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Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker

Posted By: SMC_Irish_68

Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/23/2017 10:49 PM


If you see anyone who looks like Michelle and Barack in the North Sound, it's probably them. I just read that they are headed to Necker Island.
Posted By: LocalSailor

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/23/2017 11:16 PM

Seems So.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/01/23/obamas-richard-branson-island/
Posted By: HillsideView

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 12:37 AM

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/MVGAL/history/20170123/1830ZZ/KPSP/TUPJ Landing in 5
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 12:51 AM

So much for a golfing vacation! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: GeorgeC1

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 12:56 AM

That's a expensive charter!
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 01:13 AM

A Falcon 900 is a step down from Air Force One but I don't think he has to report donation to the Federal Election Commission any more.

It would be interesting to see the reaction of anybody hanging at the Trellis Bay dock right now. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: RatmansWife

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 01:31 AM

There were a lot of cops around Trellis Bay this afternoon.
Posted By: Kirk

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 02:03 AM

Maybe they'll pop over to LB to catch Beans!
Posted By: HtownHondo

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 03:26 AM

I wonder how much of a "heads-up" they gave the Secret Service? It's cold and clear in the desert now (relatively speaking for those in the North).

Quick call from Sir Richard, and plan changes are in order.
Charter flight to EIS, check.
Charter or Coast Guard hilo flight to Necker, check.
Don't leave the private island? -- Secret Service win!

If I were them, I wouldn't miss a trip to Leverick Bay.... Just sayi'n
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 11:50 AM

I will predict that they will show up at Leverick or Cow Wreck before the week is out. It is very hard for ex-presidents to transition out of the hand shaking mode. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: tpcook

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 12:55 PM

Beautiful day here on Virgin Gorda at the South Sound Villa.
Hope they enjoy the great weather and get a round of golf in at the Mine Shaft. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 01:15 PM

Would be a delight to meet them..they deserve a luxurious break! Nick..if you see them by them a drink on me!
Posted By: Kirk

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 01:20 PM

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Manpot said:
Would be a delight to meet them..they deserve a luxurious break!


I don't care what side of the fence you're on, 8 years in that job have to take quite a toll! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Murdock

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 03:52 PM

OK, so first off, I am always fascinated with jet service information as it relates to the EIS airport that gets posted here.

For the folks on here that know your stuff can you indulge me?

1 - TERPS and GPS/RNP etc., et all....why is it that the 900 Hawker (V-GAL in particular) doesn't need to use these types of approaches...because it's private?

2 - Is EIS lighted at night, can it be, does it need to be?

3 - Aren't night landings at EIS subject to fines/fees?

4 - Are jet pilots (or all pilots) landing at night at EIS required to maintain any special certification for this?

5 - Though I am not a pilot, I'm assuming landing at night at EIS is Instrument approach...it looks like there are all sorts of instrument approach varieties...what is used for EIS?

Thanks in advance.
Posted By: NickR

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 04:40 PM

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Manpot said:
Would be a delight to meet them..they deserve a luxurious break! Nick..if you see them by them a drink on me!


Will do Mal. They were doing Beans but we are fully booked....man???
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 05:41 PM

Golf, Anguilla has a really nice golf course. St.Maarten has a cow pasture which they call a golf course.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 05:46 PM

Agreed, but not sure what that has to do with them going to the BVI???
Posted By: RatmansWife

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 06:32 PM

L. Smith was in Sunny Caribbee this morning buying BVI souvenirs.
Posted By: Dmgators

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 07:11 PM

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RatmansWife said:
L. Smith was in Sunny Caribbee this morning buying BVI souvenirs.


L. Smith???
Posted By: NickR

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 08:56 PM

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Carol_Hill said:
Agreed, but not sure what that has to do with them going to the BVI???


Carol, didn't think he would ever come because there was no golf courses her in the BVI's
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 09:15 PM

OK
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 09:58 PM

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GlennA said:
So much for a golfing vacation! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />


Carol, this is what it has to do with a golfing vacation
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/24/2017 11:43 PM

OK, missed that.
Posted By: LocalSailor

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/25/2017 12:16 AM

Easy to take a helicopter over to STT and Play Mahogany Run!
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/25/2017 01:04 AM

EIS is lighted but does not have an instrument approach. Jets can still land as long as weather conditions are up to visual flight rules (VFR). May be an extra fee for the lights but no fines as long as the airport is open. As long as conditions are VFR night landing at EIS is fairly simple. Making a turn over Fat Hog Bay you have about a one mile final. Potential for a strong cross wind would be the tricky part.
Posted By: RatmansWife

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/25/2017 02:06 AM

Actually today they've been landing from the direction of Marina Cay and taking off toward Tortola.
Posted By: Schwendy

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/25/2017 03:30 PM

Pretty sure it's just money/power talks. The rest of us couldn't ride a donkey down the runway at night.
Posted By: GeorgeC1

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/25/2017 03:57 PM

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Murdock said:
OK, so first off, I am always fascinated with jet service information as it relates to the EIS airport that gets posted here.

