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Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ #147913
11/03/2017 09:45 AM
11/03/2017 09:45 AM
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
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.....I made the mistake of looking at my trip counter as I logged in!

Today I should have been on a plane heading to the island we've loved for over 44 years. This planned two week trip was to have been the anniversary of our very first trip to SXM and the beginning of a long love affair with our favorite island. It was also to have been the first time we've ever managed to squeeze in three trips in the same calendar year.

And instead, I sit here in my office doing paperwork, remembering and wishing...... And thinking of my daughter and SIL who are there instead surveying the damage to their recently purchased island get-away home.

Kudos to all who were brave enough to keep your trip plans and commiserations to others who, like us, decided this just wasn't the time to head there yet.

There was a time when 'a little hurricane damage' wouldn't have stopped us, and in fact, it didn't in years gone by, but those days are long ago. I now find myself wishing for another year to pass quickly so we can return to the island we so love. <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
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Re: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: pat] #147914
11/03/2017 03:34 PM
11/03/2017 03:34 PM
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Ohio
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Hopefully the island recovers and we can all go back and support the people as we have in the past.


J.D.
Re: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: ruralcarrier] #147915
11/03/2017 04:42 PM
11/03/2017 04:42 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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We’re thinking the same thoughts and hoping for the same things. And beyond my personally selfish wants of just wanting to be comfortably back there, I hope people continue within their abilities and limitations to contribute to any of the numerous Island causes, be they for grocery coupons via Jeannie for as long as her program continues, or to the various animal welfare organizations and the many environmental organizations not to mention the personal and individual needs of so many on the Island who have helped us enjoy our Island time over so many years. <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: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: pat] #147916
11/03/2017 06:39 PM
11/03/2017 06:39 PM
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Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
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We're all pretty sad around here..


Carol Hill
Re: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: pat] #147917
11/03/2017 09:51 PM
11/03/2017 09:51 PM
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Yonkers, NY
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We would have still been on the island enjoying a 2 week stay and socializing with friends we only get to see once a year.

Last edited by fabila; 11/03/2017 09:51 PM.
Re: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: pat] #147918
11/04/2017 11:12 AM
11/04/2017 11:12 AM
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Connecticut
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We would be leaving Monday for 2 weeks,<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" />
but it's worse for all the residents and hopefully they will never have to go through such a terrible storm again! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" />

Re: Nothing wrong but feeling sad anyway........ [Re: The_Lurker] #147919
11/04/2017 05:46 PM
11/04/2017 05:46 PM
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Posts: 2,081
Clearwater, FL
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We also were leaving Monday for two weeks. It would have been nice to be there for Perch Lite's opening and music. But, at the same time looking around and remembering how the area was, it surely would have made us sad.


I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

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