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We treasure
every guest's heartfelt comments ... you'll
find their quotes on this page and throughout our site. We listen carefully
and strive to continually improve. Here are a few excerpts and a complete letter, from
charter guest and former Prime Minister of Ireland Charles Haughey which is
gratefully acknowledged. |
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Past Comments~ April 14th,
2002
Spring,
2002 Spring,
2002 Spring, 2002
"Perfect,
Perfect, Perfect!!!" "You
are real Pros! I wish you fair winds, full hearts and plenty of batteries for
the Captain's Light Show!"
July 7th,
2002
“Perfect sailing, excellent food and the
best of Host & Hostess~ our best vacation ever! I really appreciate both
of your efforts to accommodate everyone. It would be hard to say what we
enjoyed the most. But I am sure it was meeting and spending time with you!
You two are the best~ real professionals!” - Randy, Jackie, Ken & Luke Roberts ~
"Sailing aboard Three Moons was an incredible way to begin
the New Year! The most wonderful experience we have every had together. The
Crew were what made our stay not only comfortable, but accompanied by
delicious food and excellent company. We hope you have a wonderful season
full of good times and easygoing guests! Happy New Year and we know we won't
eat this well again for a long, long time!" January 15th, 2003 "Thank you
all for a dream vacation and we'll be back!" " January 31st, 2003 "Thanks
for another great time. And don't forget our Pirate's Toast: May you never
sneeze on your eye patch and stick your peg leg in a termite hole!" "Yo, Yo,
Yo! You showed us a great time! We will return, we will return. Thank you
again for making us feel comfortable in your home." "Thanks
for a wonderful time... hate returning to reality!"
"We
really hate to leave you. Everything has been so perfect. From the beginning
to the end, each day even better than the previous. I admit this was my first
yacht trip, but every trip from now on will be judged by the perfection of
everything each of you did! And we will be using your recipes... and thinking
of you & all the fun we had! Enjoy the rest of your life's adventure. As
Jackie Gleason said, 'Take it to the MOON, "We had a
beautiful trip and we hope to see you again. It “Special to us to see people
following their dreams and being so successful at it while helping other
people have fun. Keep following your dreams"
"Simply
the best! Thanks for a great week - you made it special!" "Amazing
week... I feel so revived!"
"Once
again, a fabulous vacation experience. Randy and Shelly, you have a special
gift. Thank you so much!" March 28th,
2003 "You all
are a terrific team! This was the best vacation ever! We'll be back. We
really appreciated everything!" April 5th,
2003 "I have
not been in the islands since 1974 when I lived on a boat in "Thanks
for a wonderful vacation. The food, drinks, yacht, and Crew were wonderful. A
trip to remember." April 19th, 2003 "It
was fun the whole time! Really, it WAS!" May 1st, 2003 "Thank
you both for making our 25th wedding anniversary a wonderful memory. The food
was outstanding! The friendship will last for a long, long time. Thanks for
the memories!"
"We had a
fabulous time - made more so by your excellent care! The service, food and
adventure was beyond our expectations! We so thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Dreams really do come true! Thank you!" "You
surpassed all expectation and fantasy. This was truly a magical ship! Thank
you!" June
6th, 2003 June 18th,
2003 "This is our 7th charter ~our first
with the Three Moons and hopefully not our last with the Three Moons! Great Food! Great People! Great Trip! ~Randy and Shelly are special people!
" Steve & Joanne Mandell New "Randy & Shelly, Thank you for a
wonderful time You are terrific hosts and fun to be with! Shelly, you are a
wonderful cook! We ate, rested, drank, ate, rested, drank, drank, snorkeled,
drank, and ate some more...fun!" Marsha and Barry Salmon “What a fabulous time we had! Great
food, fun times and wonderful company! Thanks especially to our crew for
showing us an amazing New Years Sail. Hats off to an extraordinary crew-
Randy, Shelly & Meredith you are amazing! Come on ya’ll we’re
having a ball on the Three Moons!” - The Olde Year’s Night Krewe ~ "We enjoyed our week on Three
Moons so much! We were treated like royalty by Randy, Shelly & Meredith.
