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Soggy Dollar Sadcastle #83644
01/24/2016 11:10 AM 01/24/2016 11:10 AM
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I know that there have been some unfavorable post recently regarding policies at the Soggy Dollar and staff changes but just a comment regarding a recent visit. As a long time charter sailor, first trip in 1984, and a charter boat owner in the BVI, I have been to the SD many times and have enjoyed a couple Painkillers and many very good lunches and a bunch of people watching but on my last trip down, Jan 4th thru 20th I had a new treat. I had never tried SD for dinner but this time I did and it was very good. Food was very good service was over the top, and value was very good as well. It was interesting that as crazy as it gets there during the day it was so peaceful in the evening. In all my years of going to the Islands I never recall going to the same restaurant two nights in a row, this time I did. When asking my guest where they wanted to have dinner the next day after our first dinner at SD they all said they would love to go back to SD. I do not recommend overnight mooring in WB but it is really a short Cab ride from Great Harbor or any of the other areas at Jost. Just a different view from previous post.
Ken in Cold Charlotte
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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: whaler18] #83645
01/24/2016 11:22 AM 01/24/2016 11:22 AM
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I forgot to mention, be sure to make reservation ahead of time as the staff goes out of the way to make your dinner very special.
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: whaler18] #83646
01/24/2016 11:32 AM 01/24/2016 11:32 AM
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When I saw "SADcastle" I didnt expect a nice glowing report!! Really good to hear this..thanks..
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: Manpot] #83647
01/24/2016 11:41 AM 01/24/2016 11:41 AM
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Yes my mistake. Fat fingers and not being careful. Sandcastle
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: whaler18] #83648
01/24/2016 12:00 PM 01/24/2016 12:00 PM
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I'm glad to see this. Been trying to get GoneSailing to take me there for dinner for AGES!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: SuburbanDharma] #83649
01/24/2016 12:04 PM 01/24/2016 12:04 PM
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I'm glad to see this. Been trying to get GoneSailing to take me there for dinner for AGES!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />


Okay, okay, okay.... We can go there next!

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: GoneSailing] #83650
01/24/2016 03:09 PM 01/24/2016 03:09 PM
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Doug, you had no choice(chance) given that in another thread you stated that she is the admiral.

Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: warren460] #83651
01/24/2016 04:31 PM 01/24/2016 04:31 PM
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Doug, you had no choice(chance) given that in another thread you stated that she is the admiral.


I know.... Resistance is futile

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: GoneSailing] #83652
01/24/2016 07:33 PM 01/24/2016 07:33 PM
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And very expensive

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https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: warren460] #83653
01/24/2016 09:39 PM 01/24/2016 09:39 PM
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Cheaper than divorce..
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: Manpot] #83654
01/24/2016 09:57 PM 01/24/2016 09:57 PM
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Thus, the Sand castle is a great value.

Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: Manpot] #83655
01/24/2016 10:09 PM 01/24/2016 10:09 PM
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Amen to that. It would be cheaper to buy the place than a divorce.... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dance.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dance.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: GoneSailing] #83656
01/24/2016 10:13 PM 01/24/2016 10:13 PM
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Isn't it nice when everyone is on the same page? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" />

Sadcastle, we'll be there for dinner in 2 weeks! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: SuburbanDharma] #83657
01/25/2016 12:00 AM 01/25/2016 12:00 AM
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Gotta love ttol.

Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2307/pdyrX/6642/4///
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: warren460] #83658
01/25/2016 09:25 AM 01/25/2016 09:25 AM
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We have had many dinners at the Sandcastle over the past 9 years and have never had a bad experience. The meals are always 4 to 5 stars every time. And the service is the best on the island. From the appetizers to the dessert, you can't beat the value nor the excellent meals.

Allan
Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: whaler18] #83659
01/26/2016 10:55 AM 01/26/2016 10:55 AM
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whaler18 said:
I know that there have been some unfavorable post recently regarding policies at the Soggy Dollar and staff changes but just a comment regarding a recent visit. As a long time charter sailor, first trip in 1984, and a charter boat owner in the BVI, I have been to the SD many times and have enjoyed a couple Painkillers and many very good lunches and a bunch of people watching but on my last trip down, Jan 4th thru 20th I had a new treat. I had never tried SD for dinner but this time I did and it was very good. Food was very good service was over the top, and value was very good as well. It was interesting that as crazy as it gets there during the day it was so peaceful in the evening. In all my years of going to the Islands I never recall going to the same restaurant two nights in a row, this time I did. When asking my guest where they wanted to have dinner the next day after our first dinner at SD they all said they would love to go back to SD. I do not recommend overnight mooring in WB but it is really a short Cab ride from Great Harbor or any of the other areas at Jost. Just a different view from previous post.
Ken in Cold Charlotte
Just curious.....why wouldn't you recommend doing overnight in WB?

O-H!

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Re: Soggy Dollar Sadcastle [Re: JCarver27] #83660
01/26/2016 08:17 PM 01/26/2016 08:17 PM
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If the weather changes during the night it can become a bit rough and with such shallow water and limited area between the reef and beach I just feel a bit safer in either Great Harbor, Little Harbor, or up at Diamond Cay. I have done it in the past but now only do it when conditions are favorable. Have seen it when it was a bear.

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