You deserve and need a vacation to charge up your 'batteries'!! Have a wonderful time. Keep us posted! Contessa
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THANK YOU!! I'm overwhelmed by all the greetings. Thanks for remembering! Hugs, Contessa
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This is AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing. Contessa
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I'm sad to say, Thierry Benissa, who managed the watersports and the beach at Club O passed away this weekend in France. His wife, Mimi, has emailed me from France. He'd been undergoing cancer treatment for 2 yrs. and finally succumbed to that nasty, dreaded disease. He was a dear friend and will be missed. Please pray for his family. Thank you. Contessa
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With age comes wisdom. A guy is 70 years old and loves to fish. He was sitting in his boat the other day when he heard a voice say, 'Pick me up.'He looked around and couldn't see any one. He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice say a gain,'Pick me up.' He looked in the water and there, floating on the top, was a frog. The man said, 'Are you talkin
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Barbara & Phillipe, how about if you or someone provides a old picture and submits it and asks if visitors have a recent picture of that picture? That way we get to see the old and perhaps the new. However, it must be identified. We've all taken pictures over the years and perhaps have a picture of that item in our archives. Just a thought...... Contessa
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Summary of Life GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.. 2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5) You can't trust dogs to watch you
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Georgia, I'm in agreement with you. Nothing stays the same forever so we must adjust! We may not like the changes but c'est la vie! My favorite sight is driving from Marigot towards Grand Case/Orient. Right as you get over the hill in La Savanne the view is from the Heavens. Nothing will change that!!>< Contessa
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Someone just sent that to me. How sad. It's true, Freedom is Never Free! Let's never forget. Happy Fourth to All!! Contessa
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80-year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with normal results. Dr. Smith said, "George, everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with yourself, and do you have a good relationship with God? George replied, "God and me are tight! He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's fixed it so t
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Wow! Looks a little different. Reason I said G.C. was a few years ago I met a lovely couple at Cheryl & Andy's wedding who live on G.C. Blvd. He's a local born and bred. One night they invited me to their house and I was amazed at how fabulous the setting was. The gorgeous gardens directly on the beach. Looked like a small hotel. Just beautiful! Oh, well.....I was wrong...th
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Grand Case..... Contessa
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Golf Poem In My Hand I Hold A Ball, White And Dimpled, Rather Small. Oh, How Bland It Does Appear, This Harmless Looking Little Sphere. By Its Size I Could Not Guess, The Awesome Strength It Does Possess. But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell, I've Wandered Through The Fires Of H*ll. My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same, Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game. It Ru
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Yup, I was thinking Sapphire or Ocean Club, too. Contessa
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All of the above and more. It's nice and private and will seem as though you're on your own private beach. Be sure to bring umbrellas and lots of water for the kiddies. That sun is beautiful but merciless. How much fun! Enjoy!! Contessa
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Actually, the pharmacies should carry distilled water. Perhaps Barbara could give you the name of a couple on the Dutch side. Good Luck! Contessa
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Wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and birthday. Phillipe is special! Don't go away....the purpose of the forum is to become educated and have some fun. Sure we learn stuff but we also build a bond with one another. It's difficult to find another vacation destination that creates the bond that SXM does. Believe me, I read them all! So, if you don't come back we
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A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: 'Talking Dog For Sale' He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there. 'You talk?' he asks. 'Yep,' the Lab replies. A
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Awesome news, Phillipe!! Hopefully, their presence will control the crime in the areas. Thanks for sharing the information. Contessa
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Andrea!! >< Contessa
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I really didn't see the humor in that, Angelo. And I'm an Italian-American. That joke was comparing apples to rhubarb, IMHO. But, if that's your humor, that's ok. It's your humor. >< Contessa
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I used to go in Sept. but it's really muggy. Many restaurants are closed, too. However, the water is deliciously warm! Sure hurricanes are a consideration but the season actually is from June - November and that hasn't stopped anyone from going. The rates should be better in Sept. It's all about preferences. Contessa
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Angelo, being an Italian-American, I found humor in that joke, hence I passed it on. Considering the derogatory TV programs ie: Soprano's, this joke is harmless. Contessa BTW....are you sure you're Angelo?
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Vicki, I just received one. Of course I didn't open it. I've emailed my friends and warned them about it. Thanks for the 'heads up'!! Contessa
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Thanks for the warning! We all like a little education! Contessa
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Why Italian Grandfathers pass their handguns down through the family An old Italian Mafia Don is dying. He calls his grandson to his bedside. " Elio, I wanna you lissina me. I wanna you to take-a my chrome plated .38 revolver so you will always remember me." "But grandpa, I really don't like guns. How about you leave me your Rolex watch instead?" "You li
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Denis, as usual, a great and brief report. Looking forward to seeing more pix! Contessa
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Bruce is correct. If a house has security measures take advantage of them, they're there for a reason! And take Phillipe's advice, too. He knows the area and the players and speaks from his heart! Go, be 'street smart' and enjoy!! Contessa BTW, Phillipe, the owners' name is John Gallagher. I just think he put a 'C' instead of 'G' by erro
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If the deal is really good, go for it. I don't recommend AI because there are too many wonderful restaurants in SXM! If you're not a 'foodie' then go for the deal! The area is fun at night without driving. Go for it! Contessa
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: Elderly Couple Getting Married >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida, >>>> >>>> are all excited about their decision to get married. They >>>> >>>> go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they >>>> >>>> pass a drugst
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