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by Ron in South Texas
Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: keep an eye on Maria
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

how 'bout steering to Texas...it's pretty bad when we're actually wanting a hurricane... :shock:
by Ron in South Texas
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: in need of a better understanding of storm surge
Replies: 6
Views: 4895

I'm trying to scare you, The storm surge is the greatest danger and kills the most people. Water piles up and adds to the high tide. I've been through many hurricanes on the Texas coast and when told to evacuate...we do. Once the surge starts to come in, it doesn't stop and it can happen quickly. As...
by Ron in South Texas
Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: When did you first see the ocean? What was it like?
Replies: 20
Views: 14059

I lived on the Texas coast all my life...The bay was 200 yards away until I was 6. After that, it was about 1 mile and I was fishing... :D Now, Its 35 minutes...
by Ron in South Texas
Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Direct flights from Houston to STT?
Replies: 5
Views: 1773

no non-stops...connect in Charlotte, Miami, or San Juan...depending on the airline...
by Ron in South Texas
Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: techni ice?
Replies: 9
Views: 2391

I got mine at Academy...went thru TSA in June with techni-ice. The agent ran a swab over it, put it in analyzer and sent me on my way...
by Ron in South Texas
Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Checking a Polar Bear Cooler?
Replies: 14
Views: 5836

I carried on the 24 can to the Bahamas in June. Had it packed with a weeks worth of meat for 4 peeps. I had 2 sheets of techni-ice. Of course, TSA saw the techni-ice. The TSA agent ran a swab over it and stuck the swab in some sort of analyzer. He sent me on my way with all of my meat and thevtechni...
by Ron in South Texas
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Atlantis
Replies: 5
Views: 3974

We stay at Harborside and have never eaten at a restaurant at Atlantis except for the Sharkbites. We take all of our food like we do when we go to St John. We did figure out that the soft drink dispensers at all of the snack/burger places are all self serve. We washed our cups out and used them for ...
by Ron in South Texas
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: cheating on STJ with Maui for my 50th!
Replies: 12
Views: 9865

Maui Revealed is a "must" book. We went waterfall hunting on the Hana highway...Iao Valley is beautiful and very historic...snorkeled Molokini...the water is cold!!! I tried to drive up Haleakala but, I have a phobia for driving up mountain roads...turned around. That's why I live in South...
by Ron in South Texas
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Polar Bear Cooler Coupons
Replies: 7
Views: 1788

Just to let you know...packed my polar bear with frozen steaks on Saturday at 4:00pm...arrived in the Bahamas Sunday at 5:00pm...everything still frozen solid. TSA in San Antonio ran a swab over my techni ice and sent me on my way... :D
by Ron in South Texas
Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Is 24 Hours too long???
Replies: 6
Views: 1973

Thanks CG!!! Bev...I got "molested" by a Jamiacan agent getting back on the cruise ship in Falmouth over spring break...she actually squeezed my butt...both sides...made my day... :D
by Ron in South Texas
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Is 24 Hours too long???
Replies: 6
Views: 1973

Thanks...I use it on every trip, but not for that amount of time...and I know about the !@#$%^&*TSA...can't wait for the full body pat down... :shock:
by Ron in South Texas
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Is 24 Hours too long???
Replies: 6
Views: 1973

Is 24 Hours too long???

I know, I know...I could search for this, but I'm too lazy. I'm putting frozen meat and techni-ice in my Polar Bear cooler. I'm driving to San Antonio at about 4:30pm Saturday and my flight arrives at 3:30pm Sunday...Ok...that's not 24 hours. Has anyone traveled with your cooler for that period of t...
by Ron in South Texas
Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Takeoff from SJU on a Cape Air Cessna - Video
Replies: 9
Views: 3171

My son was in the copilots seat...he's is a pilot..he was laughing at/with the Cape Air pilot. We weren't in too much trouble. My kid said that he has flown sideways a lot...it's a small plane thing. :shock:
by Ron in South Texas
Fri May 27, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Takeoff from SJU on a Cape Air Cessna - Video
Replies: 9
Views: 3171

Flew cape air several times. The last time, we hit turbulence coming into San Juan and were actually flying sideways. The lady across the aisle was scared to death and I was doing my best Texas "yeehaw". Then, the pilot did a short field landing. We had to squeeze in between two jets. Fun!!!
by Ron in South Texas
Fri May 06, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: May 5, 2011 Lameshur, Europa, and Maho
Replies: 16
Views: 3827

Wow!!!