WHAT WE DID
Quite honestly, the first week we did very little.
We did help host a wonderful SXM Lovers Party at the Iguana Bar at the marina end of the Captain Oliver Restaurant. Very well attended with a great mixture of SXM visitors, who like us, love SXM, and SXM permanent residents. Setting and weather was perfect. Thanks to all who came and added to the enjoyment of the gathering. Special thanks again to Susan for lettering all the name tags and Bruce for handing them out. Don't remember if he applied the one to Louise. http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc2/sxmnorm/SXM%20Lovers%20Party%20%20Iguana%20Bar/
Hot Tub – turned prunny many nights with Wayne and Louise looking at stars, discussing grandkids, and whatever in OBBR hot tub. Nice way to end a perfect day.
Gambled – Since we like playing at Atlantis and Princess Casinos and since it such a long drive home from those places, we change our schedule this year and would sun in the morning, have lunch at Beau Beau’s, then go gamble around 2pm Come out and go to Happy Hour or someplace for dinner and be back at OBBR for Hot Tub. Betty did great the first day and paid for her first week of visits. Norm had mixed results.
Celine Cruise – First time to do this cruise. Enjoyed it, although the beginning was a little iffy Wayne and Louise Tough-It -Out on Celine It turned beautiful. Got muddy. Got smooth. Didn’t remove my back hair. Wonderful food. Sent Chris and Jennifer the second week during their visit. Neil only had Claire for help on our trip Claire Takes the Helm. Capt. Neil relaxes . He had three helpers for Chris' trip. Jennifer and Chris ready to leave
DK GEMS – (2) Deepti has been watching for Diamond studs for Betty to replace her stolen ones. So had to get those first thing.
Deepti and Kamal have been talking, sending, with Chris and Jennifer since last June or so. Paid off - Chris and Jen got engaged just the day before they came to SXM. Chris had to return an extra diamond that lost out to the final ring selection. So we all decended on DK Gems to look at wedding bands Checking a wedding band as well as other baubbles. You know how Deepti likes to try bling on the ladies. Happen to be Tacori Trunk Sale Day,….gee, what kind of luck do I have. Betty decided on a white gold pendant. Chris and Jen, think there are still thinking although there was a beautiful blue sapphire/diamond ring being modeled. Deepti does "her thing". Diamonds and Blue Sapphire makes a girl smile
Butterfly Farm – Hadn’t visited in several years. Still a worthwhile and enjoyable activity. One admission is still good for the length of your SXM visit. The one side is so pretty Three different in one shot Hard to miss this one Sugar Birds Last one Tickets are now $14,/pp includes a free rum punch.
Bill and Elaine’s – Got an invitation to come visit their new SXM home(condo). The view is awesome. Indescribable View What a place to watch regatta Not hard at all to understand why they’d move from Conneticut for this view. Betty and Elaine - Poolside Norm and Betty Oceanside
Art Fair – Seems like this annual collection of SXM artists occurs half way between my visit each year. A nice collection of artists. Unfortunately was cut short by rain.
Shopping – Made shopping trips to Old Street and the Marigot Market Making a selection both were on nice days. Both provided the necessary gifts we needed for friends and grandkids.

Last edited by SXMNorm; 03/03/2009 06:11 PM.