The Sea Witch Stole My Voice! Our Two Week Land and Sea Adventure! COMPLETE 4/12

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Didn't waste any time on the ship after getting changed, we wanted to maximize our time in port. A quick scan of the Key to the World card and we were off the ship.

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A nice person took a picture of Mom and I and I returned the favour.

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Road Town was only a short walk from the ship, it took maybe five minutes to get into the town. First we had to go through "security". It was basically some guards checking to make sure that you had a photo id and your cruise ship boarding card as they will not let you back onto the dock unless you have both of those id's. The guard who checked mine warned me not to lose them or I would be stuck on Tortola. I laughed and said there could be worse things than getting stuck in paradise.

Our main goal on this expedition was to track down a drug store to get some cough drops and medicine. I think Mom asked every single person that we passed where we could find one. :rolleyes:

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The first place that we got directed to was more of a pharmacy counter where you pick up prescriptions than a regular drug store so they did not have what we were looking for so our search continued. We were told to go two blocks back from the main road and there would be a drug store next to the post office.

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Once we left the main road the streets became very narrow and there were no sidewalks so we had to be very aware of any traffic. There wasn't much though on the back streets.

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Well remember how we were told that the drug store was next to the post office? Well Mom made sure to ask a lady standing right in front of the post office where the post office was. :lmao:

We found the "drug store" right next to it like we had been told. It was nothing like a drug store here in Canada or in the States but it served its purpose. We found some cough drops and Nyquil and it was pretty cheap too.

As soon as we left the store I popped a cough drop and we made our way back to the main road.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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Mom and I browsed through all the shops but didn't really see anything that struck our fancy. In addition to the typical touristy stores there were some high end jewelry and watch stores. We went in there and admired all the pretty baubles before heading back to the ship.

On the way back to the ship we heard one rooster that kept crowing every 30 seconds or so. It was hilarious, he just wouldn't stop!

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[PopArtGal]

Tortola's really cute.

But I wouldn't live there hehe

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Tortola's really cute.

But I wouldn't live there hehe

:laughing: I don't know if I could live there either, maybe own a vacation home though.

[Belle_373]

I'm glad to hear you were able find some cold medicine. :goodvibes



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I love this picture! It's so artistic. :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm glad to hear you were able find some cold medicine. :goodvibes



I love this picture! It's so artistic. :)

Thanks! It is one of my favourites. :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

What a nice little town! It looks really clean too!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

What a nice little town! It looks really clean too!

It was very pretty and quaint and unspoiled by the tourist trade.

[princess_momma]

Weekend was fun. My university won the Yates Cup (football) and so are moving on the the National Championship(Vanier Cup). :banana: Work was busy though as a result as people felt the need to drink themselves silly and have huge parties to "celebrate". :rolleyes:

Then Alek came over on Sunday and we decorated the tree(s) for Christmas. :thumbsup2

That sounds kind of fun!! I bet everyone is so excited!! How do your trees look? We put ours up this weekend too! Feel free to post pictures!! :goodvibes

Tortola looks so beautiful! I'm glad you were able to find some medicine too!! I laughed when I saw that the Bat cave has a sign quite similiar to this one superhero guy. :rolleyes1 That's hilarious! I wouldn't want to go in there though! Gross!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

did you see any weird food stands, like roasted goat or anything like that.
:goodvibes

[leamom2princesses]

More random poultry....how funny!:lmao: Tortola looks cute. I love the bright colors.:thumbsup2

[jcc0621]

The random pultry sighting crack me up:lmao:

I'm old so forgive me if this has been answered already...did the ship not have anyplace you could have gotten the cough drops and cold medicine, or was it just outrageously priced:confused:

[DisneyJo]

So glad you were eventually able to get your medicine and it looks like it enabled you to explore the island but as Janet said were there no meds on board?

[princess_momma]

Lessa! I'm in the middle of reading that tr!! I'm at the part after the Indiana Jones show where Erich thought that something had gone terribly wrong!! Anywho...I just wanted to say I am just like you with the "laughing fits". Although, I call them laugh attacks because when I was younger I knew this boy who did that and thats what he called them!!

Isn't it terrible though?! Especially when it comes out of the blue because you remember something and start cracking up and then someone asks whats so funny and you're laughing way too hard to talk and everyone thinks your crazy?! yeah I get that a lot! :rolleyes1

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That sounds kind of fun!! I bet everyone is so excited!! How do your trees look? We put ours up this weekend too! Feel free to post pictures!! :goodvibes

Will do. :thumbsup2

Tortola looks so beautiful! I'm glad you were able to find some medicine too!! I laughed when I saw that the Bat cave has a sign quite similiar to this one superhero guy. :rolleyes1 That's hilarious! I wouldn't want to go in there though! Gross!

Yes, I thought the Bat Cave sign was funny as well. I didn't investigate to see if it was actually a cave of bats or just their funny name for a bar.

I have an extreme fear of bats so no way I would have gone there if it was actually a cave of bats. :scared1:

did you see any weird food stands, like roasted goat or anything like that.
:goodvibes

:lmao: No, I don't think they sell that kind of stuff down there. :rotfl:

More random poultry....how funny!:lmao: Tortola looks cute. I love the bright colors.:thumbsup2

Yep, poultry everywhere. Wait until you see what the random creature is on St. Thomas and Castaway Cay. ;) :laughing:

The random pultry sighting crack me up:lmao:

I'm old so forgive me if this has been answered already...did the ship not have anyplace you could have gotten the cough drops and cold medicine, or was it just outrageously priced:confused:

One of the gift shops on board does sell the very basic medicine like Advil etc but the prices are more expensive than what you would pay on land. Also I didn't want to get flagged as having bought meds on the ship! :eek: I would have if we hadn't found anything in town or I might have waited to get to St Thomas the next day and gone to K-Mart. :lmao:

So glad you were eventually able to get your medicine and it looks like it enabled you to explore the island but as Janet said were there no meds on board?

See my response above. ;)

We would have explored anyways it is just too bad that buying meds was part of the exploration.

Lessa! I'm in the middle of reading that tr!! I'm at the part after the Indiana Jones show where Erich thought that something had gone terribly wrong!! Anywho...I just wanted to say I am just like you with the "laughing fits". Although, I call them laugh attacks because when I was younger I knew this boy who did that and thats what he called them!!

Isn't it terrible though?! Especially when it comes out of the blue because you remember something and start cracking up and then someone asks whats so funny and you're laughing way too hard to talk and everyone thinks your crazy?! yeah I get that a lot! :rolleyes1

Ah that Indiana Jones moment was so funny, I still laugh about it. :lmao:

I have laughing fits/laugh attacks all the time! In high school I was famous for them, I could never stop laughing even when I didn't know what I was laughing about. Somebody in the class would start laughing and so I would start laughing, so embarrassing! :guilty: Also often when I laugh I laugh so hard that I tear up and I can't breathe. :sad2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Alek came over on Sunday and we decorated the Christmas trees. We had put them up earlier in the week and added all the lights and ribbon but we always wait for Alek before putting on the ornaments.

The living room tree the night before it got decorated.

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Our cats LOVE the Christmas tree and as soon as it was up they were sleeping under it. I didn't get any pictures until after we decorated though.

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All decorated! The metal for the top part of the tree somehow got warped and won't sit straight in the slot, that is why it looks like the tree is tilted. We are going to have to stuff some paper in to make the top stand up straight I think.

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[Mysteria]

What do they sell in that drug store?! Ground up poultry beaks and feet kinda stuff?! :rotfl: Sorry couldn't resist. Just looks so different!

Love the Christmas trees! :cool1:

[jordanyosh]

Christmas Trees:love::love:

What a great season this is.......

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

What do they sell in that drug store?! Ground up poultry beaks and feet kinda stuff?! :rotfl: Sorry couldn't resist. Just looks so different!

Love the Christmas trees! :cool1:

Yep you got it. Not only do they sell the typical American medicines for the tourists but they have ingredients for your basic voodoo workings as well. :rolleyes::laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Christmas Trees:love::love:

What a great season this is.......

It really is! I love everything about Christmas. "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

[jordanyosh]

It really is! I love everything about Christmas. "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

It can be. If we let it.

[englishrose47]

Lessa yor treeslook great !! I particularly like the cat under tree!!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa yor treeslook great !! I particularly like the cat under tree!!!!

They are my sweeties. :lovestruc

[Mysteria]

Yep you got it. Not only do they sell the typical American medicines for the tourists but they have ingredients for your basic voodoo workings as well. :rolleyes::laughing:

I figured. Just had that feel to it even in a picture.:laughing: My grandmother in-law used to (or maybe still does) practice santaria. Thankfully she likes me. :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I figured. Just had that feel to it even in a picture.:laughing: My grandmother in-law used to (or maybe still does) practice santaria. Thankfully she likes me. :thumbsup2

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[englishrose47]

Morning Lessa !!!!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

great looking tree, we put ours up last night, tonight is decoriating it, took us almost 2 hours to put it up last night, moving all the branches around and such.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

great looking tree, we put ours up last night, tonight is decoriating it, took us almost 2 hours to put it up last night, moving all the branches around and such.

It takes us forever to put ours up as well. The "trunk" is three pieces that have to be fit together and then each branch has to be fitted into a slot individually and fluffed out. That is why we do it in stages over a couple nights.

Phase 1 - Assemble Tree
Phase 2 - String the lights
Phase 3 - Put on the ribbon
Phase 4 - Decorate

[princess_momma]

Yes, I thought the Bat Cave sign was funny as well. I didn't investigate to see if it was actually a cave of bats or just their funny name for a bar.

I have an extreme fear of bats so no way I would have gone there if it was actually a cave of bats. :scared1:

OH thats funny! I didn't even think it would be a "creative" name for a bar!! I just assumed it was real bats, which I am also scared of!


Ah that Indiana Jones moment was so funny, I still laugh about it. :lmao:

I have laughing fits/laugh attacks all the time! In high school I was famous for them, I could never stop laughing even when I didn't know what I was laughing about. Somebody in the class would start laughing and so I would start laughing, so embarrassing! :guilty: Also often when I laugh I laugh so hard that I tear up and I can't breathe. :sad2:


That's funny! I still have them sometimes too!! It can be embarrassing. The other day I was reading someone's tr and they were staying in the GF and they said someone was taking them to their room and spoke into their headset saying "We're ready to move out" or something and the girl was like "I think he was just saying it to intimidate me" and for some reason I found this hilarious and started cracking up at work, while sitting all alone, and everyone thought I was crazy! :sad2: Oh well!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

OH thats funny! I didn't even think it would be a "creative" name for a bar!! I just assumed it was real bats, which I am also scared of!


