Whale Tail--as far as the service charge, if a restaurant adds the 15%, that's all we tip, and I don't make a comment about it to anyone at the restaurant. That's probably a lie that the server doesn't get any of the money, but to me, it doesn't matter. The servers are not indentured servants. They don't have to work there if the conditions are not good.

I do agree with the others who said not go to the Skipjacks for a steak (or pasta, for that matter). They did take something off the bill, so at least there is that.

Overall, we all have a limited amount of time on island and it is disappointing to not have a good experience. Hopefully your next dining experience will be much better!

I find this conversation very interesting. For many years, my husband and I vacationed in SXM, sometimes twice a year. It was the one place we kept going back to. When he passed away, about 5 years ago now, I stopped thinking of SXM as a vacation spot as I was not sure I would enjoy the island as much on my own. I'm not sure I would feel safe travelling around the island and wonder if I would feel comfortable renting a car or if I would uses taxis.

I think I could stay somewhere like Maho (we stayed there many times) as the all-inclusive plan would eliminate the need to move around too much. But travelling any distance alone at night would be a definite no-no.

I suspect that solo travel might be easier for a man than a woman, especially as I am getting on in years (in my 70's)

I agree, just wondered if anyone knew when they will open again, or how the changes, etc were going. Maybe they will meet April 1 re-opening, maybe not??

Welcome!

With regard to fishing charters, I've never done one, but I hear people say good things about Taylor Made Charters. You can google them for contact info.

And for future reference, it is "SIMPSON" Bay (singular), not Simpson's Bay.

Enjoy!

I have Tp-Link mesh. My network is complex, and the mesh network is connected through a switch that I am upgrading to gigabit.

This fish was thinner than grouper and the skin softer. But whatever it was, it was delicious enough we might do a second visit in the same stay here, which is not usual for us.

Well that's not good.

I don't think so. Guy is supposed to be coming back though. You could try his old e-mail: guy@yachtshotsbvi.com.

Thunderstorms in Houston are for the most part an afternoon issue. If you are leaving ORD to connect in IAH and can make the last ferry in STT storms should be a non issue. You will be out of IAH by 11 am no suspect.

Can't help you with provisioning selection but make sure you stock up on Piton Beer !!!

YIKES

Ahoy Capt. Kneafsey,

Thank you for the compliment.
Considering what Everyone has been through the past few years I hope we can turn over a new leaf and I hope You are doing well.

Mr. Boots, the 'Buddha of Boats', from what I hear is doing Very Well.

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Fair Winds, Brent
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