Happy New Year!! And, other random stories!!!

Happy New Year to you all!! I hope everyone had a great end to 2011 and an even better start to 2012. We had a unique New Years Eve this year. We worked at eat@canebay where we catered a wedding for a DC couple. They were married at sunset on the beach in front of the restaurant and then had a reception for about 65 people. It was really nice, the couple was very generous to us and we were even out of work by midnight. We rang in the new year at Rowdy Joes, another restaurant on the north shore. See picture below! :) All in all, it was a great night. Just don't ask Drew about his losses in 3's away...sorry baby!!!

Since Christmas, we have been working a little more and business has definitely picked up which is awesome. I guess this means season is here!!! We are saving up for our vacation to St Marteen and so we can take off some time when our family and friends come to visit. Our latest planned visitor is Drews brother, Nate. He'll be coming to visit on January 28!!

Today, Drew and I both worked during the day. We were warned at the start of the shift that that the rip current was bad and to watch for swimmers who may get caught in it. About an hour into the shift, there was a trash truck in front the restaurant blowing it's horn, signaling that there was an emergency. Drew ran down to the beach and dove in to help a man who was drowning. The son of the owners was out boogie boarding and saved the guy before Drew reached them. Nothing like getting saved by a ten year old! The only thing sacrificed was Drews sunglasses! :(

Drew and I visited the animal shelter a few weeks ago. There is a problem with pet overpopulation on the island and so many dogs need homes. The only issue is that we have an apartment where dogs are not permitted. We are going to chat with our landlord and see if there are any exceptions. In the meantime, we will just get our fix dog sitting other people's dogs. Our first job was on Tuesday when we dog sat Rita. We had a great day at the beach. See the picture below.

Who knows who Agnes Nixon is??? Shes the founder of All My Children!!! She has a vacation home here and is visiting with her family. They have come into the restaurant a few times. They are super friendly and it was so awesome to meet her. My grandmother is very jealous!!! Agnes' granddaughter, I think, owns a few restaurants and inns in Martha's Vineyard and asked if Drew and I if we'd be interested in working for her this summer. Very intriguing!!! No plans yet but it's nice to have options!!

Joe Biden was vacationing on St Croix over new years as well. Drew had the privilege of meeting him at Carambola golf course. See the picture below and note that it was dusk when it was taken. The vice prez had his shades on so Drew put his on too!!! :) Such a great photo!!!

Other than that, we are counting down the days until our St Marteen trip...4 days!!! See you soon Grammy and Grampy!!!

One more random picture...donkey in the back of a pick up truck. He belongs to Cowboy Steve and can be rented for events!!! Only on St Croix!!!! :)

Until next time!!
Love, Jenn and Drew