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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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02/17/2015 04:53 PM
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We are a month away and have our provisioning just done, we used Riteway and Tico's this time. Dealing with both places was completely painless. Hopefully it will be the same way once we get there. We will contact Kevin 1 week out. Hope that helps. Have a great trip!
Kim
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Momx3]
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02/17/2015 04:58 PM
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Order fishing license early -- that's dealing with the government. use one of the island retailers that do it as a matter of course for their clients, but get it going.
The rest of it is in < soon come> category.
Give Kevin a week, he'll understand if your flight arrival changes. He'll probably know the same time you know. Maybe before you know.
provisions.. a week to 10 days. That way you don't get " lost".
rental car at Leverick-- shoot Nick a PM and have him write you in. If you have to change close to the date, well, thats the way things go in the BVI.
Go over your packing and be sure you have the TSA carry-on rules covered, but still cover your own butt if your checked stuff gets delayed in transit. Shirt, swimsuit and shorts, some personal care items ( including any RX meds), that never leave your hand.
REcheck your flights. But that, too can change between now and wheels up
Other than that, why stress ?
Breeze
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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02/17/2015 04:58 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht said: Check your passport expiration dates? Haha - thank you! That was done months ago because my kids didn't have passports yet. I do think I will grab a plastic bin and start gathering all of the things I have ready for the trip so it will be nice and easy to find everything when it gets closer to packing time.
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Momx3]
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02/17/2015 05:15 PM
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Momx3 - I think we're down the same week you are. I just reserved my car with Nick and truck/car on Anegada. Placed my CC order. Have my self-provisioning grocery list all ready to go so when I get to Riteway I know what I need. This week, I prepared and vacuum sealed & froze our taco meat, steaks, sausage, etc. Made my playlists last week. Laura is working on our custom t-shirts & koozies. I'll contact Kevin the week before we leave for St. Thomas pick up. Next up for me: email our kids & crew their packing orders. :-)
As for a bin to gather things? Heck, I've got the entire bed in our guestroom COVERED with everything from our Ohio State flag, to sunscreen, snorkels, right down to a colorful bandana to tie to our dinghy (so we know which one is ours!). Passports are ready too. :-)
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: CottageGirl]
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02/17/2015 05:32 PM
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CottageGirl said: Momx3 - I think we're down the same week you are. I just reserved my car with Nick and truck/car on Anegada. Placed my CC order. Have my self-provisioning grocery list all ready to go so when I get to Riteway I know what I need. This week, I prepared and vacuum sealed & froze our taco meat, steaks, sausage, etc. Made my playlists last week. Laura is working on our custom t-shirts & koozies. I'll contact Kevin the week before we leave for St. Thomas pick up. Next up for me: email our kids & crew their packing orders. :-)
As for a bin to gather things? Heck, I've got the entire bed in our guestroom COVERED with everything from our Ohio State flag, to sunscreen, snorkels, right down to a colorful bandana to tie to our dinghy (so we know which one is ours!). Passports are ready too. :-) Ahh - now I feel so behind! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> I do want to freeze some meat but want to borrow a friends vacuum sealer thing first. Shoot - totally forgot about the shirts- wonder if it's too late?! I have a bright scarf for the dinghy and solar lights to hang on the boat so at least I have something done! I want a flag from our school as well (3 out of 4 adults went to same college, other one had half their family go there) but it is a small college so they only have a big felt like banner I think. May have to just go with a Patriots or Red Sox flag...
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Gailgs]
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02/17/2015 05:49 PM
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Get some sun on the body so you don't turn into a french-fry after the first two days!
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: sail2wind]
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02/17/2015 06:03 PM
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Credit card - thans for reminding me, they were supposed to send me a new one a few weeks ago and it never came so I need to call them anyway. Don't have to worry about sun, we live in FL so we have a year round base tan. I thought the same thing about Leverick - I will tell my friend!
