10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat - Thread #2 (of 20?)

[DISNEYDUET]

So .... who's joining us for a tour of the Guavaberry Emporium in St. Martin?

We are there!
Found this on the web

Guavaberry Emporium, Philipsburg
Located in a colorful Creole townhouse on Front Street in Philipsburg, the Sint Maarten Guavaberry Company sells its "island folk liqueur" made from the rare small berries that grow wild in the hills at the center of the island.

Guavaberries are a cousin to cloves and eucalyptus and bear no relation to the guava fruit. This unusual liqueur is a combination of guavaberries, rum that has been aged in oak barrels, and cane sugar.

This Guavaberry Liqueur is an island favorite with a long history. Throughout the island, this local elixir is the subject of stories and songs. The drink was originally served at Christmas time. Much like England's wassailers, island revelers would go from home to home on Christmas day singing "Good morning, Good morning, I've come for my guavaberry." The hosts would then offer the revelers some of this homemade liqueur.

Today the fruity, woody, bittersweet liqueur is the basis for a number of exotic cocktails. The Guavaberry Emporium, where the liqueur is made, offers its patrons samples of this unusual drink. Its guavaberry coladas (guavaberry liqueur mixed with coconut) are an island favorite. For a different type of cocktails, the proprietors also suggest adding a splash of guavaberry liqueur to very dry champagne.

Visitors looking for unusual souvenirs would do well to check out the Guavaberry Emporium's offerings. The emporium is housed in an historic 150-year-old cedar building on the site of what was a synagogue in the eighteenth century. The shop carries various versions of its guavaberry liqueur as well as all things guavaberry. The Emporium also sells a wonderful selection vintage rums, bottled hot sauces, honey, jams, jellies, and eclectic grilling sauces such as the papaya and guavaberry barbecue sauce.

 

[Timon]

I had a blonde moment last night at midnight but I was tired so maybe it was just an exhausted Cass moment

I was searching the KK1 thread for the post Nancy made about DIS Tag. I found it but when I clicked on it, it said I didn't have permission to access. I was like WHAT????? 'squze me?? It took a looooong 5 minutes to realize that they removed it because it was a long thread and they hadn't put it back yet.

I'm ok now though, I got like 4 hours of sleep

 

[oybolshoi]

Me likey guavaberry coladas very much!

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Me likey guavaberry coladas very much!

I need one NOW! Not having a good day.

 

[oybolshoi]

I need one NOW! Not having a good day.

Poor Shelley.

Take an 850-mile detour on your way home from work and Jay and I will blend you up a pitcher of guavaberry goodness - we still have three-and-a-half bottles left.

 

[millerpjm]

You know, it's a lot harder to post if you can't post fluff....

Just kidding (I'll post fluff anyway!)

I'd like to go to the Guavaberry place too, but to be honest, I'm not sure if I'll get there. It seems like there's more to do at the ports on the Eastern than there was on the Western. Either that, or the Western ports weren't as exciting (well, we'd been to Cozumel before, so all I did was a little shopping that day).

Here's a cruise related question - if you had to pick either St. Maarten or St. Thomas/St. John for a beach day, which would it be?

 

[Karen Mouse]

So in the previous thread I posted about thinking that my scale wasn't working right, I was right. Bought a new one yesterday and I am joining the Bobagainer team this week. Oh well that what I get for not going to the gym, so shooting for 5 days this week. Like Scarlett says, tomorrow is another day....

Never mind - keep at it

. The Polar Plunge was great. 30 people and we raise over $9000! This year the money is going to help the less fortunate in our community pay for heating oil and electric bills. The slogan was "We got cold feet so you won't have to". .

Wow! - thats a lot of $$$ - well done Daddy - love the slogan

Lenda your last post could be classed as "fluff" please watch future posts...

Fluff alert - whats the punishment

googling.....

More fluff!

Me likey guavaberry coladas very much!

Sounds great!

