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Anyone on island? #289643
10/18/2022 12:53 PM
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Central Florida!
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Central Florida!
Longing for some 'tales from home'!! smile


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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289644
10/18/2022 12:57 PM
10/18/2022 12:57 PM
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Auburn, WA
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Agree. It's been pretty quiet here.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289646
10/18/2022 01:30 PM
10/18/2022 01:30 PM
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Portland, OR
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I leave two weeks from today for five weeks.


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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289647
10/18/2022 01:53 PM
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Northern Michigan
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We'll be there a week from tomorrow. Snowing here today.


Dolfer

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: dolfer] #289649
10/18/2022 02:30 PM
10/18/2022 02:30 PM
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Central Florida!
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thanks, you two! We will just have to wait a bit longer, I guess! Enjoy your trips!


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289650
10/18/2022 03:20 PM
10/18/2022 03:20 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Two weeks here, also, but like everyone else, I’m missing the island updates and wondering where everyone is.🙂🙂


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289658
10/18/2022 05:41 PM
10/18/2022 05:41 PM
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Maryland
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Leaving Saturday for a 4-week visit. Will at OBBR and mostly in the Oyster Bay area but will report from there.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Oldenuf2knowbttr] #289663
10/18/2022 07:09 PM
10/18/2022 07:09 PM
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Auburn, WA
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Enjoy.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289668
10/18/2022 09:54 PM
10/18/2022 09:54 PM
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Rats, just moved to Estero and had to skip our October visit this year -- longing for the Island for sure!

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: crsxm] #289673
10/19/2022 09:05 AM
10/19/2022 09:05 AM
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Central Florida!
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crsxm--Yikes, did you have damage at your house??


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289690
10/19/2022 02:24 PM
10/19/2022 02:24 PM
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We were so very blessed -- only missing a few lanai screens. It's 61 degrees here today. I could have used that St. Maarten sunshine this week!

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: crsxm] #289719
10/19/2022 08:14 PM
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Central Florida!
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crsxm--So glad for you! We are headed to Venice area tomorrow. Supposed to warm up by the weekend!


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289728
10/20/2022 02:22 AM
10/20/2022 02:22 AM
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Westchester /NYC
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24 hours and a wake up to BSV!!


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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289732
10/20/2022 07:51 AM
10/20/2022 07:51 AM
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falmouth,MA
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Hi Carol and everyone,

Today is the beginning of my 2nd full day back. It's warm/hot and the little yellow butterflies are everywhere. I haven't really been anywhere yet to comment on traffic, but it seems to be "normal" in the Cupecoy area.

Be forewarned that at PJIA there was quite a long cue before one can leave the secure area, for a random baggage screening - looking for guns/drugs, I was told.

w

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: wendyk] #289733
10/20/2022 08:28 AM
10/20/2022 08:28 AM
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Central Florida!
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Wendy--thanks. Enjoy! An update would be great, whenever!


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Colour1] #289734
10/20/2022 08:29 AM
10/20/2022 08:29 AM
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Central Florida!
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David--Enjoy!! Tell everyone at BSV hi for me!! Envious!!


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: wendyk] #289760
10/20/2022 03:14 PM
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Portland, OR
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Hope we can get together, Wendy. I am there November 2 for five weeks.


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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289776
10/20/2022 09:52 PM
10/20/2022 09:52 PM
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Yes, getting excited for three weeks at BSV January 18- February 8. Will be good to be "home."

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289781
10/21/2022 07:12 AM
10/21/2022 07:12 AM
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Vermont
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I am not on SXM but my friends are. They sent me a pic of Club Orient.

