By now the days start to blend together. Sun, sun and more sun. And we get the pleasure of watching the weather channel to see that the Great Lakes region is being blasted by a snow storm. I check in with work (oh the insanity!)and am told they've rec'd a foot of snow. Too bad for them I think! This...

Beautiful day-but really, aren't they usually all? Sure a passing shower here and there, or rain at night, but honestly? That just brings rainbows, and doesn't usually last long enough to bother any plans. We've been caught in some serious downpours here, but I just think about how it keeps the cist...

Beautiful sunrise (how can it not be, it's 80+ already!) I love getting up early and watching sunrises. Mike stays in for a few more hours, but I'm up taking pictures. A stray shower here and there just makes for better pictures in my opinion. I love watching the big cruise ships come into Charlotte...

Wow, it's been a whole week since we got back-time is sure flying with Christmas around the corner! I write long reports, so hope you find something interesting! Ok, little background info, husband and I are early 40's, this is our 4th trip to STJ, have previously stayed at Gallows, Concordia Studio...

California Girl-Thanks for the info-we're booked with him actually for next week! Just didn't realize he gets in the water to show you what to do-I'm a little nervous, but I'm game to try it. I'll be sure to write about it in my trip report when we get back. The trip with him sounds like it will be ...

Had to call the husband into the room and say, look at the opals sweetie! Must have been mistaken when I said we didn't have to go jewelry shopping when we're down there

Great reports!!!! Really informative and fun to read. I decided this next trip that I really wanted to learn to snorkel (don't swim well) and you've helped that decision along. Of course, I'd forgotten about the ray s and Steve Irwin..... Nope, still have to try it! Thanks so much for the time and e...

When we went down last time we bought an "antiquey looking" map of St. John at one of the stores in Mongoose Junction, though I can't remember which one. Here's the website for the Junction : http://www.mongoosejunctionstjohn.com/ The map we got is about 11x17, with lots of calligraphy kin...

We fly out of Buffalo. Leaving Sat on USAir through Charlotte to STT and STT to Phil on the return for $489 including taxes. We've also flown United to DC to STT which was a better flight we thought (they had better food :) ) Usually if we can keep it under $500 we're happy. We've done the San Juan ...

I booked a car rental once through the villa rep when I booked a place 9 months in advance, and about a month prior to arriving when I had them check on the rental it was non existent. So I prefer to do it myself now. Conrad Sutton works well by email; probably some of the others do too. Good luck! ...

Let's hear it for trip reports! Though the barracuda siting sounds scary to me Thanks for the report-keep them coming!
Toni

Can you tell me where the Dolphin market is again? I've forgotten Thanks!

I think memory has become relatively inexpensive. I see Best Buy this week advertising a 3 pack of 1GB SD memory cards (3GB total) for $50 after rebate. They have a 2GB Sony stick for $90 after rebate. Video does really eat up a lot if you have that capability. With the prices dropping it's not bad ...

Great way to end a work week-finish off a 10 hr day and come home to find my package waiting with the Steve Simonsen St. John calendar, my STJ sticker and St. John Off the Beaten Track waiting for me! Whoo Hoo! Calendar is beautiful, and the book's got lots of pictures. Next week at this time, we'll...

And what great western NY weather we're having! Almost makes up for the rainy fall We'll be celebrating Thanksgiving on Sunday when all the family could get together, and it's supposed to be even warmer by then. Go Bills!
Toni