Travel Thread

[FortWayneHoosier 6,683]

1 hour ago, Dave from Dayton said:

This is a Sonofa Beach...St Croix USVI. 

What is the occasion Dave? this photo reminds of when I stationed over in Hawaii. 

[Dave from Dayton 3,963]

On 3/12/2025 at 12:27 PM, OliviaPope40 said:

I've always wanted to do the Virgin Islands have a friend from high school that has done St. Thomas and St. Michelle.

Long story...short...   Was in the Navy...submarine berthed at pier on other side of this island. Decided to bring someone...later. Honeymooners in Puerto Rico, St Croix, St Thomas and St. John. Visited St. Martin 7 years ago. This is our 47th year... 

[FortWayneHoosier 6,683]

4 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Long story...short...   Was in the Navy...submarine birthed at pier on other side of this island. Decided to bring someone...later. Honeymooners in Puerto Rico, St Croix, St Thomas and St. John. Visited St. Martin 7 years ago. This is our 47th year... 

Congratulations!!!!!!! 

I was in the other department of the Navy....if you catch my drift. 

 

Thank you for your service!

[Dave from Dayton 3,963]

55 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

What is the occasion Dave? this photo reminds of when I stationed over in Hawaii. 

Warmth after a long winter..and tax returns are filed. Visited Oahu and a friend's family on the north side...Kailua. Attended a Bon Dance. Father in Law was stationed in Sheffield. He met Boris Karlof in The House With No Key on Waikiki.  We also, more recently visited Maui.

[Dave from Dayton 3,963]

5 minutes ago, FortWayneHoosier said:

Congratulations!!!!!!! 

I was in the other department of the Navy....if you catch my drift. 

 

Thank you for your service!

Thanks for the GI Bill!   I joined the Navy to see the world. Saw the inside of a submarine. And Virginia Beach for 27 months. Up and down ports on the Atlantc coast. And the North Sea and the Med. And back at you ,JH.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,683]

3 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Thanks for the GI Bill!   I joined the Navy to see the world. Saw the inside of a submarine. And Virginia Beach for 27 months. Up and down ports on the Atlantc coast. And the North Sea and the Med. And back at you ,JH.

love it! that was a big reason I joined the Marines. I wanted to travel, but most of all fight for my country. 

Was fortunate enough to be in California, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Arizona.....all of which seemed like another country compared to the great state of Indiana lol.

[Dave from Dayton 3,963]

We are moving! Just bought this place in the British Virgin Islands. Within easy walking distance to a marina, a swim-up bar, 2 decent beach restaurants and a great nude beach. I like it because of the double palapas and the views. It has 2 bedrooms and is rated for 150-mph winds. Access by air is a little difficult...intentionally.  All are invited to visit during the months of July - October...which incidentally is hurricane season.  Houseguests will be required to fend for themselves. Bring food and linen if and when you visit. Pets are not allowed since there are already some local examples of nature that inhabit your bedroom. But, no worry, if you are vaccinated before your travel and have no immune system issues yet. There is a nurse on the island...with some interesting theories of healthcare. It is recommended that contracting with Captain Ron for a 4-hour cruise since that could be quite an adventure.  We would post the address, but these places do not have them. For reference purposes, you can fly to San Juan Puerto Rico and hang a couple of lefts.  (Happy 4/1.)