By Snorkelguy {Scott} on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 12:27 am: |
November 29th – Carry Me Back… and of course there were others falling in love with Bonaire, as we did 3 years ago… We met back up with Matt again and brought him back to the airport with us where it was turning into old home week as we meet up with many nice folks we had met along the way… Gary & Kathy Long from Houston (fellow BTer’s) John & Kate Allen from Massachusetts (fellow BTer’s) this is us, Scott & Emi and Bob & Sabina and David and Karen who we got stuck in Jamaica with. They helped make it the best of it, but that’s a story for another day. It was time to walk past the stickers of a 1000 dive shops from all over the world… It’s time for us to hang up our wetsuits and my long winded stories and settle down on this side of the camera and watch the fish and new friends on Bonaire. Thanks to Jake & Linda, for without whom this would probably have never happened, Mrs. Johnson of Air Jamaica for being the most courteous customer service person I’ve ever dealt with in any airline, Andy from Bonaire Pros for the great deal, All my friends new and old on Bonaire Talk, And most of all, to my lovely wife who has helped make the journey the best part…and there will be many more.
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By Snorkelguy {Scott} on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 12:33 am: |
BTW it was Friday, not Monday...oh well...
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By Kay Powers on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 12:43 am: |
Snork,
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By Igor van Riel on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 5:52 am: |
I agree Kay
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By Kay Powers on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 6:59 am: |
Thanks Igor.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 7:37 am: |
Scott has now set the standard in excellence for trip reports! I agree with Kay too! :-)
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By mary pequinot on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 8:45 am: |
What a great trip report, and wonderful pictures. Thanks Scott! Have you considered a creative writing career?
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By Deborah Campbell on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 11:37 am: |
Fantastic report, Scott, especially the wonderful photos. This Final Chapter made me so "homesick" for Bonaire, I had to fight back tears when I got to the dive shop stickers at the airport. Then your photo of the wetsuits just did me in...
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By Gary Long on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 11:38 am: |
I second that. Scott, a real great job it was a pleasure meeting you and Emi and the other BT's.
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By Tom Erhard on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:24 pm: |
Scott,
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By Josie on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:32 pm: |
WOW, Scott!!! I'm scheduled for end of January, but I'm just about ready to go and book sooner. I can hardly wait now!!
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By James T. McPeak on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:36 pm: |
I absolutely concur with the above posts about Snork's capture of Bonaire. I enjoyed every word and picture. This time next week, Bonaire will be my reality, and not my dream. Thanks again Scott!
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By Snorkelguy {Scott} on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:46 pm: |
Thanks everyone for your kind words and encouragement. I’m glad I could provide you with a little something to brighten your day.
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By Renee Bayes on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 3:19 pm: |
Excellent report, Scott!
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By Cecil Berry on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 3:51 pm: |
Scott I don't know what to say. The best trip report ever. The worst part was getting to the end. I also vote for you starting a new trip report next week, tell the same story. Thanks ever so much for sharing.
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By Ginny Stokes on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 4:01 pm: |
I agree with all compliments posted above and with other chapters. Thanks so much for the wonderful photography - you did a great travelogue! And it helps my pre-BD...60 days and really counting. :-)
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By Susan Taft on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 4:51 pm: |
Thanks for your many wonderful installments -- your stories and pictures brightened many cold days here and has helped to heighten my pre trip excitement and anticipation for our return in February. You have certainly set the standard for reports -- and I do not think I will ever be able to live up to it!
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By Mark S Meyer on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 5:05 pm: |
Scott,
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By John Collins on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 5:17 pm: |
Scott:
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By Carole Baker on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 6:39 pm: |
Snork & Emi....mucho hugs to you both for sharing your fabulous trip and experiences. I will go back and start reading them all over again, and again, and again....sniffle....no more "new" ones. Thanks ever so much for taking us on vacation with you and Em...see you soon! Carole
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By Karl H on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 9:16 pm: |
Scott,
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By Cynde Loo Hoo on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 5:43 pm: |
snork, printed out your novel yesterday and read it last night with a glass of wogga...very very good. i think you should submit it to the bonaire tourism board. it really was good, except that it made the bpd even worse! now i have a whole new list of areas that i want to check out in june!
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