Hot Mess Trip Report Final

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:59 pm

I hate the last day.
Finish packing, clean, trash, gas, return car, blah, blah, bah

We needed food and we had our bags and we just decided to go back to JJ's. It was Sunday and it was busy. Our server was, well, not good. Our food took over an hour, but that was after it took 20 minutes to place our order.
I love JJ and I like the food but I think we are done with JJ's.

We took the noon boat, Rachel picked us up and we made it to the airport in more than enough time.
Smooth flight to Philly except for the insanely drunk woman across from us.
Then our Philly to Hartford flight was delayed by almost 3 hours.
Hot Mess flight home!

Observations:
You don't need every day filled with sun to have a great vacation

Do not be afraid to make real friends out of your internet friends. They may just prove to be some of your dearest friends

Hot Dogs for breakfast are pretty good

Dancing in the rain is something that every adult should do.

Budget accomodations are great unless the weather sucks

Hot Sauce bottles are evil and should only be opened under extremely safe conditions, like inside a bubble

Surprises on STJ are 1 million times better than surprises anywhere else

I have been home for only a few weeks and I miss my forum friends; those that are on STJ and those that aren't.

Even with just one carry one, I didn't wear everything I packed

Don't ever be afraid to just be silly, and don't limit it to vacation.

I still cry when the ferry pulls away from the dock

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:33 pm

Do not be afraid to make real friends out of your internet friends. They may just prove to be some of your dearest friends

Love this last installation....You guys are the best and we love you!
P.S. I just read this to Crash and he got "teary" and told me to tell you he loves you, too!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:36 pm

Very nice sum up and final picture. You really made the best of it despite the weather not exactly cooperating.

So, when is the next trip?

54b · Post by **54b** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:10 pm

"Hot Dogs for breakfast are pretty good"

Testify, sister!

Love the way you laugh at the rain. Enjoyed your TR's.

Win or lose, we still booze.

Great vacations are made, not had.

Never met a stranger on the forum.

I'm out of fortune cookies.

Maggy · Post by **Maggy** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:02 am

I have really enjoyed all your trip reports and pictures. What a fun trip!

And totally agree, with the internet friends.

paulandtracie · Post by **paulandtracie** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:25 am

I will miss your reports and because of that, you should go back and provide us with more!

I will smile every time I see someone next winter wearing blue mittens...

I agree about the friends, we met forumites on-island last year and have become great friends, spending spring break together on STJ this year and hanging out here in Michigan as much as possible, all because of the forum.

I had to smile when I saw your last picture of the sand, because I did the same thing for the last of my pictures...here's mine from April.

Thanks for sharing!

~Tracie

itstheair · Post by **itstheair** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:57 am

Loved your trip report. You are someone who knows how to live life...FULL ON. Oh and I would never judge your eating habits for breakfast as someone who loves cold leftover Chinese food in the am.

piscesgirl0314 · Post by **piscesgirl0314** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:58 am

Thanks for sharing your trip...it was a fun ride for sure...I agree with everything you said...and yes, I cry when the ferry leaves the dock as well...

lazylane · Post by **lazylane** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:19 am

thanks for your fun reports!!

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:22 am

I enjoyed all the installments and I have als eaten hotdogs for breakfast.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:09 am

Great report X! I enjoyed every word!

Mar · Post by **Mar** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:52 am

Loved your trip reports!! Especially your final observations as rules to live by! Thanks for sharing

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:28 pm

Excellent TR!! I love a person who can go with the flow and still have fun.

Thanks for the line: Even with just one carry one, I didn't wear everything I packed. You are my hero as we are only each taking one carry-on. Yippee!!

Happy planning for your next trip to Paradise!!

chrisn · Post by **chrisn** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:59 pm

Xislandgirl wrote:Observations:
You don't need every day filled with sun to have a great vacation

Do not be afraid to make real friends out of your internet friends. They may just prove to be some of your dearest friends

Hot Dogs for breakfast are pretty good

Dancing in the rain is something that every adult should do.

Budget accomodations are great unless the weather sucks

Hot Sauce bottles are evil and should only be opened under extremely safe conditions, like inside a bubble

Surprises on STJ are 1 million times better than surprises anywhere else

I have been home for only a few weeks and I miss my forum friends; those that are on STJ and those that aren't.

Even with just one carry one, I didn't wear everything I packed

Don't ever be afraid to just be silly, and don't limit it to vacation.

I still cry when the ferry pulls away from the dock

You are so right! Loved your report!!!

Barb Y · Post by **Barb Y** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:04 pm

I have really enjoyed your reports. I think your advice is awesome and I hope to enjoy every moment and if it's raining the dance is on. Thanks so much!

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