Okay, I just did some research at it is indeed a bar that is Batman themed. Here's what I found:

Cool Place
Fun time at the Bat Cave and great drinks. We were there when no one else was...it was fun...take pictures in the dance area - which provides a pole for those of you who want to try pole dancing!

Apparently it is attached to a restaurant called Spaghetti Junction

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[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Love the trees Lessa! I can't wait for Christmas! It is one of my favorites!!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Love the trees Lessa! I can't wait for Christmas! It is one of my favorites!!!!

Thanks! I just love everything Christmas. I love the time leading up to the actual day the most. All the baking and shopping and the Christmas music, sending out and receiving Christmas cards, the smells, love it all. :goodvibes

[addictedtothemouse]

So what happens if you're flagged as someone who bought medicine on ship?

[englishrose47]

Evening Lessa !!! I wish I had time to bake and every year I send less cards !! Still send to my family and friends in Englandand a few around the states but I remember when I sent over 100 every year! But stamps were 10c back then!!!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

So what happens if you're flagged as someone who bought medicine on ship?

They don't really scan your bags that throughly, they are pretty much making sure that you are not bringing something dangerous like a weapon on board. I don't think the scanner would be able to tell the difference between a bag of candy and a bag of cough drops.

Evening Lessa !!! I wish I had time to bake and every year I send less cards !! Still send to my family and friends in Englandand a few around the states but I remember when I sent over 100 every year! But stamps were 10c back then!!!!!

I don't send out a large amount of cards, maybe 30 or so. I love to make Christmas cookies though as does Erich.

[ladybugmom]

Great updates!! LOVE the Christmas trees!! We probably won't have a chance to put ours up until after Thanksgiving.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great updates!! LOVE the Christmas trees!! We probably won't have a chance to put ours up until after Thanksgiving.

Thanks! When we lived in the States we always put it up the weekend following Thanksgiving.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Back on the ship we decided to head up to deck 9 to grab some ice cream from the self-serve station.

We took the elevator that drops you off by the spa.

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One of the things that I didn't get to do that I had wanted to was visit the Rainforest room at the spa. Something to do next time I guess!

The ice cream station is on the other side of the ship from the spa. On the walk over I ran into Daisy Duck!

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Right before I was about to get my picture with her a mother shoved her kid in front of me to get a picture even though I was clearly there before her. It really annoys me when people act like that. Just because I am an adult does not mean that I don't want a character picture and I hate it when parents assume that their kid takes precedence over me. Rant over!

Ice cream in hand we made our way back to our room. I threw myself down on the couch to take a look over the activities for the night. It was Pirate Night onboard so all the characters were going to be out in their pirate gear, the dining rooms would have a special pirate menu and then off course there would be the pirate party and fireworks with a pirate dessert buffet directly afterwards.

There was no show in the theatre that night, I am assuming because of the deck party. Instead they were showing Disney Earth in the big theatre.

Since I wasn't feeling 100% and just wasn't feeling like a big meal we decided to skip dinner in the dining room and just grab something quick on the pool deck before the party.

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I still had to get my picture with the characters so we made our way down to the atrium to get in line and once again I ran into my line buddy and her son. :laughing: I was always first in line and she was always second.

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Captain Jack Sparrow was also our for pictures but his line was ridiculous. It wrapped all the way around the atrium, I knew there would be another picture op with his later in the cruise and a much more appropriate one at that so I skipped his line.

Mom and I stopped by Parrot Cay so that we could let our servers know that we would not be at dinner and then we went up to deck 10 to watch as we sailed away from Tortola.

We grabbed a table on deck 10 overlooking the Goofy pool and just watched the scenery go by. Eventually I went down to Pluto's Dog House and grabbed a basket of chicken strips and fries.Mom had tacos for dinner. My chicken strips were delicious! I did not for one moment regret not eating dinner in the dining room.

I left Mom with her book at one point so I could go back inside and get my picture with Minnie.

I arrived right as Stitch was finishing up so I got in line for him as well.

The photographers camera stopped working so I took a picture for the family in front of me and they took a picture for me. We did the same thing for each other when Minnie came out.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I stopped by the room on my way back to grab my sweatshirt as I was feeling a bit chilled up on deck 10.

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We shared our space with a very nice family from Wichita, Kansas. They had asked us if they could pull up a chair next to our table so that their daughters could see the party.

A waiter came by to see if we wanted a drink. Mom and I decided to indulge and we both ordered a drink. I had a Pina CoLava and I got it in the special glowing Pirate cup.

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The party finally started. Several CM's dressed in pirate gear came out and started the dancing and then they were soon joined by Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale. Minnie and Goofy led the dancing up on stage and Chip and Dale went out into the crowd to dance.

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Captain Hook then showed up and took over the party. Fortunately Mickey Mouse showed up to save the party! :laughing:

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Mickey came swinging down from one of the stacks and the fireworks started going off. All to the tune of "Holding Out For A Hero". Disney is the only cruise line who has fireworks at sea. If you looked out to sea while the fireworks were going off you could see that other cruise lines had positioned their ships within viewing distance. That's right, they all recognize the awesomeness of the Mouse and are trying to hone in on it.

Here is a video of the fireworks. I'll post video of the whole party once it finishes uploading. Now if you are expecting Wishes you will be disappointed but it was fun to see the fireworks go off with the music in the background.

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After the fireworks we made our way down to deck 9 to check out the buffet but it was packed! We couldn't even get close. We weren't really hungry so it wasn't a big deal but definitely watch the fireworks from deck 9 if you want a crack at the buffet.

I did manage a couple shots of the display.

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We were pretty beat by this time. You will remember we had woken up super early that morning to watch the sunrise.

We were greeted by a towel monkey when we got back to the room.

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Also with our navigator that night we had two chocolate pirate coins instead of the usual Sleepy Dwarf chocolates.

Now I apologize in advance for the TMI.

Since we had another full port day ahead of us I knew that a good nights sleep was important both for my health and for my energy level. I went into the bathroom to down a Nyquil tablet. I have always had the hardest time swallowing pills. In fact the first time I was even able to do it was when I was 19! Even now much of the time I can not get the pill down, I have a very sensitive gag reflex. Well wouldn't you know it I couldn't get the gel cap down which caused my gag reflex to act up and the sink ended up looking like a pepto bismal bottle had exploded all over it due to that Pina CoLava that I had indulged in earlier. :lmao: I'm talking bright pink! Of course I wasn't laughing at the time, I was pretty miserable, but I did eventually get the darn NyQuil down and thankfully it was only the sink that had suffered the effects of my dilemma.

I curled up in bed for a good nights sleep. We had another early day ahead of us as the Magic would be docking in St Thomas!

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[jcc0621]

YOu always post your updates when Iam in bed:rolleyes:

The pirate party looks like fun, but crowded:crowded:

And I had to laugh a the Minnie pics. She likes to show her undies doesn't she:lmao:

COmpletely understand about the pills. I have been having that problem with the steroids the doctor gave me for my eyes. Can you do the liquid NyQuil?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

YOu always post your updates when Iam in bed:rolleyes:

:laughing: Sorry but that is pretty much the only time I can post. :sad2:

The pirate party looks like fun, but crowded:crowded:

It actually wasn't that bad. Lots of room up on deck 10 if you only wanted to observe and even down on deck 9 there was lots of room to the sides of the stage. The only place it was super crowded was right in the middle.

And I had to laugh a the Minnie pics. She likes to show her undies doesn't she:lmao:

:laughing: That she does!

COmpletely understand about the pills. I have been having that problem with the steroids the doctor gave me for my eyes. Can you do the liquid NyQuil?

Oh yeah, liquid anything is no problem, it is just pills that are my issue. Growing up it always frustrated my doctors as they always had to find a liquid medicine that they could treat me with instead of the pills they would usually prescribe.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Great update Lessa! Loved all the characters in their pirate gear!!! I have the same issue with pills! It stinks doesn't it?!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great update Lessa! Loved all the characters in their pirate gear!!! I have the same issue with pills! It stinks doesn't it?!

They were all so cute dressed up like pirates! My favourites were Chip and Dale, they are just adorable. :goodvibes

Yep, I hate that I have such an issue with pills. :headache:

[princess_momma]

Ok...the Bat Cave bar sounds more intriguing now that its not real bats. I've always wanted to practice my pole dancing in a bar themed like a super hero!! :rotfl:

Oh and about your rant...just an fyi. It really isn't because you don't have a kid. Some people are just rude and think they are the only people trying to enjoy a vacation. This happened to me while I had Landon at Chef Mickey's. I don't know what those peoples deal were. Maybe this kind of people just don't trust lines and don't think everyone will get their turn so they have to be rude and demand it and take some away from others. I don't get it. But don't feel singled out...people who are that rude usually don't have enough class to even hold it in sometimes!

Also, pirates night looks SOOOOO fun! I'm sorry you weren't feeling too well!! Man, that is just not fun! I cannot take pills to save my life either. I just want to warn you for whenever you get pregnant in the future, prenatal pills that they want you to take EVERY day are the HUGEST pills EVER!! After a couple of appointments where I would always tell her that I just couldn't swallow the dang pills and no longer tried, she finally admitted that they weren't that important, just recommended. So...when the day comes that you are pregnant, and someone tries to tell you that you NEED to take your prenatal pills or something will go awry, you remember my rambling on about this and punch them in the face and blame it on your pregnancy hormones! :rotfl:


(Okay...I'm done. I was up late last night for a midnight movie premiere and then had to wake up less than 3 hours later to get to work. So please understand my crazy rambling!)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ok...the Bat Cave bar sounds more intriguing now that its not real bats. I've always wanted to practice my pole dancing in a bar themed like a super hero!! :rotfl:

:lmao:

Oh and about your rant...just an fyi. It really isn't because you don't have a kid. Some people are just rude and think they are the only people trying to enjoy a vacation. This happened to me while I had Landon at Chef Mickey's. I don't know what those peoples deal were. Maybe this kind of people just don't trust lines and don't think everyone will get their turn so they have to be rude and demand it and take some away from others. I don't get it. But don't feel singled out...people who are that rude usually don't have enough class to even hold it in sometimes!

True, rude people are everywhere. :sad2:

Also, pirates night looks SOOOOO fun! I'm sorry you weren't feeling too well!! Man, that is just not fun! I cannot take pills to save my life either. I just want to warn you for whenever you get pregnant in the future, prenatal pills that they want you to take EVERY day are the HUGEST pills EVER!! After a couple of appointments where I would always tell her that I just couldn't swallow the dang pills and no longer tried, she finally admitted that they weren't that important, just recommended. So...when the day comes that you are pregnant, and someone tries to tell you that you NEED to take your prenatal pills or something will go awry, you remember my rambling on about this and punch them in the face and blame it on your pregnancy hormones! :rotfl:

:lmao:


(Okay...I'm done. I was up late last night for a midnight movie premiere and then had to wake up less than 3 hours later to get to work. So please understand my crazy rambling!)

