after a long travel day. We drop our stuff and go outside and look at the view and embrace each other and say, "I love you so much. We're here."
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cool breeze
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Our overall honeymoon was probably our best STJ experience. It was our first "big" trip together and Caneel and STJ exceeded our expectations 1000x times over.
We were delighted at every turn - the flowers, the palms, the beaches, our rental Jeep from Penn's, everything.
Our last trip also had a memorable moment at Maho when I swam with so many turtles, I was afraid I would bump into one. It took me 13 years to find those turtles!
We were delighted at every turn - the flowers, the palms, the beaches, our rental Jeep from Penn's, everything.
Our last trip also had a memorable moment at Maho when I swam with so many turtles, I was afraid I would bump into one. It took me 13 years to find those turtles!
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Boston Mike
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Shine Your Smile
If you know me and the wife, then you would know us as laid back and go with the flow type people. I have learned years ago not to rush everything in at once and just take the time to sit back relax and take in what is being offered. My story is a little off base to what some of you are saying, but it’s how the story ended that made me smile and realize I was a very lucky guy.
Here we are sitting on the beach of Cinnamon Bay relaxing and soaking up the beauty. We’re just enjoying the moment. It appeared that a bus load of kids showed up. Nicolle says to me, the Red Sox are on at 1:00 and I know you’re craving to get to Skinny Legs for a cheeseburger. Packed it up and headed out to Coral Bay to Skinny Legs. We sat at the bar so we could watch the game. We met some very interesting folks while sitting there. There was Ohio Tom whom my wife just chatted away with. A very nice older guy who’s wife works at one of the shops there. Then there was the couple from Alabama that sat on the corner of the bar to my left. One of those couples that it seemed that she was tugging her hubby here and there and trying to get everything in all at once. They did not look relaxed at all. You can just see the stress and worry on their faces. Here I am with the nice Blue Cheeseburger in front of me and she asked can you eat at the bar. I look at her and say nope. Of course I took a big bite of my burger after I said that. Her hubby cracked a smile and I knew I broke the stress. Bartender, their drinks are on me for the entire time they’re here. We sat a while and talked with them and got them into island mode. During the conversation with them I could tell that something went wrong in their life recently. Later in the conversation I had them both laughing and just having a good time and got to see the fun side of them that was hidden when they arrived. Her hubby came up afterwards and said thank you Mike. We needed that; it’s been a long month. I shook his hand and told him whatever it is push it aside and enjoy your time on the island. Off they went.
Nicolle grabs my hand and looks at me. She says she is so lucky to have a met a man like me. She tells me that no matter the situation that I always look at the world wearing colored glasses and that I always seem to pass that on to anyone we meet. She leans over and kisses me and tells me she loves me.
I go to cash out so we can make our way back to Cruz Bay. The bartender looks at me and says that we are all set. Your buddy paid your tab before they left. I was completely shocked. I simply shook my head and gave out a little huh. Off to Cruz Bay we go.
That is a moment on St. John I will always remember. Being able to help two complete strangers out by just being me is a good feeling. Strangers don’t always have to be strangers.
Here we are sitting on the beach of Cinnamon Bay relaxing and soaking up the beauty. We’re just enjoying the moment. It appeared that a bus load of kids showed up. Nicolle says to me, the Red Sox are on at 1:00 and I know you’re craving to get to Skinny Legs for a cheeseburger. Packed it up and headed out to Coral Bay to Skinny Legs. We sat at the bar so we could watch the game. We met some very interesting folks while sitting there. There was Ohio Tom whom my wife just chatted away with. A very nice older guy who’s wife works at one of the shops there. Then there was the couple from Alabama that sat on the corner of the bar to my left. One of those couples that it seemed that she was tugging her hubby here and there and trying to get everything in all at once. They did not look relaxed at all. You can just see the stress and worry on their faces. Here I am with the nice Blue Cheeseburger in front of me and she asked can you eat at the bar. I look at her and say nope. Of course I took a big bite of my burger after I said that. Her hubby cracked a smile and I knew I broke the stress. Bartender, their drinks are on me for the entire time they’re here. We sat a while and talked with them and got them into island mode. During the conversation with them I could tell that something went wrong in their life recently. Later in the conversation I had them both laughing and just having a good time and got to see the fun side of them that was hidden when they arrived. Her hubby came up afterwards and said thank you Mike. We needed that; it’s been a long month. I shook his hand and told him whatever it is push it aside and enjoy your time on the island. Off they went.
Nicolle grabs my hand and looks at me. She says she is so lucky to have a met a man like me. She tells me that no matter the situation that I always look at the world wearing colored glasses and that I always seem to pass that on to anyone we meet. She leans over and kisses me and tells me she loves me.
I go to cash out so we can make our way back to Cruz Bay. The bartender looks at me and says that we are all set. Your buddy paid your tab before they left. I was completely shocked. I simply shook my head and gave out a little huh. Off to Cruz Bay we go.
That is a moment on St. John I will always remember. Being able to help two complete strangers out by just being me is a good feeling. Strangers don’t always have to be strangers.
Life begins where the land ends!
