Showing posts with label Pusser's East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pusser's East. Show all posts
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Exit Survey: Sharon & Dennis
Our apologies...
This exit survey is somewhat delayed. With the craziness of Christmas and the back-to-back house guests, this post has been sitting in the drafts folder for more than a week!
We had such a great time with Sharon and Dennis and we're so grateful that their trip could be extended due to Mother Nature! Not only were we able to share Christmas together, but Michael's parents celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary while in the BVI...Happy Anniversary you two! {Thanks to the staff at Charlie's at the Moorings who made it so special! Dinner was delicious!}
True or False...
This exit survey is somewhat delayed. With the craziness of Christmas and the back-to-back house guests, this post has been sitting in the drafts folder for more than a week!
We had such a great time with Sharon and Dennis and we're so grateful that their trip could be extended due to Mother Nature! Not only were we able to share Christmas together, but Michael's parents celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary while in the BVI...Happy Anniversary you two! {Thanks to the staff at Charlie's at the Moorings who made it so special! Dinner was delicious!}
Onto the exit survey!
Which Pusser's locations did you visit on your trip?
Which Pusser's locations did you visit on your trip?
(Road Town Pub, Leverick Bay, Pusser's East, Marina Cay, Soper's Hole)
Answer(s): We visited Pusser’s East, Marina Cay and Road Town Pub. The lobster was out of this world at Marina Cay!
Here's photographic evidence:
Approximately how many cruise ships did you see pass by Gecko Manor II?
Answer: I believe there were approximately 18 cruise ships and a few awesome sail boats!!
How do the accommodations at Gecko Manor II compare to the old house?
Answer: OMG!! A HUGE DIFFERENCE! We actually felt like we were in the states.
What is your favorite song that Da Tree Men performed?
Answer: Hey Jude! They rocked the night we saw them perform – all their music was great, but Hey Jude was the best!!
Which of the following would you recommend to holiday travelers going through security at the airport?
A) Pack a lot of patience!
B) Smile and greet all TSA agents with "Merry Christmas!"
C) Break into a cold sweat and faint.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
Answer: Breaking out into a cold sweat and fainting really does get you through the line faster, but then you have to deal with the EMTs who will discourage you from flying.
(Bless his heart! Dennis got off to a rough start in the Atlanta airport, but he forged ahead and got on the plane - BVI bound! Within 24 hours we had nursed him back to health. Nothing a painkiller can't fix!)
True or False...
Even though we swapped snow for sand, it still felt like Christmas, even in the BVI!
Answer: TRUE!! When we saw Santa at Soggy Dollar and his three "hoes" it certainly felt like Christmas!! What a fun day!
Much love to my in-laws!!! A daughter-in-law couldn't ask for a better pair. And a huge thanks for our Christmas gifts... We love our Kindles!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Band Practice
Michael's band has a mammoth gig coming up next week so it's practice, practice, practice...even with our company here.
Before heading up to Da Tree's Nest (Adam's house), we took Sharon and Dennis to dinner at Pusser's East. It's been so cool here these past few days, we were a little chilly sitting outside on the deck. Now, before you roll your eyes, our weathermen used the words "cold front" to describe the system that moved in. Sharon and Dennis weren't complaining. A cool breeze sure beats the 8 inches of snow they left back in Tennessee!
{The conch fritters at Pusser's East are really yummy, BTW!}
Since the band's mammoth gig is a private Christmas party, they've added a few holiday tunes to their repitoire, including Mele Kelikimaka! Christmas Vacation, anyone? They're going to be playing at The Elm on Sunday night, so I"ll have to get some video of their performance of that song.
Before heading up to Da Tree's Nest (Adam's house), we took Sharon and Dennis to dinner at Pusser's East. It's been so cool here these past few days, we were a little chilly sitting outside on the deck. Now, before you roll your eyes, our weathermen used the words "cold front" to describe the system that moved in. Sharon and Dennis weren't complaining. A cool breeze sure beats the 8 inches of snow they left back in Tennessee!
{The conch fritters at Pusser's East are really yummy, BTW!}
Since the band's mammoth gig is a private Christmas party, they've added a few holiday tunes to their repitoire, including Mele Kelikimaka! Christmas Vacation, anyone? They're going to be playing at The Elm on Sunday night, so I"ll have to get some video of their performance of that song.
Even though Da Tree Men were all business at practice, they did play Sharon's favorite dancing song - Mustang Sally! Thanks Pier!
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Day 346: A Farewell
Michael and I are experiencing something right now that is unfortunately quite common in the expat community... We are bidding farewell to other expat friends who are returning to their home country.
It is with much saddness that we say good-bye to Gerry and Felicity. Gerry and Felicity were the first friends we made on Tortola, outside of the Pusser's family of course. So for our farewell dinner, we went back to the place where we all first met - Pusser's East.
It is with much saddness that we say good-bye to Gerry and Felicity. Gerry and Felicity were the first friends we made on Tortola, outside of the Pusser's family of course. So for our farewell dinner, we went back to the place where we all first met - Pusser's East.