I really appreciated all the special courtesies extended to us. We had the
feeling that they really liked us just as much as we liked them! The food was
excellent and beautifully presented. The sailing was lovely. I'm trying to
remember the wind, the sea, the sky and the gentle rocking of the boat just
in case I never get to go sailing again...such a lovely peaceful
feeling." Jim & Marion Jones "From the moment we arrived
and were greeted by Randy, Shelly & Meredith, we have never been
treated with such caring attention for our every need and wish. Chef Shelly's
first meal made us all think we were in a dream world. Never has a gourmet
restaurant provided a more elegant and wonderful meal. This continued
throughout our trip. Every detail was paid attention to and made our trip
most enjoyable. We especially loved the moment when Meredith surprised us
with homemade Valentine's cards and candy. This is truly a trip we will never
forget!" Jim & Carolyn Cook "We loved every minute of our cruise
on the Three Moons. Randy, Shelly, and Meredith are wonderful in anticipating
our every need and want. This week has definitely exceeded our expectations.
It's hard to believe we have had gourmet meals 3 times a day (and appetizers
too!), each one a very special event in presentation and taste. Thank you all
for a perfect week!" Gilbert and Mary Meade Hollifield “We wish to say we had a marvelous time
with the Moon family. From the initial Friday swim to the final hugs goodbye,
we will long remember "zero pulse" week. Randy, Shelly and Meredith
“Mini-Moon” made our stay a week of bliss in paradise. Their skill,
friendliness and good humor made for a wonderful week! ~MM & Friends Dear Shelly, Randy and Meredith -- Thanks
for such a wonderful time aboard Three Moons! We all enjoyed a most relaxing
and fun-filled three days with you. We loved getting the pictures today --
thanks for sending them to us! (And, our camera did turn up in one of our
many bags!) You three really made us all feel welcome
-- especially the children! The food was so delicious (Justin already has the
cookbook open, and has made a grocery list so we can get cooking!), the
sailing, card playing, snorkeling, water skiing, French picnic, card playing,
magic tricks, foot massages, card playing, scenery, sun rises, rum punches,
sunsets, moonrises, and (did I mention??) card playing -- were all the best!
If we are ever lucky enough to find ourselves looking for another sailing
vacation -- we'll be calling for you. Enjoy the rest of the season. Fondly, Mary Lee, Bill, Patrick, Sarah and Justin Dolly & FJ March 20th, 2004 "Thanks so much for a wonderful
vacation. This trip has created a lot of great memories for us. Shelly-your
meals were great along with the great Spa Treatments! We loved C.C's birthday.
It was a great celebration with your special cake. Randy-we will be back to
beat you in playing cards! Meredith- we are so glad you finally got to see
the movie Pirates of the Dick, Cornie, Ainsley, Trinie, and C.C. April 4th, 2004 “Arrived back in We'll send photos soon. Thanks again for making the trip so
special. Brooke, Micki, Kate, Alex and of
course, Bumpa “Just a short note to say
that I had a wonderful time aboard the SS Three Moons and to thank you all
for your warm and charming hospitality- note the absence or reference to
food. There is a good reason for that omission and that is I have put on some
3 pounds of love, one for each moon, and I chose to ignore it. "Dear Randy, Shelly & Meredith, What a wonderful vacation!!! We have
taken many family vacations and we all agree that this is the best we have
ever had. Your Southern hospitality and ease you displayed was a special
blessing. The food you prepared was delicious and always so beautiful. I'm
still remembering all the great meals and hope to try out some of your
recipes this weekend. You all
anticipated our every need and seemed to know exactly what would work best
for our family. Thank you for all your preparations and thoughtfulness in
making this a memorable vacation for our entire family." The Barkers William, Carol, Will, John & Blair "It was amazing. I get to travel
to some pretty wonderful places, but this was by far the best thing I have
ever done. I feel as if I've made lifelong friends with Randy and Shelly.
