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Re: Perch
[Re: jupiter]
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12/13/2018 05:13 PM
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To my knowledge, the Perch was never ON the grid, when Club O was open. Club O generated all it's own power. So, no, the Perch is not on the grid. I don't know the answers to your sanitation questions. (Sort of the same as at Rosie's. Kind of don't want to know.. )
Carol Hill
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Re: Perch
[Re: jupiter]
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12/13/2018 05:26 PM
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We were at the PerchLite in November. They use a generator for power to the blenders etc. There are 2 large storage units nearby where they store their supplies. Ice is delivered so they can make drinks etc. There are also 2 porta potties for bathroom facilities. They managed to keep both of them pretty clean and supplied hand sanitizers. I like to think that the alcohol and fresh air sanitizes everything else. I think they're doing remarkably well given their circumstances. Everyone (employees and patrons) seemed happy to be there. I know we were!
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: Perch
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12/14/2018 01:37 AM
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Regarding the drinks and food service, let's be real - are they able to practice "proper sanitation techniques" - heck no! Do hands get washed and blenders washed after every drink - hahahaha! No! The blenders get rinsed out "enough" but that's it! Are any customers silly enough to worry about it in that situation?? No!
They do the best they can in the circumstances and I've never seen a customer be anything but thankful for the place and the efforts of those who work there. If that presents a problem to someone's personal health standards, they need to consider bringing their own cooler and drinks. No big deal - it's an island just one year after being wiped out. Be flexible or stay away.
Regarding the "johns" - again, they do their best which is good enough for most, but porta-johns aren't for all. It's all temporary and people have to make a personal decision to adjust until the island can rebuild or else stay away. It's only a 5-minute walk to the beach bars to the north, faster if you're in a hurry! LOL!
I worry a million times more about sending my kid to school every day knowing what they can and do catch there, versus what I would worry about the Perch.
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Re: Perch
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12/14/2018 10:30 AM
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Scubaman--I know you have no interest in going to the Perch, but do you go to Rosie's?? They certainly don't have running water now and not sure they ever did. And frankly, I don't know that the sanitation at Captain D's is any better, and I know you go there.
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Re: Perch
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12/14/2018 11:22 AM
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I have used the Perch a number of times since Irma. It seemed fine to me. It has the same type of facilities as Pinel Island or many other places I have been.
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Re: Perch
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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12/14/2018 05:20 PM
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Scubaman--I know you have no interest in going to the Perch, but do you go to Rosie's?? They certainly don't have running water now and not sure they ever did. And frankly, I don't know that the sanitation at Captain D's is any better, and I know you go there. No I don't eat at Rosies. We usually pack Something in our cooler when we go to mullet. Captain D's did have running water when I was there last.
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Re: Perch
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12/14/2018 05:47 PM
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We ate multiple times at the Perch Lite both during our June visit and our visit two weeks ago. It was great. Ribs were delicious, place was clean, service fast and friendly, and we even used the porta-potties (gasp!), which were actually cleaner than a lot of other public bathrooms I've been to. And just because a place has running water, doesn't mean that employees always wash their hands, or that food is fresh, or that blenders are washed between drinks.
Robin & Ed
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Re: Perch
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12/14/2018 05:53 PM
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Captain D's has running water?? OK, if you say so.. There was a hose bib coming out of the ground and was connected to their place
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