:laughing: How was New Moon? I love the books but hate the first movie so I am hesitating going to see this in the theatre.

[DisneyJo]

You poor thing being sick, what a waste of a pinacolava ;) :rotfl:

Sorry you encountered some rude people, seems there are more and more of them around!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You poor thing being sick, what a waste of a pinacolava ;) :rotfl:

Sorry you encountered some rude people, seems there are more and more of them around!

It's sad how rude and inconsiderate some people are. :sad2:

[Mysteria]

Sorry you were sick and had the gag issue. I totally understand. I suck at swallowing pills too. Though I can get more of them down ok if I take it with pop because it fizzes and I can't feel the pill in my mouth. :confused3 Go figure but it works for me.


Pirate party looks like fun. I love that Disney even does fireworks from the ship. They may not be wishes but they are good enough and other ships take advantage of it! Disney should charge them. :rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry you were sick and had the gag issue. I totally understand. I suck at swallowing pills too. Though I can get more of them down ok if I take it with pop because it fizzes and I can't feel the pill in my mouth. :confused3 Go figure but it works for me.

My issues are all mental. Sometimes I will be eating something like a gummi bear and accidentally swallow it before chewing and I totally freak out for a minute. :confused3


Pirate party looks like fun. I love that Disney even does fireworks from the ship. They may not be wishes but they are good enough and other ships take advantage of it! Disney should charge them. :rotfl:

They totally should! I counted about three cruise ships in the distance just on our side of the ship, there were probably more on the other. :rolleyes:

[Mysteria]

My issues are all mental. Sometimes I will be eating something like a gummi bear and accidentally swallow it before chewing and I totally freak out for a minute. :confused3


Oh I'm sure mine are mental too. If not I wouldn't even be able to swallow them with soda. Still some huge antibiotics I have to ask for in liquid form too. :rolleyes:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Here is the navigator for the Tortola Day

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[englishrose47]

Loved the Pixofthe Pirate Party and the Characters in costume !!!Poor you with the pill taking problems !!I'm grateful we all can take pills with NO trouble as I much prefer them to liquids !! I remember as akid ( last century:rotfl2:) Pencillin wasa white unflavored liquid and was GROSS!!!!:scared1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Loved the Pixofthe Pirate Party and the Characters in costume !!!Poor you with the pill taking problems !!I'm grateful we all can take pills with NO trouble as I much prefer them to liquids !! I remember as akid ( last century:rotfl2:) Pencillin wasa white unflavored liquid and was GROSS!!!!:scared1:

Now everything is banana flavoured! :laughing:

[Mysteria]

Now everything is banana flavoured! :laughing:

But it's still gorss. :rotfl: At least I can get it down though.

Oh I see they have a dolphin adventure excursion! One more reason for me to go with DCL when it's time for my 1st cruise. Thanks Lessa for posting the navigators. Along with you they have been a wealth of info.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

But it's still gorss. :rotfl: At least I can get it down though.

Oh I see they have a dolphin adventure excursion! One more reason for me to go with DCL when it's time for my 1st cruise. Thanks Lessa for posting the navigators. Along with you they have been a wealth of info.

They do indeed have a dolphin encounter excursion. Funny thing to note, the next day when we were in St Thomas you could go on a dolphin encounter excursion BACK on Tortola. :rotfl:

[PopArtGal]

Awe, I wish we could decorate our trees.

But the house is under renovations.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Awe, I wish we could decorate our trees.

But the house is under renovations.

When are the renovations due to be completed? I would go nuts not being able to put up the Christmas stuff.

[MaryAz]

Great updates. Sorry about the pills.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great updates. Sorry about the pills.

Thanks. Yeah, stupid pills, silly me for being afraid of swallowing a pill. :rolleyes:

[Sawhiskey]

Bravo Bravo, I just read up to you gettin on the cruise and it was very good. It makes me miss disney o so much tho.. The star wars weekend looks awesome since Im a huge SW fan.. I just wanted to post so I can come back an read about your cruise.. Your so lucky to do all them disney days then to hop on the cruise ship.. Thanks for sharing..

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Bravo Bravo, I just read up to you gettin on the cruise and it was very good. It makes me miss disney o so much tho.. The star wars weekend looks awesome since Im a huge SW fan.. I just wanted to post so I can come back an read about your cruise.. Your so lucky to do all them disney days then to hop on the cruise ship.. Thanks for sharing..

I am so glad that you enjoyed the WDW portion of the report. We always have so much fun on our trips and I love sharing our memories with all of you. I count myself very lucky that I have been able to share so many wonderful vacations with my family.

[PopArtGal]

We have NO clue :(

It's taking longer.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

We have NO clue :(

It's taking longer.

Well that bites. Hopefully you will be able to decorate soon. :goodvibes

[englishrose47]

We will decorate after Thanksgiving !! I am looking forward to 2 days off !!!

[ladybugmom]

Oh wow!! I just love your pictures with the characters and the pirate party sounds like so much fun!!! I've been to St. Thomas--I was there when I was a freshman in high school. My grandparents took us all on a cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary (Norwegian Cruise Line). Can't wait to hear more!! :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh wow!! I just love your pictures with the characters and the pirate party sounds like so much fun!!! I've been to St. Thomas--I was there when I was a freshman in high school. My grandparents took us all on a cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary (Norwegian Cruise Line). Can't wait to hear more!! :goodvibes

They had great pirate theming that night throughout the ship. Disney always does so well at that sort of thing, part of what makes them so great. :goodvibes

[leamom2princesses]

Great updates. The pirate party looks like a lot of fun. I love the characters dressed in the pirate garb. Sorry bout the pills. My DH doesn't do well with pills either...good thing he doesn't get sick very often.

I won't get a chance to work on our Christmas tree until after Thanksgiving I love the holidays though and I'm really looking forward to it. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great updates. The pirate party looks like a lot of fun. I love the characters dressed in the pirate garb. Sorry bout the pills. My DH doesn't do well with pills either...good thing he doesn't get sick very often.

Even though I wasn't feeling the best that day I did not let it get me down and I still tried to enjoy the day as much as I could. I didn't pay all that money just to stay sick in my stateroom! :laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry guys, not sure when I will be able to post the Pirate party videos, Youtube is giving me a headache. It keeps telling me the video has been uploaded successfully but when I go to view it it is says that the video was aborted and does not exist. :confused3

[Belle_373]

I loved your pictures of the characters in their pirate attire! So Cute! :cutie:

I completely understand your issue with swallowing pills. I had the same issue. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I stopped chewing pills. I still remember the horrible taste of Tylenol. :eek:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I loved your pictures of the characters in their pirate attire! So Cute! :cutie:

I completely understand your issue with swallowing pills. I had the same issue. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I stopped chewing pills. I still remember the horrible taste of Tylenol. :eek:

:scared: I have had to chew pills when really desperate, yuck!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Okay, I am in SERIOUS lust right now.

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I MUST have one! I saw these on a thread today and I can't stop thinking about them, they are consuming my every thought! :laughing:

The bigger one is $175 and the smaller is $150. There is also a wristlet option that is under $100. They are only sold in a few stores on property BUT I can get my hands on one if I call up the Merchandise line. Shipping to Canada would cost $100 so I would have to ship it to my family in Ohio, that would only be $20. Only problem with that is that I would not get the purse until the spring or summer.

I am in complete agony! I am totally struggling with whether I should order it or not. :cutie:

[princess_momma]

:laughing: How was New Moon? I love the books but hate the first movie so I am hesitating going to see this in the theatre.

I would go see it. Its really good. I know people who have already seen it twice and it hasn't been out a week. :rotfl2: It completely blows the first one out of the water. I watched them back to back and the difference was insane.

Okay, I am in SERIOUS lust right now.

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I MUST have one! I saw these on a thread today and I can't stop thinking about them, they are consuming my every thought! :laughing:

The bigger one is $175 and the smaller is $150. There is also a wristlet option that is under $100. They are only sold in a few stores on property BUT I can get my hands on one if I call up the Merchandise line. Shipping to Canada would cost $100 so I would have to ship it to my family in Ohio, that would only be $20. Only problem with that is that I would not get the purse until the spring or summer.

I am in complete agony! I am totally struggling with whether I should order it or not. :cutie:

GET IT!! I'm going to be an owner one day. I can't afford it right now, but if I could I would. I think you need it. Your life will be better with it!! Even if you will not get it until spring or summer, its still worth it. Its needed.


(I totally just got the feeling of being the little devil on your shoulder telling you to do everything your hesitant about!! :rotfl:)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ummmm....you should plan a little trip there and pick it up in person!!! :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I would go see it. Its really good. I know people who have already seen it twice and it hasn't been out a week. :rotfl2: It completely blows the first one out of the water. I watched them back to back and the difference was insane.

Thanks, that is what I have been hearing, that this one is so much better. Maybe I will go see it this weekend. ;)



GET IT!! I'm going to be an owner one day. I can't afford it right now, but if I could I would. I think you need it. Your life will be better with it!! Even if you will not get it until spring or summer, its still worth it. Its needed.


(I totally just got the feeling of being the little devil on your shoulder telling you to do everything your hesitant about!! :rotfl:)


:laughing:
Ummmm....you should plan a little trip there and pick it up in person!!! :thumbsup2

I wish! That is what I said to Mom last night on the way home from work. I told her we should just drive down to WDW this weekend to pick up a purse. :lmao:

[englishrose47]

:laughing:


[COLOR="darkorchid"]I wish! That is what I said to Mom last night on the way home from work. I told her we should just drive down to WDW this weekend to pick up a purse. :lmao:

And What did Beth say to that!!!!:lmao:

[podsnel]

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I LOVE them!!! They are beautiful and I wish I had paid attention when I was shopping a couple of weeks ago in DTD (although not much time for shopping when i travel with all my men!). I think we ALL need one!! :worship:

[englishrose47]

Ellen do you mean we all need a "man"or a purse!!!!:rotfl2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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I LOVE them!!! They are beautiful and I wish I had paid attention when I was shopping a couple of weeks ago in DTD (although not much time for shopping when i travel with all my men!). I think we ALL need one!! :worship:

I am pretty sure that I have convinced myself to buy it. Hopefully when I call tomorrow morning they will have some in stock. Too bad I will have to wait 6 months to pick it up from my family in Ohio. :sad1:

Ellen do you mean we all need a "man"or a purse!!!!:rotfl2:

:lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Youtube finally cooperated with me and allowed me to upload the Pirate party videos. So here they are if you want to see the whole party.

