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We made it…….. #280099 04/13/2022 08:26 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT. pat OP Traveler
OP pat Traveler Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT.	Wednesday, April 13, 2022 We made it! All those weeks and months of planning and dreaming have finally reached fruition and we are here, happily ensconced oceanside at the beautiful Beachside Villas. We flew JB out of Newark for the first time and while the ride was a little longer it was far more peaceful than the trip to JFK typically is. It really helped that our driver knew the roads well and avoided the GW and all the other potential traffic situations. Check-in at EWR for the JB flights was, IMHO, a three ring circus but we made it. Flights were without incident. Lesley and Shirley Bruce (Kenny’s Car Rentals met us at the airport with our car. Leona and Kim - eat your hearts out - we have your shiny red #69 for the next two plus weeks. Jeannie had already been at the Villa and stocked all her goodies for us, and yes, it’s not an inexpensive add-on to a trip but so worth paying for this service. And she is such a sweetheart. Spent the next hour or so unpacking and organizing then headed to the Spaghetti House at Jordan Village for our first island dinner. DH had clams with arugula over pasta and I had the beef carpaccio - both were delish and the owner, Katerina (mebbe Katrina?) but was her ever warm and welcoming self. Home to BSV where DH ultimately had his first dish of Aetna Rhum Raisin and then off to bed. Slept like babies to the sounds of the waves and here we are. Welcome to OUR island, Peeps. I hope you’re able to enjoy it through our eyes! Respectfully, pat "Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."

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Re: We made it…….. pat #280100 04/13/2022 08:31 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,211 CaribLee Traveler
CaribLee Traveler Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,211	Look forward to all the reports. Have fun!

Re: We made it…….. pat #280101 04/13/2022 08:31 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida!	Glad you made it relatively unscathed! Enjoy!! Carol Hill

Re: We made it…….. pat #280103 04/13/2022 08:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 217 US F FatCat04 Traveler
FatCat04 Traveler F Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 217 US	Have a delightful time!! Glad it was a relatively easy travel day. Those are always a blessing. It all sounds heavenly as I sit under a gloomy sky with yet more rain in the forecast. Gonna need to stock up on gopher wood soon and start looking out for the animals.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280104 04/13/2022 08:38 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,793 Likes: 1 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler
ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,793 Likes: 1 Ohio	Glad you made it. I was starting to get concerned and had just messaged kim. Looking forward to your updates. Enjoy! J.D.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280115 04/13/2022 09:55 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,330 Likes: 2 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler
SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,330 Likes: 2 Auburn, WA	Looks like your off to a great start.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280128 04/13/2022 11:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 368 CT MamaB Traveler
MamaB Traveler Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 368 CT	Sounds like a great beginning to your trip!! Enjoy!! (Spag. House- Caterina Bonadio)

Re: We made it…….. pat #280129 04/13/2022 11:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,492 Likes: 3 Yonkers, NY fabila Traveler
fabila Traveler Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,492 Likes: 3 Yonkers, NY	Have a blast. We too went to Spaghetti House our fist night. Looking forward to reading your reports

Re: We made it…….. pat #280137 04/13/2022 12:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,552 Likes: 2 Rhode Island RonDon Traveler
RonDon Traveler Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,552 Likes: 2 Rhode Island	Enjoy Pat. Do all the things I didn't get to do.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280139 04/13/2022 12:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,001 Connecticut The_Lurker Traveler
The_Lurker Traveler Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,001 Connecticut	Pat, so happy you are there in your favorite place. I have a question, since we both like Spaghetti House so much, do you eat pasta?? I remember the night when there wasn't any beef carpaccio . LOL I felt so bad when you tried the Burrata. Enjoy!!!!

Re: We made it…….. pat #280161 04/13/2022 03:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 117 New Hampshire Beansbbq Traveler
Beansbbq Traveler Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 117 New Hampshire	Congrats on the safe arrival!!!! Have a blast!

Re: We made it…….. pat #280168 04/13/2022 04:31 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,508 Likes: 1 Kennys Traveler
Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,508 Likes: 1	Welcome back Folks and do enjoy your relaxing vacation.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280192 04/14/2022 03:39 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,998 Likes: 2 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler
jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,998 Likes: 2 Portland, OR	Oh goodie, you made it! Looking forward to the daily reports!

Re: We made it…….. pat #280193 04/14/2022 05:08 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 393 Likes: 1 East Haven, CT Wingman Traveler
Wingman Traveler Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 393 Likes: 1 East Haven, CT	Glad you made it safely Pat. Enjoy your time in paradise.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280200 04/14/2022 08:05 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT. pat OP Traveler
OP pat Traveler Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT.	Thanks, Mike. Were you aware our favorite maid just had surgery and will be out for about a month? Respectfully, pat "Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."

Re: We made it…….. pat #280241 04/14/2022 11:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida!	Pat--who's that--Smarthie? Carol Hill

Re: We made it…….. pat #280242 04/14/2022 12:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT. pat OP Traveler
OP pat Traveler Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT.	Yes. She’s out for about another 3 - 3.5 weeks. No details….. Respectfully, pat "Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."

Re: We made it…….. pat #280248 04/14/2022 12:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,828 Likes: 2 Central Florida!	We're not going until June. If she's not back by then, the other gals will still take wonderful care of us, I'm sure. I hope she is ok. Carol Hill

Re: We made it…….. pat #280270 04/14/2022 06:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,346 Likes: 3 RI jomarc Traveler
jomarc Traveler Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,346 Likes: 3 RI	Enjoy your time on island, Pat and John. I'm so looking forward to reading your posts! Jo- A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280284 04/15/2022 04:46 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 393 Likes: 1 East Haven, CT Wingman Traveler
Wingman Traveler Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 393 Likes: 1 East Haven, CT	Originally Posted by pat Thanks, Mike. Were you aware our favorite maid just had surgery and will be out for about a month? Good morning Pat, thank you for letting me know. Terry had sent me a text yesterday telling me she saw your post. I've sent an email to Tracy asking about her but haven't heard from her yet. She took quite good care of us during our 2 week stay just a few short couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping she is recovering well.

Re: We made it…….. pat #280286 04/15/2022 06:13 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT. pat OP Traveler
OP pat Traveler Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 14,694 Brookfield, CT.	I did get to speak to her on the phone thanks to Emanuel. She sounds good and says she’s anxious to get back to work as she misses all of her ‘people!’… Her replacement is a pleasant young woman (who’s name sounds like Gilena but I have no clue how to spell it….) and of course, Beverly is doing double duty, too, but there’s just no one quite like Smarthie. is there? Respectfully, pat "Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."

Re: We made it…….. pat #280292 04/15/2022 07:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,001 Connecticut The_Lurker Traveler
The_Lurker Traveler Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,001 Connecticut	Pat I sent you a private message. Happy Easter!

Re: We made it…….. pat #280946 04/24/2022 03:22 PM
Joined: May 2021 Posts: 138 LI, NY R RM5 LI Traveler
RM5 LI Traveler R Joined: May 2021 Posts: 138 LI, NY	Sounds like a great start to a relaxing and wonderful vacation. Looking forward to your lovely reports.

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