By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #428) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 9:26 pm: |
Stupid is as stupid does. When we were booking for December 23rd, I, in my infantile wisdom, thought we were flying AJ on Saturday. As my lovely wife pointed out to me tonight, "No moron, I told you months ago we were flying American." She is from Philadelphia too.
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By Sea Goddess Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5097) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 9:34 pm: |
Take a cab to the Intercontinental Hotel for massages and lunch on the beach !!!
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #432) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 9:42 pm: |
Massage? Kel, it's me Jim. Where can I find a beer and something good to eat? LOL If I get a massage, I'll fall asleep and miss my plane to Bonaire. LOL
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1595) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 10:17 pm: |
James T,
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #437) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:04 pm: |
Owww! Slapped in the face as a true sexist pig. I shall take that under serious advisement. Actually, I got her a whole spa treatment in Calistoga, CA when we were in the wine country for her birthday and she hated it. What can I say? She just loves my hands. LOL
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By Sea Goddess Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5102) on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:23 pm: |
Man-up, Jim. Treat the little woman to some R and R BEFORE the R and R of Bonaire !!! (I love the new "man-up" quote my husband has been using)
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #528) on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 1:53 am: |
James, last week we had a 6.5 hour layover in SJ coming back from Bonaire. Took an $11, 10-minute cab ride to the Courtyard by Marriott in Isla Verde, checked our carryon bags with the bellhop, and chilled out with no hassles whatsoever. The Courtyard has a beautiful beach, a pool that we used with no problem, several places to get some eats and some beer, and there's even a casino there. It was quite relaxing.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2513) on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 7:38 am: |
I vote for Waterclub near the Intercontinental. Huge terrace on the roof with sushi and great food and slushy drinks. Pool and views. There is a fabulous gift shop for last minute Xmas items. Check out Tangerine, their oh so chic dinner spot for perhaps a future layover?
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2514) on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 7:51 am: |
Oops..meant to say Airport's hotel, Best Western.
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By Cyn (GH) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #294) on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 10:52 am: |
Jim, go San Juan Airport Tips and 100 Things to do on a Long Lay Over
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #440) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:07 am: |
We are so getting a massage. Kathi may not like getting massaged by a strange person. However, as soon as some handsome Latino man's hands are on her back, she will give in to the ecstasy. She will look at me like her nuevo Ponce de Leon and cringe with amore. I shall take her into my arms and say, "Cara mia." I shall then say, "Let's go to Bonaire and have an Amstel." Inter Continental, here we come. I'm serious. We're going, and I'm not telling her. Seb, how do we make a reservation for this? Cyn, thanks for that website too. It's not a job, it's an adventure. I have never had a real massage. Mi Dios, don't let the plane from Philadelphia take off late. Hasta luego.
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By Cyn (GH) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #297) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:24 am: |
Jim, I'm not Seb, but I can answer your question. Here is the link to the spa at the inter-continental. You need to make reservations though (and I would do it now rather than later). They have a jacuzzi you can use before your massage as well...it's niiiice. When you are done, if you have time you can relax by the pool, or relax by the pool before your massage. If anyone asks if you are a guest, just say you are waiting for your massage.
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #442) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:12 pm: |
Cynde, just went on there. Thanks so much. Kathi will be very happy with this, I'm sure. This will be a really nice little pre-Christmas present for her. After teaching 4th graders since August, she will be very happy to be pampered. She certainly deserves it.
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #443) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:32 pm: |
Mare, I ponied up. Kel, I did a total man-up. We get in at 1:00 PM. I booked it for 2:30. Do you think that's OK?
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By Cyn (GH) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #302) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 2:24 pm: |
Jim, you should be OK. Massage ends at 3:30, shower, get to the airport by 4:30 or 5 Enjoy
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By Sea Goddess Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5111) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 5:36 pm: |
oh wow, you da man, Jim !! Kathi will be so surprised --and appreciative ;) hee hee
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By James T. McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #450) on Saturday, December 2, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
Thank you my old buddies of Casablanca fame. Eveytime I go there, mommy starts laughing remembering that night with "Lobsterman, and the donkeys." We just had too much fun that entire day. I can still remember us out on the front porch of the Dive Inn jamming with Springsteen. It was all very cool.
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By Cyn (GH) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #316) on Saturday, December 2, 2006 - 3:41 pm: |
Jim We just had too much fun that entire day. I can still remember us out on the front porch of the Dive Inn jamming with Springsteen. It was all very cool.
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By Jim McPeak (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #452) on Saturday, December 2, 2006 - 6:47 pm: |
Yeah, we had the great party out at Jake's old house when you and Kel were dog sitting. We also went diving with Ari and his wfe the next day out on the old web cam by Jake's (Something Special), I bekieve it was Bastille Day, July 14th? Then we all did the Casablanca thing. It was a great time for sure. I also hope to do it again someday.
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