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Apoggi
07-26-2006, 09:22 PM
My friend Kim and I arrived on Guana on Saturday afternoon about 2:30pm. Maria and Troy picked us up at the dock and took us to my new time share at Ocean Frontier. Since we had only seen the places from the outside I was worried about what we bought. To my surprise the cabins are charming, clean and romantic. Too bad hubby couldn't come. His loss. Although at the last minute he decided he might come but the airfare was over the top. He learned a valuable lesson - listen to your wife.

The cabins at Ocean Frontier do not look big from the outside but once inside it is like a whole new world. They have a cute front porch with two adirondack (sp?) chairs to sit on and just chill. The porch is off the living room which is small but has all you can want. A TV to watch videos, a cd player, radio, puzzles, a few games and some books that I guess others have left. There is a table separating the living room and kitchen. The kitchen is small with a small refrigerator, two burner hot plate, micowave, coffee pot and toaster. I was told that the kitchens were being updated this winter with new and bigger refrigerators and cabinets and a drop in stove top. This will make it easier for those who like to cook on vacation. Me I only cook breakfast so it doesn't bother me one way or the other. There is a small bathroom and two bedrooms downstairs and a bed in the loft on the upper level. You can't drink and go up the stairs to the loft. There is a wall airconditioner in the living room area. We set it on high and figured we would be hot in the bedrooms. The first night we slept with the doors open and the ceiling fans on. In the middle of the night we both woke up and were calling each other to go turn down the air. We had a blanket, comforter and a sheet on and were freezing. Learned our lesson and turned down the air.
We did most of our drinking and dining at Nippers. With it being so close we figured we could imbibe more and not have far to go. I want to thank Johnny, Pat, Troy and Mikey for making our week wonderful.
We met up with Travelgirl3 and her three Travelguys in Hopetown for lunch one day. Had a nice lunch a mini reunion. Met them last year on Guana and have stayed in touch.
Went to the pig roast on Sunday. What else can you do on Guana on a Sunday. Was surprised that we heard no noise from our cabin from Nippers. Of course, after 3 frozen nippers I probably wouldn't have heard them if they came knocking.
I want to thank Ed from Ocean Frontier for getting us eggs when the store was out. I don't know where he got them but I am forever in his debt.
We had dinner at Blue Water Grill twice and it was good.
The only mishap was that I was looking at a shell in the ocean and turned my back and got knocked on my butt. I think I broke my big toe. It still hurts three weeks after the incident and my hip was killing me for three days. We were going to go snorkeling with Troy from Dive Guana but I couldn't move the morning we were supposed to go.
We took Continental from West Palm and it was on time coming and going.
I am glad I followed my heart and bought the time share at Ocean Frontier because for the next 24 years I will be coming to Guana. I wanted to buy a house on Guana but my husband wouldn't budge. We already have one at the beach in DE and said we couldn't afford two vacation homes. I know he was right but I still wanted a litle piece of Guana. When he said he would consider a time share I jumped on it and had one within two weeks. He still hasn't learned not to tell me those kind of things.
Oh well, only 340 days till next visit.

P2Pooz
07-26-2006, 10:34 PM
Good Job! Sounds like a fun vacation. The cabins sound great too. Can't miss being so convenient to Nippers....
Patti P.

elcahun
07-26-2006, 11:33 PM
PICS!?

lotta toe injuries these days...

AbacoPeach
07-26-2006, 11:40 PM
For some reason, they seem to happen in Abaco. A few years ago, I was dancing at the Tipsy Seagull and some big guy stepped on my big toe and when I got home, I had to have the toenail removed. Yucky story, but true!

norvell
07-27-2006, 08:17 AM
Nice trip report Ann! We gave a couple a ride a few trips back and they were staying at the Oceanfrontier. They asked if we wanted to look inside. I was surprised at how roomy and nice they were! From the outside, you wouldn't think so!
Glad you had a good time and we're looking for some pics!

Travelgirl3
07-27-2006, 08:58 AM
Hey Ann,

Thanks for the trip report & congrats on getting it done! (I'm having trouble just getting to work each day, since our return.) It was great meeting up with you and Kim in Hopetown over lunch. Too bad Chuck couldn't make it but hopefully we'll get together next year.

Speaking of toe-trauma, I had one too. While walking down the path on Lubbers, my little one said 'Look at the curlytail', so I turned and looked.... stubbed my toe bad on a rock.... started to fall but reached out and grabbed the closest thing.... yikes - was that Poisonwood? I didn't know if I should let go and fall on the rocky path & drop the camera, keep hanging on even though I might pay for it for a week, or cry over my stubbed toe!

Penny

krisngreg
07-27-2006, 09:32 AM
Apoggi
I just had to chime in here. We just completed our purchase too. (For 3 weeks in winter) We did it for the same reasons that you did - It seemed a bit impulsive, but my "Heart" wanted to do it. And as Ed said, "It's cheaper than a used Hyundai." Now, we'll be going to Guana every year guaranteed while we wait for "Someday" to buy a house.
And when/if we do buy or build: We'll let the in-laws stay in the cabin. Sweet!
Just glad to hear we made a good choice and my instincts are still working well.
See you all next winter.
Greg and Kris

frank8750
07-27-2006, 11:26 AM
How much is a used Hyundai?

Henz
07-27-2006, 11:46 AM
Not much..$500?!

frank8750
07-27-2006, 03:46 PM
I wish!

Apoggi
07-27-2006, 08:36 PM
I am still trying to send pics. I am a little dumb (maybe too many Nippers) when it comes to that stuff. When my son comes over again I will get him to help me.

Guanamomma
07-28-2006, 08:57 PM
I'm jealous! I want to go to Guana and drink Nippers and walk on the beach!

GM