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Great trip reports
#163884
06/20/2018 01:09 AM
06/20/2018 01:09 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL
Biturbo
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I can't remember another time when so many well written and photographed TR's were being posted. When we go back in December it will be our 1st in 3 years (unavoidable), and these reports are making us anxious. Thanks Carol, Eric, Jazzgal, Beachkitten (and anyone I forgot).
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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Re: Great trip reports
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#163897
06/20/2018 07:39 AM
06/20/2018 07:39 AM
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Joined: Mar 2017
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SXMbeacher
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Yes, a big thanks to everyone for their reports and island updates!
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Re: Great trip reports
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#164182
06/22/2018 08:17 PM
06/22/2018 08:17 PM
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SeaStar
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A BIG thank you to all of you that are sharing your vacations with us! Your reports and photos are motivating some of us here to start planning our next visit. Carpe diem!
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Re: Great trip reports
[Re: Biturbo]
#164192
06/22/2018 08:52 PM
06/22/2018 08:52 PM
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Posts: 7,491 Vermont
sxmmartini
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I can't remember another time when so many well written and photographed TR's were being posted. When we go back in December it will be our 1st in 3 years (unavoidable), and these reports are making us anxious. Thanks Carol, Eric, Jazzgal, Beachkitten (and anyone I forgot). Will try to get a trip report out... maybe by Tuesday!
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Re: Great trip reports
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#164774
06/29/2018 09:16 AM
06/29/2018 09:16 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,575 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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Don't come prepared for less, come prepared for different!
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Great trip reports
[Re: Biturbo]
#164782
06/29/2018 11:56 AM
06/29/2018 11:56 AM
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Posts: 176 Ontario, Canada
OllieEh
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We are prepared for different and already have the “cup half full” attitude. The trip reports have been very encouraging to our psyche but I must admit, there’s this something in the back of our minds but we’re very hopeful those thoughts will quickly disappear as they have with all of you that have had the honour of returning. The enjoyment of giving back and supporting the economy will benefit our hearts as much or more than it helps them. It’s been a helluva ride since September. We can remember looking at each other, tears in our eyes, as we thought about our island friends. We were traumatized as we saw videos slowly emerge. A couple of months later, we were contacted and asked if we wanted cancel our villa booking for this summer. Tears flowed once again as I wrote the email informing them that yes, we were going to cancel. We booked another villa in Costa Rica. It just didn’t feel right. We felt like we were turning our back on SXM and more importantly, her people. At the time it looked as though there was too much work to do as her people dusted themselves off and tried to make sense of it all. There were many reports here from veteran visitors stating that the people were just not ready for visitors yet and may not be for a long time. Then something happened. Like a phoenix, SXM started to rise. The will of her people were underestimated by many. The airport began to take some flights...restaurants began to open...accommodations became available. Reports on here were saying that her people were misty eyed with gratitude to those who returned. By February, we knew we had to return. So we happily rebooked. It felt right! We stay and spend most of our time on the French side. We know that St. Martin may not have her lipstick and makeup on but beauty is only skin deep. Let’s face it, it’s the people that make her truly beautiful. We fly out Sunday morning and we’re just as giddy as our initial visit. Dinners are already planned with island friends. We’re celebrating a milestone anniversary and there’s no other place we’d rather be. The trip reports here have been invaluable. I need my SXM fix and therefore, a big thank you to all who have shared their experiences. TWO. MORE. SLEEPS. SXM STRONG!
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Re: Great trip reports
[Re: Biturbo]
#164783
06/29/2018 12:04 PM
06/29/2018 12:04 PM
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Posts: 14,646 Brookfield, CT.
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Great way to look at things. I know your trip will be a good one!
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Great trip reports
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#164791
06/29/2018 09:07 PM
06/29/2018 09:07 PM
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Just returning to this forum after a lengthy hiatus. Watched the devastation unfold and was beside ourselves. So awesome to read the trip reports and the rebuilding. Spent the better part of last weekend talking about trips with different people we took down there. Got really re-energized to get back and shake our tail feathers. The island gave us so much and we need to go and give back. Thanks to all who have been back and all who have supported the efforts.
"if you don't do it this year, you'll be one year older when you do"
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