FReeper Canteen ~ What's Your Ideal Island Vacation? ~ 14 December 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[The Mayor]

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The Horse And Her Boy
December 14, 2011

When I was about 5 years old, my father decided that I needed a horse of my own to care for. So he bought an old bay mare and brought her home to me. I named her Dixie.

Dixie was a formidable beast for me at my age and small stature. No saddle was small enough, no stirrups short enough for my legs, so I rode bareback most of the time.

Dixie was plump, which meant that my feet stuck straight out, making it difficult to stay astride. But whenever I fell off, Dixie would simply stop, look at me, and wait while I tried to climb on her back again. This leads me to Dixie’s most admirable trait: She was wonderfully patient.

I, on the other hand, was less than patient with Dixie. Yet she bore my childish tantrums with stoic patience, never once retaliating. I wish I could be more like Dixie, having patience that overlooks a multitude of offenses. I have to ask myself, “How do I react when others aggravate me?” Do I respond with humility, meekness, and patience? (Col. 3:12). Or with intolerance and indignation?

To overlook an offense. To forgive 70 times 7. To bear with human frailty and failure. To show mercy and kindness to those who exasperate us. To gain such control over our souls—this is the work of God.

God of grace and God of goodness,
Teach me to be ever kind,
Always gentle and forgiving
With the Savior first in mind. —Brandt

Love that is born at Calvary bears and forbears, gives and forgives.

Read: Colossians 3:12-17

[We are] strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience. —Colossians 1:11

Bible in a year:
Joel 1-3; Revelation 5

[laweeks]

Cozumel for a week.

[lahargis]

Maui

[reaganaut]

England

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m on the phone...just barely got the thread posted as someone called and wants something. LOL! Back in a few.

[deoetdoctrinae]

Mine came back as New Zealand. I never woulda thunk of that!

[mylife]

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience.
And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach.

With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji.
Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[BipolarBob]

One word: Kauai.The garden spot of the Pacific. If you like dolphins at your boat, sea turtles playing at your feet at the beach or botanical gardens . . this is the place. Fruit markets. Perfect weather. Easy to get around. If I ever win the lottery . . .

[capt. norm]

Right here:

* "Gilligan's"

[Fiji Hill]

According to the quiz, my ideal island vacation destination is Prince Edward Island, which was quite a surprise. Prince Edward Island, located in the southern Indian Ocean near Antarctica, is virtually uninhabited, rarely sees a warm day, and is one of the rainiest spots on earth.

[Fiji Hill]

I’ve always wanted to visit Grand Island, Neb.

[Tucker39]

Have visited 8 Caribbean islands. Have not really explored most of them very extensively. We like Aruba because of the weather, which never changes. Also, being that it’s a desert island, there are NO BUGS OR MOSQUITOS! Not a lot of glitz and glitter, but if you enjoy nice beaches and warm sunbathing with almost NO RAIN, try Aruba. Our next goal is to try out the other two of the “ABC Islands”; Bonaire and Curacao. Like Aruba, they are also desert islands, and also ruled by The Dutch.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Red Badger]

Gilligan’s Island.........with Mary Ann and Ginger.........

[Nachum]

Here today, gone to Maui :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Finally off the phone...

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...has your phone been busy today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

1st!

[Kathy in Alaska]

2nd!

[Kathy in Alaska]

3rd!

[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

Well, I do prefer to get away to places that don't have half the rest of the world getting away to them, so I guess this fits!

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience.
And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach.

With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji.
Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[Engraved-on-His-hands]

I’ve been to five of the Hawaaian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and the Big Island). My favorites were Maui and Kauai, particularly the Hana area of Maui and the north shore of Kauai—although both islands have other very nice spots as well.

I also liked the Big Island, but it takes longer to see the sights there than on Maui or Kauai. Molokai was interesting and little visited, but not quite as enticing as Maui or Kauai.

The only bad way to see Hawaii is unfortunately the way that many choose: flying into Honolulu and spending all of your time in the Waikiki Beach area.

[left that other site]

Heck...I’d enjoy any island on that list except Hong Kong.

[Kathy in Alaska]

4th!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

I'm only busy on the phone on weekends to the mainland. During the week, everything is short and sometimes sweet.

Think I'll skip my Ideal Island Vacation......decades in the islands does that you know.

[laweeks]

Thanks, Kathy in Alaska. Actually, I’d love to have my next cruise be in Alaska.

[Kathy in Alaska]

5th!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings fun quizz Kathy! *hugs*

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience.
And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach.

With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji.
Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[LUV W]

Your Ideal Vacation is Prince Edward Island
(wherever that is!)

On an island vacation, you'd really like to immerse yourself and get to know the locals.
You enjoy the idea of spending time in a small, remote locale... especially a beautiful one.

Whether you're sipping tea or enjoying the beautiful countryside, Prince Edward Island is perfect for you.
It's so authentic and homey, you won't mind that you're not in the tropics.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[AZamericonnie]

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[Mears]

My result was Hong Kong.

I love cities.

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Just a drive-by post tonight. Getting the living room ready for the carpet layers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[BipolarBob]

I got a direct flight to Lihue. I absolutely love Kauai.I researched the heck out of it and was able to drive and identify restaurants,hotels and points of interest at first sighting. I was in a state of melancholy when I left. A perfect week at a perfect place. Because of finances, I’ll probably never return but the memories I’ll have forever.

[donozark]

Holiday Island, Arkansas. Lovely place. Not far from Dogpatch...

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

I'd love to go somewhere where there are no liberals, no occupying dirtbags, awesome bartenders, crystal clear water, nothing to bite me, air-conditioned accommodations, no bed bugs, fluffy beds with heavenly comforters, massages and motivating trainers to make me work out.

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience.
And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach.

With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji.
Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[null and void]

The North Island, staying at Shaggy’s bed and breakfast...

[BipolarBob]

It’s a ways from Dogpatch (which I think is called Marble Falls now that the attraction has fallen into disrepair). It’s much closer to Eureka Springs which is an interesting place (I usually go there a couple of times a year). I didn’t find much at Holiday Island other than golf. Maybe I overlooked something?

[AZamericonnie]

I'd love to go somewhere where there are no liberals, no occupying dirtbags, awesome bartenders, crystal clear water, nothing to bite me, air-conditioned accommodations, no bed bugs, fluffy beds with heavenly comforters, massages and motivating trainers to make me work out.

Are we related? LOL

[LUV W]

I loved Hong Kong!!...but that was before the commies took it over. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, laweeks....sounds like a nice time.

[yarddog]

I would go along with those who choose “Gilligan’s Island”.

I suspect I would love Mary Ann’s cocoanut cream pie.

[donozark]

In fact you probably did. Overlook something. You are after all, “Bipolar...”

[Raebie]

I hear Solyndra is beautiful this time of year. ;-)

[Red_Devil 232]

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

Post it now!

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience. And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach. With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji. Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

[SandRat]

Mackinaw Island in the summer, and no I'm not a “Fudgey”

[left that other site]

Well, that’s what I meant!

LOL.

[AZamericonnie]

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