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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sxmmartini]
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08/08/2018 09:15 AM
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They are slowly killing people here. Closing your windows and doors does not help. Many in the area don't even have windows and doors!
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sxmmartini]
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08/09/2018 05:36 AM
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Updated ArticleInvestigating since April/social media comments getting attention.
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sxmmartini]
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12/03/2018 11:08 AM
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Wow, it is still going on? One of our "newbies" has asthma should we be concerned? Any time I have visited the island , starting almost yearly since 2005, we have yet to experience the dump smoke. So, having said that, I am wondering just how bad it is? We are not coming till January, but still it's a little unsettling reading about this and travelling with an asthmatic. Wow, I would think that the government would be worried about as you mentioned,,of turning tourists off visiting the island, also all those mega yachts, etc. etc. But, anything I have read about the sxm government, they are either hard to deal with or don't care. That is a sad situation.
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/03/2018 01:27 PM
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So has all of this dump fire smoke gotten worse? Wonder how come I have never experienced it and have been going to sxm since 2005? We always travel in Jan, Feb or March. Those are the only months we have been there. Does anyone have an answer to that? We obviously did not go Jan 2018 as it was too soon after Irma. So that is the only time we missed. I guess I am just asking if this is a continual thing now? Has something changed?
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: megamania]
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12/03/2018 02:16 PM
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My understanding is that there was a 'small' fire on Sunday, but that it supposedly has been extinguished. (Doesn't mean it couldn't start up again tomorrow though.)
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: BeachKitten]
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12/03/2018 03:31 PM
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We most often stay at Royal Palm....or Simpson Bay area....once at the old Caravansarai,,,and only once out at Sapphire. so...most of our stays are in simpsonbay area near Royal Palm, sbr or La Vista....but almost everyday while on island we travel to all parts of island. I just have been reading so much about it lately, that it made me think that it is way more likely to encounter this, even tho we have "never" on all our previous visits. We also go to Phillipsburg a lot as well. Just an observation of what I have been reading, so I asked the question if anything had changed, or if the problem has obviously gotten worse. Too bad for the island, will certainly turn a lot of people off.
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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12/03/2018 03:38 PM
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Not that small. We were choking here in Cupecoy in the afternoon.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/03/2018 05:41 PM
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oh dear. Shall we all figure out where to avoid the toxic fumes???? Thanks for your expert help. usually is not good enough. People will feel these effects no matter where they are. Again. Like it or not. no one with lung issues should be on Island. period. You do not have to like what I say, but this is more about health than a message board that hates negative. this is negative. Aren't you a breath of fresh air.
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/03/2018 09:32 PM
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nope just the truth. making people aware that have lung issues is not a bad thing. What you do not like hearing is your problem. If I get to just a few that read this. It prevents illness that can be avoided. I never want to be a breath of fresh air if it people that are full of air. So what post did you read of mine that set your tone of voice with me that I felt impelled to quote and reply to previously. I don't have a problem. I believe this dump issue is disgusting for tourist and locals to put up with too. Not sure what thorn your sitting on but give it a rest.
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/06/2018 04:47 PM
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Carol. I think whats negative here is!!! A dump that is not under control... Not sure if it matters which way the wind is blowing!!!! as this is a small Island. And the fact that folks are breathing this toxic air. I realize this is not a great advertisment for the Island, but common sense tells us that there are alot of people that have no knowledge of this and may have lung disease, Not everyone that travels reads or is on this message board, so this will effect some people. Its not what I say that is offensive!!! Its me saying it. If what I say is wrong please just say so... Not sure anyone would say this is not a health issue. I have no problem being wrong, but know others must be right... As someone who has read much of what sasasal written over time, I do not believe this was written by her. Read it and read many of her older posts. Am I the only one who thinks so? I have no idea why it bothers me so much, but it does. If I am wrong, I’ll shut up
Rick and Grace
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/06/2018 06:52 PM
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What bothers you. the moderaters on thsi board do not like what I say. even though its real and true. have been having sarcastic remarks from rurrla carielr, form carol and erick moderatiers. they are so I agree with you! Toxic Smoke is bad and so is ...
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: sasasal]
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12/06/2018 08:57 PM
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What bothers you. the moderaters on thsi board do not like what I say. even though its real and true. have been having sarcastic remarks from rurrla carielr, form carol and erick moderatiers. they are so Huh? Do you have spellcheck? I can only speak for myself but since the hurricane you have come on here and whined constantly about YOUR situation and virtually every post you make (both here and on facebook) is NEGATIVE. It is not a matter of not liking what you say. BTW, ERIC (not erick) seldom posts.
J.D.
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Re: Landfill fire toxic smoke
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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12/06/2018 09:13 PM
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What bothers you. the moderaters on thsi board do not like what I say. even though its real and true. have been having sarcastic remarks from rurrla carielr, form carol and erick moderatiers. they are so Huh? Do you have spellcheck? I can only speak for myself but since the hurricane you have come on here and whined constantly about YOUR situation and virtually every post you make (both here and on facebook) is NEGATIVE. It is not a matter of not liking what you say. BTW, ERIC (not erick) seldom posts. I don't use spellcheck or grammar apps but write how I talk... so I think I am fine with the mess but not the disrespect! Shalom!
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