April has been an eventful month for us

We have thoroughly enjoyed the month of April. It has been a fun and activity packed month.

We have spent time with several great friends, new and old. Celebrated Easter with a potluck dinner and some good company. We have swam, explored, shopped, and hiked several different islands.  And my personal favorites were when  we went for my first scuba dive, and the time spent discussing and doing artwork with some talented friends. It is wonderful to get ideas from others and to share information.

Holly has painted the ‘derelict’ boat on the beach in Honeymoon Bay.

Exploring the old fort and it’s tunnels on Water Island.

Marilyn enjoying some time on Wayne’s new Hobie cat.

Of Course you know that when we get groups together we have to do Karaoke.

Jeri &  Judi

Sis doing Some swimming.

Going over the gear and instructions one more time.

Squirrel Fish. He makes me smile.

Ryan.

Me

Me & Stormy

Me & Ryan

Brain Coral

Me – I would have been smiling ear to ear but I needed to keep my regulator in.

coral

(Thanks for taking pictures Bev.)

Ryan and Sis taking a turn on the Hobie

Eric Stone Live at Joe’s

Ryan and Sis Fishing

The one that got away.

About a 4 foot Mahi

A pretty walkway at the Botanical Gardens in St Croix

Me and Jackie enjoying the free rum at the Cruzan Rum Factory.

Had a send off for Papa.

And did some sailing of our own.

All in all it’s been a busy and exciting month.

Yeah for April!

Navigating our Blog

Due to the fact that I have a little extra internet today and newly founded facts from a few readers, I thought that I would make a post letting everyone know the various "extras" on our blog.

For instance, did you know...……

* That if you move your mouse around on the fish swimming on the top of the page that they will follow you around?

*And if you right click on the fish tank you can feed them.

*Or if you click on one of our pictures you can see a full screen version of that photo? (Just hit your back button to return to the blog.)

*And how about the fact that if you go to the page "People we have met along the way' that you can click on their addresses and it takes you straight to their webpage.

* The globe on the bottom of the right hand column? It can be manipulated so that you can zoom in and see the pin points of everyone that has visited. (Yours is the one pulsing.)

*And the two maps at the bottom of the page can also be examined more closely. If you click on the Google map it will tell you more about each flag and the dates of our crossings.

*The trip adviser map will tell you all the cities that I have wandered around. And offers pictures and hotel suggestions from others online.

And you know the best feature of all?!

* The comment button!

It's great to see that you are still there. Sometimes it's hard to write when your not sure anyone is reading. Plus we really like to hear what is going on with you all. And we always welcome suggestions to the webpage and questions. Don't want to comment? No problem! You can always come visit and tell us in person!

Well I hope that helps you to more fully explore our webpage and we look forward to hearing from you.

Mark your calendars

I have had this post ready to go since Monday but did not have the internet to post it and Tyson and Connie FINALLY came for a visit. They came back with me on the 24th and spent two short weeks hanging out and visiting the islands with us. We had a blast and miss them already. Here are a few of the better pics from the thousand that were taken. (Literally we have over a thousand pictures.)  Thanks again guys for everything, and for coming down, it was such a wonderful time. And Greg and Maria: Thanks for hanging out with the boys so that we could play. You guys are the best. 

Back to norm

Well I made it safely back on board Sandy Dreams. I brought Connie & Tyson back with me as a surprise for Ryan and we have been busy busy.  We traveled the islands and explored everything. We have been soo busy that I never got the chance to post and say that I was alive and well and happy to be home. Sadly Tyson and Connie left us this afternoon. Some excuse about raising the boys and jobs. Miss them already. I also miss having the fam club around. Got kind of used to seeing you all everyday.

We are back in the USVI’s at Water Island. Things are good here and I will post some pictures later this week when I get a chance.

Lots of love,

Jen

And the countdown begins….

Time until Friday, March 25, 2011 at 6:30:00 AM (Oklahoma City time)

1 day

32 hours

1977 minutes

118653 seconds

Until paradise.