here we go guys and i get to be the first one!!! i wish my countdown was shorter than it is but 116 days and counting!

Thanks Sherry,
Can't wait 3 wks and 3 wake ups...Is anyone going to the BB party at Amsterdam Manor May 14th ..5 pm...Thats every Monday people on the BB's meet each other. Don't know for sure if thats all BB's but I read / respond them all...there are a few good ones.. Same folks seem to be on most BB's all the time.....Who's Going??? Lets put a face to you folks we write / chat with.
Deb in Ma.

We are now at 71 days and a wake-up!

54 days and a wake up.

I'm with you Deb, I'd like to put faces to the names too. Maybe we could start a thread just for that purpose. F.Y I, I look exactly like Brad Pitt, except not really.

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Hey! I look like Brad TOO!!!! Lets ask Sherry ":moderator" How about that BB meeting so all BB people (many boards can meet) We all are Aruba maniac's and spend so much time writing to each other. Most maniac's do all the boards. Right now Amsterdam Manor Beach Bar every Monday is the only place I know of...would be so fun.. To put a face on your pen pal freinds. Can we start a BB meet . WHATA U SAY!!arty:
Deb in Ma.

64 days for me...I can't believe it! I'll start to fake-n-bake in a couple of weeks. That is when I know I am getting close!

I have been to BB get togethers, they are a lot of fun and you get to put names with faces.

I will be there June 21st - July 7th!

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Aruba, no other place like it!

I tried to upload a pic of myself but my 'puter wouldnt do it. Maybe that's a sign.

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19 days for me!

Brad is that you I see??? The likeness is remarkable !!! Kinda looks like Me???

Only 10 more days for me..........

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26th trip to Aruba: April 2012
27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

Have a great time Amy...I'm right behind you.

Deb in Ma.

Since my countdown for Aruba is way out at 158.... I will look forward to Vegas at just 45 days now.
ruba

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Only 4 more days for Us Al & Paula. 4/20-5/5.ABC & CDM

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46 days until we land. Can't wait to spend 25th Anniversary there.

Week #19...3wks and 2 wake ups....arty: Hope everyone going before us has a great time..Do trip reports....
Still a mix of rain and snow...lots of flooding here in MA. Enough already!!!
Deb in Ma.

Yes, trip reports are a must for those of us still waiting and living vicariously through them. Deb, normally, I love snow but i've had enough. And if my boat was here in Mass, I could launch it in my backyard. Yuck.

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I've got a long wait..... 281 days until we spend two weeks in paradise.

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http://community.webshots.com/user/mackncat

My countdown is for when I load the truck and head south to my new home in the keys: 8 DAYS!!!!!

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31 days, 17 hours and 10 minutes til that plane takes off....

Mine's even longer!!! 291 days until a month in paradise.

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I think about 235 days until our 2 week Dec. trip and 312 until I go back for a week in Feb. 2008, when I hope to meet up with Elaine again. Hey Elaine, I will be bringing my cousin Chris again for the week. She just absolutely fell in love with "our place".

What BB's do you chat on? We'll actually be in Aruba during that time

3 weeks and 3 wake ups until MAY 12th!!!!

How many times has everyone been? This will be our first.

This will be our 7th. You will found out quickly why everyone keeps going back.

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sgriff-for me this coming Dec. will be my 10th trip in 6 years. My husbands 6th. (I go without him in Feb.) And I can tell you that every restaurant we have been to has been on the advise from members of this board, and all the fun things we did our first couple of trips, highly recommended by board members. Now we just go to "chill out".

