Going to the Virgin Islands! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

alaskayorkie · 05-15-2008, 12:01 PM

Anybody been there? We're going to St. Croix next month for my wife's stepson's wedding. They are literally going to get married, then hop on their own yacht for a one-year cruise. I have no idea how they can afford it, but if I wasn't prone to seasickness I'd be jealous as heck.

I remember one time seeing a YTer from the Virgin Islands. Anybody remember who that was and where they lived? I might need a Yorkie fix, because the three boys have to stay home this time.

alisonJ · 05-15-2008, 12:21 PM

I have been there. A friend had a yacht there, and we sailed around for a week. it was fabulous.

My favorite place was the Soggy Dollar Bar. I forget what island it was on. They didn't have a dock, so you have to stuff all your money in your bathing suit and swim to shore....(you could take the dinghy, but that wouldn't be the same).

Eating out is pretty expensive, but my friends had expensive taste. I think there are some reasonable options.

I never did go to the USVI, unfortunately.

I am a former sailor, and have a lot of friends who have done the round-the-world cruise thing. There was a time when I really wanted to do it also, but now I think I would go a little crazy confined to a 50 foot (at best) sailboat.

I hope you have a wonderful time!

heatherjean8737 · 05-15-2008, 12:23 PM

I've never been but it sounds like a lot of fun!

alaskayorkie · 05-15-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

I have been there. A friend had a yacht there, and we sailed around for a week. it was fabulous.

My favorite place was the Soggy Dollar Bar. I forget what island it was on. They didn't have a dock, so you have to stuff all your money in your bathing suit and swim to shore....(you could take the dinghy, but that wouldn't be the same).

Eating out is pretty expensive, but my friends had expensive taste. I think there are some reasonable options.

I never did go to the USVI, unfortunately.

I am a former sailor, and have a lot of friends who have done the round-the-world cruise thing. There was a time when I really wanted to do it also, but now I think I would go a little crazy confined to a 50 foot (at best) sailboat.

I hope you have a wonderful time!

A sailor? That's very cool. The ocean and I don't get along

I never thought their adventure would happen. I figured it was one of those dreams that everyone has that never quite comes together. Neither one had much sailing experience two years ago when they started making plans. They studied, left Alaska for some kind of course where they got certification to sail solo. They bought a boat, though I can't remember what size. And now it looks like they're going through with it. To be honest, I won't believe it till I see it -- and that gives me a great excuse to go to the Virgin Islands!

alisonJ · 05-15-2008, 01:19 PM

Please take lots of pictures when you go---I would like to see the boat too.

neersyorkies · 05-15-2008, 01:37 PM

Have a great time and a save trip , hmm I'm so jealous.

LuvMySissy · 05-15-2008, 02:04 PM

Wish I could remember who that member is, cause I definitely remember someone!!!! I've not been to St. Croix but have been to St. Lucia. LOVED everything about it.

I, too, have major motion sickness. In fact, I take prescription medication for flying, bus/train travel and I generally avoid boats of all kinds on all bodies of water if I can help it!!!!!!

Shelby&Seymour · 05-15-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

And now it looks like they're going through with it. To be honest, I won't believe it till I see it -- and that gives me a great excuse to go to the Virgin Islands!

Just remember, if you don't see it, you could always change those airline tickets destination to KANSAS CITY!!!!!

(But I am sure that you will have a GREAT TIME anyway!!)

Oscar's Mom · 05-15-2008, 03:39 PM

I am an insurance adjuster and actually got a hurricane claim on St. Thomas several years ago! We took about 45 minutes to work the claim and stayed for 4 days!

LOVED it and want to go back someday! It was great and all it cost us was our room and food as the insurance company paid for our airline tickets...hubby is an adjuster too!

We snorkled half a day our last day there and it was wonderful! Here are a few pics of our time there! Hope you have fun...and yeah, lots of pics please!