Part One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9W3kD-emNc)

Part Two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmTImWxfgHc)

Part Three (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2jwLwBnQTs)

Part Four - Fireworks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xm0Al-yHkU)

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[UGAFan0829]

Lessa, I totally understand your obession with the Dooney & Bourke bags. I SO want one too:love:, but it's just not in the budget right now, especially with Christmas right around the corner!!! I showed it to my DH a couple of nights ago, and he thought it was really cool too!!!

Keep us posted on yours...I wanna know if they have any in stock when you call. I was thinking of trying to save up enough for the larger bag to try and buy it when we go for the Princess 1/2 in March, but I'm wondering if they will still have them by then! I'm so excited for you!!!!!

[jordanyosh]

What's Dooney and Bourke? Why is it so expensive?

J/K I bought my mom one once...those prices aren't too too bad.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa, I totally understand your obession with the Dooney & Bourke bags. I SO want one too:love:, but it's just not in the budget right now, especially with Christmas right around the corner!!! I showed it to my DH a couple of nights ago, and he thought it was really cool too!!!

Keep us posted on yours...I wanna know if they have any in stock when you call. I was thinking of trying to save up enough for the larger bag to try and buy it when we go for the Princess 1/2 in March, but I'm wondering if they will still have them by then! I'm so excited for you!!!!!

I haven't ordered it yet, I contracted a responsibility virus last night and the doctors aren't sure when I will be cured of it. Hopefully not long as I REALLY want that purse! :lmao: I am afraid that they are not going to have it if I wait so I have been debating back and forth, back and forth.

What's Dooney and Bourke? Why is it so expensive?

J/K I bought my mom one once...those prices aren't too too bad.

:laughing:

I am a Dooney and Bourke fan, I already have two of their purses and now I may have a third if I allow this purse to tempt me.

[jordanyosh]

I think I've seen one somewhere recently.....DTD at Disneyland? I can't remember. Oh, someone at my church had one. That's it

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I had set my alarm for 6am as we had an early excursion booked for our St Thomas port day. Well 6am arrived too soon, I awoke to my cell phone alarm going off but I was still feeling yucky so I went back to sleep for an hour and told Mom to wake me up at 7am. She woke me promptly at 7am and after I showered I felt a bit better.

While I was sleeping Mom watched our arrival into St Thomas from the verandah.

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Mom and I got ready for our excursion and packed our day bag and then it was off to Topsiders to grab some breakfast before meeting our excursion group in the Buena Vista Theatre.

Three excursions were meeting here as we were all heading over to St John.

Unlike the excursion from the day before we actually had a Disney CM accompanying us on our excursion in addition to the guide from the tour company that Disney contracts.

It was pretty much the same procedure as the day before, check-in with your ticket, pick up some towels and get a Disney character sticker to wear on your shirt. Our group was Purple Pocahontas. Mom chatted with the Disney CM who would be coming on the excursion with us. She was from a student from Canada and was only working for DCL over the summer. Her job is to work the excursion desk and go on excursions, pretty sweet job if you ask me.

We were led off the ship and over to our "ferry" boat. Once again we were the only cruise ship in port. That is very unusual for St. Thomas so we were really lucky this trip that we did not have to deal with the crowds from other cruise ships at either of the ports. Due to the fact that there were no other cruise ships in port that day our ferry/shuttle boat was able to pull up right next to the Magic.

Mom and I grabbed some seats up on top so we could enjoy the sea air and the view.

As the boat began to pull away a CM from the Magic came running over signaling for the boat to come back. So we pulled back up to the dock. Apparently some guests were running late and they wanted the boat to wait. We waited five minutes but they never showed so we left without them.

I was really irritated that they even waited those five minutes. You get very little time on the excursion as it is so I think it is very unfair that they tried to keep us all waiting. Maybe it in uncharitable of me to say that but that is how I see it. It is clearly marked on your excursion tickets what time you need to meet your excursion group. Not only is it listed on your tickets but it is also listed on the navigator. So if you don't make it on time that is your own fault and the rest of the people who showed up on time should not be penalized. Vent over!

We had a very nice guide and he spent the whole ride over talking to us about the island and its history. He used to live in the continental US but several years ago he decided to move down to St Thomas. He lives on a boat in the harbour and leads excursions for a living. He really loves it down there and doesn't regret it for a minute. I don't blame him, St Thomas is beautiful!

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Marriott timeshares being constructed

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Some house belonging to a really stinking rich guy

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The Marriott

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This is the shuttle that runs between Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas and Road Town, Tortola. The two islands are pretty close together so we had not traveled very far overnight.

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I think St Thomas would be the perfect base island to stay on while exploring the US and British Virgin Islands. It has great resorts and lots of transportation options to make it very easy to get around and visit the other surrounding islands.

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It was a beautiful day and it was scorching hot! They were selling water bottles on the boat at a very reasonable price so Mom decided to buy some.

Next Update: We continue on our journey to St John, USVI.

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[englishrose47]

St Thomas looks beautiful !Loved the Seagull pix !!!!!

[PopArtGal]

I wannnnnnnnnnnnt that purse!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

St Thomas looks beautiful !Loved the Seagull pix !!!!!

It is! I love St Thomas!

I wannnnnnnnnnnnt that purse!

Me too! :laughing:

[PopArtGal]

I love that Goofy at the back of the boat.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I love that Goofy at the back of the boat.

Me too, I love all the Goofy love shown on the ship. You just don't see much Goofy around the parks, glad he has lots dedicated to him on the Magic.

[Mysteria]

Lessa have your relatives ship it to you as a gift putting no more than 60.00 for the worth of what's in the box. :thumbsup2

Now off to read the update.

eta: More beautiful pics. Can't wait to hear about the excursion.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa have your relatives ship it to you as a gift putting no more than 60.00 for the worth of what's in the box. :thumbsup2

Now off to read the update.

eta: More beautiful pics. Can't wait to hear about the excursion.

So they won't charge duty if it is marked as being under $60?

[Mysteria]

So they won't charge duty if it is marked as being under $60?



Correct. Have them list it as a purse but under $60 (pick an amount other 60 because that's too obvious lol) and marked as a gift. Chances of them opening it are small. Chances of any custom agent knowing it's worth more than that if they do is even smaller.

My family and I ship gifts back and forth for a lot of bdays/Christmas etc.

[ladybugmom]

I really enjoyed St. Thomas when we were there but I LOVED St. John!!!!!! It was my favorite of all the ones we visited!! Can't wait to hear about your time there!!! BTW--I LOVE the purse, too!!! :goodvibes

[jcc0621]

Lessa - Can you have the purse shipped to the relatives, and then have them ship it to you? I am sure it would be much cheaper than $100 that way.

St. Thomas looks really nice. I think you should have tried to meet the stinkin' rich guy;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Correct. Have them list it as a purse but under $60 (pick an amount other 60 because that's too obvious lol) and marked as a gift. Chances of them opening it are small. Chances of any custom agent knowing it's worth more than that if they do is even smaller.

My family and I ship gifts back and forth for a lot of bdays/Christmas etc.

:thumbsup2 I didn't know any of this. The only time I have had my grandparents ship something they put the actual value of the item and did not label it as a gift so I got stuck paying duty. :rolleyes: Ever since that I always just shipped to their house and picked it up when I visited. I do have an aunt and uncle who are a bit more savvy than the grandparents so they could probably pull it off. :laughing:

I really enjoyed St. Thomas when we were there but I LOVED St. John!!!!!! It was my favorite of all the ones we visited!! Can't wait to hear about your time there!!! BTW--I LOVE the purse, too!!! :goodvibes

St Thomas and St John were spectacular, I totally understand why it is such a popular port.

Lessa - Can you have the purse shipped to the relatives, and then have them ship it to you? I am sure it would be much cheaper than $100 that way.

St. Thomas looks really nice. I think you should have tried to meet the stinkin' rich guy;)

My Mom suggested that option to me. If I get the purse I'm sure my relatives would that for me.

:laughing: The rich guy is old with grandkids, I'm not into that kind of thing. ;)

[jcc0621]

My Mom suggested that option to me. If I get the purse I'm sure my relatives would that for me.

:laughing: The rich guy is old with grandkids, I'm not into that kind of thing. ;)



So maybe some of the grandkids are your age;):lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

So maybe some of the grandkids are your age;):lmao:

:lmao:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:laughing: The rich guy is old with grandkids, I'm not into that kind of thing. ;)


or if he is really old, tell him you are one of his grandkids, he wont know either way, and take you in.
:goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

or if he is really old, tell him you are one of his grandkids, he wont know either way, and take you in.
:goodvibes

:lmao:

[emmaca]

And What did Beth say to that!!!!:lmao:

Being the responsible parent that I am, I said sure, let's go!! LOL. I'm ready for another Disney holiday!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am so excited! I just saw that the Dis has created a Tokyo Disney board. :woohoo: Finally a decent place to go to find info. Unfortunately it looks like when I eventually go on my Japan trip I will be traveling solo as nobody wants to go to Japan with me. :sad:

[jordanyosh]

I am so excited! I just saw that the Dis has created a Tokyo Disney board. :woohoo: Finally a decent place to go to find info. Unfortunately it looks like when I eventually go on my Japan trip I will be traveling solo as nobody wants to go to Japan with me. :sad:

when do you want to go?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

when do you want to go?

Not for a few years at least, it will be an expensive trip so probably not until 2014 or 2015. As you can see I like to plan really far in advance! :laughing:

[jordanyosh]

Not for a few years at least, it will be an expensive trip so probably not until 2014 or 2015. As you can see I like to plan really far in advance! :laughing:

Let's go!!!!

We can do a TDL and HKDL trip!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Let's go!!!!

We can do a TDL and HKDL trip!

:laughing: Can't forget the new Shanghai park! Can't remember when that is due to open?

Anybody else want to join us on our Disney Asian theme park adventure?

[englishrose47]

Being the responsible parent that I am, I said sure, let's go!! LOL. I'm ready for another Disney holiday!!!

Let's go!!!!

We can do a TDL and HKDL trip!

Beth I knew you would be all for that!!:banana:

Jordan I knew you would be into that !!! Peeps Peeps Peeps :lmao::lmao:

Sorry I,ve been MIA !!:sad1: Black Friday and work did me in !!:rotfl2:

[emmaca]

Beth I knew you would be all for that!!:banana:

Jordan I knew you would be into that !!! Peeps Peeps Peeps :lmao::lmao:

Sorry I,ve been MIA !!:sad1: Black Friday and work did me in !!:rotfl2:

Hi Rosie Disney...., I am going through Disney withdraw GROAN!!! I hope that the next few years will fly bye!!. I saw that Pier One has a contest for a trip for 4 to Disney World, ends Nov 30th, I told Lessa and the boys to go and enter as many times as possible yesterday. Lessa????, all I got from the Bros Grimm, can't we get a break, we don't want to go back to Disney every year :eek::scared::sad: Can these boys be my sons and Lessa's brothers??? Not interested !!!!. I think they need a serious dose of pickie dust!!! .

