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    A little R&R

    Heading down to the Cayman Islands for a few days of rest and relaxation.

    Imagine the Corona beer commercials shown on TV - that's what I'm doing...
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    A little R&R

    Mike...enjoy the vaca. Drink a couple of dozen on our behalf.
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    Re: A little R&R

    You lucky sunnabaggun! Enjoy life in all relaxation, and don't forget to bring a hammock.
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    Re: A little R&R

    Have fun Mike! Sounds like a great time and you have certainly been working hard of late.


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    Re: A little R&R

    Thx guys! It's only May but my mind and body are telling me it's time for a break. Have been mostly on the road this year. Have not been able to enjoy my family and system. Certainly looking to slow things down, enjoy the time with my wife and "charge the batteries".

    Clearly, some beverages and fresh seafood are part of the plan!
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    A little R&R

    Nice, Mike! I love the Caymans. Feeding and holding the stingray is a trip!


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    Re: A little R&R

    Boy, oh boy do you deserve it !! You're the only person I know that's gone more than my wife.

    Have a great time !! Good food, good drinks, and hopefully some romance !!!
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    Re: A little R&R

    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Nice, Mike! I love the Caymans. Feeding and holding the stingray is a trip!
    Stingray sushi or ceviche? ... Just kidding... We may do that... Having grown in the caribbean, I've done a lot of that before...we just want to unwind...but, who knows, we may head over and play with the rays
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    Re: A little R&R

    Now that you will be close
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    Re: A little R&R

    Would be nice Nelson. If I had a few more days, I would consider it.
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    Re: A little R&R

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Heading down to the Cayman Islands for a few days of rest and relaxation.

    Imagine the Corona beer commercials shown on TV - that's what I'm doing...
    Awesome! Enjoy your vacation Mike!
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    Re: A little R&R

    So far, weather has been spectacular. Nice breeze, white sand, crystal clear water,...you get the picture....
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    Re: A little R&R

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    So far, weather has been spectacular. Nice breeze, white sand, crystal clear water,...you get the picture....
    Awesome!!! Glad you're enjoying some well deserved R&R.


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    Re: A little R&R

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    So far, weather has been spectacular. Nice breeze, white sand, crystal clear water,...you get the picture....
    Awesome Mike !!

    Hoping that you and the Mrs. are having fun !!
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    Re: A little R&R

    mike
    That sounds like a great getaway. I like to mix in those do nothing vacations along with the travel to see new country ones. Those get pretty hectic.

    Enjoy!!!
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    Re: A little R&R

    Back home tonight. Really enjoyed Grand Cayman. Spent 5 days on 7 mile beach. Very nice and relaxing. Great weather in a beautiful setting. Will be back there some time in the future.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Back home tonight. Really enjoyed Grand Cayman. Spent 5 days on 7 mile beach. Very nice and relaxing. Great weather in a beautiful setting. Will be back there some time in the future.
    Very cool. Post a few pics.
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    Re: A little R&R

    Very cool Mike !!

    Hopefully we can talk soon.
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    Re: A little R&R

    What??? Where are the vacation pictures posted to make us all jealous (e.g. topless beach shots, sun, sand, more topless beach shots, etc.)
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    Re: A little R&R

    I love the Caymans.

    Is Stingray City still there or has it disappeared with all the climate change?
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    Re: A little R&R

    Quote Originally Posted by BobM View Post
    What??? Where are the vacation pictures posted to make us all jealous (e.g. topless beach shots, sun, sand, more topless beach shots, etc.)
    Ya that!
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