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Re: New BVI COVID Case Update
[Re: RatmansWife]
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12/31/2021 06:16 PM
12/31/2021 06:16 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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Sebastian's has joined the slow food movement - took over an hour to get eggs for breakfast yesterday! Finally said something. Was told they have a new chef and "Some chefs are faster than others". There were only four tables. It seems businesses are having trouble finding good staff locally. Sebastian's is notoriously slow and the old staff chases away anyone new with new ideas and better customer service. Change in work permit rules, COVID closures, and extra fees on expats has pushed a lot of labour out of the country. Now the economy will suffer as everyone fights for the same limited staff.
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Re: New BVI COVID Case Update
[Re: RatmansWife]
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01/01/2022 07:22 PM
01/01/2022 07:22 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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Jason, we've eaten at Sebastian's many times, and enjoy hearing the surf as we wait. This was ridiculous. It probably took the waitress close to fifteen minutes just to bring coffee. Ratman wanted to go to Sugar Mill, but I prevailed. We won't be going back. Sorry you had this experience. Sugarmill is usually a no-fail but not really my favorite. We do love Tramonti on the beach. Are you Da Coal Pot fans? If you want to venture to CGB, don't miss the food at Indigo Beach House or Paradise (I know...).
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Re: New BVI COVID Case Update
[Re: MIDiver]
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01/04/2022 09:17 AM
01/04/2022 09:17 AM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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So very sad to hear. We arrived yesterday. Definitely fewer boats than I expected so far. This is traditionally a slow week. From now until February is a shoulder season with less arrivals.
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Re: New BVI COVID Case Update
[Re: MIDiver]
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01/04/2022 09:51 AM
01/04/2022 09:51 AM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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Thanks Jason - we have never been here in early Jan and was expecting this week to be busy as it immediately follows the holiday week - good to know for future planning.
Stay well!! It's a great time to visit with some of the best weather of the year, less people, and everything open!
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