Hi there ..There are BB partys every Mon. at Amsterdam Manor Beach Bar at 5-ish. We have been going to Aruba for 11 yrs now..Just love it..Where are you hanging your towel while there. We camp at LaCabana. Going a few days earlier this year and checking out MCV Aruba Beach for 2 days then checking into Lacabana...We land on the 10th .. Check out this is one of my favorite web pages as well as www.aruba-travelguide.com and www.Aruba.com. All of these have a wealth of info and good conversations going on. Don't forget to get your Aruba Advantage Plus card. Saves us lots of $$$ every year...you can check that out on this web site..sooo worth it. Hope to run into you on May 14th at the BB..greet and meet. 3 wks and 2 wake-ups...not here fast enough for me.arty: DEB IN MA.

thanks for the plug deb... fyi, the link for that card is http://www.visitaruba.com/plus/

Thanks Sherry for the correct www. ...I'm just to excited to get there. To lounge in that wonderful ocean and in that needed "HEAT" with that welcomed breeze brushing across your being..YUP

Deb

What can the card get you? Thanks for the info everyone! Looks like we're heading down there the same day!

check out the link. it gives discounts on anything from cell phones, to restaurants and water sports.

33 days. Can't believe it is almost here. Sure love reading about everyone's excitement with Aruba. This is our 9th trip. 2 weeks this year....

Of course we'll meet up again, Gina! I could tell how much Chris was loving it. This time you two can come to "my" beach and spend the day!!

sgriff ~ February will be my 14th year. I LOVE Aruba!!!

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29 days and 9 hrs for us.

38 Days here!!!

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bradyphotos.com
inaruba.homestead.com

WOW! BradyPhoto - your pictures are absolutely amazing! I'm guessing you do that for a living?

yes a plug for Chris Brady's photos.
I have 2, framed and hanging in my home and Sherry has at least 1.
In our new house in Waterville, Me, our 4 season sunroom will be called "little aruba" and aside from some furniture and the hot tub it will be decorated with Aruba stuff, ranging from pottery to the Brady photographs.

I am at about 28 days and 20 hrs or so.

Yup!


Andrea....

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I have to agree you do beautiful work.

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Just one week and one morning to wake up before we go!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait! Everyone at work probably can't wait for me to go. They all know my countdown and want me to shut up! Friends are going with us this time, but they are not coming until Saturday, so we have two days of peace!
After that, we have 5 months and 23 days until we go back again. This all started last June when we went to Aruba on a whim to see if it was all it's cracked up to be. This will be our third trip since then. I hope this is the last place besides California that I am addicted to. We are going to Palm Springs the end of May and I would love to retire there. Just too expensive!
Thank goodness we can always have our dreams. As we just learned again-live every day to the fullest and never take anything or anyone for granted. Life is too precious and short.

i just looked at your old posts from before you went to aruba the first time. my how you have grown, lol. you really caught the fever didn't you?

Our countdown is 21 days! We will be at the Tam for 11 wonderful, relaxing, all inclusive nights and days. The bed in our spare room is filled with our things to pack, and we are READY!

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Lee and Karen

Yup! Cosmo is hooked...like the rest of us..Have a great time...AGAIN !!

To Everyone thats leaving this week have a ballarty: ..relax and don't forget a Trip Report ... 3wks for us..
Deb

Only 15 day and a wake up and were are in Aruba, can't wait to get away from the horrible weather we have been having here in Maine. Arriving May 5th, See you there

30 something more days to go! We can't wait. We leave May 20th to stay at the Playa Linda!

Exactly 4 weeks and a wakeup. We leave May 19th for 8 days! Can't hardly wait.

I'm down to 55 days...I can't believe it...I have been waiting so long to go back.

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73 days!!!! July 7th here we come!!!!!!

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In memory...Virginia Tech...4/16/2007

Leaving Boston at 9:55 AM on April 30th for 11 wonderful days on the island. . . . .

Tom and Pam

Hi to all -
we're 30 days and counting the year sure went fast!!!!! I viewed the Owners post but does anyone have any new update about the Marriott Surf Club?? TIA.

Hi All
3rd trip three years in a row!! Leaving from Boston to stay at the Aruba Beach Club on June 1st. We really love it there, but I already know we can't go next year, daughter getting married. We really look forward to going Great Island & food is also great so many choices. Can't wait to see that beautiful sunset!! 35 DAYS