Hey! Read all the posts on both forums and would like to make a comment: You can't please all the people all the time. We have never had the Capt. Olivers buffet. Neither Michele nor I can eat such an expansive offering and enjoy it....too much good food ! All I know is that after reading both forums for a great deal of time I do have an opinion. Philippe has made EVERY EFFORT
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WOW! Much easier to navigate and FLIPPER has done a great job...missed him last trip and we should all get together some of these months. They need the $$$ I'm sure..gonna send a couple in appreciation of their work...a good way to tangibly celebrate EARTH DAY ! Den
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Hey Pat! Eloquent and fun too! A happy trip for you and yours...glad you enjoyed it ! You're lucky you didn't get busted for collecting the Mullet garbage....no work permits..no residency papers...taking the work from some local.... SHAME ! haha! Denis
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Hey! A new webcam on MAHO....nothing like the old ones but a taste of my fave beach ! Denis
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Hey C. About time! McDonald's have had them for years....cheese slices are on the bottom between the buns and condiments spread on the LEFT side of the bun while on the counter....makes it easier to remove the pickle if you're left handed! GREAT NEWS ! Denis
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Hey! Happy April Fool's....avoid the worms ! This was posted on TTOL a few years ago and I thought I'd air it out here rather than write another..getting lazy ! BARB...please DELETE after a coupla days if you would. ENJOY ! Denis
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Hey! We need help with a plaguing problem that has perpetually perplexed us during out last two visits to St. Maarten/St. Martin and continues to do so. During our stays at various upscale resorts we have used the toilet tissue supplied by the house and did not find it up to our standards or requirements. After considerable discussion with some close friends and ourselves, we have decided to
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Hey! A few shots of the Thursday night concert opener at Port de Plaisance. Michele and I joined Eric ( ERB ) from Island Radio at Peg Leg for a bit and then went up front to catch Percy. Percy never ceases to entertain. I love his music and his stage presence. He crams everything into his work and his voice continues to belt out reggae and hip hop tunes with the melodic power I love. His
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Hey Andrea et al ! Seems this thread has taken off in many tangents...YES, we all had a blast at Piano and next year will combine efforts, even if it takes TWO SHIFTS ! Barb can bring breakfast ! Here's some of the usual FB and SXM suspects, Jay and Colin someplace and most of the PENN PARTY CREW,( Heather, Roger and Peter ) including the lovely Brigitte from Louisville/Clearwater i
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Hey Barb! Not too familiar with them and don't know a good price. What they are worth is the "completed sale" price on eBay for an authentic brand new one, or anything else you're buying. You must register to find "completed" prices. TELSAR watches by Philip Stein are a fave of Oprah, I believe, and have some electro-medicinal powers. Den
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Hey Marguerite! At one time Diamonds International used to carry them. Of course the TESLAR is still popular. If you check out their website you might get the toll free number. Give them a buzz. FYI, there are MANY authentic older models on eBay. Denis
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Hey Anyone! Perhaps you are reading more into Barb's post than is there. I doubt Barb feels the present situation concerning crime on SXM,Vieques, Jamaica, Mexico, Antigua or a host of other islands is acceptable. Barb herself has been a victim of daytime robbery and is well aware of the crime situation on SXM. I take her point to be that crime is more rampant now than at any oth
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Hey Pat! We too have heard the stories of car theft and beach belongings stolen. Still we had no qualms about visiting all the beaches, even the more remote on the range. As in SXM we overlook this form of crime as it seems to have always been an issue. What perturbs and drives fear into me are the reports of gunplay. Hostage taking, armed robberies, shootings and the like seem to have esca
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Hey Barb! This is sad to hear. We have visited a number of times in the last 2 years and even had thoughts of buying a small place. The island is beautiful and DID have a reputation for low crime. There is a good police presence day and night, locals would leave their doors open, no worries on deserted pristine beaches. Vieques is about the same size as SXM. There are far fewer people a
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Hey Bruce! Possibly I'm in error...BUT...I do believe Pat was referring to the elusive RASPY....I'm sure he'll report something soon. My jobs DONE and you're lucky I remembered as much as I did with a geezer memory and all those phone numbers and EM addys falling out of my wallet where the $$$$ used to be ! Denis
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Hey! It's on my page. Also 5 more REGATTA BOAT pics on the link above. ( pBase ) Den
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Hey! Found this one. It's dedicated to all the aviation EXPERTS, AUTHORITIES and CRITICS who don't believe a 747 ever takes off toward the beach. Wish I had been there ! Denis
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Hey Pat! A double celebration for you! Have twice the fun! The "voice of reason" on all the forums and one classy writer! Enjoy ! Denis
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Hey Raspy! Perhaps we met on the boats. Were you the one with the mask, Veuve Clicquot bottles in your kit and green duct tape holding your raingear on ? Perhaps you need to come out of incognito world ...do it at Red Piano and you might get some real nice pics taken with the Choir Girls! A short 2 hr. nap in the P.M. allows for GEEZER QUALITY TIME after midnight !! Nice DRY rides on t
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Hey Carol... A glimpse of the new Princess terminal...NICE ! Opened by Queen Beatrix, Nov. 10-11, 2006. Denis
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Hey Carol! 86 million ++++ for the "primitive " new terminal on SXM.........Drs. Eugene Holiday will be devasted ! Topless ain't the norm for the majority of restaurants/bars on the beach outside of Orient Bay, and less popular there it seems in recent seasons. Everybody got a camera, cell phone, Blackberry, Iphone and laptop that takes pics.......go figure why ! Denis
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Hey! Last Tuesday everything seemed to be back to normal at SMYC and the bridge was DOWN when this was taken ! You can't come back unless you go home first ! Denis
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Hey ! Everybody has a fave car rental company. We have been using PARADISE for 7 years.' AMIN and his crew ( DARREN) at the airport) are reliable. After returning last week AMIN gave me a call letting me know an antique camera, given to me as a gift, was found under the front seat of the YARIS. One of his cleaning guys found it. PARADISE have a new van and will pick you up at the ai
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Hey! Thanks for reporting! From some reports in the papers and blogs over the last 2 months it seems the Police controls on both sides have been finding some people who may be responsible for crimes during their stops. Police here in APOPKA Florida have been stopping tourists/locals as well, and giving them the breathalyser and fining for no seat belts. They also are fining for cell phone u
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Hey! That photog. dude in the dinghy made me extremely JEALOUS! I'm scheming, but on my budget I'll have to settle for you rowing me around....can I count on that Barb Den
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Help yourself ! Denis
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Hey Vicki! It's not that bad really..no haze, the lads keep it cool and upgraded the ventilation. Michele hates smoke, just asked her and she says it's NO problem. No pipes or cigars. You really have to hand it to Jason and Colin. They know hoe to treat customers! Lots of experience in the busiest bars on Island have made them aware of every priority and they accept nothing les
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Hey! IIF you're in the Simpson Bay area you'll have a hard time not finding a good time with 3 couples. RED PIANO is not just a piano bar. After midnight locals, regulars, ex-pats entertainers, waitpeople and a mix of young and old hang. Good dance music and excellent drinks...no food. BLISS and TANTRA are upscale disco/clubs catering to the stiletto-collared shirt set but a l
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Hey Contessa! Please accept our condolences on your loss...preseve all your good memories and cherish them forever. Denis & Michele
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Hey! A few boat shots...some people shots later when I find half the stuff I shot. Enjoy ! Denis
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