Well Cowboy, you should try it. Made half recipe just to try and it is wonderful. Truly, truly GOOD. I registered it in our community cook off on January 24 as: Annie's Chili & Barbara's Not yo Chili. Annie, I will let you know how we do. Sylvia
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LOL......It is a good thing when you can make people smile. But, I learned how not to cook. My husband does not even know how to turn the stove on, so all I have to do is say it is broken. Then all I have to make is reservations! Live and Learn (Mental note to self,,,,Do not ask Barbara for recipe) Thanks for the smile. Sylvia
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Thank you Annie. That is the recipe I remember. Will let you know how it turns out. Sylvia
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Barbara, months ago on another board you posted your prize winning Chili Recipe. Could you post here again? We are having a neighborhood Chili Cook off in two weeks and would like to try yours. Full credit will be given to you of course. Thank you in advance. Sylvia
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My New Year's resolution is to MAKE NO Resolutions. That way I won't have to feel bad. We wish a Happy New Year to all here. Sylvia
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Philippe, I find your post most interesting about the Arawak sacred ground. My children and I would spend many weekends there in the surrounding water trying to catch a Yellow Tang for our salt water tank. We would always end the day with strolls through La Belle Creole. When my daughter mentioned to one of her class mates what we did, her friend became very upset and stated that we should nev
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Barbara, just read your blog and had to tell you after a pit of a day, I have ended this day with a laugh! The Gardener is what I would call a 'Super Soul' and Heaven is busy keeping him out of trouble. Thank you so much. Regards, Sylvia
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Barbara, Philippe so GLAD you are fine. Remember Barbara, I told you months ago you have a friend in South Carolina. You are always welcome here and you too Philippe, must you must LOVE animals to stay here on our farm. Thank God you are fine. Best Regards, Sylvia
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We will watch here closely. STAY SAFE MY FRIENDS.
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My son was about five (5) years old playing on Mullet Bay Beach just before Christmas. A tourist asked him how in the world Santa ever found him. Without even looking up, my son replies, 'He comes on LIAT unless they are booked up,then he will have to come on Winair. Any taxi driver can tell him where I live.'
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Thank you Barbara. What a beautiful way to end the day.
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These are so Wonderful! Please don't stop. You have made my day
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John, it is always a pleasure to read your post. Honest and straight forward. I get so sad reading the negative views. It is like no one looks for the beautiful and positive. Years ago when I lived on St. Maarten people would visit and ask what would make you love this Island so much. I would always answer, ' You have to look at the forest, not just at a tree'.
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Barbara thank God you are OK. Stay strong. Sylvia
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Philippe, you are not wrong or confused. You are correct. Regards, Sylvia
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Most of all Philippe, thank you for sharing the wonderful photos. You surely have been blessed. Regards, Sylvia
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I got lost on this thread. What am I missing? When we are on Island sometimes we lose TV completely. That's when we read books or play chess. Sometimes GEBE has a problem, we light candles. Sometimes we turn on the tap and there is no water. We swim in the pool and drink bottled water. All in all, life is good and we are grateful to have the experiences.
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We will take it one storm at the time. St. Maarten work you magic and keep the storms at bay. Just a few more months to go and we will all breath a little easier. Regards, Sylvia
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Really interested in the reply. Love the store and have collected Lalique for years. Sylvia Carolina Girl
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Tomorrow is the Birthday of the USA. Spent the entire day decorating a golf cart for the Golf Cart Parade tomorrow with a three, five and nine year old. Boy is it tacky, but boy it is beautiful!
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After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks that followed, in California an archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet, and shortly after, headlines in the LA Times re
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA. You have always been a wonderful neighbor. Sylvia
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Can anyone help with this. When I post a reply it automatically takes away all the post that are marked as new and logs me out. I know it is something that I do not have set up correct, but it is a pain. HELP ME... Sylvia
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This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much. Keep them coming
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Check out Azure Beach Studios on Simpson Bay beach. Nice, clean and economical.
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Finally! A healthy living routine that I can live with. Also, don't forget the benefits of a vodka martini with an olive. Hello,,,another serving of vegetables. Sylvia
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Philippe, your pictures are truly wonderful. Thank you. Sylvia
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Great picture. When was it taken? Can not tell if that is the old or new terminal. Sylvia
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Risdon's on Front Street for a hot dog with Matauks hot sauce? Hillside Drive in? No where to eat in Grand Case, it was just a fishing village?
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Please, lets work together to make this the best forum ever. It is fun. It is informative. And it is civil. I do not want to debate or argue. I do not wish to be talked over because you know the poster from three responses prior. No matter how many times you have been to St. Maarten, you can always stand to learn more. Example: how many of you,(without going to the Internet) know the word
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