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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/21/2024 09:20 AM
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ruralcarrier
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It's always good to see old pictures or videos. Our first time was 1991 on a cruise and they stayed over in 1993, my how things have changed. Thanks.
J.D.
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/21/2024 09:38 AM
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Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful videos! They were amazing to watch!!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/21/2024 11:29 AM
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Pauline--Since I'm feeling particularly greedy this morning, if you have any more videos, would love to see them!
Carol Hill
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/21/2024 11:43 AM
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Thanks, Pauline. Many fond memories, eh?
Chuck and Joni
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/21/2024 01:41 PM
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That brings back memories of my first time on the Island with my first wife in 1988 or so as well. Eating at La Vie en Rose was one of the highlights of that trip. We stayed on the Dutch side but ate on the French side a lot.
Did not return for 20 or so years, and then returned with my 2nd wife, and we went once a year for about 10 years, our last trip in 2016. And I return in 10 days with a woman who has never been anywhere in the Caribbean.
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/23/2024 08:09 AM
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wow, 1988 was my first trip down there, just after my 16th birthday. I was kind of waiting to see myself in your video, great memories. I actually won the trip from Armstrong Flooring for selling so much of their products, stayed at the Maho Resort. My first fancy dinner was at "The Frigate" in the middle of the golf course, fist time I ever had to order a baked potato separately, lol. I remember it well. It's amazing how much changed over the years. I do remember that dirt road, too funny. Love at first sight, went back 2 years later, again on Armstrong's dime. Had my 18th birthday down there. I remember going to Cheri's that night, they had recently just opened. The General sang me happy birthday, then went over to the casino. good times. Brought my girlfriend down in 1995, had a little "down on one knee" chat on Maho beach in front of the Hotel, left with a fiancé. Wife and I honeymooned there 2 years later. 30+ years, 30+ trips later, all great memories. Three years away from retirement, then that will be our winter home. We can't wait.
MrTim
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: pasnyder]
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04/25/2024 05:14 AM
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When I see these wonderful old videos that you are posting, I really feel like a newbie, even after 25 plus years coming to the island!! THANK YOU for sharing! Keep them coming, no matter how short they are!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: SXM back in 1988
[Re: SirRichard]
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04/25/2024 05:17 AM
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From what I saw while buzzing through the marina's on my Rhino Safari rider. Just like the wrecked boats, they put them on a barge and take them to another island where they sold for scrap.
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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