Sunday, October 21, 2007
Here's something that came from a conversation with Julie yesterday: Bear in mind that the hotel restaurant is open to the public and is pretty popular with the public. If you are planning to dine in the hotel restaurant as more than probably 4 people, you should make reservations. Now, for Saturday's buffet, we will have seating reserved for all of us. If you would like your own grouping within the reservation, we will have provisions for this. Just make the reservations as you normally would, reminding them that you are in our group.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Well, we are less than three weeks away. Everything is on target and all monies have been sent to me. I want to thank everyone for this. It has made my life a lot easier. A couple of people have asked about electrical power on St. Croix. Barring any outages, the electrical service is the same as we have here - 110 volts AC. So, if you plan to bring any appliance (hair dryers, razors, battery chargers, laptops) you will not need an adaptor.
So, until the next post, which will surely be the last, stay healthy and make preparations to get underway.
So, until the next post, which will surely be the last, stay healthy and make preparations to get underway.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
AS THE COUNTDOWN GUY WOULD SAY, "ONE MONTH TIL THE FUN IN THE SUN BEGINS !!" I didn't post last week because there just weren't any earth shattering developments.
Not even "revolting developments". Who used that phrase? I'll buy a drink for the first to respond correctly.
Well, Rich Moland was the first to correctly answer Jimmy Durante. I will buy him 1/2 drink since it took two guesses.
Nearly everyone has ponied up all the money for the trip, which makes my job a lot easier. I announced to the few late ones that the last one to submit will buy the first round at the bar.
Here's a tip for those who plan to do more snorkeling than just Buck Island. For about $30.00 you can buy a snorkel mask, tube, fins and bag at Wal Mart. The snorkeling is good just about anywhere and this would give you an opportunity to practice before going to Buck Island, plus you would be familiar with your own gear. Of course, the hotel has gear that you can use at the hotel beach and there are places that rent gear, but the rental cost for a week would be about the same as Wal Mart purchase. If you decide to go the purchase route, do it at a local Wal Mart because there is no Wal Mart on St. Croix.
Once again, if you are planning on renting a car and have not done it as yet, NOW is the time. Call Centerline Car Rental and mention that you are with the Eastwind Group to get the 10% discount. Ask them to deliver the car to the hotel the day after your arrival since you will surely not have enough time on arrival day to venture out. I will pick you up at the airport to save on taxi fare.
So, as Mission Control would say, "Everything is a go". And as I used to tell the Eastwind guys, "If you don't have a good time on St. Croix, you can take me out on the fantail and kick my ass!"
Not even "revolting developments". Who used that phrase? I'll buy a drink for the first to respond correctly.
Well, Rich Moland was the first to correctly answer Jimmy Durante. I will buy him 1/2 drink since it took two guesses.
Nearly everyone has ponied up all the money for the trip, which makes my job a lot easier. I announced to the few late ones that the last one to submit will buy the first round at the bar.
Here's a tip for those who plan to do more snorkeling than just Buck Island. For about $30.00 you can buy a snorkel mask, tube, fins and bag at Wal Mart. The snorkeling is good just about anywhere and this would give you an opportunity to practice before going to Buck Island, plus you would be familiar with your own gear. Of course, the hotel has gear that you can use at the hotel beach and there are places that rent gear, but the rental cost for a week would be about the same as Wal Mart purchase. If you decide to go the purchase route, do it at a local Wal Mart because there is no Wal Mart on St. Croix.
Once again, if you are planning on renting a car and have not done it as yet, NOW is the time. Call Centerline Car Rental and mention that you are with the Eastwind Group to get the 10% discount. Ask them to deliver the car to the hotel the day after your arrival since you will surely not have enough time on arrival day to venture out. I will pick you up at the airport to save on taxi fare.
So, as Mission Control would say, "Everything is a go". And as I used to tell the Eastwind guys, "If you don't have a good time on St. Croix, you can take me out on the fantail and kick my ass!"
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