For the folks on here that know your stuff can you indulge me?

1 - TERPS and GPS/RNP etc., et all....why is it that the 900 Hawker (V-GAL in particular) doesn't need to use these types of approaches...because it's private?

2 - Is EIS lighted at night, can it be, does it need to be?

3 - Aren't night landings at EIS subject to fines/fees?

4 - Are jet pilots (or all pilots) landing at night at EIS required to maintain any special certification for this?

5 - Though I am not a pilot, I'm assuming landing at night at EIS is Instrument approach...it looks like there are all sorts of instrument approach varieties...what is used for EIS?

Thanks in advance.


There are no instrument approaches due to terrain at EIS. All approaches are VFR only. VFR approaches can be conducted day or night. EIS is normally closed from 2100-0700 however the hours can be extended with prior permission. The airport has standard lighting for night operations. There is also a visual glide path indication.
The big difference between a airline and corporate operation is the airline is on a fixed schedule. Larger airlines are very reluctant to serve a airport without a instrument approach because any weather can cause expensive diverts that snowball. Crews and aircraft end up out of position. Those diverts can quickly eat up all your profits.
Most approaches in the US are somewhat of a hybrid approach for both corporate and airlines. You are on a IFR flight plan and use instrument rules. If the weather is VFR controllers will give you vectors to the airport until you report it in sight. They clear you for a visual approach and kick you loose at that point. If the field is below VFR mins then they will clear you for a instrument approach however this reduces the arrival and departure rates for airports so they stick with visuals as often as possible..
Airports in regard to your qualification question for corporate or private operations do not require special quals however the better operations will have a system like the airlines where airports considered difficult will have some additional requirements. Usually this is reading a briefing guide. Airline operations require a special airport qual program. Depending on how difficult the airport is it may be simply reading a briefing guide all the way up to a dedicated simulator ride followed by a first entry with a check pilot. EIS would certainly be a special airport for any major US airline.
Posted By: Will_L

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 01:42 AM

Might wave and smile..but next to seeing hostility, the last thing they want to deal with is fawnng syncophants on vacation. If see them..and I doubt anyone does..give a thumbs up and keep your distance and go about your bidness if you like their administration. if you did not like what happened the previous 8 years, respect what I and many others like about the BVI..annonimity! Say nothing and go about your Bidness.. They did not come to a private island to deal with either luvers or haters..leave em alone in the unlikely event you see them.
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 12:13 PM

Interesting perspective. I actually believe Barack and Michelle are probably very social folks..if they do go out in public I think they would expect and be happy to meet a few folks. I have met two former Presidents ..one ( Nixon) was pretty hostile..the other Ford was on a golf course and could not have been more charming.Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted By: multimedia

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 02:29 PM

I hear they are planning to check out The Elmtones in CGB this Friday night. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 04:15 PM

We reserved space at our table..the Secret Service will have to use the Happy Table..
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 04:29 PM

How exciting! Please do post a note after..
Posted By: Dougie

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 06:25 PM

Dang, Mal! Bucket list stuff. Good memories to be made.
Posted By: Dmgators

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/26/2017 11:03 PM

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Manpot said:
We reserved space at our table..the Secret Service will have to use the Happy Table..


Got room for 2 more? We got in a couple of hours ago!
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 12:50 PM

We'll add two more..
Posted By: RickinAtlanta

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 04:12 PM

There go the seats for the Obama's....
Posted By: Dmgators

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 06:28 PM

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RickinAtlanta said:
There go the seats for the Obama's....


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 06:32 PM

Taking a picture might be kind of gauche, but we sure would appreciate a brief report on tonight's festivities! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: nyoming

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 06:50 PM

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Manpot said:
We reserved space at our table..the Secret Service will have to use the Happy Table..


For real???
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 07:39 PM

We'll see..I'm wearing my " Made in the USA" shirt..The Elmtones are practising " Michelle" by the Beatles.. I guess they could modify " Get Back" for President..
Posted By: TomGarvey

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 09:52 PM

Mal, you've got to break out the shirt we wore on election night, 2008:
[Linked Image]
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 10:06 PM

Wish you were here bro..
Posted By: TomGarvey

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/27/2017 10:35 PM

Me too! I hope you and Candace get to party with Michelle and Barack <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/28/2017 12:59 AM

Didn't happen tonight..but...........!!!!
Posted By: Will_L

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/28/2017 07:59 PM

I'm certain was just an oversight. Here's a great plan . Get everyone together that were expecting them. Take some dinghys.out toNecker from North Sound in middle of night. The first bunch to arrive toss some firecrackers The second wave run up to the villa waving sparklers. Will be an incredibly loud....if short party. smile
Posted By: RickinAtlanta

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/29/2017 05:49 AM

Wow that's a smart idea
Posted By: wmangum

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/31/2017 08:10 PM

We just missed them...

