And to you as well Neil.............Merry Christmas Your Rum Jumbie Bar is a class-act for departing folks. (Hope it snows there tomorrow !!!!) <grin> DONT STOP THE CARNIVAL !! Kipp n Slipp
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There is a detailed map of St. Maarten, published in 2002, showing the names of literally every street on the Dutch side. (and many on the French) The map was called "St. Maarten business map" and the cover jacket states that it was sponsored by the Windward Island Chamber of Commerce & Industry. There is an e-mail listed as: coci@sint
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Hya Spike (Cupecoy too) We must have been on the Island same time. We all too agree about the Cupecoy Area. The only time on the Island that tears came to our eyes........ Watch this: "The Cliff" "Rainbow" "Shorepoint" "Cupecoy Yacht Club" (and then maybe new plans for Mullet Bay ????) All High Rises. All even critized by the recent Queen visit
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That music guy at the Marigot Market does have CD's now Spike. We bought a couple last year and will probably buy sum next week when we get to the Island. Most of the local guys that sold music on the Dutch Side are gone. Dutch authorities clamped down on pirated music cd's and tapes. DONT STOP THE CARNIVAL ! Kipp n Slipp
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Bring A few long sleeves or light sweater(s). It can get "chilly" at night for those that have thier blood thinned by that hot Caribbean sun. (Alternative Method): Drink LOTS of rum. You won't care if it's hot or cold. DONT STOP THE CARNIVAL !! KIPP n SLIPP
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One the the nicest things about these St. Maarten BB's is that readers and followers often find tips, tricks, hints, and advice that won't be found anywhere else. Irina is right on----as is Lerch. Rima's is a "fashion/trinket emporium" that caters to the beach & vendor sellers, as well as the tourists who know how to find Rima's. If you want some shells,
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Maybe you think I am being glib or trying to be funny..... But tell them you'll pay on "Island Time". Took 12 years to (maybe) to clear up the Mullet Bay mess Took 1 1/2 years to grant a permit to complete the Caravanseri mess Took too many hmmmms n ahhhhs to move the BBW plant mess And now they want the money right NOW ? HA HA HA If we owned at the Sapphire,
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Lots of interesting scenarios here.... If y'all band together, and don't pay, the threat is that you lose your "time" ? Then they have to re-sell your time and bleed someone else, right? So far, the only thing that is glaringly apparant is that the management/ownership of the Sapphire have failed miserably in keeping satisfied customers/tenants. Just another reason
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Wow Already There ! You have the routine down pat. The only thing I'd change was the order. Put #1 on TOP of the list. We got married in the Florida Keys ala "Jimmy Buffet Style". Had to pay a $5.00 "Spouse Abuse Fund" in order to get a marriage license. HA HA (Haven't gotten my $5-worth yet !!!!) DONT STOP THE CARNIVAL !! Kipp n Slipp
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We stayed at PDP last year (after renting at Cupecoy Beach Club for 16 years). Barbara was right on with her description. For our own personal tastes, here are the PLUSES+ and the MINUSES- : PLUSES: * Very nice accomodations. Staff & Housekeeping were extremely nice * Great Security. There are at least 10 Security Guards on premesis every day & night. One of the few
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The coupon book is available at the Coutesy Desk in the Casino. Best to ask for one any night after 7:00 PM. Not to worry. If you are on thier mailing list, or have used a coupon book in the past, your name is in thier computer. DONT STOP THE CARNIVAL ! Kipp n Slipp
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The store on Front St. catering to Parrotheads is called "Last Mango in Paradise". It isn't owned by Jimmy B, but is licensed to sell all of his "stuff". It always has a rather neat collection of up-to-date Buffett clothing and paraphernalia. The store is on Bobby's Marina end of Front St. and is easily recognized by the Shark Statue out front and the Buffett tune
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It sounds like you bought bottles of Ma Dou Dou Mark. Ma Dou Dou is a locally made flavored rum, usually sold in various sized hand painted bottles. The true Ma Dou Dou Rum can be recognized by a small swatch of plaid fabric wrapped around the cap and a small rectangular sticker on the bottom (rear) of the bottle (describing the flavor). We just recently returned from our yearly trip and wer
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