Thanks, Dan, for the update. So sorry to hear that. While I didn't know him I'm sure there are many out there that will be saddened by his departure. Thanks! Contessa
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While all of the above have been answered it's a matter of taste and time. Having been to Anguilla, St. Barth's, Saba, St.Eustastus, St. Kitt's and Nevis, I prefer Nevis. It's laid back and sort of reminds me of a smaller Bermuda back in the day. Unique & special. Unfortunately, it requires time to get there. You've got to fly and with schedules etc. it becomes a
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Sistah....I feel your pain. I've felt that way for 20+ yrs. and after 70+ visits! We nearly bought there 20 yrs. ago but we had to choose between buying and Law school. Guess which won? Oh, well. But, I'm reaping the rewards in other ways. Someday perhaps. Still on my wish list. >< Contessa
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Magnificent!! Thanks for sharing. Contessa
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Hey, Mssr. Phillipe.....I resent that 'concierge gossip' comparison! I was a Head Concierge and believe me the gossip STOPPED with me!! Contessa
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Denis, Very impressive!! Thanks for the energy booster! Looking forward to our return!>< Contessa
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Whatever happened to: What happens in SXM stays in SXM?? Contessa BTW....I've also been a member since 2005 but I'm sure it's this forum not the older forum which at times got 'carried away' !! Yup, I'll bite.....I got carried away, too! Dang, those were the good old days!
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OMG....did you just trigger the memory bank! We loved David's!! We made some wonderful friends during trivia nights! Great place.....lots of fun!! Contessa
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Barbara, that's the sort of picture I meant. Simpson Bay area wasn't anything like it is today, as you well know, and was filled in with 'stuff'! I remember boats, cars, trash and the like which created the 'landfill'. I saw it being done on several occasions. That isn't a bad thing.....lots of the island was filled in. I remember staying at Pt.Piroutte in
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Does anyone have pictures of Simpson Bay in the 80's. The Simpson Bay that was really a catch-all for all sorts of refuse? Everytime I drive past the airport I'm amazed that all that 'junk' is the foundation for what is there now.... Amazing! Also, of OB of the past? I have some, somewhere, but not of the Club O side which was different from the other side. These pix
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDREA!! >< Contessa
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Vicki, wonderful pictures! You can feel the pulse of the history. Thanks! Contessa BTW, you didn't tell us the website where they're found.....thanks.
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TJM/Tom.....nice to see you're still around! I've missed your wonderful 'back in the day' stories! I'm with you on this subject-matter, too! Be well!! Contessa
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The old Wathey Pier? Contessa
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Phillipe, you've brought tears to my eyes! I remember the market in Marigot quite well. They used to close from noon-2pm daily. There used to be ladies selling fruit & veggies outside. OMG!! Those were the days. Keep these pictures coming. We love the reminising!! Contessa
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Do I get one more vote? Grand Case Blvd. Contessa
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The only odor I've ever experienced is coming in thru the Club O road. Other than that there's never been an odor. We've rented in Orient for years! Good luck! Contessa
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It looks like it could have been Backstreet! Contessa
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I still miss Bulldog!! I do listen to him here, but there was something about him and SXM radio...... Contessa
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Vicki, my money's on you!! Personally, having been to SXM since the early 80's everything looked the same. It wasn't as built up....Mullet looking absolutely NOTHING like what it looked like in the 90's or up 'til now.....it's difficult to gain a perspective. However, I think V. has something and it could very well be Maho. It's also difficult to remember Ma
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Norbert, a wonderful guide! I noticed in G.C. that Bistrot Caraibes and a couple of others aren't on the list. Any reason for this or are the restaurants posted advertisers? Just curious....not wanting to open up a hornets' nest. Thanks so much for putting all the effort into doing this! Contessa
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Also check out, SXM or BUST on Facebook! Lots of familiar faces and experiences. Contessa
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Lou, excellent report! I could taste your food! I also love Palm Beach. What a classy place!! Glad you found Chez Leandra.....where have you been? The wraps are delicious and huge. Only complaint is the service....it's been slow. I know...what's the rush? But, I don't like to spend 2 hrs. for lunch. Also, love the Shrimp Margarita ala Andy! Somethings a-miss in the new p
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Hi, Melissa.....you get around!! You talked about getting bitten by mosquitos at Belair! Reminded me of a funny story (not so funny at the time ) when we stayed there. During the wee hours my g.f. got up to go to the bathroom and while her face was feeling 'weird' decided to look into the mirror. Then the screaming began! She'd been bitten by a spider!! Her face was the size
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I saw this posting and LMAO!! Dan really DID try to fit in.....he just walks to his own beat!! Keep on drummin', Danny boy!! Contessa BTW, his jokes are probably the reason he's not longer on that forum!!
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Absolutely correct!! If it wasn't for the likes of Barbara and many others, it would be in a worse state. Small things really do matter. But, we still love to return! Contessa
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I didn't get one either but then again, I don't open any email from people I don't know. There's lots of junk out there just lurking and waiting to screw up your computer.....can't be too safe! Cheers! Contessa
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Nice report. Sounds like a great time except for Turtle Pier experience. Very silly of them not to change the price......it could have lost them many more $$$$. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad! Contessa
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HAPPY BELATED!! >< Contessa
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William, do not dispair.....unbelievable miracles can happen. I had a dog disappear for 2 months once. I even put an ad in a local newspaper with a reward. No luck! Then miraculously, one day I received a phone call from a couple who thought they had my dog (my husbands pooch for years)and they were moving so they thought they'd call us!! How INSENSITIVE!! But, the good news was, it WA
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