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/the-obamas-sighted-on-anegada-bvi
Posted By: Kirk

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/31/2017 08:28 PM



That's pretty cool. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: NoelHall

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/31/2017 09:13 PM

Wow! Actually our crew visited with Speaker John Boehner at Cow Wreck a couple of years ago. I guess you never know who you might run into at Belle's little beach bar.
Posted By: turning54final

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 01/31/2017 09:57 PM



Very close! We were there a week ago exactly but at least I got to meet you! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Ragtime

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 01:47 PM

I received a phone call from an Anegada friend advising that Obama and Sir Richard were touring Anegada yesterday and returning to Necker last night.
Posted By: rstevens

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 01:55 PM

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...amp;oe=59068595
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 02:33 PM

Interesting to see Michelle change from elegant gowns to a pair of cutoffs. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> They have definitely gotten into island life. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 02:40 PM

I thought both of them looked remarkably different--and relaxed..
Posted By: Kirk

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 02:58 PM

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Carol_Hill said:
I thought both of them looked remarkably different--and relaxed..

I know how different and relaxed I feel there...I can't begin to imagine how different it must be for them!
Posted By: calsail

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 04:19 PM

I think they are on Moskito No?
Posted By: Twanger

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 05:05 PM

saw some recent facebook pics from Cow Wreck with the Obamas.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 05:27 PM

The story from yesterday said Mosquito, yes.
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 11:14 PM

Yes, they have been on Mosquito. Looks like Necker is now for the hoi polloi who can only afford $40,000 a night. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: LBI2SXM

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/01/2017 11:32 PM

I think the Obamas can handle that. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Kmon

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 12:49 AM

Yes, apparently the Obama's stayed at Mosquito as guests of Richard Branson at his personal residence.
Posted By: jphart

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 12:53 AM

How'd they get to from? Necker Belle or chopper?
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 01:23 AM

Paddleboard..our Pres is from Hawaii after all!
Posted By: TravelHat

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 03:55 AM

Based on this thread you would have thought he walked
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 03:01 PM

"Being There"...
Posted By: TravelHat

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 04:17 PM

As in " Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it"
Posted By: invisigal

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 07:12 PM

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Manpot said:
"Being There"...


As in Chauncey Gardener
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 08:02 PM

Thank you from one great movie fan...
Posted By: turning54final

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/02/2017 08:07 PM

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TravelHat said:
Based on this thread you would have thought he walked


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: invisigal

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/03/2017 02:21 AM

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Manpot said:
Thank you from one great movie fan...


Thank you for the reference. It's an apt one, in my opinion.
Posted By: TravelHat

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/03/2017 03:19 AM

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invisigal said:
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Manpot said:
Thank you from one great movie fan...


Thank you for the reference. It's an apt one, in my opinion.

My quote was a tag line for the movie. Now I will just sit back because "I like to watch"
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/04/2017 02:39 PM

Steve Butcher of " The Elmtones" and Al the singing chef, along with some others, played at the Obamas farewell bash on Wed night..cant wait to hear the stories..
Posted By: Murdock

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/07/2017 06:04 PM

https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/richard-vs-barack-kiteboard-and-foilboard-challenge

keeping the thread alive, assume many of you have already seen this, but for those that have not....
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/07/2017 06:21 PM

Thanks for the link! I hadn't seen it.
Posted By: Marsh

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/10/2017 06:29 PM

[Linked Image]

We were lucky enough to be there. Staff was great at serving the Obama's and keeping up with the rest of us. It was a great day-I loved it.
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 02/10/2017 09:12 PM

Jealous..seems he and Michelle had a great time and will be back..hey Barack..open invite to try Apple Bay next..wax your Presidenital board!
Posted By: JudyG

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/06/2017 01:45 AM

We were staying at Anegada Beach Resort and when Robert said where shall we go for lunch, I said, "back to Cow Wreck" to which he replied "how about trying that new place, Wonky Dog?" (So why did you ask me??) So off we went, bypassing CW to WD...needless to say, from now on, he's been admonished by everyone who has been told this story "Next time, just say "yes dear!" "..you guessed it, the Obamas showed up for lunch at CW which we discovered on our return to ABC to see photos taken by other guests. By the way, WD lost its chef that morning so no lunch there! And because we were already 1/2 around the island, we moved on to do some shopping, and to Big Bamboo for lunch. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> The next day, a waiter at Neptunes said someone who was there asked Michelle what was the best thing about being out of the White House and she said it was being able to wear whatever she wanted and no one cared. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: warren460

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/06/2017 03:33 AM

Could you explain how WD lost its chef that morning? I find the statement very confusing?
Posted By: sleepychef

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/06/2017 01:44 PM

I was in town....shopping
Posted By: JudyG

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/10/2017 07:10 PM

I do not specifically recall if the owner said he quit.
Posted By: JudyG

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/10/2017 07:18 PM

I do recall that he said "lost"
Posted By: CottageGirl

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/10/2017 08:46 PM

JudyG - Sleepychef here on this forum IS the chef :-)
Posted By: warren460

Re: Michelle and Barack are heading to Necker - 03/11/2017 01:50 AM

Peter aleady answered. He said that he was in Tortola shopping.
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