They are incredibly delightful. The cooking was extra special. The only awful
thing was that we only chartered for 4 days. It couldn't have been more
perfect. Three Moons was a terrific match. I learned a catamaran is not for
me. I love sailing, and you just can't get the same experience on a sailboat.
We will be back again and again. I consider Three Moons to be a second home
for me." Sherry & Ken Fardie "Thank you so much for your
gracious hospitality. Not a moment was spent that I didn't feel the
extraordinary effort and perfect planning it took to make us all feel
completely comfortable and pampered to the max. We dined on delicious
cuisine, shared great moments with friends, snorkeled, danced and laughed
aboard the glorious Three Moons." Nancy Hassett Vail, "This was a perfect vacation, great
people, beautiful water and islands. Thanks for making this trip such a
wonderful experience!" Elaine & Gary Gross "Thank you for making our vacation in
paradise all that we hoped for and more. Thanks for creating so many
wonderful memories for us on this trip. They will live in our hearts for
years to come. You exceeded our every expectation by a mile! Your care concern,
kindness and, above all, professionalism are hallmarks of your business.
Three Moons became and felt like home. It was like being with old friends. We
hope to have the chance to sail with Three Moons again someday. Happy
Sailing!" Clara & Bill Blanding "Thanks for a great trip.
Everything was perfect-the sailing, snorkeling, hiking, food &
drink...not to mention the company & Crew. You really know how to put on
a good cruise! Looking forward to another trip in the future." Wayne Blanding "You've turned our dream trip
of sailing on a yacht into reality for us and it has been wonderful. Shelly's
cooking was out of this world~ better than any restaurant in Bob & Sandy McLuckie July 3rd, 2004 We cannot Thank you enough or compliment
you nearly enough! You have exceeded our expectations and we will often
recall how impressed we were with everything. We will be BACK! What we
thought was a once in a lifetime trip will instead be the first of
many!" "This has been the most fun trip we
have EVER taken. Your hospitality is flawless~ you make us feel so welcome
and you created a lot of fun times for us. We have enjoyed your food
immensely and we've really had a good time in your company. The yacht is
beautiful. You have so many nice touches that make it a comfortable and so
pretty. You entertain with such grace. We feel we are your guests, not just
your clients. We will think of this week with fond memories and lots of
laughter. Here are some of our favorite moments: John's 40th
Birthday Surprise trip and party, island hopping,
beach hanging, hammocking, drinking, eating
well...very well! Playing cards,
swimming, bar hopping and a whole lot
of laughing! John & Jennifer Spencer July
3, 2004 "We cannot express in words how much
we have enjoyed our vacation! We really didn't know what to expect and had
never done anything like this and we've been so pleasantly surprised! You
really have perfected your niche. Thank you for welcoming us into your home
and providing such hospitality! We really feel like you have made our trip so
special. We will never forget our trip to the BVI. We wish you great luck in
the next few charters ahead for we know you will be wishing it was our group!
Best wishes to you! Long live Health, Happiness & Rum Punch! I only have
one more thing to say... 'People who need
people are the luckiest people in the world!" Donnie & Christy Martin July 3, 2004 "I had no idea what to expect. I
only knew that this was a chance of a lifetime. Thanks to the Crew~Randy,
Shelly & Meredith. This adventure exceeded my every expectation. The food
& fun filled the days! I've never eaten so much fabulous food in my life!
The islands we saw & visited will remain forever in my mind. Thank you so
much for making this vacation the most enjoyable and memorable vacation
ever!" Sherri Hartsell July 3, 2004 "What can I say, you and Randy are
wonderful in every way. Thank you for inviting me into your home and making
me feel like a queen. I hope to return the hospitality one day when I have my
very own dinghy! (One of my special highlights was driving the dinghy!) I
loved the Baths, Willy T's, Foxy's and all the incredible sunsets! Please
stay in touch. Love, Cathy Stamper July 3, 2004 "Thank you! You three are the finest
concoction of ingredients for the perfect day! Thank you for 8 perfect days.
