SOTB II - Last day for 7 of us. Walk of Woe...

[sea-nile]

Last day for 7 of us. Walk of Woe...

I volunteered to take people to the ferry at various times. I am always up early anyway. I took Sybil and B-as-u-r first (at like 7:30 am if I recall).

Then I came back and got ready because I was going to take Maggy at about 9:30. We ended up all leaving the villa at that time anyway.

Here are some shots before we left and some of the villa. Oceana was perfect for us.

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Ksea, VaGirl, Cypressgirl and I took our cars in, put our luggage at Connections and went to JJ's for breakfast and just sat and relaxed, waiting for the ferry.
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We saw Rick G and Nascarfan and Becky and Shopper3 and MrShopper3. Then we did some shopping and went to St. John Spice and did some more shopping and went to see Ruth. She took this W.O.W. picture of us:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea-nile/3063710560/" title="WOW 11-8-08 by jtmmrut, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/306 ... 7869af.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="WOW 11-8-08"></a>

Wounderwoman and Jayseadee were staying longer in STT. They did some shopping and took a different ferry. They can fill you in on their STT adventure.

We saw all of the same forum members at the airport. My flight was on time but the other SOTB sisters had a delayed flight.

I have to say this was one of the best vacations that I have ever had. I met some really nice new friends. I got to see two from last year again, not to mention all of the forum members. The snorkeling and diving were GREAT! The driving was so much fun. The villa turned out to be perfect for 9 of us. I really did not have one bad moment. (well, except for that parking nightmare, but we won't mention that). I sure hope that I get to go next year and that we plan a trip like this again.

Memories from my friends:

VaGirl- (Baby Spice) and her song and dance in the pool (tell you what I want, what I really, really want!) Don't worry, I won't post the video.
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Ksea- my fellow ghetto girlfriend. We will go back despite the cost!
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Maggy- best roomie and great dive buddy! And her English in superb. Better that some people I know that have lived here all of their life.
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Wounderwoman- great dive buddy and fellow mermaid. I had someone to snorkel with! She logged most hours in the water for sure.
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Jayseadee-A very nice dinner companion. She would go out with me! She also felt safe riding with me.
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Sybil- A mystery friend we never talked to until STJ, but what a fun girl and a sweetheart! She is so fun to listen to! We share a love for Mahi Mahi.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea-nile/3068437532/" title="Sybil SOTB 2008 by jtmmrut, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/306 ... ff2e_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="Sybil SOTB 2008"></a>


B-as-u-r- A bubbly gal that is a LOT of fun! Miss congeniality for sure.
(picture of her and Sybil):
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Cypressrirl- I luv you Girlfriend! We talked all year and she knows a lot of secrets about me. We didn't hang together as much because she was taking care of VaGirl and hanging with her at the Villa. You are great! You make a mean cocktail too!
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So this is the end of a wonderful trip! The others can probably add some more and Jayseadee and Wounderwoman can tell you about their extended stay on STT.
WE WILL BE BACK!

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flicker set in case you have a lot of time on your hands. There are a lot of pictures here. But I started with about 800 so I did delete some! Also, some pictures were borrowed form the others.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea-nile/s ... 148648103/

[California Girl]

Awwww... I don't want it to end! What a fun time you all had, and what a great report this has been, the way you all took turns writing a part of it was super. Thanks to you all for taking the time to post your memories!

[Kathyzhere]

Thanks soooo much ladies for sharing your
memories and photos!!

Really enjoyed how each of you had your own
report and different way of presenting it.
Well done...til next year now

Take care,
Kathy

[Ksea]

Terese, I love ya girlfriend and you did a fantastic job with this report. Here are a few nutty pics of mine that I could not let slide by. I hope to see you all again in 2009!



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[luvinsun]

looks like you ladies had a fabulous time! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed reading all of your reports and seeing your pictures.

[ccasebolt]

Excellent!!! I so enjoyed reading your report! I am sad that it has come to a close. What a great trip though! Thank you!

[nothintolose]

I, too, am sad to see your report end. I also enjoyed seeing a report from each of you and the pics to go along with it.

It's awesome that ya'll had such a good time.

Thanks again!

[waterguy]

Sound like a great week wish I could of been there AF

[jayseadee]

Great job Sea-Nile - and yes - I do love to eat.

Here are a few more pics around Oceana






How to fool the WOW?

The walk of woe is not so bad when you have a couple of more days in paradise on the other side.

[sea-nile]

Great pictures Janet!
So, where is your report about the next few days in STT? You came back to STJ for the Beach Bar party again right?

[jayseadee]

I'll try to fit it in between Christmas shopping, wrapping, mailing, and uploading the rest of my pictures.

Oh, and then there's this little work project that goes live this weekend.

In other words - Soon Come!

[liamsaunt]

I am sorry that your trip is over! Oceana looks like a great house for a group. Thanks for all of the pictures.

[Lulu76]

Thanks for sharing. I wish I hadn't missed you all (except Janet) because you sound like you had a blast!

[cptnkirk]

Good friends great memories thats what it's all about thanks for sharing Now will there be an SOTB3 in the future?