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Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
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10/15/2020 09:33 AM
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/15/2020 11:02 AM
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If this is to a closed group, people will NOT be able to see anything unless they are a member of that group. From what I can tell, this was posted in a CLOSED/PRIVATE group. Did you seek permission prior to posting the link?
J.D.
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: BeachKitten]
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10/15/2020 12:19 PM
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BeachKitten--since I can't see whatever it was that Scubaman linked to, please tell me how your comment relates?
Carol Hill
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/15/2020 01:19 PM
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They are listed as the bankruptcy trustee on the notice posted of who to contact. Nothing really other than the posting stating the "Notice of Bankruptcy and the Notice to Creditors" that states anything worth noting.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: Todd]
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10/15/2020 01:24 PM
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Todd--OK, thanks. Sorry to hear that about Skipjacks. I know nothing about BK in SXM. Is is a chapter 7 liquidation type case, or a reorganization? Anyone know?
Carol Hill
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: Kennys]
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10/15/2020 01:29 PM
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This became our go-to restaurant when we wanted grilled local lobsters and wanted a step up from Lee’s more casual atmosphere. (But for the record, their pan sautéed grouper was also delicious!) We always experienced good food and service at reasonable prices and will miss them if they’re not allowed or planning on doing a reorganizational bankruptcy.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
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10/15/2020 03:52 PM
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I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Skipjack's was a favourite of ours on the island. It was often the site of our first meal on the island upon arrival. We were there on our last visit in March this year. The open-air location overlooking the lagoon in mid-winter let us know and feel we had arrived in the Caribbean.
The food and service were always good. My personal favourite was their tuna carpaccio!! It will be missed. Hopefully they might be able to reopen at some point, even if under a different name. It has got to be very difficult to run any business on the island right now, let alone one that really depends upon tourists, with the quick double-whammy of Irma and Covid-19!
Last edited by CanuckTravlr; 10/15/2020 03:53 PM.
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: MrWhiskerssammy]
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10/15/2020 05:00 PM
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To each his own. We still love the island and will continue to go whenever we can. There is no other island that has the same vibe. I feel you are wrong with the statement that the friendly island is no more. And I am with you on this as well.
J.D.
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: panman]
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10/15/2020 08:32 PM
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St Maarten has and always will be a FAVORITE vacation spot for many people. Yes Hurricanes have come and once gone; the destroyed places are rebuilt with higher building standards. We have been coming to St Maarten since 1971 and have seen many changes over the years. One very positive thing we have seen is the fantastic amount and quality of restaurants on Island now. Back in the early 1970's very few good choices of restaurants on Island. Back then only a few quality resorts to stay at. We stayed at Mullet Bay Resort back then and hardly left the property in 1971-1976. So when you say the Island has lost it's luster ; maybe you should move on and try and find a more lustrous place to visit. For us; we not only love St Maarten but also the wonderful people who live there. We came right after Hurricane Irma and saw first hand just how wonderful the residents ( Islanders) who lost everything reacted toward what they had experienced at that time. All ; I MEAN ALL were WONDERFUL and full of LOVE and just happy to have survived.
Last edited by badbenni; 10/15/2020 08:35 PM. Reason: spelling
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: kim]
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10/15/2020 08:34 PM
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: panman]
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10/16/2020 10:56 AM
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This whole St Maarten/St Martin island experience has really "lost it's luster" since the mid-90's, back-to-back hurricanes (Luis and ?) that destroyed so much. Then of course Maria/Irma? pretty much "sealed the deal" wiping out Dreams, Cheri's, Mr Busby's etc...etc. Our last visit a year ago was pretty depressing....I think the hey-day of "the Friendly Island" is history. It's been what, three years and the airport is barely open. So sad...was a favorite destination for us for many years.....sigh While I can see how you may come to that conclusion, there is still so much "island experience" to be had if you just look!! Yvette's, Emilio's in an old estate, Marks Place, NoWhereSpecial....open air, island food dining on the lagoon..by a Wathey! Nothing more "islandy" than that. French Lo-Lo's, the restaurants around the square in Orient, Telegraphe', visiting Parotte Ville and having him give you a tour of his personal little museum of SXM salt-life artifacts. The ORIGINAL salt life! lol......Mary's Boon, eating with the glorious Simpson Bay at your feet, going to Pinel! Those are just the ones off of the top of my head, but that's enough for a week!! I have a list still of so many places that I want to try and visit. Hopefully they will be there when I return. As has been said, that is the nature of life...change. And certainly in the restaurant business! Just look at the streets of our country....empty malls, abandonded strip malls, closed stores, closed restaurants. We have no room to talk.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: BeachKitten]
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10/16/2020 11:41 AM
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
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10/16/2020 06:12 PM
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Very sad! Skipjacks has been one of our must dine places for a long time! As I saw another poster opine, the Tuna Carpaccio was fabulous! Never had a bad meal there.
Rick and Grace
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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10/17/2020 04:31 AM
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: panman]
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10/17/2020 11:15 AM
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I have to agree with others. The island is still the wonderful, friendly place I remember. Sure there are changes--there are plenty here at home too!!
We have been coming since the early 80's and only missed trips, before health and virus, when we weren't allowed in after the hurricanes. We were so impressed with the people after Irma, and were happy we went as soon as we could schedule.
We had favorites places, that are gone, and found new ones to enjoy.
We miss the island and the great staff, where we stay, and if it wasn't for our age and health issues, we would have been back in a couple of weeks.
Praying for this virus to end, and help all the people in sxm and here at home.
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Re: Skipjacks files for bankruptcy
[Re: The_Lurker]
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10/17/2020 12:22 PM
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