I had a blonde moment last night at midnight but I was tired so maybe it was just an exhausted Cass moment

I was searching the KK1 thread for the post Nancy made about DIS Tag. I found it but when I clicked on it, it said I didn't have permission to access. I was like WHAT????? 'squze me?? It took a looooong 5 minutes to realize that they removed it because it was a long thread and they hadn't put it back yet.

I'm ok now though, I got like 4 hours of sleep

Cass - what page was it on please???

You know, it's a lot harder to post if you can't post fluff....

Just kidding (I'll post fluff anyway!)

I know - I was scared to post earlier in case I got accused of "fluffing"

 

[GOS]

"What time does the bus leave for the port" From which resort?

"Can we take snacks onto the bus" Yes

"Do we tip the driver of said Bus" Yes, I think so

ps...Am Chris and i'll be travelling with my DW Hazel,DD's Jess and Rosie and DS Ryan....

Way to go Jess!

Hi Jen - Thomas' cake was amazing! - well done!

Love the cake Jen.

I didn't get to go to my Superbowl party yesterday, as Pete was . So, I ended up not watching the game.

Who won by the way???

I was searching the KK1 thread for the post Nancy made about DIS Tag. I found it but when I clicked on it, it said I didn't have permission to access. I was like WHAT????? 'squze me?? It took a looooong 5 minutes to realize that they removed it because it was a long thread and they hadn't put it back yet.

Is it not on the Yahoo site? I'll go and look.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Poor Shelley.

Take an 850-mile detour on your way home from work and Jay and I will blend you up a pitcher of guavaberry goodness - we still have three-and-a-half bottles left.

Thanks! I'm imagining that my Crystal Light fruitpunch is really rum punch.

 

[GOS]

Found this...any good:

Dis-Tag Participants -

1. Start with the person directly below your name.
2. Deliver your 'item' and leave the Mickey magnet at the top of their door. Should your 'item' be too large to fit in the 'fish mail holder', locate any Stateroom Host/ess and request they take your item directly into the room (may not be a bad idea to inform your Stateroom Host/ess you will be expecting deliveries).
3. When someone leaves you an item & mickey magnet, deliver your surprise & received Mickey magnet to the next person on your list-and so on. When you get to the last person 'participating' at the bottom of the player section (MomsOf2Boys-Susan)...start at the top of the list(JLDSMD-Jeff).
4. Continue until you get to the person listed above YOUR name. If, by
end of day Wednesday, you still have 'item(s) to deliver', please complete your deliveries by end of day Thursday.

REMINDER - participating in this game is an opportunity to enhance your cruising experience (period)...have fun with this...have fun 'delivering smiles' to our new friends. Most importantly...cherish the time you will be spending with those you love.

 

[Verandah Man]

I agree with you Andy.....no more fluff!

I didn't say no more "fluff."

What I meant was it was getting kind of crazy racing to the 1000th post, and I know I was guilty of that as well. Sometimes 50-100 posts, or more, would fly by before we knew it, I'm sure doing this probably did keep some others away, and that's not what this thread is about.

I enjoy hearing about others good days, and even to be an encouragement when someone is having a bad day, we should be here for each other. Please don't take what I said in one of my earlier post to stop doing that. Lord knows, I need encouragement from time to time, as I'm sure we all do.

I am soooooooooooooo looking forward to meeting all of you, and sailing with all of you.

Now, I have to get back to work..........

I'll check back in later..............

 

[millerpjm]

Love the cake Jen.



Who won by the way???

Thanks - I had so much fun making it!

The New York Giants won, they defeated New England (who were undefeated so far this year).

 

[millerpjm]

I didn't say no more "fluff."

What I meant was it was getting kind of crazy racing to the 1000th post, and I know I was guilty of that as well. Sometimes 50-100 posts, or more, would fly by before we knew it, I'm sure doing this probably did keep some others away, and that's not what this thread is about.

