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Trip Report - Day 1B
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01/25/2020 04:19 PM
01/25/2020 04:19 PM
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Posts: 7,132 St Louis, MO
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Day 1B - Day 1A started in St Louis on Thursday and ended in San Juan thanks to weather, fuel, and Delta. Day 1B started in San Juan and ended in SXM. Rented a car as usual from angela@horizoncarrentals.com She did an "above the call" effort waiting to deliver our car. Frig was stocked also as usual by Jeannie at www.shopndropgrocerysxm.com This first week + we're staying at Villa Cleavage. An Air BnB, owned by Topper and his daughter. It's high up the hill above Simpson Bay Resort. First meal was at St Maarten Yacht Club. Our favorite, Grouper Fingers($12.). Served by friendly, first year server Desiree(sp) . Thankfully, Brian has changed back to his original receipe so the crust was wonderfully crisp. A short(losing) stop at Casino Royale in Maho. They have free valet parking which is handy as we were also stopping by Hole In The Wall to hear Bob Baron singing along with Ronnie Santana on Guitar. Had an interesting conservation with a "slightly toasted" Chief Engineer from one of the big sailing vessels anchored in the lagoon. Pics are on Facebook at moment. Working on moving.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: SXMNorm]
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01/25/2020 04:56 PM
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I understand the weather/rain played havoc with a lot of flights one day. Hope it gets better.
J.D.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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01/25/2020 05:38 PM
01/25/2020 05:38 PM
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Our place is part of Topper's home, however we're on the lower level with really no access to his living area or pool.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: SXMNorm]
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01/26/2020 02:10 PM
01/26/2020 02:10 PM
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Yes Norm, please let us know how the Villa works out as this is/was our plan B we picked out during the protests for our up coming trip. Thanks!
Last edited by SXMbeacher; 01/26/2020 02:11 PM.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: Daisy304]
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01/27/2020 03:36 PM
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Daisy, The place is well lit with cameras, gates with heavy locks or chain and locks. Parking area is lit and on camera. Topper's home, being at the top of the hill took damage from Irma. Still a lot of big glass on home have plywood.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: biglar]
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01/27/2020 03:41 PM
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Hi Larry, Sadly, this will be our only trip for 2020. I still bring "fused glass" gifts for special people. I'll try to post some pics as I deliver them. You can always see some of my work at Tijon in Grand Case. They have about 20 or 25 pieces for sale.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Trip Report - Day 1B
[Re: CaribLee]
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01/29/2020 09:31 AM
01/29/2020 09:31 AM
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Sorry, see no sign of it.
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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