I've been in 2 quakes on SXM and when I was in a villa the dang walls shook! It was scary as all get out! In the other one I was driving and didn't know about it until I got to the beach. Weird!! Must be when your moving you can't feel it. Glad it was minor!>< Contessa
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Bob, that's funnier than the joke. If we can't laugh at ourselves we should give it up!! Contessa
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I agree with Pat. The best part of the trip is to explore. Keep a map handy just in case you get reallllly lost, but our past experiences were getting lost and asking locals for directions. You'd be surprised, you could make a friend or two! However, if the neighborhood is remote, pull out the map! >< Contessa
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I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired?' Well...I'm fortunate to have a few friends who have chemical engineering backgrounds, and one of the things we enjoy most is turning beer, wine, bourbon, and martinis into urine. And, we're pretty damn good at it too!!'>< TGIF Contessa
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OMG.....>< I'll have to use that one, with your permission!! Contessa
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Dane, I agree about the Westin! Some of the worst food and service has been at the Westin. I've only been there twice, both times meeting friends, or I wouldn't have returned. Contessa
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The Grandma Test I was out walking with my 4-year-old granddaughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. 'Why?' my Granddaughter asked. 'Because it's been on the ground; you don't know where it's been, it's dirty, and probably has g
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Bob, you're correct! Sure, things are better when the 'boss' is around (well, most of the time) but even the head honcho is entitled to a vacation! We'll just have to get his schedule for the future! >< Contessa BTW, Barbara, he WAS missed by us......
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A Love Story of Seniors...... Barbara was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Tampa he asked her, "What did you steal?" Barb replied, "A can of peaches." The judge then asked her why she had stolen the can of peaches, and she replied that she was hungry. The judge then asked her how many peaches were in the can.She replied, "6.&qu
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The mail's pretty slow, isn't it?? Contessa
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Oh, my! I wasn't there then!! Great pix, though! Don't stop....we want more! Contessa
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You're correct, Irina, I've bought it there for hubby who is a fan! I've also gotten it @ Grand Marche near the rotary, upon occasion. Hard to find, though. Contessa
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Joan, Did you attend Good Friday services on SXM? Do tell. Thanks. Contessa
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Kathy, Yes, I have first hand knowledge of the variety on this buffet. And all great! And Philippe, you left out the desserts.......decadent! Can't wait to return to SXM so I can return. Contessa
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Funny! True story, also, my Dad lived in Vegas. One time we went to one of thos all you could eat buffet's. I hate those things. Dad was in his 80's at the time but a character like you wouldn't believe. So, when we left the restaurant his wife noticed his bulging pockets. She inquired what he had. He proudly announced, " 24 cream cheese packages." She had a fit, a
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SENIORS....... You gotta love 'em! $1.99SPECIAL! We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99. 'Sounds good,' my wife said to the waitress. 'But I don't want the eggs.' 'Then, I'll have to charge you two dollars and forty-nine cents because you're ordering a la
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I've been to Sunday Mass at St.Peters....10am, I believe. Don't know about Fri. I'll bet Jack/mrstmartin knows, he always goes to church. If I find out more info I'll let you know. Contessa
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Vicki, my son has a salt pool. I'd never heard of this! It feels so much better on your skin and doesn't smell, 'pool stanky', as my grandsons used to say!! Contessa
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John Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I couldn't agree more on that one. My reviews have > always been based on honesty and experience and > not based on who owns the place or who works > there, nor what I will get in return and so when I > read a review from people such as that, all I see > are typed dollar signs rather than words.
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I agree! Barbara and Phillipe are truly the island representatives, extroardinaire!! But, this forum is very different from the others. There's a need for all of them, regardless of their politics. I enjoy them all for different reasons. Now, back to Three Palms. Any restaurant can have an off night, been there are few times. But, sometimes we have to question where the reviews are com
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OMG.....I just heard on the radio that Burger King will be having left-handed burgers!! What will they think of next?? >< Contessa APRIL FOOLS!!
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Thank you so much for the condolence message. It's been a rough weekend, as you can imagine but a good bonding one w/siblings. We're scattered throughout the country so it is comforting to be together. My dad was a decorated Hero of WWII and the last of his Patriotic breed. He made us proud and still does from his new throne! I genuinely, appreciate your sentiments. Contessa
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Two Little Old Ladies Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress. The thin one leaned over and said. 'Life is so boring. We never have any fun any more. For $10 I'd take my clothes off and streak through that stupid flower show!' 'You're on!' said the other old lady, holding up
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Elaine, sure looked like a couple of celebrities in one of the pix. GREAT pix, BTW! Thanks for sharing!! Contessa
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SEARS CATALOG Two hillbillys were looking at a Sears catalog and admiring the models. One says to the other, 'Have you seen the beautiful girls in this catalog?' The second one replies, 'Yup, they are very beautiful. And look at the price!' The first one says, with wide eyes, 'Wow, they aren't very expensive. At this price, I'm buyin
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Oh, my!! It was painful reading and I do hope a book is in the future. A heartwrenching story. Phillipe, my friend, you've lived quite the life for a youngster like you!! God Speed. Contessa
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BTW, I also, bring my bags to SXM and have left them there for a local friend. So, it you see some bright blue Trader Joe bags with surfboards and palm trees on them, those were mine!! And the lady using them is my friend, Mimi! >< Contessa
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I guess we're all the same in spite of our physical differences!! >< I've done the same thing many times. Some stores in my area offer incentives for using shopping bags, Trader Joes, has a drawing for $25.00 store certificate and when you use your own bags they give you an entry for the drawing, another store offers 5% off your groceries for using the bags. Other than the obv
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I couldn't believe the changes !!! And try to get FF!! Now, THAT'S impossible unless overnights and/or triple connex. There's not advantage to being loyal to one airline. Never again! Contessa
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25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. 'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.' 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. 'You better pray that will come out of the carpet.' 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. 'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knoc
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