I hope everyone had a great Thanskgiving.

[englishrose47]

Hi Rosie Disney...., I am going through Disney withdraw GROAN!!! I hope that the next few years will fly bye!!. I saw that Pier One has a contest for a trip for 4 to Disney World, ends Nov 30th, I told Lessa and the boys to go and enter as many times as possible yesterday. Lessa????, all I got from the Bros Grimm, can't we get a break, we don't want to go back to Disney every year :eek::scared::sad: Can these boys be my sons and Lessa's brothers??? Not interested !!!!. I think they need a serious dose of pickie dust!!! .

I hope everyone had a great Thanskgiving.

Tell them I'll go in their place andI bet Jordan would tooo!!!!!:rotfl2: Were they swithched at Birth Beth???????:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[emmaca]

Tell them I'll go in their place andI bet Jordan would tooo!!!!!:rotfl2: Were they swithched at Birth Beth???????:rotfl2::rotfl2:

I think they have more of their father's anti-Disney gene their mother's LOL

Hope your day is going well!

[DisneyJo]

Lessa I so agree with you about the late guests, a few years ago in St Lucia we waited about an hour for people to turn up, so annoying :headache:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa I so agree with you about the late guests, a few years ago in St Lucia we waited about an hour for people to turn up, so annoying :headache:

:headache: I sure hope that they made that lost hour up to you with extra time.

[starrzone]

:cool1: Lessa, thanks so much for sharing! It's nice reading about a mother and daughter trip where you guys get along so well. I once brought up the idea to my own mother of going to Scotland together (my aunt and cousin went together last year), and I was pretty well shot down :mad:. Oh, well, we'd probably drive each other crazy anyway!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:cool1: Lessa, thanks so much for sharing! It's nice reading about a mother and daughter trip where you guys get along so well. I once brought up the idea to my own mother of going to Scotland together (my aunt and cousin went together last year), and I was pretty well shot down :mad:. Oh, well, we'd probably drive each other crazy anyway!

Yes, we get along really well, most of the time, probably because she lets me be in control and do all the planning. :laughing: We fight all the time at home though, mostly because I supposedly "lecture" her too much on how things should be done. :rolleyes: Doesn't she know that I am always right and that I know best. ;)

[englishrose47]

Yes, we get along really well, most of the time, probably because she lets me be in control and do all the planning. :laughing: We fight all the time at home though, mostly because I supposedly "lecture" her too much on how things should be done. :rolleyes: Doesn't she know that I am always right and that I know best. ;)

Lessa Mother knows BEST!!!!!:lmao: Right Beth!!!!!:thumbsup2

[emmaca]

Lessa Mother knows BEST!!!!!:lmao: Right Beth!!!!!:thumbsup2

LOL!!! Lessa, you really had me on ROFL!! Yes, Lessa and I do get along pretty well, as for in control, now that is a whole other story!! LOL. I do have to admit, that she reminds me everyday about how forgetful I am getting in my OLD AGE LOL!!! Thanks Rosie for supporting me!!!

[englishrose47]

LOL!!! Lessa, you really had me on ROFL!! Yes, Lessa and I do get along pretty well, as for in control, now that is a whole other story!! LOL. I do have to admit, that she reminds me everyday about how forgetful I am getting in my OLD AGE LOL!!! Thanks Rosie for supporting me!!!

You are welcome Beth!!!:lovestruc:rotfl2::banana:

[Sleepingbooty]

Lessa, just joining in:) Thanks for the handy dandy chapter links, I was able to read your whole report in a couple days! I love reading about a mother/daughter trip. My mom and I went on a cruise together when I was 20. We had a blast. Don't know if we'll get the chance to do it again - but maybe someday a three generation girls only trip with my mom and my daughters - now that would be awesome!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa, just joining in:) Thanks for the handy dandy chapter links, I was able to read your whole report in a couple days! I love reading about a mother/daughter trip. My mom and I went on a cruise together when I was 20. We had a blast. Don't know if we'll get the chance to do it again - but maybe someday a three generation girls only trip with my mom and my daughters - now that would be awesome!

A three generation trip sounds like it would be so much fun! :thumbsup2 I don't think my grandmother would ever go for something like that. :rolleyes:

[englishrose47]

A three generation trip sounds like it would be so much fun! :thumbsup2 I don't think my grandmother would ever go for something like that. :rolleyes:

But maybe if YOU had a daughter !!!!!;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

But maybe if YOU had a daughter !!!!!;)

Errr, nope, not happening. No kids for me. I'll be a very good aunt but I have no desire to be a mother much to Mom's disappointment.

[englishrose47]

Errr, nope, not happening. No kids for me. I'll be a very good aunt but I have no desire to be a mother much to Mom's disappointment.
ell we need to talk to the BrosGrimm to get this 3 generational trip going !!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

ell we need to talk to the BrosGrimm to get this 3 generational trip going !!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

:lmao: I don't think that will be happening anytime soon, thank goodness!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sorry I missed that last update Lessa!! Those photos are beautiful! The houses....must be nice to be rich!!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Lessa! Loved your Tortola beach excursion, if I didn't post that before. Your St. Thomas pics are great! Mine are pretty similar - go figure!:goodvibes DH wants to retire there and run a run shop! :rotfl2: Did you ever find out who those old abandoned houses belonged to? I like to make up stories that it was pirates for sure! pirate:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry I missed that last update Lessa!! Those photos are beautiful! The houses....must be nice to be rich!!!

Yep, must be nice! :cloud9:

Hi Lessa! Loved your Tortola beach excursion, if I didn't post that before. Your St. Thomas pics are great! Mine are pretty similar - go figure!:goodvibes DH wants to retire there and run a run shop! :rotfl2: Did you ever find out who those old abandoned houses belonged to? I like to make up stories that it was pirates for sure! pirate:

I wouldn't mind retiring there either. Our guide told us that on St Thomas rum is cheaper than milk. :laughing:

Nope, no idea what the ruins are, that is the one thing the guide didn't touch on.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I have always wanted to visit the Virgin Islands ever since I saw Weekend at Bernie's II when I was a kid. My brothers and I thought that there was nothing more hilarious than the dead Bernie doing his voodoo walk around the island and under the sea. We must have watched that movie a million times growing up. So needless to say I was thrilled to finally be in the beautiful Virgin Islands where the movie was filmed.

We continued on our boat trip from St Thomas to St John with the guide telling us some history about the island and some other neat little tidbits.

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This is alligator rock, it "guards" hurricane cove. According to our guide when a hurricane is predicted to hit St Thomas all the locals take their boats and dock them in this cove. The rocks, shallow water and brush in the area keep the area very well protected against the wind and violent seas of the storm.

It is called alligator rock as from a distance, well, it looks like an alligator! ;)

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One last shot of alligator rock as we sailed away.

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I quite fancied this house.

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A closer look

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An even closer look! :laughing:

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This one wasn't too shabby either.

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Our guide informed us that Obama had stayed at this resort on a recent vacation with his family.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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A "quaint" little house

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The Ritz-Carlton

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A hovel, what a dump! Who would want to live there? :rolleyes:

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We finally arrived at St John after a 30-40 minute boat ride.

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St John is owned by the US National Park Service. It used to be owned privately by Laurence Rockefeller but back in 1956 he donated it to the Park Service stipulating that it must be protected from future development. As a result 75% of the island is a dedicated National Park, completely untarnished. There are a few resorts and vacation homes on the island and a small town but for the most part when you visit St John it is just you and nature.

Our guide was very enthusiastic in his appreciation of Rockefeller and his wonderful contribution thus preserving this natural paradise for our past, present and future enjoyment. I have to completely agree with this praise, St John is absolutely amazing and if you ever get the chance you should definitely visit. It is very easy to get to as hourly shuttles run between St Thomas and St John and there is also a shuttle that runs daily between St John and Tortola (they are only 4 miles apart).

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I was super excited to be on St John and I couldn't wait to arrive at our destination, one of the top ten beaches in the world!

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[ladybugmom]

YAY!! An update!! Thanks for taking a study break to write this up!! I just LOVE St. John and your pictures bring back wonderful memories!! Can't wait to hear more!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

YAY!! An update!! Thanks for taking a study break to write this up!! I just LOVE St. John and your pictures bring back wonderful memories!! Can't wait to hear more!!

:laughing: No problem! The brain can only focus on DNA replication/transcription and cell division for so long.

St John is stunning, I love that it is preserved as a natural park.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

St John looks gorgeous! I will be happy to move into any one of those houses!! Even the "quaint little one"!!!!!!

[jordanyosh]

I can't wait to see the pix since I know exactly where you're going! I've been there myself....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

St John looks gorgeous! I will be happy to move into any one of those houses!! Even the "quaint little one"!!!!!!

:laughing: I suppose I could settle for that quaint little one as well. :snooty: ;)

I can't wait to see the pix since I know exactly where you're going! I've been there myself....

Don't you wish you could be there right now. :cloud9:

[jordanyosh]

It's the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. We were just on the driving tour so we just drove by....it sounds like you did the 3 hour on the beach...:thumbsup2

[Mysteria]

Some of the bathrooms in those houses are probably bigger than my apartment! :laughing:

[Belle_373]

Another great update! :thumbsup2

Gotta love Weekend at Bernie's! :lmao:

[UGAFan0829]

Wow...super update! I loved seeing all the pics of the island, especially the ones of the houses and resorts! Very cool!
I can't wait to see what the beach looks like that you went to. I bet it's beautiful!

[podsnel]

I LOVE St John- I'm so happy you went, Tessa!! We go every year with friends of ours and stay in a villa. We'll be there at the end of January with them again for our 4th trip! :banana: Last year was the first time we went to Trunk (although our friends had been there before)- it was incredible, sooooo ,many fish to see and sooo beautiful. STJ is a very special island, very laid back and very, very beautiful! Can't wait to see more pics!! :surfweb:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

It's the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. We were just on the driving tour so we just drove by....it sounds like you did the 3 hour on the beach...:thumbsup2

That we did :thumbsup2

Some of the bathrooms in those houses are probably bigger than my apartment! :laughing:

:laughing:

Another great update! :thumbsup2

Gotta love Weekend at Bernie's! :lmao:

I have a sudden urge to go find a copy of the movie and watch it now. :laughing:

Wow...super update! I loved seeing all the pics of the island, especially the ones of the houses and resorts! Very cool!
I can't wait to see what the beach looks like that you went to. I bet it's beautiful!