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Momx3]
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02/17/2015 06:24 PM
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Momx3 said:CottageGirl said: Momx3 - I think we're down the same week you are. I just reserved my car with Nick and truck/car on Anegada. Placed my CC order. Have my self-provisioning grocery list all ready to go so when I get to Riteway I know what I need. This week, I prepared and vacuum sealed & froze our taco meat, steaks, sausage, etc. Made my playlists last week. Laura is working on our custom t-shirts & koozies. I'll contact Kevin the week before we leave for St. Thomas pick up. Next up for me: email our kids & crew their packing orders. :-)
As for a bin to gather things? Heck, I've got the entire bed in our guestroom COVERED with everything from our Ohio State flag, to sunscreen, snorkels, right down to a colorful bandana to tie to our dinghy (so we know which one is ours!). Passports are ready too. :-) Ahh - now I feel so behind! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> I do want to freeze some meat but want to borrow a friends vacuum sealer thing first. Shoot - totally forgot about the shirts- wonder if it's too late?! I have a bright scarf for the dinghy and solar lights to hang on the boat so at least I have something done! I want a flag from our school as well (3 out of 4 adults went to same college, other one had half their family go there) but it is a small college so they only have a big felt like banner I think. May have to just go with a Patriots or Red Sox flag... Patriots AND Red Sox <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Good year to fly both <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Mark]
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02/17/2015 11:34 PM
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Mark said: I wouldn't fly the Patriots flag. BUT I AM A DISGRUNTLED COLTS FAN <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> But I might fly my Chelsea flag <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Capnmike]
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02/18/2015 02:06 AM
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Well, your planning must me pretty good. The only thing I can think of is maybe bring some extra clothes pins. Have a great time!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Momx3]
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02/18/2015 04:24 AM
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Momx3 said:CottageGirl said: Momx3 - I think we're down the same week you are. I just reserved my car with Nick and truck/car on Anegada. Placed my CC order. Have my self-provisioning grocery list all ready to go so when I get to Riteway I know what I need. This week, I prepared and vacuum sealed & froze our taco meat, steaks, sausage, etc. Made my playlists last week. Laura is working on our custom t-shirts & koozies. I'll contact Kevin the week before we leave for St. Thomas pick up. Next up for me: email our kids & crew their packing orders. :-)
As for a bin to gather things? Heck, I've got the entire bed in our guestroom COVERED with everything from our Ohio State flag, to sunscreen, snorkels, right down to a colorful bandana to tie to our dinghy (so we know which one is ours!). Passports are ready too. :-) Ahh - now I feel so behind! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> I do want to freeze some meat but want to borrow a friends vacuum sealer thing first. Shoot - totally forgot about the shirts- wonder if it's too late?! I have a bright scarf for the dinghy and solar lights to hang on the boat so at least I have something done! I want a flag from our school as well (3 out of 4 adults went to same college, other one had half their family go there) but it is a small college so they only have a big felt like banner I think. May have to just go with a Patriots or Red Sox flag... HI guys, email me for shirt ideas anytime sales@customsailingshirts.com <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> 3 weeks is a great time frame. We will definitely come up with some super cool and memorable shirts for your trip that are fun, customized mementos AND functional as they are UPF 50 rated sun shirts! we can even incorporate the college flag graphic into the shirts for those it applies to, so many fun ideas !
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Capnmike]
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02/18/2015 09:08 AM
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Capnmike said: About a week ago you should have started your Liver conditioning... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Momx3]
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02/18/2015 12:50 PM
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I started a list of things to do, pack, etc. years ago, and I always add something to for the next year. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> The list started as a reminder to bring the plane tickets, passport, money and expanded to drivers license, credit cards (call card co.) and then went through insect repellent, sunscreen, hats, medications, boat shoes, sandals, flip flops, a portable alarm clock, batteries, etc. Then I added some suggestions I got off of some posts here at TTOL, such as turn off the water to your washing machine and fridge ice maker. Seems someone had a hose to the washer get a crack in it and their house was flooded. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> I leave spare house and car keys with my neighbors, as well as our contact info while in "de ilons." One year there was no fly swatter on the boat or in the cottage we rented on the tail end of the trip, so that's on the list. I wear contact lens, and one year there was no contact lens solution at any of the stores/pharmacies on Virgin Gorda. Not Bucks, Rosy's, SupaValu, Oma's, Leverick, so extra bottles of that go in the quart plastic carry on bag. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> So I guess I saying to actually type out a list, think it through, add to it, and start crossing off items as you do them/pack them. Oh, and add "have a great time" to the list. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Winterstale]
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02/19/2015 08:49 PM
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with a cat, no problems with leverick. so many places to get into. the guys on deck are used to SO MUCH. I freaked them out one time, since they did not know I had a bow thruster those guys know their stuff. I'm two weeks out, and haven't done a darn thing...nothing...nada....
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: Gailgs]
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02/21/2015 08:49 PM
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Once you get your box full, randomly take 3/4 of what you put in out and bring what is left. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 3 weeks out - what should I be doing?
[Re: GlennA]
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02/23/2015 08:13 PM
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half the clothes, twice the money!!
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain
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