Have not been registered on this board for long, but came in and out to check happenings while off Island. Have been visiting the island since the mid 80s, and so really up on most goings on... I have to say!!! amazing that you actually take the time to report your trip, and in such detail. Not sure I could take the time and so detailed. I get the feeling you either were a book writer in a previous life, or are a frustrated one now... Its quite a gift to be able to put into words all that you do and feel while on Island... Perhaps a book is in the making? I know the feeling about leaving St.M. to come home to the real world. bravo pat....