Glad you liked the pictures. The houses we saw were amazing! I can only imagine how wonderful it must be to own a home on such a beautiful island right there overlooking the water. :cloud9:

I LOVE St John- I'm so happy you went, Tessa!! We go every year with friends of ours and stay in a villa. We'll be there at the end of January with them again for our 4th trip! :banana: Last year was the first time we went to Trunk (although our friends had been there before)- it was incredible, sooooo ,many fish to see and sooo beautiful. STJ is a very special island, very laid back and very, very beautiful! Can't wait to see more pics!! :surfweb:

How lucky that you get to go every year. Maybe once I finish school and am no longer a poor student I will make a trip down to the VI every year. :cloud9:

With the port being St Thomas, I knew that there was no other excursion option for us other than St John.

[DisneyJo]

Beautiful photos Lessa, pity the houses weren't up to much there as it looked a lovely place to live ;) :rotfl:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

did you happen to see bernies house?

[jordanyosh]

did you happen to see bernies house?

Better yet, did you see Bernie?;);)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Better yet, did you see Bernie?;);)
ahh 1 up me ehh jordan.
:lmao:

[leamom2princesses]

Beautiful pics Lessa! St. John is stunning. I like the first house best...wonder what the price is on that little shack? :lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Beautiful photos Lessa, pity the houses weren't up to much there as it looked a lovely place to live ;) :rotfl:

It would definitely be heavenly to live there, well except for when the hurricanes start roaring in. :scared1:

did you happen to see bernies house?

:laughing: Silly boy, Bernie's house was in Rhode Island. ;)

Better yet, did you see Bernie?;);)

:laughing: No, sadly we did not have the pleasure of seeing a dead man walking around the island. :rolleyes:

ahh 1 up me ehh jordan.
:lmao:

:laughing:

Beautiful pics Lessa! St. John is stunning. I like the first house best...wonder what the price is on that little shack? :lmao:

I like the first house and then the yellow house. I can imagine it is a pretty penny. The insurance must be pretty costly too being on the edge of the island like that and the danger of hurricanes. :scared:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

wait a minute i thought you said they filmed it down there?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

wait a minute i thought you said they filmed it down there?

Weekend at Bernie's 1 (where they are actually at his house) takes place in Rhode Island.

Weekend at Bernie's 2 (where they are searching for the money Bernie stole) takes place and was filmed on St Thomas thus I couldn't see his house as you only see his house in the first movie which takes place in Rhode Island. ;) In the second movie they are staying at a resort on St Thomas. :thumbsup2

[MaryAz]

I just love the color of the water. And those houses!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I just love the color of the water. And those houses!!

The water was such a beautiful blue. You can see what a mean about the sunshine really making a difference in the appearance of the water.

[englishrose47]

Awesome pix Lessa !!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Awesome pix Lessa !!!

Thanks Rosie :goodvibes

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Weekend at Bernie's 1 (where they are actually at his house) takes place in Rhode Island.

Weekend at Bernie's 2 (where they are searching for the money Bernie stole) takes place and was filmed on St Thomas thus I couldn't see his house as you only see his house in the first movie which takes place in Rhode Island. ;) In the second movie they are staying at a resort on St Thomas. :thumbsup2
i get it, for some reason both movies were blending togethre for me, i was thinking that beach house was in hte islands...forgetting they took place in two different places..thanks for putting me in my place.:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

i get it, for some reason both movies were blending togethre for me, i was thinking that beach house was in hte islands...forgetting they took place in two different places..thanks for putting me in my place.:thumbsup2

:laughing: No problem! ;) It has probably been a while since you have seen the movies, I know it has for me at least! I think it has been at least 8 years, so not since high school!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:laughing: No problem! ;) It has probably been a while since you have seen the movies, I know it has for me at least! I think it has been at least 8 years, so not since high school!
prob the same here.
maybe longer

[FauntleroyFAN07]

did they have these down there on the islands


:squirrel:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

did they have these down there on the islands


:squirrel:

I never saw a single one while down there. They run rampant here in Kingston though. One nearly killed me over the summer. I was walking towards my office and as I was walking past a garbage can one leaped right out of it and flew right in front of my face. I swear, I nearly had a heart attack. Death by squirrel is what they would have had to put on my tombstone. :rolleyes:

[englishrose47]

Oh Lessa that does not sound likea good way to die !!!!!:scared1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh Lessa that does not sound likea good way to die !!!!!:scared1:

No, definitely not a good way to go.

[jordanyosh]

did they have these down there on the islands


:squirrel:

:squirrel:

[jordanyosh]

I never saw a single one while down there. They run rampant here in Kingston though. One nearly killed me over the summer. I was walking towards my office and as I was walking past a garbage can one leaped right out of it and flew right in front of my face. I swear, I nearly had a heart attack. Death by squirrel is what they would have had to put on my tombstone. :rolleyes:

Oh Lessa that does not sound likea good way to die !!!!!:scared1:

No, definitely not a good way to go.

:eek::scared1: I always think of squirrels being the carriers of every deathly disease.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:eek::scared1: I always think of squirrels being the carriers of every deathly disease.

Tell me about it. I have had way too many encounter with nasty rodents. First I get a rat crawling up my leg and then I have a squirrel fly at my face. Why do these things always happen to me?

[jordanyosh]

Tell me about it. I have had way too many encounter with nasty rodents. First I get a rat crawling up my leg and then I have a squirrel fly at my face. Why do these things always happen to me?

Well......you do love a Mouse...;)

[englishrose47]

Oh Lessa are you a rodent magnet!!!!:scared1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh Lessa are you a rodent magnet!!!!:scared1:

Well 2 in 26 years, does that qualify me as a magnet?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well......you do love a Mouse...;)

:laughing:

[MAGICFOR2]

Great pics, Lessa! I liked the yellow house the best - closer to the water! I would even settle for the "quaint" one if I really had to! :rotfl2: Kenny Chesney lives on St. John. Maybe the white house is his.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great pics, Lessa! I liked the yellow house the best - closer to the water! I would even settle for the "quaint" one if I really had to! :rotfl2: Kenny Chesney lives on St. John. Maybe the white house is his.

:laughing: Maybe!

[princess_momma]

duplicate post. my bad.

[princess_momma]

Oh I love Kenny Chesney!! And hate squirrels!! I pretty much hate all rodents that don't work for Disney and wear clothes. :rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

duplicate post. my bad.

Oh I love Kenny Chesney!! And hate squirrels!! I pretty much hate all rodents that don't work for Disney and wear clothes. :rotfl:

:lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

After the boat docked our guide informed us that we should all stay seated. They were going to load everybody onto the trucks based on excursion so he would call out each excursion and only those people should get off the boat. There were three different excursions on our boat and I thought this process was very orderly and organized. It enabled the staff to make sure that everybody got on the correct bus for their excursion.

Our group was last to be called and we all filed off the boat and were directed over to three open-air trucks that would transport us.

Once we were all loaded we began our drive. The boat docks in the little port town and it only takes a minute or two to get into the National Park. Just like Virgin Gorda there was a wonderful floral scent to the air, it smelt wonderful!

The drive was absolutely gorgeous, lots of lush green forest with glimpses of pristine white sand beaches.

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A funny thing that we all noted was that every vehicle on the island seemed to be a Jeep or a Land Rover, mostly Jeeps though. The roads are very hilly and steep so I can understand why you would need that kind of vehicle on the island.

The roads were really well maintained and not bumpy at all, a very comfortable ride.

About 15 minutes into the drive our truck pulled over at an overlook of Trunk Bay which was our destination. Trunk Bay is rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world!

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Ugh, not the best picture of me, but whatever.

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They gave us a pretty generous amount of time to oh and ah over the view and to take pictures before driving the rest of the way to the beach.

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Next update: Beautiful Trunk Bay and my first snorkeling adventure.

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[FauntleroyFAN07]

I never saw a single one while down there. They run rampant here in Kingston though. One nearly killed me over the summer. I was walking towards my office and as I was walking past a garbage can one leaped right out of it and flew right in front of my face. I swear, I nearly had a heart attack. Death by squirrel is what they would have had to put on my tombstone. :rolleyes:
maybe he saved your life,

as seen from the squirrels point of view.

"that lady walking is on a collision course with a car at the next intersection she will get hit, i must slow her down."

"i got it, chuck you jump out at her"

" no way larry, she might run away and get to the road faster and get hit bythat car"

"well then jump at her face so she has to stop and cant run forward into the road"

"okay got it"

"ready.....go"

"here hold my nuts"

"okay now go"

"ahhhhhhhhhhh"


"yes crisis averted"




headlines should have read hte next day, womans life saved by
:squirrel:




:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

maybe he saved your life,

as seen from the squirrels point of view.

"that lady walking is on a collision course with a car at the next intersection she will get hit, i must slow her down."

"i got it, chuck you jump out at her"

" no way larry, she might run away and get to the road faster and get hit bythat car"

"well then jump at her face so she has to stop and cant run forward into the road"

"okay got it"

"ready.....go"

"here hold my nuts"

"okay now go"

"ahhhhhhhhhhh"


"yes crisis averted"




headlines should have read hte next day, womans life saved by
:squirrel:




:thumbsup2

:lmao::rotfl2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry for the short update today. Hope you will all forgive me! :goodvibes

[englishrose47]

Sorry for the short update today. Hope you will all forgive me! :goodvibes

Looked Good to me !!!:cool1: Thebeac is truly beautiful!!!!:thumbsup2

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:lmao::rotfl2:
see i bet you did not think of it that way didcha

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Looked Good to me !!!:cool1: Thebeac is truly beautiful!!!!:thumbsup2

Thanks Rosie! Trunk Bay was everything that I imagined it to be, simply gorgeous!

see i bet you did not think of it that way didcha

:laughing: Only flaw with that story is that it happened right outside my office so there were no cars or anything else dangerous around me.

The squirrels on our campus are vicious. They have been known to chew through screen windows in order to get into a house so they can ransake the kitchen. :sad2:

[jordanyosh]

maybe he saved your life,

as seen from the squirrels point of view.

"that lady walking is on a collision course with a car at the next intersection she will get hit, i must slow her down."

"i got it, chuck you jump out at her"

" no way larry, she might run away and get to the road faster and get hit bythat car"

"well then jump at her face so she has to stop and cant run forward into the road"

"okay got it"

"ready.....go"

"here hold my nuts"

"okay now go"

"ahhhhhhhhhhh"


"yes crisis averted"




headlines should have read hte next day, womans life saved by
:squirrel:




:thumbsup2

Where do you come up with this stuff...:worship::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

Ahhh......Trunk Bay......:cloud9: It really is a piece of heaven on Earth and hardly anyone there.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ahhh......Trunk Bay......:cloud9: It really is a piece of heaven on Earth and hardly anyone there.

