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Wed. March 9 #277577
03/10/2022 07:07 AM
03/10/2022 07:07 AM
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Decided on a last minute 1/2 day sail on No 1 SXM. Very nice day, plenty of wind for a true sailing experience and a very nice lunch onboard with a good group of 13 people. The owners do a great job. A little down time to relax back at Atrium and then dinner with Bill and Mort at Astra. Beef tenderloin, stuffed grouper and beef short ribs were the choices and a couple of drinks each. All enjoyed their food and mort has half of her steak left as it is shown as a 10 oz portion and appeared to be that. My short ribs were very good, somewhat a small serving with a rich sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and a small salad on the plate. I found some of their pricing to be decent and some out of line. The catch of the day, which was a choice of 4-5 different fish, was $32 while the short ribs and tenderloin were in the mid-$30 range as well. I would have expected a higher price for the tenderloin, slightly less for the short ribs and even less than the $32 for fish.

Service charge of 15% was included. We asked for it to be taken off and we would tip in cash but were told it could not be done that way, even though it had been done at lunch the other day. The place is nicely arranged, service by Malena (formerly from Driftwood and a restaurant on the Boardwalk) was good and I would return. Sadly, they were not busy while other places we passed (including Lee's) were very busy. Astra has a connection to Avantika and I wish them well.

Off to Royal Islander to meet some friends at Tortuga. Got parking in the alley near the pharmacy, only 4-5 cars from the road, and met Kevin, Sheila, Kim and Joan for a couple of drinks and renewing friendships. Kevin leaves today so it was good to catch him. Several of us were where in 2020 and had to scramble to get home.

A pretty heavy rain for the past hour this morning, hopefully it clears as Mullet Bay is calling,


J.D.
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Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277578
03/10/2022 07:24 AM
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All sounds delicious.

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277579
03/10/2022 07:28 AM
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Sounds like a great time so far. The weather this morning has been Wild!

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: Leagle49] #277582
03/10/2022 07:40 AM
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Lots of rainbows so far this morning.


J.D.
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277594
03/10/2022 10:03 AM
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I actually don't get the concept of taking the s/c off the check so you can tip in cash? In case the owner is in fact stiffing the staff? Glad you enjoyed the food. I assume you didn't get any wine? smile

Glad you were able to meet up with Kevin and some of the gang.

Hope you are able to get to Mullet today. Just now, the Maho Beach cam was showing scattered heavy clouds, but no actual rain.


Carol Hill
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277597
03/10/2022 10:41 AM
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We haven’t been on No1 SXM yet but sailed at least 4 or 5 times on their original boat and truly, our times with them were the best water trips we’ve had over ALL our SXM trips over all our years doing them. True sailing trips as opposed to motoring. Miriam and Pieter gave us our moneys worth and then some. I look forward to our first experience on their new boat when it finally happens. Soon, I hope.

Glad you got to catch up with friends - that’s always a good time.🙂🙂


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277613
03/10/2022 01:57 PM
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Great to see you last night!! Rainbows were amazing this am!!

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Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: kim] #277620
03/10/2022 03:48 PM
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Mullet Bay today. A little steep to get in and out but calm water. That is the No 1 SXM sailing past this morning. And one of many rainbows from this morning, as seen from Atrium.

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J.D.
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277621
03/10/2022 03:50 PM
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SWEET.

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: Carol_Hill] #277622
03/10/2022 04:05 PM
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If s/c is added that's what we tip. No service charge 20 to 25 percent tip. Just our way of protesting.

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277625
03/10/2022 06:52 PM
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Wow, JD posted pics! grin clapping Thanks!

Glad you had a good day.


Carol Hill
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: Carol_Hill] #277627
03/10/2022 08:57 PM
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Smart phone and laptop!


J.D.
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277628
03/10/2022 09:01 PM
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Hey! I’m not surprised……if I can do it, and I have - then there’s hope for the world.🙂🙂


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Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: pat] #277629
03/10/2022 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pat
Hey! I’m not surprised……if I can do it, and I have - then there’s hope for the world.🙂🙂

Yep.

A nice chat with your daughter and Joan last night.


J.D.
Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277682
03/11/2022 10:28 PM
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Was Malena the bartender at Driftwood who was absolutely beautiful and always wearing a tight low cut shirt.

The last we saw her was on the boardwalk.

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: mahokid] #277690
03/11/2022 11:05 PM
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you dirty old man.😉

Re: Wed. March 9 [Re: mahokid] #277695
03/12/2022 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mahokid
Was Malena the bartender at Driftwood who was absolutely beautiful and always wearing a tight low cut shirt.

The last we saw her was on the boardwalk.

Yes, that is her.


J.D.

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