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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Jewel Store in lobby of Simpson Bay Resort robbed SXMScubaman 6 minutes ago
Originally Posted by CaribLee
Until they allow security guards to be armed, they will continue to bolt. Doesn't work well when the criminals have guns and security doesn't.
No sh*t. I'd bolt too.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Booked my return from SXM today for May/June trip SXMScubaman 8 minutes ago
Thanks. This is for our May 2026 trip. Guess I should have included that in title or post.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Entry Form and Sargassum? obgirl01 1 hour ago
Erb
Thanks for the suggestion. We do love Ranch Del Sol! When we were there last year we had quite the show between the peacocks.and.the iguanas!
Sounds like a nice start to the vacation!
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Jail Kennys 2 hours ago
You are correct my Dear on Guadaloupe
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British Virgin Islands
Shout out to TMM and Sail Absolutely BLAFLA 5 hours ago
I would like to send a phenomenal shout out to TMM's Sail Absolutely. Their Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 catamaran was the perfect vessel to sail the beautiful crystal blue waters of the BVI. She was comfortably stable, wide, fully equipped, and large enough to accommodate 10-12 passengers. Thanks to TMM provided wifi, I was able to keep in touch with my friends and family, sharing my pictures and videos instantly, while also keeping the urgent matters at home up to date. I will remember this vacation forever. I highly recommend chartering "Absolutely" and her dinghy "Positively" when your need for vitamin SEA becomes overwhelming.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Call to pick up impounded motorcycles CaribLee 8 hours ago
I have no problem with the crushing in general, and I wish that they could crush ‘em all, but for many locals that’s the mode of transportation that they can afford.[/quote]

That is probably true.....but if you obtain all required documentation and insurance.....and drive responsibly, you don't have to worry about the bike being impounded.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Pimpin' Ain't Easy CaribLee 8 hours ago
Thanks Todd. We should be on island in 24 days. Might give it a try.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Thursday Update cruzer 8 hours ago
Winds have been brisk lately with water on the cooler side-82ish in the morning. Currently 84 this Friday morning.

I’ve settled into a breakfast routine—cottage cheese and frozen fruit, defrosted of course-followed by a 40 minute walk along the water.

Tuesday was our Phillipsburg day. I needed a new watch band and possibly a battery, for my watch and Mrs. Cruzer needed batteries for some of her watches. There’s a watch repair shop next door to Krave. They charge a very reasonable $8 for a battery and replacement, but told me my watch was kaput. Found a decent one down the street.

Lately we’ve been going to Ital’s prior to shopping, a sort of cleansing routine amongst all the excess of normal French side dining. Too bad it takes more than one visit to be beneficial.

Wednesday’s lunch was a repeat at Le Taitu, as they are closing down Friday through the end of August. I substituted veggies for the starch with my catfish in a coco sauce, and Mrs. C having the beef bourguignon. Oh, we completed another buy 10 get 1 card.

Dinner was at Carl’s Le Ti Coin Creole and I am happy to report that his food is as good as ever (last time he was just ok, being a little rusty from not cheffing for over 7 years). I started with the Conch salad(excellent) and had my all-time favorite—goat stew, excellent as well. Substituted veggies for starch once again. Plus, he cut a mango for my dessert.

Thursday was stay at GCBC day as Mrs. C was fighting off a cold so we made the 50-yard trek to Sunset Café. Lunch was breaded shrimp bits and tuna tartar by special request in lieu of ceviche style. Dinner was the bouchot mussels with veggies instead of fries.

You’ll notice many mentions of veggies in lieu of a starch. They are all a variety of veggies, savory, and flavorfully cooked. I’m really not a veggie fan, but the French seem to excel with them. Something to try when we get back home.

Today’s plan is Bacchus and tomorrow is Pardon My French, with a side trip to Carrefour. Sunday is Patty Healing Hands Day.
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British Virgin Islands
Re: Peter Island questions BEERMAN 9 hours ago
Thanks, found it!
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Sunset cruise? Phyllis 14 hours ago
Has anyone taken the 2-hour champagne sunset cruise out of Phillipsburg? How is the parking/logistics, and the safety walking back to your car afterwards?
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Nice story about Bobby Barron SurferMike 23 hours ago
A nice friendly guy who I’ve known for years. Bob, Craig, the Chairman. He’s all that and a pleasure to know him.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Through Monday Report RonDon Yesterday at 09:43 PM
If Yvette's is closed try Rosemary's at Marigot waterfront. Very basic, sweet tasty whole fish.
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British Virgin Islands
Re: Cat sinks off Anegada.. MKGrey Yesterday at 05:43 PM
Have there been any updates on this? Was this navigational error, system failure, or other?

We were there throughout the week, and were in the Bight the day this happened. We have never seen as many Sail Caribe sailing school vessels as we saw this year. Several nights we wound up moored nearby members of this group. It did not appear to me that there was very much supervision of the students on these boats.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Latest report Shelby2 Yesterday at 04:06 PM
Enjoying your reports and photos...luv the kitty pics!😸
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upcoming trip joe9090 Yesterday at 02:51 PM
Will be on island in 2 weeks. Haven't been in 15 years. Staying on Orient. Been hearing about the seaweed issues. Fingers crossed that it is less. Always went in July and never remember it. Do we still go for mussels on Thursdays and where is good now?

Thanks!!
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Southern Caribbean
Re: Carriacou Michael Gadilhe Yesterday at 11:13 AM
Thanks for your reply. Do you have any advice on restaurants?
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British Virgin Islands
Re: Simply the best, again! BEERMAN Yesterday at 12:00 AM
These are great comments since we will be returning to TMM this month! Last two BVI charters, pre Irma/Covid, were on s/v Mardi Gras and s/v Orion, We actually had the newer Orion booked when covid cancelled that. I wonder if the owners of those cats are still active on TTOL? Tony and Mark are you out there??
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British Virgin Islands
Re: Wonky Dog Anagada 1mjk 07/09/2025 05:22 PM
Had the Lamb Shank last week and it was amazing!
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Re: BVI Increases Temporary Import Fee threefold VirginGordaResident 07/09/2025 03:40 PM
Just a bunch of corrupt idiots running the country.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Zezgo or North Car Rental - anybody heard of or used? SXMScubaman 07/09/2025 02:30 PM
"Can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with Scubaman." wave jester dance
That made my day. handshake
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Has anyone tried the raw oysters at Kraken in Simpson Bay? TJTrippe 07/09/2025 11:52 AM
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Re: icruise.com or other planners TJTrippe 07/08/2025 11:55 PM
Just booked a cheap 2 weeker out of Canaveral which has many new ports and SXM as a bonus.
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Re: How high with the Euro go? TJTrippe 07/08/2025 11:53 PM
For those that enjoy BMWs and Mercedes, you should have bought months ago or Buy American which I think is the goal.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin
Re: Scooter crackdown TJTrippe 07/08/2025 11:49 PM
I lived in Daytona Beach and saw SO MANY PEOPLE win the Darwin Awards on straight and level, dry roads. Mix cars and scooters/motorcycles some people are gonna win the VERY SAD LOTTERY with/without a helmet.
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British Virgin Islands
Re: Question and photo test BEERMAN 07/08/2025 05:37 PM
Originally Posted by bostonbob
Love your pics. I really enjoyed following you through Italy,felt like I was with you on your journey. Looking forward to your upcoming trip.

Thanks! We've been back to Italy a couple times since that report, I don't think I even finished that report? our last trip included hiking the Dolomites!
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