The 2012 St. John holiday gift thread

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:29 pm

What are you giving/what did you receive for the holidays that is St. John related?

For now, this only works for people whose other half does not read the forum right now, or people that are getting Hanukkah gifts starting tonight that they can report on.

I have bought Steve Simonsen calendars for John and also my sister, and need to buy one from old mango for John's office, I also made them both vacation photo books on snapfish (this was the best hit last year).

That's as far as I have gotten, because John and I are considering a winter school vacation trip with the kids for the first time, we cannot take Liam out of school this year because he is too old! (8th grade). We found a villa but the airfare is crazy. So on the fence about that.

What St. John gifts are you giving this year?

News of St. John · Post by **News of St. John** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:48 pm

I am bringing my parents - my dad is BeachGirl'sDad - to St. John for Christmas and we leave Christmas morning. Both are newbies. It doesn't get much better than that!

I bought both of them snorkel gear for their birthdays and I have a pretty cool Xmas gift for them. But I have to keep it a secret so I don't ruin the surprise.

Caw954s · Post by **Caw954s** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:25 pm

I bought both my daughter and husband rash guard shirts to snorkel in while in St. John, got my hubby his first pair of Keens...also purchased waterproof disposable cameras & aqua packs for everybody in our group.
I did get myself the Steve Simonsen calendar

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michigan girls · Post by **michigan girls** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:27 pm

Buying everyone coming with me in April something for the trip:
My daughter - bought her new snorkel gear today
My daughters friend Sara - Parasheet beach blanket
My parents - getting copies of Feet, Fins & Four Wheel Drive and St John Off the Beaten Path
My friend Mark - same books as my parents.
My friend Andrew - Buying his passport for him this week
My friend Sherry - Can't tell ya, cause she reads this forum!

Rebubula · Post by **Rebubula** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:41 pm

Wouldn't be Christmas here without a St John Spice order. Coffee for xmas morning and gifts, grill rub and whatever other treasures hubby adds on!

Finally heading back in April after 5 years, kinda scared of all the changes but soooo excited!!

Happy Holidays!!

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:13 am

New Island Slipper (made in Hawaii) flip flops for hubby. He bought his first pair on STJ and won't wear any other brand since.

Liamsaunt - We are going the begin of February and I noticed our mid-week flight from PHL is almost sold out.

CT Beach Girls Dad · Post by **CT Beach Girls Dad** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:06 am

CT BEACH GIRL
You know I dont like Surprise's

News of St. John · Post by **News of St. John** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:32 pm

CT Beach Girls Dad wrote:CT BEACH GIRL
You know I dont like Surprise's

Ha ha ha

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:40 pm

I'm getting a trip to St. John with my daughter

CanNOT stop smiling about it. Someone awhile back posted the Kenny song "All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan," and I thought "hell, it can't hurt to ask." So glad I DID! I also got a prescription snorkel mask and a shorty wetsuit and a couple of sun dresses.
Daughter is getting a pair of good sandals for the trip, and some good sun glasses.
Blaine is getting something travel - but not necessarily St. John related - a Scottevest jacket, and a Steve Simonson calendar. And a very happy wife!

DonnaM · Post by **DonnaM** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:44 pm

We aren't doing much since we are going down next month. I ordered ( but husband is wrapping for me ) the calendar. My mom bought me the 3 book set of reef fish, creatures and coral. Last year, my sons both got STJ shot glasses in their stockings and the younger one got hot sauces from Shipwreck Landing.

GotToGetAway · Post by **GotToGetAway** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:47 pm

My hubby is getting a rash guard, two new bathing suits, a snorkel bag, and ECCO flip flops.
Kids are getting masks and snorkels.
We are going light on gifts this year so we can afford our first high season St. John trip (which is really the best gift, even if it doesn't get wrapped and put under a tree).

TrvlJohn · Post by **TrvlJohn** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 2:18 pm

Ordered my yearly Grill Rub and Simonson calendars from Ruth a few weeks ago...

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:10 pm

I met up with a forumite and her dear hubby tonight, and received a SURPRISE St. John care package and a hat from my favorite Coconut Crack Bar bakery

Just getting to meet up and see some new pics would have been wonderful! The gift put it over the top.....and then I got called away for a medical emergency and hardly had a second to say goodbye.

Thanks, that was so sweet!

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:23 am

I'm getting a last minute trip to the rock.

GotToGetAway · Post by **GotToGetAway** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:20 pm

waterguy wrote:I'm getting a last minute trip to the rock.

Now THAT'S a present! Enjoy!

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