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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289782
10/21/2022 07:17 AM
10/21/2022 07:17 AM
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Grosse Pointe, Michigan
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I wonder if that long line at Customs is a constant thing or just spotty. A few years back (pre Irma) it happened while we were in baggage claim but then disappeared. We were told they do the custom inspection on when flights from certain other islands have landed.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289789
10/21/2022 10:38 AM
10/21/2022 10:38 AM
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Yonkers, NY
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One more day and we’ll be there.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Leagle49] #289792
10/21/2022 11:02 AM
10/21/2022 11:02 AM
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Auburn, WA
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I had posted on an earlier thread that there was going to be an emphasis on looking for Guns and drugs on incoming flights at PJIA. Expect more of them.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: sxmmartini] #289794
10/21/2022 12:24 PM
10/21/2022 12:24 PM
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Maryland
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Wow. I’ve been wondering what the Club O beach looks like. I’m sure it’s better farther to the north but wow.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Oldenuf2knowbttr] #289799
10/21/2022 03:31 PM
10/21/2022 03:31 PM
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Auburn, WA
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Typically worse to the north.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289808
10/21/2022 08:33 PM
10/21/2022 08:33 PM
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Denver,colo
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We will be at beachside villas on November 3rd for 4 weeks.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289822
10/22/2022 09:05 AM
10/22/2022 09:05 AM
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East Haven, CT
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Good morning everyone from BSV. We arrived yesterday. Do I really have to say it? The island is beautiful. Haven't ventured out much yet other than the Carefour in Cole Bay and Dinner last night at JAX in Maho, plus a brief stint to the Casino across the street to help the SXM economy, LOL.

The beach at BSV is the largest I've seen in quite some time, so that's an added plus. Someone mentioned the butterflies, I've never seen so many around and they're every where, just beautiful. Beautiful view of Saba this morning. It doesn't get any better than this having breakfast looking at that from the deck.

Waiting for more friends to arrive today, David and Louise(Colour1 and Fabila) and others. Towards the end of the trip, Terri and Ritt(The Lurker) and hopefully Pat. Pat, not sure if our dates will miss each other again, but we're here until the 4th. Hope to see you and John.

Will be reporting in as the trip goes on. Have a nice weekend eveyone.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Wingman] #289824
10/22/2022 09:08 AM
10/22/2022 09:08 AM
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Central Florida!
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Wingman--thanks for the report! Glad you have a lovely view of Saba. As you say, hard to beat that, while eating breakfast. Enjoy!!


Carol Hill
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Wingman] #289825
10/22/2022 09:16 AM
10/22/2022 09:16 AM
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Bucks County, PA
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Hi Mike, looks like we are going to miss you this year again, Jim and I are arriving on the 7th. It has been a few years since we overlapped. Enjoy your stay.

Luda


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Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Wingman] #289832
10/22/2022 11:18 AM
10/22/2022 11:18 AM
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Connecticut
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Originally Posted by Wingman
Good morning everyone from BSV. We arrived yesterday. Do I really have to say it? The island is beautiful. Haven't ventured out much yet other than the Carefour in Cole Bay and Dinner last night at JAX in Maho, plus a brief stint to the Casino across the street to help the SXM economy, LOL.

The beach at BSV is the largest I've seen in quite some time, so that's an added plus. Someone mentioned the butterflies, I've never seen so many around and they're every where, just beautiful. Beautiful view of Saba this morning. It doesn't get any better than this having breakfast looking at that from the deck.

Waiting for more friends to arrive today, David and Louise(Colour1 and Fabila) and others. Towards the end of the trip, Terri and Ritt(The Lurker) and hopefully Pat. Pat, not sure if our dates will miss each other again, but we're here until the 4th. Hope to see you and John.

Will be reporting in as the trip goes on. Have a nice weekend eveyone.


Sounds wonderful!!

Can't wait to see you and the rest of the crew.
Remember if you haven't already gone, by the time we get there, we can always do Izi's.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289834
10/22/2022 11:56 AM
10/22/2022 11:56 AM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Hi, Mike and all who come behind you….

Glad things are good at BSV and around the island you’ve seen so far. Just don’t have too much fun and save some good times for those who come behind you. We arrive on the first with the_lurker but we won’t arrive at BSV until your departure day. Are you in #14? And if so don’t be surprised to see a backboard and a concrete block arrive on your departure day. 😊😊
Have an awesome good time - we’ll be thinking of you for the next week and a half and wish you all only the best.


Respectfully,

pat



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them."
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289837
10/22/2022 12:28 PM
10/22/2022 12:28 PM
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Northern Michigan
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We arrive this coming Wednesday. Our first ever arrival/departure on a day other than a Saturday. Hopefully that will result in a smooth, easy travel day.