I came for a vacation and made 3 new friends who had everything to do with
making this the most memorable of trips. I would recommend Shelly's Breakfast
Table, Lunch Table and Dinner Table! (Shelly, if you ever leave Randy, call
me!) Some of my favorite moments were: Kayaking amongst the diving pelicans Testing all the hammocks Kayak Races Game night Drinking too much Sleeping too little and Surprising my best friend on his 40th birthday! Thank you for your skills, mannerisms and
sense of humor. I admire you all for not only what you do, but for everything
you are!" Domenic Pony Polzella July 18th, 2004 "Minna and I have no words to describe the
great time which we had during our wonderful vaction on the Three Moons.
Randy, Shelly & Meredith, you are all wonderful people. You really looked
after all our needs. The food was fantastic and all the activities were just
great. Thank you all very much for an unforgettable time. We wish you lots of
luck and success in all your future endeavors. I hope our paths will cross
once again. If you are ever in All the best, Ronald & Minna Bakalarz "Captain Randy, I will forever
marvel at your capacity to walk backwards down the stairs, holding things in
both hands! Your knowledge and interest in our enjoyment was wonderful. The
sailing was great, food superb, and the company AWESOME! Shelly, the Queen of
the Gourmands, you fed us outstandingly; but more than anything, your
constant laughter made us feel happy and at home. Meredith, with the
beautiful eyes and beautiful smile~you are gracious and delightful. The three
of you have made this trip for us an unforgettable time. Please keep in touch
and look us up in P.S. By the way-Thanks so much for the
special love you put into the Kosher meals. It was really much
appreciated!" Fanny Haim “Dear Randy, Shelly &
Meredith I don’t have enough words to
Thank you for such a wonderful 9 days. You made us feel right at home and even
better. Your desire to make us all feel good, and to please us is second to
none. We feel like the most welcome guests on your boat. I wish for all of you that all of
your dreams come true, that God continues to keep you healthy and happy as I
saw you this week, forever. You all are very special people, it
was my treat to have met you. I, for one, will never forget this trip and
look forward to one day doing another with you! Thank you, Thank you, David Haim "We enjoyed sailing, snorkeling, and
visiting different islands. Most of all, we were able to relax and spend a
great week being pampered by a GREAT CREW! We really enjoyed all the meals.
Shelly's cooking is just great! Its A+++ and a 4.0 GPA! If we had to choose a
meal for the gold medal, we would give it to the Grilled Caribbean Lobster.
Thanks for having the St. Estephe and Meursault wines for us. Also, Thank you
for receiving us with the nice bottle of Veuve Cliquot Hurray! P.S. We loved the fact that you are always
there with a smile making sure that your guests get all their needs and
more." Micheal & Renee Besso “An
extraordinary and wonderful vacation~ A happy crew~ Wonderful food~ The BEST
of times!” Marie
Case and Joe Griffith Nov. 19th,
2004 “Thank
you for your gracious and open hearted welcome. At all times I felt relaxed
and safely at ease in your presence. It is your skill, knowledge and rich
experience that made this possible. Thank you!” Roger
Burton Nov. 19thth,
2004 “Our
trip was pure pleasure. The weather was great. We snorkeled, swam, walked,
played poker & scrabble, ate brilliantly and drank a lot! The Crew was
amazing~ always cheery, competent, fun, and anticipating our every need and
want. We loved Shelly’s cooking! This was a perfect trip!” Marcia
Selegson and Tom Drucker Nov. 19th,
2004 Randy, Shelly & Meredith: “Thanks again for the memorable week at sea. I
can now appreciate all of the wonderful things the past guests have said
about the However, we have fallen back into reality. As I sit at my desk in rainy, cold and miserable I hope your next few weeks are relaxing and thanks again
for the great week and its many memories. Now, where is my damn Gin and
Tonic (after all, it is Happy Hour in the Three Moons time zone). You all take care.” Regards, Jonathan
Smith December 6th, 2004 “Reasons why life on land is
not as good as on Three Moons: 1. V-8 tastes better with vodka,
spices and a boat breeze!! 2. When my car didn't start on
Monday morning, it reminded me of the Three Moons generator -- life is better
when the generator works as opposed to my car. 3. It's been pouring rain in 4. My view of the 5. Southern hospitality is best in the USVI and
BVI. 6. My bikini looks so sad without a body in it. 7. Progresso's lentil soup (today's lunch) v.
