Vicki,
Glad all is well and you are home stateside safe and sound. I can't imagine about the boa. You told me that day you were leaving, but it didn't really register. I would have had a stroke. I so enjoyed meeting you and Butch. You are just the best. YOu are just as I imagined you.... Most of the time that doesn't happen, but it did with you. Glad your new little home is all in order. Will be looking forward to seeing it next time. Love to you.
Debbie

hi vicki. i think debbie probably told you that she & i have become great friends, daily email pen-pals. she enjoyed meeting you. i'm glad you finally got your stuff. i hope the bz home turns out to be all you dream it will.

you have been thru a lot (debbie told me some time ago), and i wanted to relate a story to you: a friend of mine lost a 2 year old 2 years ago. he, too, was ill from birth. never walked or talked, or even cried. her husband got mad at the world, and renounced god for taking him from them. she did not, but said a profound thing to me, which i will never forget. they are not particularly religious, but she said that she felt SO honored to be chosen as caretaker of this little angel for the precious time she was allowed, and that someone else may not have been fortunate enough to appreciate the gift he was. she treasured every moment, rather than feeling cursed. i really have an enormous amount of respect for both her and for you.

best to you, vicki. love your new home.

Vicki,
Welcome to the neighborhood. We're Ric & Kathy, Mike spoke of.(He's a great guy) We live 4 miles South.
We've had our house for 3 1/2 years. Many stories to tell. Sunday morning Bloody Mary's under our palapa. We'll be back around October. Would love to meet you guys.
Ric & Kathy

kathy..Rick and I will be there in Oct. also...hope to meet you 2..we'll be at the Holiday Hotel for Halloween...Rick will be the guy w/pirate patch on...a real one!! LOL

Cheri,
We'd love to finally meet you guys. We'll show you the south end of the island, and have you meet our neighbors. Our closest neighbors have lived there for (7) years and have lots of information or answers you might have. What dates are you planning to be there?
Kathy W.

This is great information. Thanks to everyone for sharing. It will be a couple of years before I can make the move.
Out of curiosity; what do you do with your island homes while you are not there?

Hi Ibanole! It was truly great to meet you and Butch. I am so glad things worked out with your new home in Paradise and just whish you the best. We hope to see you again. We are planing to be on AC again next June.

Ibanole! Where is the US do you live?

KATHY...we will be there for a short business trip July 21-24th...either staying at Rubies/Holiday. On that Sat. afternoon, we will go meet w/Woodyand Helen, and then have dinner at LaMargarita to meet Tex. We have a meeting on Sunday morning and then will spend the rest of day at PALAPA!!! Talk w/some people about buiding our home! If we can't catch up w/each other during one of these times, maybe on Monday night??? Rick is going to need help to get me on the plane back home!!! Minichchick, Rick says ya'll's plans are on hold?? We will have a longer trip in Oct/Nov....if i come back home this time!! C let's keep in touch!!

MC, I live in South Georgia. And I have only one Western trip scheduled this year. I have tickets to see Aerosmith (1st row) in Vegas in August. Then I will be in Vegas again in January for the Sports Super Show. Maybe you guys could zip over for the weekend...

I've been thinking about ya'll... hope you have a happy weekend.
Vicki