Dolfer

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289842
10/22/2022 03:16 PM
10/22/2022 03:16 PM
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Maryland/DC Metro
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Been here a whole two and a half hours! Lol

Heading out to Driftwood and a quick walk around the property.


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: BeachKitten] #289844
10/22/2022 03:40 PM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Hope you have a great time and perhaps we’ll get to see you again this trip.🙂🙂


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: pat] #289845
10/22/2022 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pat
Hope you have a great time and perhaps we’ll get to see you again this trip.🙂🙂


Yes darlin’, as we shall be neighbors!

The view from here is just so-so…lol!


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: BeachKitten] #289850
10/22/2022 04:54 PM
10/22/2022 04:54 PM
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Auburn, WA
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you going to make it over to Pinel this trip?

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: snuba] #289860
10/23/2022 08:00 AM
10/23/2022 08:00 AM
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East Haven, CT
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Originally Posted by snuba
Hi Mike, looks like we are going to miss you this year again, Jim and I are arriving on the 7th. It has been a few years since we overlapped. Enjoy your stay.

Luda


Luda, sorry we're going to miss you again. One of these days, the calendar will line up. I miss you and Jim. We always had so much fun together. Please give my best regards to Jim.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: The_Lurker] #289861
10/23/2022 08:06 AM
10/23/2022 08:06 AM
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East Haven, CT
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Originally Posted by The_Lurker
Originally Posted by Wingman
Good morning everyone from BSV. We arrived yesterday. Do I really have to say it? The island is beautiful. Haven't ventured out much yet other than the Carefour in Cole Bay and Dinner last night at JAX in Maho, plus a brief stint to the Casino across the street to help the SXM economy, LOL.

The beach at BSV is the largest I've seen in quite some time, so that's an added plus. Someone mentioned the butterflies, I've never seen so many around and they're every where, just beautiful. Beautiful view of Saba this morning. It doesn't get any better than this having breakfast looking at that from the deck.

Waiting for more friends to arrive today, David and Louise(Colour1 and Fabila) and others. Towards the end of the trip, Terri and Ritt(The Lurker) and hopefully Pat. Pat, not sure if our dates will miss each other again, but we're here until the 4th. Hope to see you and John.

Will be reporting in as the trip goes on. Have a nice weekend eveyone.


Sounds wonderful!!

Can't wait to see you and the rest of the crew.
Remember if you haven't already gone, by the time we get there, we can always do Izi's.





Good morning Terri. As it so happens, the 4 of us went to IZI last night for dinner. It was so good, there wasn't even a morsel of food left on any of our plates when the server cleared our plates. IZI is one of our favorite restaurants. We talked last night and will wait for you and Ritt to arrive before going back for our 2nd visit. I can't remember exactly what date you arrive, I think the 1st? But whenever you get in, we'd love to get together with you to go back for dinner. Now, hurry up and get here....LOL.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: pat] #289862
10/23/2022 08:10 AM
10/23/2022 08:10 AM
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East Haven, CT
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Originally Posted by pat
Hi, Mike and all who come behind you….

Glad things are good at BSV and around the island you’ve seen so far. Just don’t have too much fun and save some good times for those who come behind you. We arrive on the first with the_lurker but we won’t arrive at BSV until your departure day. Are you in #14? And if so don’t be surprised to see a backboard and a concrete block arrive on your departure day. 😊😊
Have an awesome good time - we’ll be thinking of you for the next week and a half and wish you all only the best.


Good morning Pat, thank you for the kind wishes. I've sent you a private message. I think the stars maybe aligning and we will get to see each other on this trip. Looking forward to that. Can't wait for you to get here.

Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289878
10/23/2022 11:48 AM
10/23/2022 11:48 AM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Received your message and can’t thank you enough for the heads-up. I hope things work out for your friends but if not, hoping they may work in our favor.

Enjoy your time…….


Respectfully,

pat



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them."
Re: Anyone on island? [Re: Carol_Hill] #289885
10/23/2022 08:40 PM
10/23/2022 08:40 PM
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New England (home), St. Maarte...
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New England (home), St. Maarte...
I'm here until April. Weather is beautiful and the butterflies are amazing this year!


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Visiting SXM Since 1978
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