When I think back on that night, I just have to laugh. This was in our first 50 days on the island and all four of us were sitting at the bar. Michael and I felt like single guys getting ready to approach the only ladies in the place. {Sorry Gerry, but you have to be a girl in this scenario!} We even had a quick pep talk before going over to them and may have even discussed using a pick-up line. Whatever we ended up saying to them - it worked! Because we all became fast friends!
Here's a great shot of the boys enjoying their Irish coffees at the end of a delicious dinner.
For the girls, we had our own little get together on Friday. A champagne lunch? Don't mind if we do!
In this friendship, we've shared some bits and pieces our respective cultures...
From us to them:
- a positive example of the Greek system of fraternities and sororities
- the difference between the NFL and college football
- the word Y'ALL (Felicity more than Gerry will likely find herself using the word back home!)
What they've shared with us:
- the phrase "to have a sneaky one" which means to have a last drink of the night
- the song, Fairytale in New York
- how to make soldiers, soft-boiled eggs and toast
- the after dinner drink, Baby Guinness which is a shot of Kahlua with Bailey's on top. There's zero Guinness in the drink, but it looks like a miniature glass of the dark beer.
But most of all, we've shared a lot of laughs as we navigated this little island together. While we will miss Gerry and Felicity terribly, we are happy for them to be reunited with their friends and families in Ireland. They've lived abroad for two years now, as Gerry worked for Digicel in Anguilla, St. Lucia and lastly Tortola.
After a whirlwind trip through South America (a belated honeymoon) and a stop in the Big Apple, the pair will return home, just in time for Christmas.
To Gerry and Felicity, we wish you the very best! Michael and I loved getting to know you both and we'll surely miss you around here, especially on those nights when we turn a "sneaky one" into a "sneaky three." Safe travels! Hope to see you soon - on your turf next!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Exit Survey: Travis
Answer(s): We only ate at Pusser's East but we did drive by the Road Town Pub 734 times. Okay, okay. It only felt like 734 times. It was probably closer to 16 or 20.
What restaurant has the sturdiest chairs?
A) Nanny Cay
B) Jolly Roger
C) Pusser's East
D) The Elm
E) None of the above
Answer(s): While the chairs at all these establishments are outstanding, the Jolly Roger is the best place to visit if you like chairs that look sturdy but are actually cracked. The cracked chair leg makes for a fun, although somewhat painful, slow motion ride to the floor. Let the good times roll. Literally.(He is so perfectly describing my slow and painful fall, not his own. I hit my head on the specials board which then fell over and pinned Travis in his upright chair! What a mess!)
A) The roosters
B) The sun
C) Milly politely barking at my bedside, her way of asking for assistance in getting on the bed
D) The smell of bacon
E) None of the above (I'm not a morning person.)
Answer(s):
F) All of the above. It wouldn't be a Tortola morning without hearing the 1,931 voices of the Crowing Rooster Choir sweetly announcing the arrival of the morning sun. After hearing of the torrential rains of the "rainy season" I was thrilled to wake up to blue skies and sunshine every day of my visit. Ms. Milly is a rock star and the bacon, grits, waffles, and OJ at the Daniels Café are outstanding! All in all, the mornings were pleasant even though I'm not a morning person at all.
The slide and overall pool experience at Scrub Island puts Dollywood Splash Country to shame.
Answer:
True. I did enjoy the slide, infinity pool, hot tub, company, and the serene setting overlooking the ocean at Scrub Island. However, there is something to be said for thousands of overweight, tattooed, bikini and jort clad rednecks prancing and dancing around in a waterpark induced high that tugs at my heart and brings a tear to my eye. It truly is a tough call on this one.
The thing that had changed the most since my last visit was...
Answer(s):
1) The accommodations at Chateau Daniels are much more refined and comfortable. They were good before but now they're outstanding!
2) The roads. Just when I thought the roads couldn't get any worse, torrential rains set in. Potholes galore. Enough said.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
New Menu at Pusser's East
Pusser's East recently unveiled a new menu and I just had to take Travis back there, considering it was one of his favorite restaurant experiences the last time he was in the BVI...
We started off with some cocktails: the Naked Lorna and the classic Bushwhacker. Andre was tending bar so these were extra delicious!
For dinner we both had the fish tacos, made with fresh, grilled mahi, cabbage, tomatoes, housemade pickles and new spicy aoli that was most definitely spicy! Yum!
Afterwards we headed to Nanny Cay where Da Tree Men were playing for the Carib 1500 - the largest and longest sailing race. The boats set sail on November 7th from Hampton, Virginia and arrived in the BVI on November 18th! Long trip!
This was Travis's first time hearing the band - I think he enjoyed it!
Oh, and the band became "Da Tree Men and a Lady" when a crew member of the boat Smidge got up and sang House of the Rising Sun. She killed it!
We started off with some cocktails: the Naked Lorna and the classic Bushwhacker. Andre was tending bar so these were extra delicious!
Afterwards we headed to Nanny Cay where Da Tree Men were playing for the Carib 1500 - the largest and longest sailing race. The boats set sail on November 7th from Hampton, Virginia and arrived in the BVI on November 18th! Long trip!
This was Travis's first time hearing the band - I think he enjoyed it!
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