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Home again......... #129432
05/06/2017 08:49 AM
05/06/2017 08:49 AM
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Brookfield, CT.
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So this is it! Time to go home. I've been out on the porch watching the ships and boats and thinking, "Self, you reallllly don't want to go home, do you?" And then I remember the old saying, 'you can't come back until you go home! '

So, this really is it......!!

The luggage is mostly all packed and we've already had that last cup of coffee on the porch while watching the ships go by. Some errands to do - breakfast at the yacht club and then to ZeeBest for sandwiches to travel with and a quick top at the Towers to do some last minute things and say goodbyes to those we missed last weekend, and then some airport time.

Our JB flight to JFK went smoothly and the global entry really did speed thing up, too. Now if only they could enhance the checked luggage arrival to the carousel.........our driver was but a phone call away and the next thing I knew, we were back in CT, home safe and sound, and with another great trip under our belts.

The grass needs cutting, the laundry hampers will soon be over-flowing, the mail needs sorting and the bills need paying, not to mention all the other 'getting home' details that need attending to after a three week absence.......

So, much like Scarlet O'Hara, I'll think about it all tomorrow.


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
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Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129433
05/06/2017 09:03 AM
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Thanks for taking us along Pat. Until the next trip.......

Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129434
05/06/2017 09:08 AM
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Central Florida!
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Sounds like an uneventful trip home, which seems to be very unusual these days. Glad you're home safe and sound and even more glad that you took us along!


Carol Hill
Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129435
05/06/2017 09:30 AM
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St Louis, MO
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Enjoyed all your reports, Pat. Thanks for sharing with us.


Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129436
05/06/2017 09:51 AM
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The weather is beautiful today.

Re: Home again......... #129437
05/06/2017 10:19 AM
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'you can't come back until you go home! ' - that, and knowing the exact day when I'll come back, make it so much easier to leave.

Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129438
05/06/2017 11:13 AM
05/06/2017 11:13 AM
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Clearwater, FL
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I'm glad all went well. As usual, I've really enjoyed your updates - thanks.


I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
Re: Home again......... [Re: Biturbo] #129439
05/06/2017 12:08 PM
05/06/2017 12:08 PM
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Long Island, NY
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Pat, glad you are home safely. I didn't think you would get in to JFK without issue yesterday. The weather was really REALLY terrible. Glad you had no problems.

Take a deep breath and relax before jumping back into the deep end of the Home Again Pool.


Rick and Grace
Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129440
05/06/2017 02:13 PM
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Portland, OR
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Thanks for all the great reports - very enjoyable!


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Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129441
05/06/2017 02:18 PM
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Toronto Canada
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Thanks for all of your reports Pat. Glad you had a good trip home.

Re: Home again......... [Re: moxie] #129442
05/06/2017 03:35 PM
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Welcome home again. Sometimes going away really makes you appreciate the comforts of home. You will now get a break from writing reports each day to keep us entertained. Thanks for doing that as I know it is something extra to do when on vacation and once you start it is difficult to stop.




Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129443
05/06/2017 08:01 PM
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Glad you are home. Thanks again for taking us all along. Is it feeding time for John?


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Re: Home again......... [Re: ruralcarrier] #129444
05/06/2017 08:04 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Always...... One night while we were at BSV I heard him rambling around the kitchen around 1 am. He was getting himself a dish of rhum raisin ice cream. And he still has a 31" waist! It's obscene!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129445
05/06/2017 08:05 PM
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Very good for him and that "tradesman" stomach.


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Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129446
05/06/2017 08:09 PM
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Newtown, CT
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Ah who came to
My house today and after realizing I had no lunch food, pleft and went to the deli and
Brought. Back lunch for all!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Re: Home again......... [Re: kim] #129447
05/06/2017 08:26 PM
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kim said:
Ah who came to
My house today and after realizing I had no lunch food, pleft and went to the deli and
Brought. Back lunch for all!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />


We were in Newtown today for our granddaughter's first Communion. Missed your Mom again!! LOL

Happy they didn't have any problems getting home in that weather yesterday!!

Re: Home again......... [Re: moxie] #129448
05/07/2017 11:01 AM
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LOVED your adventure in St. Maarten Pat! Beautifully written and so entertaining. Thank you my friend.

<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

Re: Home again......... [Re: Teresasxm] #129449
05/07/2017 11:49 AM
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Thank you for your wonderful daily trip reports, Pat!! Your trip sounded heavenly!!! Glad it was such a great one for you & John!

Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129450
05/07/2017 12:43 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Thank you all for your very kind thoughts and comments. It was my pleasure to have you with us and I can only add, feel free to join us again in November. It will be our pleasure to have you come along...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Home again......... [Re: pat] #129451
05/07/2017 07:25 PM
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We too thoroughly enjoy your reports. You certainly have the "writer's gift". Do remember when you are on island, you are on vacation. Never feel you must write a report. You have built up quite a fan base.


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