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!"