Yep, we were so lucky that we were the only cruise ship in port that day. Pretty much the only people at Trunk Bay that day were the 30 or so people on our excursion and a few random day guests. It was not crowded at all.

[DisneyJo]

Trunk Bay looks gorgeous Lessa and even better that hardly anyone was there :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Trunk Bay looks gorgeous Lessa and even better that hardly anyone was there :thumbsup2

It was beautiful and we were so so lucky. When there are multiple ships in port I hear that it can get rather crowded. If it weren't for the bad weather on the cruise I would have had said our sailing was charmed as we were the only ship in both ports.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:laughing: Only flaw with that story is that it happened right outside my office so there were no cars or anything else dangerous around me.

did i say hit by a car, i meant, that if you were to continue on that same path, then someone would have been coming out the door you were going to go in, not looking where they were going. and you would have sneezed right when you got to the door causing hte door to open very fast and hit you in the face.

thus saving you from a broken nose and black eye,

yeah :squirrel:


Where do you come up with this stuff...:worship::rotfl2::rotfl2:


it just comes to me.
:rolleyes1:3dglasses

[jordanyosh]

yeah :squirrel:

it just comes to me.
:rolleyes1:3dglasses

and thank god it does:thumbsup2 Always good for a belly laugh!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

did i say hit by a car, i meant, that if you were to continue on that same path, then someone would have been coming out the door you were going to go in, not looking where they were going. and you would have sneezed right when you got to the door causing hte door to open very fast and hit you in the face.

thus saving you from a broken nose and black eye,

yeah :squirrel:





it just comes to me.
:rolleyes1:3dglasses

:laughing: Thank you for making my boring as heck computer literacy class more amusing. Reading this is definitely more fun than typing up practice Excel worksheets. :thumbsup2

and thank god it does:thumbsup2 Always good for a belly laugh!

Definitely! So long as I am not in the library like I was yesterday when all the farting talk was going on. ;) :laughing:

[jordanyosh]

Definitely! So long as I am not in the library like I was yesterday when all the farting talk was going on. ;) :laughing:

Sorry about that. Sometimes threads take on a life of their own. You know how that goes.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry about that. Sometimes threads take on a life of their own. You know how that goes.

:laughing: Well I should know better than to open your thread in the library. ;)

[jordanyosh]

:laughing: Well I should know better than to open your thread in the library. ;)

yes, be forewarned.

Pretty quiet there today.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

yes, be forewarned.

Pretty quiet there today.

They must have used up all their funny yesterday. They need to take today off to recharge.

[UGAFan0829]

WOW! No wonder Trunk Bay is one of the top rated beaches in the world...it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your pics are amazing!

[jordanyosh]

They must have used up all their funny yesterday. They need to take today off to recharge.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[englishrose47]

Sorry about that. Sometimes threads take on a life of their own. You know how that goes.

Yes we hve gone from "chonies " to "poofs " !!

Does anyone else remember the thread when a guy got mad and threatened to drop "farts"on everyone that smelt like Hitler :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I would rush home just to checkhe'slatest tirade and the tongue in cheek replies !!!:lmao::lmao: I believe the mods shut it down !!!:confused3

[PopArtGal]

Very nice pictures as always, Lessa :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

WOW! No wonder Trunk Bay is one of the top rated beaches in the world...it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your pics are amazing!

Thanks! It is not hard to take nice pictures when you have such a beautiful subject to photograph.
Yes we hve gone from "chonies " to "poofs " !!

Does anyone else remember the thread when a guy got mad and threatened to drop "farts"on everyone that smelt like Hitler :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I would rush home just to checkhe'slatest tirade and the tongue in cheek replies !!!:lmao::lmao: I believe the mods shut it down !!!:confused3

:laughing: Have to say that I never saw that thread.

Very nice pictures as always, Lessa :)

Thanks!

[PopArtGal]

And you are right. Who would want to live in those houses!

Well, I can sacrifice myself.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

And you are right. Who would want to live in those houses!

Well, I can sacrifice myself.

:laughing:

[ladybugmom]

Beautiful pics!! Can't wait to hear more!! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

The pics of Trunk Bay are beautiful! :goodvibes

[MAGICFOR2]

OOOh, I love the pics of Trunk Bay! Can't wait to see more.:cloud9:

[OhMari]

We had a very nice guide and he spent the whole ride over talking to us about the island and its history. He used to live in the continental US but several years ago he decided to move down to St Thomas. He lives on a boat in the harbour and leads excursions for a living. He really loves it down there and doesn't regret it for a minute. I don't blame him, St Thomas is beautiful!


I love hearing stories like that, it makes you believe that people really do follow their dreams.

Love your pitures.

Can't wait till you write about your snorkeling.
Scared the crap out of me, hearing my own breathing.
But I loved it, but didn't love the gulps of salt water I accidently swallowed.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Beautiful pics!! Can't wait to hear more!! :goodvibes

Thank You! :goodvibes

The pics of Trunk Bay are beautiful! :goodvibes

It was such a wonderful place. I can still picture it perfectly in my mind.

OOOh, I love the pics of Trunk Bay! Can't wait to see more.:cloud9:

Thanks! :goodvibes

I love hearing stories like that, it makes you believe that people really do follow their dreams.

Indeed! Like my Grandma told me, "You can do anything you want and anything is possible if you just try hard enough and believe".


Can't wait till you write about your snorkeling.
Scared the crap out of me, hearing my own breathing.
But I loved it, but didn't love the gulps of salt water I accidently swallowed.

:laughing:

[jcc0621]

:wave2: Hi Lessa. I have been reading along, but just have not had time to respond...sorry:flower3:

I am loving all the pictures and they are really making me want to book a cruise. Just don't know if I would feel claustrophobic, KWIM?

Can't wait to hear about snorkeling.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:wave2: Hi Lessa. I have been reading along, but just have not had time to respond...sorry:flower3:

I am loving all the pictures and they are really making me want to book a cruise. Just don't know if I would feel claustrophobic, KWIM?

Can't wait to hear about snorkeling.

The ship is so big and there is so much to do that you don't really think about being isolated on a ship in the sea.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

and thank god it does:thumbsup2 Always good for a belly laugh!
not a problem.
:goodvibes:laughing:
:laughing: Thank you for making my boring as heck computer literacy class more amusing. Reading this is definitely more fun than typing up practice Excel worksheets. :thumbsup2

your welcome, just start me on a story and i will finish it for you.


Definitely! So long as I am not in the library like I was yesterday when all MY farting was going on. ;) :laughing:
maybe you should have passed on the chili at lunch time.
:teacher:





:laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

maybe you should have passed on the chili at lunch time.
:teacher:


:sad2::rolleyes: I don't eat chili, yuck!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:sad2::rolleyes: I don't eat chili, yuck!


brocolli?


beans?

saurkraute?


heck even water makes me toot toot?


:rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

brocolli?


beans?

saurkraute?


heck even water makes me toot toot?


:rotfl:

:lmao: Well of those listed I only eat broccoli and well it doesn't cause that issue with me. :laughing:

[englishrose47]

Are we carrying over from Jordan's thread !!:rotfl2:Cuz I am not postingmy CHONIES for sure !!!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:lmao: Well of those listed I only eat broccoli and well it doesn't cause that issue with me. :laughing:

well thats good information to know:thumbsup2

brocoli = no gas

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

well thats good information to know:thumbsup2

brocoli = no gas

:rotfl2:

[MAGICFOR2]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:I'm watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the millionth time - the grandpa just said, "SQUIRREL!!!!" as a furry friend jumped out of the tree at his face! :lmao: Couldn't help but think of you!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:I'm watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the millionth time - the grandpa just said, "SQUIRREL!!!!" as a furry friend jumped out of the tree at his face! :lmao: Couldn't help but think of you!

:rotfl2:

[englishrose47]

Morning Lessa!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

watched it this weekend as well, great movie.


wheres eddy he normally eats these things.

oh not anymore clark, he found out they were high in cholesterol.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

watched it this weekend as well, great movie.


wheres eddy he normally eats these things.

oh not anymore clark, he found out they were high in cholesterol.

:rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

There was a nice sized parking lot at the front of the park. The trucks all pulled up next to each other and we were instructed to gather together once through the "gate" for some information and instructions.

To get through the entrance we had to show our excursion wrist bands. Trunk Bay charges admission so the wrist bands waved the fee.

I was impressed with the bathrooms and changing facilities here. They were much nicer than at The Baths! Large, roomy and clean!

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This is the little stand where you could buy food and drinks. You really don't want to though as it is all overpriced and the birds will try and steal your food from you.

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We all gathered around our guide and he told us how much time we had and when to be back at the trucks. He said he would announce a 20 minute warning from the lifeguard stand. He also said that if you are late arriving at the trucks they would not wait around so be on time!

He also gave us information on the snorkeling gear we could use that was part of the excursion price. Mom and I would not be using it as we had brought our own equipment. He also told us what not to do when snorkeling (don't step on the coral etc as it is a protected nature reserve and steping on the coral can not only cause injury but you are also killing the coral and the organisms that live on it).

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Finally! We were released and we could make our way to the beach. Mom and I grabbed a spot on the sand and laid out our towels.

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The snorkeling trail was over by the island (which you are not allowed on) and was marked by three coloured buoys in the water.

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Mom and I were sharing the snorkel equipment so I told her to go out first as she has snorkeled before and knew what she was doing. She came back after a few minutes though. Her shoulder had been causing her pain on the trip as it was frozen and so she did not feel comfortable swimming out far with the bad arm.

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I had never been snorkeling before and I was a bit nervous so I decided to go get some instruction from the park staff who was leading a free beginner lesson. He was very helpful and I got used to snorkeling almost right away.

The only piece of snorkeling equipment that we used that was provided by the excursion/park was the inflatable vest that they make you wear. You don't actually have to inflate it but you must wear it if you are going to snorkel.

Vest on and gear put on properly I began to make my way out to the snorkel trail. I ran into my character line buddy and her son, she was trying to teach him how to snorkel but he was too afraid.

I loved snorkeling! There were so many beautiful fish and it was so neat getting to see them all and the coral and everything else on the sea floor. There were information markers on the sea floor that gave you information on the various types of fish species and lifeforms in the area. Very neat! I have no idea why I was so nervous about snorkeling or why I thought it would be difficult, it was really easy!

I had a disposable waterproof camera with me but it was very difficult to take pictures with it as I couldn't really see through the viewfinder while wearing the goggles. I never bothered having the film developed as I am pretty sure none of the pictures came out nicely. This experience has made me determined to buy a waterproof digital camera before my next cruise. It will be useful at WDW too as it always seems to rain when we go so we will be able to take pictures there without worrying that the rain will ruin our camera. :lmao:

I have no idea how long I was out snorkeling but it must have been about 45 minutes at least. Time just flew by while I was out there.