Oscar's Mom · 05-15-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Anybody been there? We're going to St. Croix next month for my wife's stepson's wedding. They are literally going to get married, then hop on their own yacht for a one-year cruise. I have no idea how they can afford it, but if I wasn't prone to seasickness I'd be jealous as heck.

I remember one time seeing a YTer from the Virgin Islands. Anybody remember who that was and where they lived? I might need a Yorkie fix, because the three boys have to stay home this time.

Your wife's stepson...

...would that be your son? Sorry, I could not resist that one!

mayfateleadyou · 05-15-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

Just remember, if you don't see it, you could always change those airline tickets destination to KANSAS CITY!!!!!

(But I am sure that you will have a GREAT TIME anyway!!)

Definently won't have an issue with a yorkie fix there!

alaskayorkie · 05-15-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mom

Your wife's stepson...

...would that be your son? Sorry, I could not resist that one!

Ha ha. I get confused with all the inlaws and step inlaws. No, this is my wife's stepson from a previous marriage. And it makes it worse because he calls me "dad."

alaskayorkie · 05-15-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

Just remember, if you don't see it, you could always change those airline tickets destination to KANSAS CITY!!!!!

(But I am sure that you will have a GREAT TIME anyway!!)

You guys will never know how disappointed I am not to be able to go. I've wanted to do a YT meetup since I've been here. Hopefully it will be such a raging success that we'll do it again soon.

FL Tink · 05-15-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Ha ha. I get confused with all the inlaws and step inlaws. No, this is my wife's stepson from a previous marriage. And it makes it worse because he calls me "dad."

Good gravey.. well i guess that is cool!

A year

!!!!!!!! I am

with envy!

Well, I hope you have an awesome time. If anyone deserves it is you and your wife....you know...after all the snoooooooooooow!

RoxyJosMom · 05-15-2008, 04:29 PM

I made it to Puerto Rico and St. Thomas (where I got to ride Tom Jones

- story includes a borrowed car, an islander, a donkey, a mountaintop, a camera and $5.00)

. I have a friend that lives on St. John. It's so beautiful there. Have a safe trip, lot of fun and take bunches of pics!

05-15-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
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05-15-2008, 12:21 PM	#2
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,124	I have been there. A friend had a yacht there, and we sailed around for a week. it was fabulous. My favorite place was the Soggy Dollar Bar. I forget what island it was on. They didn't have a dock, so you have to stuff all your money in your bathing suit and swim to shore....(you could take the dinghy, but that wouldn't be the same). Eating out is pretty expensive, but my friends had expensive taste. I think there are some reasonable options. I never did go to the USVI, unfortunately. I am a former sailor, and have a lot of friends who have done the round-the-world cruise thing. There was a time when I really wanted to do it also, but now I think I would go a little crazy confined to a 50 foot (at best) sailboat. I hope you have a wonderful time! __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

05-15-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
heatherjean8737 My little furbutts Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,532	I've never been but it sounds like a lot of fun! __________________ Heather, Benji & Bella

05-15-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,124	Please take lots of pictures when you go---I would like to see the boat too. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

05-15-2008, 01:37 PM	#6
neersyorkies Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Waller TX Posts: 225	Have a great time and a save trip , hmm I'm so jealous. __________________ Mom to: Cody,Tina,Nicky,Joey,Miracle and Maggy May Bandit the Chi. Maxeen the Cat

05-15-2008, 02:04 PM	#7
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,730	Wish I could remember who that member is, cause I definitely remember someone!!!! I've not been to St. Croix but have been to St. Lucia. LOVED everything about it. I, too, have major motion sickness. In fact, I take prescription medication for flying, bus/train travel and I generally avoid boats of all kinds on all bodies of water if I can help it!!!!!! __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

05-15-2008, 04:29 PM	#15
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,770	I made it to Puerto Rico and St. Thomas (where I got to ride Tom Jones - story includes a borrowed car, an islander, a donkey, a mountaintop, a camera and $5.00). I have a friend that lives on St. John. It's so beautiful there. Have a safe trip, lot of fun and take bunches of pics! __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie ORDER YOUR YT COOKBOOK TODAY