Gromit + STJ-- Soon Come! Spec thnx to the "On-STJ"

[Gromit]

Ok, so I'm sitting at my desk here in the office (admittedly it's a nice office with a big window looking out over N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington VA) and watching the rain pour down outside. While its MUCH NEEDED rain it's still rain and it makes me want to take a NAP.

I've got a pile of work to do and all I can do is think about STJ!! Just 35 more days and I will be able to take a deep breath! December 1st can't come soon enough! and no doubt Decmeber 11 (walk of woe) will come too soon.

I'm already starting to set aside stuff to pack for the trip. My goal is not to pack SO much- but i can already tell that this is going to be an uphill battle.

This will be my 8th trip down in 12 years and the first since 1998 that is just hubby and me. Scheduling with other folks (including FF and family) just didn't work this year.

We don't have an on island schedule, we don't have any plans, we are just going to BE.

Looking forward to meeting DC photo and her hubby at the airport. And looking forward to catching up with Charlie and hubby as well.

I want to say a special Thank You to the On-St John folks for the Jeep cam and the drives through town and on island. It's that kind of stuff that helps the days go by faster!

Also, I love reading everyone's trip reports. We have some amazing talent on this forum!

SO thanks to all for making this cold, wet, October Friday a little more bearable!!

Are we there yet??!?

[ScubaGirl]

We're not there yet, but will be soon.

Hey Gromit, you up for the beach bar on Dec. 4th?

I second the Thank you to the On-St.John Guys, I love their site!

Sydney

[Gromit]

I think that's the plan-- should we start another thread just to get folks firmed up?

[ScubaGirl]

I'm pretty sure Mike and Jan are in, not sure about Patr, Bob & Sharon, or Kplumm.

I'll bet Ruth and Ron can be convinced, as long as they're not to busy.
In a week or two I think we should do a thread to get a head count.

Sydney

[Gromit]

Absolutely. I think we were also discussing the 9th to accomodate other folks. How long are you guys on island?

[Ksea]

Im familiar with your Fairfax Drive location Gromit, I grew up in Arlington. Now Im in Loudoun where its been raining for two days straight as you know! Good thing you are in a nice office with a view! I had to do an auction this morning, outside in the rain. No worries though, Im home now doing fun stuff. Im envious of your short count down for sure!!

[Gromit]

If hubby and I dodn't HOV in together -- I think I would be heading home EARLY!! Bummer about the auction in the rain. But at least you're warm and dry now!

[ScubaGirl]

I'm pretty sure there is a plan for the 9th as well. We arrive on the 28th and leave on the 7th.

[Gromit]

Cool! Can't wait to meet some forumites!