When I got back to shore Mom took my picture.

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Next Update: Trunk Bay continued

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[FauntleroyFAN07]

wow that water was very blue, almost looks like you dont need a snorkle to see the reef

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

wow that water was very blue, almost looks like you dont need a snorkle to see the reef

The water was completely clear, very beautiful. :cloud9:

[UGAFan0829]

I'm glad to know that you had such a great time snorkeling. I've always wanted to do it, and tried once at Castaway, until a small jellyfish came face to face with me-then that was it. Maybe one day I'll get the courage to try again. It's very cool that they provided the lesson for you, as well as the information about the sea life! Very, very neat!

[englishrose47]

Lessa you are much braver than me !!! I would never snorkel unless my feet could touch the bottom!!:rotfl2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm glad to know that you had such a great time snorkeling. I've always wanted to do it, and tried once at Castaway, until a small jellyfish came face to face with me-then that was it. Maybe one day I'll get the courage to try again. It's very cool that they provided the lesson for you, as well as the information about the sea life! Very, very neat!

:eek: The jellyfish would scare me off as well. Out of all the years we lived in Virginia Beach I only got stung once and that was enough for me. Ouch! Didn't even know what had happened. One moment I was bobbing in the waves laughing and chatting with my friends, next thing I know my upper arm felt like it was on fire!

Lessa you are much braver than me !!! I would never snorkel unless my feet could touch the bottom!!:rotfl2:

I am a pretty stong swimmer and the water wasn't too deep where I was snorkeling. Plus that is why you have to wear the inflatable vest, it keeps you floating on the surface. :thumbsup2 Not to mention there are tons of lifeguards around keeping a close eye on everybody.

Scuba diving, don't think I could do that. You go way too deep and you are out in the middle of the ocean with nothing but your oxygen tank keeping you alive. Too scary for me! I'll stick to snorkeling. :thumbsup2;)

[charming23]

I have been loving all of your posts about the cruise. Trunk Bay looks absolutely beautiful and I can't imagine what you got to see while snorkeling.

Can't wait to hear more.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I have been loving all of your posts about the cruise. Trunk Bay looks absolutely beautiful and I can't imagine what you got to see while snorkeling.

Can't wait to hear more.

I'm so glad that you have been enjoying the report. :goodvibes

The snorkeling was wonderful; I wish I had pictures to share with you all! :goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

On a rainy day, what a site to see!

[DisneyJo]

I love snorkelling that's what I miss most about our WDW trips, and it is so easy isn't it :thumbsup2 As you found out though time really flys, you really have to watch you don't burn your back!!!

[Belle_373]

Lessa you are so brave! :goodvibes I could never imagine snorkelling. The idea of fish swimming around me freaks me out. :rolleyes1

[MaryAz]

Oh wow these beach pics just keep getting better and better. Sooo great!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

On a rainy day, what a site to see!

Yep! I was sitting at school watching the snow fall as I wrote that update.

I love snorkelling that's what I miss most about our WDW trips, and it is so easy isn't it :thumbsup2 As you found out though time really flys, you really have to watch you don't burn your back!!!

It is easy! I am happy to say that I did not burn on this vacation. Not hard to stay sunburn free though when the sun is playing hide and seek with you all vacation. :rolleyes:

Lessa you are so brave! :goodvibes I could never imagine snorkelling. The idea of fish swimming around me freaks me out. :rolleyes1

:laughing: I was a bit nervous, more about running into some other kind of sea creature other than a fish. I think it was on the Community Board that I read a report on a St John vacation (maybe it was Podsnel who wrote it?). Anyways in this report a friend was just enjoying the ocean water, not even snorkeling, and a little octopus wrapped itself around the writer's friend's leg! :scared1:

Oh wow these beach pics just keep getting better and better. Sooo great!

Thanks, Trunk Bay was amazing. I wish we could have stayed there all day.:cloud9:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I laid out on the beach with Mom for awhile after I finished snorkeling. We still had lots of time left so I decided to head back out into the water for some more snorkeling. As you can see I really liked it!

After my second trip out it was getting close to departure time so I stayed on the beach with Mom drying off and taking more pictures.

The pink ball is one of the buoys that mark the snorkeling trail.

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All too soon our guide made the 20 minute warning for departure so we packed up our stuff and left the beach. Mom went into the change rooms to change her clothes but I decided to just slip my shorts on over my suit. So while I waited for Mom I snapped a few more pictures.

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Palm trees grow in the oddest ways!

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll421/polnickyhunt/Disney%20May%202009/May%2027th%20-%20St%20Thomas/D12140.jpg

There is a small gift shop where you can buy t-shirts and such that feature a unique creature that gathers at Trunk Bay.

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Once Mom was ready we made our way out into the parking lot. There were several cab drivers just hanging out who yelled out to ask if "The pretty ladies needed a ride". We declined and grabbed a seat in one of the excursion trucks.

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Next Update: Our trip back to St Thomas and what would we do with our afternoon?

Click here to continue (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34657553&postcount=2255)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

ahhh the lovely butt fish


:lmao:

[PopArtGal]

I'd like to be there right now.

And not with snow keeping me from work.

[Belle_373]

I love the name of the cab company--Cool Runnings, what a great movie! :laughing:

[KatGarcia]

I am all caught up and gosh are the pics beautiful! I really hope to do one of these cruises eventually!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

ahhh the lovely butt fish


:lmao:

Yep, ever so exotic!

I'd like to be there right now.

And not with snow keeping me from work.

Me too! Stupid snow storm. It is still coming down pretty heavily here. :headache:

I love the name of the cab company--Cool Runnings, what a great movie! :laughing:

:laughing: Yeah, we loved that movie as well. :thumbsup2

I am all caught up and gosh are the pics beautiful! I really hope to do one of these cruises eventually!

You will! Just save your pennies!

[podsnel]

Hi Lessa! :goodvibes

I hope this isn't too hijack-ee, but I thought you might like a couple of underwater pics from Trunk- and you're right, they are VERY hard to take, even WITH a non-disposable underwater camera.

The signs under the water-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0143.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0154.jpg

Purty fishies and coral-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0162.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0135.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0146.jpg

And the view back to the beach from waaaaaayyyyy out there-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0170.jpg

It is such a beautiful beach, and that underwater park is just the coolest thing! The day we were there, my friend, Jane, got attacked by an octopus!! :scared1: It was a little one, but it wrapped around her foot- we think because of her toe ring. Her scream was heard for miles...:rotfl: :rotfl2: and the whole beach came to see what was up, including the life guards. Anyway, I am so glad you got up the nerve to snorkel, because it IS beautiful in that water AND unique!!

Oh, and FWIW....that stand sells the BEST chicken!! Can't wait to have some this year!! :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Lessa! :goodvibes

I hope this isn't too hijack-ee, but I thought you might like a couple of underwater pics from Trunk- and you're right, they are VERY hard to take, even WITH a non-disposable underwater camera.

The signs under the water-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0143.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0154.jpg

Purty fishies and coral-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0162.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0135.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0146.jpg

And the view back to the beach from waaaaaayyyyy out there-

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/ST%20John%2009/2009_012106summer0170.jpg

It is such a beautiful beach, and that underwater park is just the coolest thing! The day we were there, my friend, Jane, got attacked by an octopus!! :scared1: It was a little one, but it wrapped around her foot- we think because of her toe ring. Her scream was heard for miles...:rotfl: :rotfl2: and the whole beach came to see what was up, including the life guards. Anyway, I am so glad you got up the nerve to snorkel, because it IS beautiful in that water AND unique!!

Oh, and FWIW....that stand sells the BEST chicken!! Can't wait to have some this year!! :thumbsup2

Awesome! I don't mind the hijack at all! I knew it had to be your report that I had read on the Community Board. :laughing:

[princess_momma]

Hey Lessa!! I'm still here!! I love the updates! Trunk Beach looks so amazing!! I can only imagine how great snorkeling must be!! It has been in the single digits all week and your tropical pictures are killing me! I need some sunshine!!

[englishrose47]

Hi Lessa Loved your update and Ellens pix too !!

[jordanyosh]

Love the pix! :cloud9:

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh, I so enjoyed all the beautiful tropical pics while we are having -8 weather. We don't get that cold often. Thanks for warming me up a bit!:cool1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey Lessa!! I'm still here!! I love the updates! Trunk Beach looks so amazing!! I can only imagine how great snorkeling must be!! It has been in the single digits all week and your tropical pictures are killing me! I need some sunshine!!

Hey Kimmy! It has been cold and snowy here as well. We have some vicious wind going on right now. I could hear it howling outside all night.

Hi Lessa Loved your update and Ellens pix too !!

Thanks Rosie. :goodvibes

Love the pix! :cloud9:

Thanks Jordan :goodvibes

Oh, I so enjoyed all the beautiful tropical pics while we are having -8 weather. We don't get that cold often. Thanks for warming me up a bit!:cool1:

Funny thing is I wrote both Trunk Bay updates while there was a snowstorm going on outside. It warmed me up too! :laughing:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

HEY LESSE
if you did not vote for my title contest on jordans thread, can you click on hte link i did in my siggy, i tried to see it worked myself and since i already took the survey it took me to another page, so i want to see if it works for someone thta did not take it yet.

if you did take it already can someone else on here try it and see it works.

thanks.:thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

Morning Lessa !!!
Dan I just took the survey and it worked fine !!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Morning Lessa !!!
Dan I just took the survey and it worked fine !!!
did you use the link in my signature, or the one on jordans thread, i know the one on his thread works but not 100% sure about the one in my signature.

[englishrose47]

did you use the link in my signature, or the one on jordans thread, i know the one on his thread works but not 100% sure about the one in my signature.

The one in Jordans Thread !!!:thumbsup2

[FauntleroyFAN07]

The one in Jordans Thread !!!:thumbsup2
thanks:goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

HEY LESSE
if you did not vote for my title contest on jordans thread, can you click on hte link i did in my siggy, i tried to see it worked myself and since i already took the survey it took me to another page, so i want to see if it works for someone thta did not take it yet.

if you did take it already can someone else on here try it and see it works.

thanks.:thumbsup2

The link in your sig and the link on Jordan's thread both work. :thumbsup2
Morning Lessa !!!
Dan I just took the survey and it worked fine !!!

Morning Rosie!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

The link in your sig and the link on Jordan's thread both work. :thumbsup2


thanks mam:)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

thanks mam:)

No problem! :thumbsup2

[Mysteria]

Beautiful!! That seems pretty far out though. Wow. did you inflate? :laughing: I'd have to inflate and float. I used to be a strong swimmer but the joints aren't allowing for that anymore. :rolleyes:

Ellen you have to pm me the rest of the octopus story. :eek: I need to know how it ended!