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Anyone on island?

Posted By: Carol_Hill

Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 04:53 PM

Longing for some 'tales from home'!! smile
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 04:57 PM

Agree. It's been pretty quiet here.
Posted By: jazzgal

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 05:30 PM

I leave two weeks from today for five weeks.
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 05:53 PM

We'll be there a week from tomorrow. Snowing here today.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 06:30 PM

thanks, you two! We will just have to wait a bit longer, I guess! Enjoy your trips!
Posted By: pat

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 07:20 PM

Two weeks here, also, but like everyone else, I’m missing the island updates and wondering where everyone is.🙂🙂
Posted By: Oldenuf2knowbttr

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 09:41 PM

Leaving Saturday for a 4-week visit. Will at OBBR and mostly in the Oyster Bay area but will report from there.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/18/2022 11:09 PM

Enjoy.
Posted By: crsxm

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/19/2022 01:54 AM

Rats, just moved to Estero and had to skip our October visit this year -- longing for the Island for sure!
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/19/2022 01:05 PM

crsxm--Yikes, did you have damage at your house??
Posted By: crsxm

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/19/2022 06:24 PM

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!
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 12:14 AM

crsxm--So glad for you! We are headed to Venice area tomorrow. Supposed to warm up by the weekend!
Posted By: Colour1

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 06:22 AM

24 hours and a wake up to BSV!!
Posted By: wendyk

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 11:51 AM

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
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 12:28 PM

Wendy--thanks. Enjoy! An update would be great, whenever!
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 12:29 PM

David--Enjoy!! Tell everyone at BSV hi for me!! Envious!!
Posted By: jazzgal

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/20/2022 07:14 PM

Hope we can get together, Wendy. I am there November 2 for five weeks.
Posted By: panman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 01:52 AM

Yes, getting excited for three weeks at BSV January 18- February 8. Will be good to be "home."
Posted By: sxmmartini

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 11:12 AM

I am not on SXM but my friends are. They sent me a pic of Club Orient.

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Posted By: Leagle49

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 11:17 AM

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.
Posted By: fabila

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 02:38 PM

One more day and we’ll be there.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 03:02 PM

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.
Posted By: Oldenuf2knowbttr

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 04:24 PM

Wow. I’ve been wondering what the Club O beach looks like. I’m sure it’s better farther to the north but wow.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/21/2022 07:31 PM

Typically worse to the north.
Posted By: f250mike

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 12:33 AM

We will be at beachside villas on November 3rd for 4 weeks.
Posted By: Wingman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 01:05 PM

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.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 01:08 PM

Wingman--thanks for the report! Glad you have a lovely view of Saba. As you say, hard to beat that, while eating breakfast. Enjoy!!
Posted By: snuba

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 01:16 PM

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
Posted By: The_Lurker

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 03:18 PM

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.
Posted By: pat

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 03:56 PM

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.
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 04:28 PM

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.
Posted By: BeachKitten

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 07:16 PM

Been here a whole two and a half hours! Lol

Heading out to Driftwood and a quick walk around the property.
Posted By: pat

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 07:40 PM

Hope you have a great time and perhaps we’ll get to see you again this trip.🙂🙂
Posted By: BeachKitten

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 08:15 PM

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!
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/22/2022 08:54 PM

you going to make it over to Pinel this trip?
Posted By: Wingman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/23/2022 12:00 PM

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.
Posted By: Wingman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/23/2022 12:06 PM

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.
Posted By: Wingman

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/23/2022 12:10 PM

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.
Posted By: pat

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/23/2022 03:48 PM

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…….
Posted By: jmbcomms

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/24/2022 12:40 AM

I'm here until April. Weather is beautiful and the butterflies are amazing this year!
Posted By: irish1223

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/28/2022 09:19 PM

We’ll be there at BSV for 2 weeks beginning November 10. Can’t wait!
Posted By: bobbarb

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/28/2022 10:09 PM

We will be on island October 30 for 17 days.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/28/2022 10:10 PM

Looking forward to some more on island reports!! clapping
Posted By: pony600

Re: Anyone on island? - 10/29/2022 06:24 PM

9 days and counting...
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