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"Time Out" on St. John - Day 1

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:24 pm
by StJohnRuth
We're on vacation!

The Trip Here:
We started out a little later than expected. We were supposed to leave for vacation at noon. Long story short, we didn't leave until 3:30. Grabbed some coffee and Cruz Bay Grill Rub and ran out the door, even though the store was kind of busy with Rainy-Day Shoppers. (See Ya! Glad I was there for Bug's call, though. We had a nice chat.)
Rushed home to pack up all our stuff. We had no idea if we'd have any internet set-up at the house, so we tossed the wireless box into the pile of stuff and threw it in the suitcase. (We were really rushed and forgot a bunch of stuff we'll need, but that's OK. We'll go home and get it tomorrow.)
We made a quick stop at Starfish and got a cooked chicken and potato salad and salad stuff and some drinks and snacks and ice cream. We'll get more stuff later.
Drove up to Chocolate Hole East Road and to Time Out. Ron had run through the house earlier with the villa manager, so he showed me around.

The Villa:
What a cute house. I'll write more about it later. Here's the web site at VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner)
Time Out Villa in Chocolate Hole:
http://www.vrbo.com/57926

The Initiation:
Ron was in the pool within minutes, then straight into the spa. It's been SO HOT here, every time he mentioned the words "hot tub" in the past few days, I just went "ick." I have to say, after a refreshing cool-off period in the pool, the little spa started to interest me. I stuck my feet in. Not Bad. Then I was in. OK, I get it now. A hot tub is a nice feature.

We sat and looked at the view, which I really like. We checked out all the other houses on the hillside and wondered how we can put names to all of them. I may post some photos later and ask for help identifying these other villas we see. (I don't actually know how to do this, but maybe I'll try to figure it out.)
Within a few minutes, Ron decided we should try to see if the computer works. It does! (Obviously.)

Our Plans:
We have no plans at all. We'll let you if we do anything besides sit by the pool and watch a cloudy sunset and a little yellow rubber duckie floating around in the pool.

-Ruth & Ron

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:30 pm
by traveler22
I always wondered what people on St. John do for vacation, thanks Ruth for the insight and have a Great,Relaxing time.
Scott

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:33 pm
by Marcia (Mrs. Pete)
I cannot believe you guys are actually taking a vacation! This is so cool. My advice? Let villa gravity take hold. You don't HAVE to do anything. This is your chance to just chill out by the pool, in the spa (hee hee, you get it now!) and read a book or two. If you feel like going to a beach, do that.

See you soon.

Enjoy your vacation. You guys REALLY deserve this.

Marcia

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:41 pm
by Pete (Mr. Marcia)
I want to hear more about your travel day.

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:47 pm
by Bug
Oh Ruth, I am so glad you were there when I called too. I love chatting!! I'm so happy that you and Ron are finally getting a much deserved vacation. MAKE SURE YOU GET TO CORAL BAY - It's really nice on that side too - heheheheh. Next year you can have my 17 year old for the summer to work to death at your store for free room and board. Then you can take lots of vacation days :wink:

XOXO
Bug

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:50 pm
by jayseadee
Wow! I hope the long travel time didn't wear you out too much :roll:

Enjoy - you both deserve it.

janet

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:03 pm
by sea-nile
Have a great time you guys! You deserve it!

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:06 pm
by Coden
So glad to "finally" hear from you guys!! :lol:

Have a wonderful time and don't forget to bring home our souvenirs. Hint-hint...I am all out of that wonderful STJ grill rub!! 8)

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:09 pm
by mia
Ruth,
Your trip report is so darn cute....thanks for taking the time to share. Hope you will relax and do some serious limin'....mia

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:21 pm
by obsessedmuch
That's got to be the cutest thing I've read all week!
Enjoy your R & R, R & R. :D

And if you'd like, I'd be happy to help with the pics!

:)

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:24 pm
by Wolfhound
Enjoy your holiday. The villa looks very cute. Ever since we stayed at Dream Come True a couple years ago, we require a hot tub and a pool in all rentals. Remember college when a bed near the beach was just fine? i

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:30 pm
by cypressgirl
That's just about is the cutiest thing I've read on this forum. A local business owner "vacations" where she lives. I sure as hell don't want to vacation in Houston, Texas. :lol:

I'll be there next week and come by to introduce myself. I'm part of the SOTB gang, so I'm hoping you get some time off in Nov. so spend with us.

Have a great vacation!!!! Time Out looks darling.

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:44 pm
by ccasebolt
Good for you for getting "out" for a change! You more than deserve it!
And thanks so much for sharing with all of us :)

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:54 pm
by AnyTing
Pete (Mr. Marcia) wrote:I want to hear more about your travel day.
Now THAT'S funny.

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:19 pm
by mbw1024
darn I didn't see you on the web cam!
have a good time. that's so darn cute! best trip report ever :)

mb
xo!