I enjoy hearing about others good days, and even to be an encouragement when someone is having a bad day, we should be here for each other. Please don't take what I said in one of my earlier post to stop doing that. Lord knows, I need encouragement from time to time, as I'm sure we all do.

I am soooooooooooooo looking forward to meeting all of you, and sailing with all of you.

Now, I have to get back to work..........

I'll check back in later..............

Perfectly said, Andy!

I'm looking forward to meeting the cruisers I haven't met, as well as seeing the cruisers I already know!

DISmeet in the terminal - 10AM!

 

[millerpjm]

Thanks! I'm imagining that my Crystal Light fruitpunch is really rum punch.

Hmm...that could be a fun game!

I have Crystal Light Iced Tea today - Long Island Iced Tea maybe?



Ok, back to work for me now....

 

[DISNEYDUET]

I didn't say no more "fluff."

What I meant was it was getting kind of crazy racing to the 1000th post, and I know I was guilty of that as well. Sometimes 50-100 posts, or more, would fly by before we knew it, I'm sure doing this probably did keep some others away, and that's not what this thread is about.

I enjoy hearing about others good days, and even to be an encouragement when someone is having a bad day, we should be here for each other. Please don't take what I said in one of my earlier post to stop doing that. Lord knows, I need encouragement from time to time, as I'm sure we all do.

I am soooooooooooooo looking forward to meeting all of you, and sailing with all of you.

Now, I have to get back to work..........

I'll check back in later..............

Tell me about it! I am lost every time I log on! Although I get lost in my own closet so that really isn't saying much! As a newbie I can honestly say I have felt warm and welcomed since day one. I feel like I already know so many of you. I can't wait to cruise with the bobers! I think Woody has done more research than I have! I believe he has come over to the dark side!

 

[millerpjm]

Tell me about it! I am lost every time I log on! Although I get lost in my own closet so that really isn't saying much! As a newbie I can honestly say I have felt warm and welcomed since day one. I feel like I already know so many of you. I can't wait to cruise with the bobers! I think Woody has done more research than I have! I believe he has come over to the dark side!

I'm glad to hear we didn't scare you off! truthfully, some days I get lost too

I'm happy to hear you're looking forward to the cruise (I wish my cruise clock didn't say 20 months+ until the cruise!) and I can't wait to meet you. You'll have to get Woody to post too!

edited to add: SOOO hard to resist typing the FO post!!! Resist!!!

 

[A fat english gent]

Can Food Orders be placed the night before or will they be denied?.....

 

[GOS]

I didn't say no more "fluff."

What I meant was it was getting kind of crazy racing to the 1000th post, and I know I was guilty of that as well. Sometimes 50-100 posts, or more, would fly by before we knew it, I'm sure doing this probably did keep some others away, and that's not what this thread is about.

I enjoy hearing about others good days, and even to be an encouragement when someone is having a bad day, we should be here for each other. Please don't take what I said in one of my earlier post to stop doing that. Lord knows, I need encouragement from time to time, as I'm sure we all do.

I am soooooooooooooo looking forward to meeting all of you, and sailing with all of you.

Now, I have to get back to work..........

I'll check back in later..............

I'm with you Andy...that's what made the meet so great. Bring it on...

 

[medicalman]

Good evening ,

does anybody have any info trunk bay? it sounds really nice.Good news for new york supporters are they any out there? as i have said before i dont know the game rules but i am willing to learn . I still think englishfootball is a better sport but we all have our favs.

 

[Verandah Man]

Good evening ,

does anybody have any info trunk bay? it sounds really nice.Good news for new york supporters are they any out there? as i have said before i dont know the game rules but i am willing to learn . I still think englishfootball is a better sport but we all have our favs.

I don't know if this will help, but there is some info here about excursions on the website Cass put together, you can click on this link and look under St. Thomas and look for the Trunk Bay excursion: http://www.cassworld.ca/bob-excursions.htm