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Easter Sunday and Monday....... #127491
04/17/2017 07:39 PM
04/17/2017 07:39 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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We finished off the day yesterday after the second set of rain squalls blew through, and after a lengthy debate over where to go (or not to go at all) for dinner, by heading up the hill to Bar Code or maybe to Fat Tony's for a pizza. We had no clue it would be such an adventure.....

Earlier in the afternoon a small lake had formed at the end of the Towers driveway and by the time the second rain event passed, it looked like the lake had grown considerably. A security person was directing all the traffic off the road and onto the golf course with the only instruction being "just follow the tire tracks, " and that's exactly what we did, coming back out on the main road just before and sort of across from the road to the med school and the Atlantis driveway.

We proceeded up the hill and ended up at Bar Code but only because it was the first place we came to and there was plenty of parking. John had the BBQ rib plate with hand cut thin frites and I had a Caesar salad with crispy calamari...... enough to satisfy our hunger and we both drove away content. Our dinner tab came to a whopping big forty dollars with gratuity included but keep in mind we didn't have apps or desserts and we only drank iced tea. We both remembered the yummy chocolate coladas we had in January and we were going to have them as dessert but the more we thought about crossing Lake Mullet in the dark and then mud bogging on the golf course we decided to skip dessert and head home before it was totally dark.

Good move on our part - the security people were gone as was the fire department emergency truck but not before they had rolled the boulders back into place denying access to the muddied path through the golf course. Now we were really stuck and there was mega traffic going in each direction as well. We were in a long line of cars and vans and ended up fording Lake Mullet in the wake of the van-type bus in front of us. Sorry, Lesley but we had no choice and we crept through the water ever so slowly as did all the others stuck in the same situation. Needless to say, we made it as did our trusty little Nissan but we will never do that again, for sure. The prudent thing would have been to go up the hill and through the French lowlands into Marigot and back across the causeway bridge but literally, our driveway to the Towers was smack in the middle of the 'Lake' and we thought, since the security people and rescue trip had left, the situation might have improved while we were at dinner, and from either direction we still had to get to our driveway in the middle of the lake. So much for the excitement.

Home again we watched a little tv and played cards before heading to bed early. I mean - we really did have such a tiring day.........doing nothing can be exhausting!!

We arose to a non-sun filled day-break. Hazy skies, no sun rays and none of the lovely colors so often associated with sunrises here but it's still all good. Breakfasted at the yacht club and not a boat to be seen in or out of the lagoon with the exception of a few rubber dinks going in and out. This is starting to sound like the vacation of nots - not sunny (so far) and not particularly warm, today anyway. The Eggs Benedict at the yacht club were yummy and it was nice to catch up with Monique regarding her travels of the past year so it's still all good. It's Easter Monday and while many have the day off, we're surprised at the number of businesses open today. And yes, they are still partying at Mullet Beach! Party! Party!

This entire day has been iffy from sunrise right through the day and into the evening, but so far, not one drop of rain. At least, not where we've been. That said, we took a little drive after breakfast to do an errand and came back to the pool and it's actually been chilly. We both kept wishing for a blanky to snuggy up with. Just not a normal SXM day by comparison to what we're used to. But I'm not complainin'..........

Grabbed a pizza at Fat Tony's for dinner - fed both of us and brought the other half back home to the Front Desk and Security Staff. A very tasty large cheese pie and a can of green iced tea - $22.00. I think we paid more than that for a burger and fries and two fruit punches yesterday at our pool bar. Not particularly trying to eat inexpensively but it doesn't hurt and I know we'll more than make up the difference with a day at Dreams or Anse Marcel soon to happen.

And now, another early night. We just don't seem to have the desire to wander too far........ but give us time and I'm sure we will. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127492
04/17/2017 09:04 PM
04/17/2017 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the update. Hope the weather improves.


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Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127493
04/17/2017 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the report. Glad the trip to dinner came out OK, despite Lake Mullet. Hope the weather looks up!


Carol Hill
Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: Carol_Hill] #127494
04/17/2017 09:39 PM
04/17/2017 09:39 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Thanks, Carol, and I'm sure it will get better. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127495
04/17/2017 09:59 PM
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Pat, I don't think I have ever seen that much water on the roads there. The rain must have been very heavy as it seems to have come down very quickly. Mullet is certainly a bad flooding area. Glad you were able to get through it safely last night without having to get out and swim home!




Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127496
04/17/2017 11:12 PM
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We ''discovered" Fat Tony's a couple of weeks ago during our time there. It was a first for us. We LOVED the place.....The first time I had the ribs.....they were GREAT.....and the following week we went back again with ribs in mind, but it was steak night, and couldn't pass up a steak dinner. It was FANTASTIC.....and I think it was like fifteen bucks!!!! Fat Tony's is now going to be one of our must do's...especially for an inexpensive but delicious meal is in the cards!!!

Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: EdB] #127497
04/18/2017 06:17 AM
04/18/2017 06:17 AM
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I think I need to clarify re Fat Tony's - we had heard about it last April and never got there but our last night here in January we wanted 'something' to eat but didn't necessarily want to 'do dinner', if you get my drift. The night auditor here suggested FT's for a pizza. We tried it since it was close and casual and we were very impressed with the quality of the pie.

We pretty much felt the same way last night and this time it was a lot easier to get there. The pie was still yummy and the atmosphere was pretty much what you'd expect for an outdoor bar in a college setting - a lot of young people unwinding over a brewski but pleasant, all.

It's a great place to grab a bite but I wouldn't really consider it as an awesome place to waste the effort of getting dressed uo to go to dinner if I had a gourmet dinner in mind. Pizza and a drink? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127498
04/18/2017 08:35 AM
04/18/2017 08:35 AM
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Did you mention Anse Marcel?? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Love.gif" alt="" />

Can't wait for that post. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Umbrella.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127499
04/18/2017 08:38 AM
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Love your reports Pat. I thought Monique had moved to NY?

Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: LONGISLANDSHARON] #127500
04/18/2017 08:42 AM
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Pat....our very first trip to sxm was oct 1999...we got 22 inches in rain in two days. There were mud slides...closed roads...and two people died.

We came back the very next April....our attitude was like yours. Rain happens....wind happens...hurricanes happen...but SXM is resiliant...and after the storm....there's no place like it.

Enjoy your trip!


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Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: Cathyg] #127501
04/18/2017 02:17 PM
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Great report as usual Pat. I do need to ask, where exactly is Fat Tony's?


Rick and Grace
Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: Cathyg] #127502
04/18/2017 03:27 PM
04/18/2017 03:27 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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cathyg,

Absolutely on all counts and I love your approach to lemons!!

R & G,

Fat Tony's is up the hill past the Towers driveway. Turn right onto Jordan Road and circle around just past the entrance to the med school and it's there on the right. It's a small covered bar and rest. w/kitchen and picnic tables for the high end diners - not much to look at but they sure do make a good pizza. The bar seems like it's always hopping in the evening and the owner is a nice guy.

LIS - Monique took a four month vacation last year during the off season and did some major traveling across South America I think, and has the same intentions for this year and may even make it to China. She's awesome!

Terry - planning on Anse Marcel after the girls get here - our special treat since our daughter has never been there but her daughter loved it last year. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127503
04/18/2017 05:13 PM
04/18/2017 05:13 PM
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Hi Pat, haven't been on ttol lately , didn't know you were there, hope it's just the beginning of your trip and that the weather improves- of course it will. Enjoy.

Re: Easter Sunday and Monday....... [Re: pat] #127504
04/18/2017 06:27 PM
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Pat, thank you for your reply...I just realized I was thinking of Monette, not Monique.


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