Shelly's Cuban Black Bean...no comparison! 8. Jon's underwear hanging from the lamp post
doesn't have the same effect as Mini Moon's on the flag pole. 9. Colleagues smiling at me v. Randy, Shelly,
Meredith and my family. Surely more to come as I think of them...I miss
you, Three Moons! Enjoy some days off and no cooking!” M&M and J&M "We did everything we wanted
to do and more! Please make it a point to come visit and stay with us
whenever you're in our area, you are absolutely always welcome! We loved
every minute, our dreams have truly come true! Thank you!" Hal & Vicki Heineman “The Three Moons cruise is the
most relaxing vacation we have had in years. The food is wonderful- like eating
at a five star restaurant for three meals a day. Thank you Randy, Shelly, and
Meredith.” Marilyn and Tom Shomer "Randy & Shelly! You gave us many wonderful memories
and a perfect vacation. THANK YOU both-you made our vacation one of those
once in a lifetime special vacations... we had a blast. Wouldn't have changed
one thing and can't wait to do it again someday. So I know we'll see you both
again. We wouldn't have changed a single moment!
We've traveled all over the world and this will always be one of our favorite
places because of you two. We may have to leave, but you will always be apart
of our lives and memories!" Tom & Debbie Beckwith Jan.
15th, 2005 Highly recommended. Had a wonderful time on
the Three Moons - Can't wait to do it again. We will be back. Shelly, Randy
and Meredith are fantastic. Shelly is the best chef we’ve encountered
in a long time! Our week was tooo….short. “ Paula & Mac McNichols January 23rd, 2005 “Our
trip aboard Three Moons was even better than our first! Thank you for your
gracious Southern hospitality, and for allowing us to share your home for the
week. We will always remember our adventures aboard Three Moons! The sail to
Anegada, the pink flamingos, the whale, our nights at Willy T’s,
Foxy’s and Robb White Bar, the bubble pool, … It was all
fabulous. The food, as always, was unsurpassed. You go out of your way to
accommodate your guests in such a special way. We are already looking forward
to our next adventure with you!” “We’ve
all commented on how this has been our favorite trip and is definitely one to
repeat. I’ll leave my thoughts on this trip in the form of a four line
poem that I wrote on our last night~ Our trip on this boat has been hands down my favorite, And for sure, we’ll savor it. I can’t wait for the time when we’re back here once more, Drinking & laughing & getting naked ashore! Thanks
again for everything & for the trip of a lifetime. Can’t wait to
see you in the future!” Jamie
Jollie & Jessica J. “Randy,
Shelly & Meredith: Great trip, sure we will be back. The trip was the
most relaxing vacation I’ve ever had. Thanks for everything. Food, Spa
massages and beer! I have traveled many places, but this is top of my list!
Food, adventure and Southern Hospitality in the Mary Lou
& Doug M. “Three
Moons, once again this vacation has topped my list. It was even better than
our trip four years ago and we thought that one would be hard to top! As
always, your hospitality and kindness have made our 2nd trip on
Three Moons wonderful! We’ll definitely be back!” Mr. &
Mrs. A. M. February 5th,
2005 “To the Three Moons Crew~ The Lockhart’s have had a fabulous week. You guys are the
best! May Randy never loose the nickname, “The Big R”!! All of you are sincerely invited to Barbara & Bob Lockhart | |||
