What do you miss?
- captainjay
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- Location: Saint Thomas, USVI
This is a cool thread.
I have to prefix this as its not just St John for me, I know that's sorta blasphemy, but its the whole region the US and British Islands.
I am a better person in the islands. I slow down and enjoy the people around me a whole lot more than at home. I know part of that is the vacation thing because I don't have to deal with my company and clients but its a whole lot more than that.
I couldn't sit on the back of a boat, or a chair on balcony or towel on a beach at home without going stir crazy and lookin for something to do. In the islands its no problem mon.
It's just plain and simply a "happy place".
And to quote the great philosopher Jimmy Buffet "I gotta go were the pace of life's slow, I gotta go were its warm"
Jay
I have to prefix this as its not just St John for me, I know that's sorta blasphemy, but its the whole region the US and British Islands.
I am a better person in the islands. I slow down and enjoy the people around me a whole lot more than at home. I know part of that is the vacation thing because I don't have to deal with my company and clients but its a whole lot more than that.
I couldn't sit on the back of a boat, or a chair on balcony or towel on a beach at home without going stir crazy and lookin for something to do. In the islands its no problem mon.
It's just plain and simply a "happy place".
And to quote the great philosopher Jimmy Buffet "I gotta go were the pace of life's slow, I gotta go were its warm"
Jay
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- snorkelqueen
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- Joined: Tue May 29, 2007 12:33 pm
- Location: california
miss most
EVERYTHING!
But especially not having to wear clothes if I don't want to....
LET'S ALL GET TOGETHER AND BUY A HOUSE......
But especially not having to wear clothes if I don't want to....
LET'S ALL GET TOGETHER AND BUY A HOUSE......
- cypressgirl
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- Location: houston
- cypressgirl
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- Location: houston
Wow - such great replies already!!
I agree with everyone - the thing I miss MOST of all is utter relaxation and lazy days -
More than even that - - I love seeing my husband in a state of relaxation- because he never-ever relaxes in his real life!
The sheer beauty, peace and tranquility that St John is all about.
I agree with everyone - the thing I miss MOST of all is utter relaxation and lazy days -
More than even that - - I love seeing my husband in a state of relaxation- because he never-ever relaxes in his real life!
The sheer beauty, peace and tranquility that St John is all about.
Patr
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
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- Location: Chilaxin on White Bay at least in my mind
the locals
the pace
the beauty of it and the quietness
driving on the left side of the road and drinking a beer or a limon coconut...
the smells of the flowers and the plants
the animals in the road that you have to stop for
the friendlyness of the people around you no matter what time of day
Quiet Mon
The Beach Bar
Skinny's
Having people know me by name and just smile and say hello.
Just sitting at Maho and chillin or........
out on a boat and just going wherever......destination unknown
a hug from Ivan........
the pace
the beauty of it and the quietness
driving on the left side of the road and drinking a beer or a limon coconut...
the smells of the flowers and the plants
the animals in the road that you have to stop for
the friendlyness of the people around you no matter what time of day
Quiet Mon
The Beach Bar
Skinny's
Having people know me by name and just smile and say hello.
Just sitting at Maho and chillin or........
out on a boat and just going wherever......destination unknown
a hug from Ivan........
The warm breezes, the feeling of complete contentment, the beautiful beaches and incredible views, people watching from the Quiet Mon, the laid back feel of the island, happy hour, the tropical flowers, and usually something just happens where I find myself laughing uncontrollably...everyting! Ali~
STJ - I "get it"
What do you miss?
Snorkelqueen stole my thunder: Its the nekkidness. And not for the reasons some pervs may think. (Although the opportunities for spontaneous whahini does increase. And what's wrong with that??) Its like there are no secrets; no aires. You are who you are. And if it brings you closer, what can be bad about that?
Total relaxation; alone with your thoughts; a true paradise.
Total relaxation; alone with your thoughts; a true paradise.