Very nice story Boston Mike. Reminded me of another "putting things in perspective" piece in last Sunday's NYT.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/fashi ... ine&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/fashi ... ine&st=cse
When we come to place where the sea and the sky collide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
Throw me over the edge and let my spirit glide
...the joy of living...really livingjmq wrote:Very nice story Boston Mike. Reminded me of another "putting things in perspective" piece in last Sunday's NYT.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/fashi ... ine&st=cse
... no longer a stranger to paradise
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Boston Mike
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Now that was a touching story jmq. Thank you.jmq wrote:Very nice story Boston Mike. Reminded me of another "putting things in perspective" piece in last Sunday's NYT.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/fashi ... ine&st=cse
Life begins where the land ends!
I'll start by saying we have been on the Rock 10x over the past 13 years, the past 6 in a row with #7 just a few weeks away.
So, I think I can say clearly and with some knowledge that the previous posts in this thread are greatly embellishing SJU. Don't listen to them...stay in Florida instead...Please.
Geeze you would think there's some kind of magic going on in STJ.
Dave
So, I think I can say clearly and with some knowledge that the previous posts in this thread are greatly embellishing SJU. Don't listen to them...stay in Florida instead...Please.
Geeze you would think there's some kind of magic going on in STJ.
Dave
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designbyroe
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WOW........
That story about the wife and hubby and her accident and how they go on living....that is so touching
I actually have been crying reading all your stories about St. John. I actually close my eyes and can visualize each and every one
I do not think I will ever have my favorite time on St. John. I have many favorite times not just one
When I stepped off the ferry in the summer of 2003 and my heart and soul met for the first time
When I met someone who just loved me for me and did not want to change me but spend his life with me.
When my moms lung collasped and I had to leave island to tend to her and everyone rallied around me to help me get the $ I needed and my jeep sold and my apt rented.
When I released my pilates DVD and Debbie and Abby had a DVD release party and everyone spoke so nice about me and my teaching.
When I got to meet Mr. Benjamin for the first time and Bully told me he had been his teacher. Mr. Benjamin told me Melvin is a good man and will take care of you.
When I got to take Stella home from the ACC when Bully and me adopted her to come live with us
When I snorkeled Waterlemon with my buddy Andy and got stung by the jellyfish.
When everyone that I have known on island since 2003 was there when Bully passed and my mom and Mary and then my sister and BIL...that has been the MOST amazing.
Finding this forum and you all and your stories and your love for an island I call home.
I have been so homesick as of late and have been doing what I can to get back sooner then later.
I know for most St. John just has that vibe, that magic, that calmness that so many do not have in their everyday lives.
If St. John can be such a blessing for so many that is amazing.
I have been to many other islands and I will always believe that the pace and the people and the vibe and the peace you feel on St. John is how you come to get it
That story about the wife and hubby and her accident and how they go on living....that is so touching
I actually have been crying reading all your stories about St. John. I actually close my eyes and can visualize each and every one
I do not think I will ever have my favorite time on St. John. I have many favorite times not just one
When I stepped off the ferry in the summer of 2003 and my heart and soul met for the first time
When I met someone who just loved me for me and did not want to change me but spend his life with me.
When my moms lung collasped and I had to leave island to tend to her and everyone rallied around me to help me get the $ I needed and my jeep sold and my apt rented.
When I released my pilates DVD and Debbie and Abby had a DVD release party and everyone spoke so nice about me and my teaching.
When I got to meet Mr. Benjamin for the first time and Bully told me he had been his teacher. Mr. Benjamin told me Melvin is a good man and will take care of you.
When I got to take Stella home from the ACC when Bully and me adopted her to come live with us
When I snorkeled Waterlemon with my buddy Andy and got stung by the jellyfish.
When everyone that I have known on island since 2003 was there when Bully passed and my mom and Mary and then my sister and BIL...that has been the MOST amazing.
Finding this forum and you all and your stories and your love for an island I call home.
I have been so homesick as of late and have been doing what I can to get back sooner then later.
I know for most St. John just has that vibe, that magic, that calmness that so many do not have in their everyday lives.
If St. John can be such a blessing for so many that is amazing.
I have been to many other islands and I will always believe that the pace and the people and the vibe and the peace you feel on St. John is how you come to get it
There's no $ sign on a peace of mind, this I've come to know
Every time we visited, when the ferry rounded the corner and we saw Cruz Bay again in the distance we would say 'we are home'. That was our favorite moments (and the rum drink stand and salt air at the airport).
In January we moved down and now it is really home.
Now even though we are in the workforce and know many issues about the island, it still is magical. We wake up smiling every day.
MB
In January we moved down and now it is really home.
Now even though we are in the workforce and know many issues about the island, it still is magical. We wake up smiling every day.
MB
mickyb wrote:Every time we visited, when the ferry rounded the corner and we saw Cruz Bay again in the distance we would say 'we are home'. That was our favorite moments (and the rum drink stand and salt air at the airport).
In January we moved down and now it is really home.
Now even though we are in the workforce and know many issues about the island, it still is magical. We wake up smiling every day.
MB
Sounds like you are living the magic dream...wonderful!... no longer a stranger to paradise