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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/17/2015 01:14 PM
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Interesting you mentioned Cuthbert St. Bernard. Long before Port de Plaisance and Princess and other island casinos he was a night manager at Mullet Bay Resort and Casino. We got to know him over the years and he was instrumental in telling us about Grenada where I believe he originally came from, and actually set us up with a contact there for our first trip. He and my husband still exchange annual birthday greetings with each other. I believe he's still living in Brooklyn with one of his daughters. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/17/2015 01:59 PM
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Jim,
That's funny and another coincidence since we ran into his daughter, Nadia, on a plane going to SXM one year and last year we were on the same Jet Blue flight as Cuthbert coming back to JFK and we actually missed each other both in boarding and on the plane. It was only through a telephone conversation after the fact we realized we were on the same flight. We had a foreword seat but boarded late and Cuthbert was seated more towards the rear of the plane and boarded earlier than us.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/17/2015 05:59 PM
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Junior Bruney, Taxi 163, and his entire family. He was our taxi driver in 1991 and the friendship continues today. He made a trip to OH in 2000 and spent a week with us.
J.D.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/17/2015 08:04 PM
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Definitely Cheryl and Andy (of Andy and Cheryl's, formerly Baywatch, formerly Surf Club South) and Willie at Club O.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/17/2015 08:36 PM
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Walter Farley, who died last year: Marisol and Geraldine, all of Divi Little Bay, with whom we look forward to renewing acquaintances each of our bi-annual visits. Geraldine corresponds with Roslyn via facebook and calls us from time to time. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/18/2015 12:39 PM
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The artist Lady Ruby Bute who has a wealth of knowledge about the island and always gives you a small gift when you visit with her. I first met her on an Art Tour organized by SXM Norm. I'm also impressed with marquetry artist Jean-Pierre Straub. His work is beautiful, and his gentle spirit is a joy. And then there's Bernadine, animal lover and rum shop proprietor. A wonderful woman.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/18/2015 04:15 PM
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I would say that the reason we go back is because of the acquaintances. Business owners, tourist, locals and those that have taken up residency on island. Sure the beaches and the food have a bit to do with it but the reason we fly as far as we do has much more to do with the people than any other reason.
Two many people to list.
Cheers, Todd
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/18/2015 05:09 PM
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This is such an interesting thread! I remember when we first started reading TTOL, before we actually went to the island, I would see everyone saying, "Say hi to so and so from John and Julie." I used to laugh and think, "do you really think they remember you?" What a joke.
Well, it's not a joke, and now I realize that. Not only the fellow vacationers who we see year after year, but also the business owners and restaurateurs, the local residents, and the ex-pats who have become our friends.
I started to list names, but there are so many, and I'm afraid I'd inadvertently leave someone out.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/18/2015 05:21 PM
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Ric and his wife who ran a great sports bar/restaurant. We met Ric and Kathy before they even had the place on Front St. Wendell and I were there for Ric's memorial service several years ago. Very nice people.
J.D.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/18/2015 08:50 PM
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I have way to many to list but will give a few, Walter at Divi for sure, Keroch (sp?) who is now at westin, Roger at Divi, and i will only call him Bush Doctor, also at divi, since he treated something i had last year that had been going on a long time and my doctors werent helping. He told me what to do, i did it, and it healed more than it had in 6 months with traditional med. there are lots more but dont want to bore people
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/19/2015 11:36 AM
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Two more outstanding people! I only met Earl a couple of times and continue to see Betty, whether staying at the Toad or not. Betty is always interesting to talk to. Can't forget Gloria and Cherry either.
J.D.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/19/2015 12:44 PM
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/19/2015 05:49 PM
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Southshore said:
Also Jean who used to be the "beach boy" at Le String. Someone told us he had gone to open a restaurant. We'll have to look for it next trip. Sadly, Jean's restaurant didn't make it; I heard it was a victim of hurricane Gonzalo. He was working the beach at Dreams when we were there this past December.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/19/2015 08:42 PM
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Ray was a good soul. I would appreciate hearing an update on him, if anyone knows.
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Re: SXM acquaintances who left an impression on you.
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02/20/2015 12:43 AM
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If Ray M. is Ray Mann, he passed away in 2011. And you're right, he was a good soul, along with Carl Stone. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" />
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