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BBB *DELETED* *DELETED* #113325
11/29/2016 04:31 PM
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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113326
11/29/2016 04:48 PM
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Most likely Buccaneer Beach Bar (BBB) and it is often referred to like that on here.

What is the specific name of the unit/condo the original poster is asking about?


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113327
11/29/2016 04:50 PM
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I think most people know what the BBB is.

http://buccaneerbeachbar.com/

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: wildbill069] #113328
11/29/2016 05:13 PM
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Sea Belle Villa is the condo I'm talking about, its on the airport side but close to the bridge.

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: wildbill069] #113329
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I guess I'm not most people. I'm sure you're pretty stressed out writing Buccaneer Beach Bar, I'm exhausted. We will not support a place that refuses to serve water. Even after buying a $12 scotch, nope $15 with a water back. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113330
11/29/2016 09:27 PM
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I think you're mistaken there, talking about another establishment altogether..


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: Carol_Hill] #113331
11/29/2016 09:37 PM
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That's what I was thinking, too.......


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: pat] #113332
11/29/2016 09:41 PM
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As I recall BBB does not serve tap water. Only bottled water at 3.00.

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: SXMScubaman] #113333
11/29/2016 09:54 PM
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I know I've gotten glasses of ice water there over the years though I'm not a regular. Perhaps I just got lucky. Or perhaps, maybe not so? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113334
11/30/2016 06:25 AM
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I have ordered Dewars and water there (BBB/Buccaneer Beach Bar) before and never paid anything close to that and from what I recall, the water was added out of a bottle. I am thinking around $6?

While I am not a fan of the place and some of their business practices, I have never experienced what you described.

Meanwhile, back to the original question/topic......


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113335
11/30/2016 11:45 AM
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Sorry about the abbreviation - I do get tuckered out typing all those letters smile Seriously, though, I've never been charged for water there so I'm sorry if you were.

Anyway, I hope your questions have been answered and that you enjoy your time on Simpson Bay!

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: ruralcarrier] #113336
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I have ordered Dewars and water there (BBB/Buccaneer Beach Bar) before and never paid anything close to that and from what I recall, the water was added out of a bottle. I am thinking around $6?

While I am not a fan of the place and some of their business practices, I have never experienced what you described.

Meanwhile, back to the original question/topic......

You could easily pay 12 for a top shelf singe malt where water isn't added but served on the side.

Re: BBB [Re: sail2wind] #113337
11/30/2016 12:22 PM
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I took this whole section out of the original post, as it had nothing to do with the original post. But looks like I messed up part of it. Sorry.


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: SXMScubaman] #113338
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I am aware of that fact but does BBB even have high end single malt scotch? And if they did, I doubt I would order it there.


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Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: SXMScubaman] #113339
11/30/2016 01:08 PM
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As I recall BBB does not serve tap water. Only bottled water at 3.00.


This is a fact. We even tried them again and were refused water. There are a lot better and more expensive Scotch's the Dewars.

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113340
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There are a lot better and more expensive Scotch's the Dewars.


You know, I have gone the high $$ single malt route and tried MANY expensive blends also. I have also found that $$ does not always equate to personal taste. I am involved in some wine tastings here at home and like with scotch, $$ does not always equate to personal taste. There are people known as "wine snobs" and now I guess there are "scotch snobs" also.

I am personally not a fan of BBB after more than one bad experience there. Yes, myself and others posted about it here but we also made the choice not to return instead of continuing to harp on it. Other than for a drink, I have not been to BBB to eat in over 2 years. Even picking on someone else for using the initials "BBB" is over the top. Many people on this forum abbreviate or use initials for the airport (SXM), Orient Beach (OB) and other things.

You really need to get over the bottled water deal. Many sporting and other events routinely sell bottled water and pop/soda for $3, $5 and $6 or more per bottle. The choice is yours, pay it and enjoy it or walk away. Same goes for alcoholic beverages. $8 to $10 for probably 50 cents to $1 worth of draft beer at many events and the same choice, pay it or don't pay it.

Like buying gas or diesel fuel on the water, WAY higher than on land but that is what one does if they have that need.

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113341
11/30/2016 03:11 PM
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Never had worries about water at BBB...Carib and ribs and the sunset view have always been fine

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: boucharda] #113342
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If they charge $3 for water, Carib is definitely cheaper smile

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: ruralcarrier] #113343
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I heard once that the definition of a wine snob is someone who is more concerned with the label and price than the contents of a bottle

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: TravelHat] #113344
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Ruralcarrier, you are completely missing my point. Scotch snob? seriously, I don't even drink scotch. I was making a point. I own a restaurant. Can you imagine me not serving water. I would be out of business in a month. I know you going to give me the "island" story. I call it customer service. It's greedy, rude, and to me, completely unacceptable. The first and last time we went to Toppers, ordered 2 beers, 2 lunches, and 2 glasses of water. We probably would have spent $40-50 dollars. When they refused the water, we canceled the order. It's water for God's sake. This is a just plain horrible business plan. OK, vented and over

Re: Safety of Simpson Bay Beach condo at night [Re: sail2wind] #113345
11/30/2016 10:15 PM
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Huh? You don't drink scotch?? You said you paid $12 for a scotch...

Anyway, this thread is beyond done..


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