Posted By: Bamaboy
Whats new - 01/22/2017 06:44 PM
Coming down for charter in May.While this will be our 6th charter haven't been since 2011.What is must see new since then.
Posted By: tradewinds
Re: Whats new - 01/22/2017 10:11 PM
The Wonky Dog on Anegada.
Posted By: charlie
Re: Whats new - 01/22/2017 11:00 PM
If you are indeed an Alabama boy, then Hog Heaven bbq restaurant on Virgin Gorda will be your highlight. Better than Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Shirley's up near Pell City, and Archibald's in Northport. Just forget all of the other ones in B'ham...rent a car at Leverick or Yacht Harbor and go. It ain't hard to find 'cause there ain't that many road routes on Virgin Gorda. Oh, and take a camera 'cause the views are spectacular...lol <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: calsail
Re: Whats new - 01/23/2017 04:18 AM
So "Right On" for Hog Heaven
Rejuvenated Sugar Mill
Scaramouche
Soon comes Gene's
Aromas. (KAREN is there)
Hendo's Hideout
You have a whole new BVI
Posted By: Bamaboy
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 07:08 PM
Charlie,Grew up in Tuscaloosa and cut my teeth at Dream land.Will have to try the joint on VG.Thanks for the heads up <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: charlie
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 07:18 PM
Hey BamaBoy, I still mail order Dreamland BBQ sauce. I married a Virginia girl I met at UofA and moved to Richmond in the early '70's. Lived off campus at 13th and 8th. just down from the stadium while in college. You will love all of the new stuff posted on this page. Sorry you won't be down ilon' when we are there. I would buy you a beer at Mad Dog...lol...and Roll Tide!
Posted By: charlie
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 07:21 PM
Wait, wait, you are coming down in May! What dates? We stay at Guavaberry Spring Bay now in a small cottage near the Bath's. We will be on Virgin Gorda May 2 to May 23. May 1, our first night, will be in Roadtown, and May 23, our last night, will be in St. Thomas. Take us out for a sail... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: charlie
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 07:46 PM
Oh, I just thought of something you may not know about but should if you are chartering and planning on going to the Baths. The Nat'l Park has roped off a stretch of water from Devil's Bay all the way past Spring Bay to keep charter folks from taking dinghies up onto the beaches. So, if you get a mooring ball at the Baths you will have to swim/snorkle into the beach. Most people here on TTOL suggest going to Leverick Bay and renting a car, which will also come in handy for Hog Heavan. If you do it this way don't forget ships papers for you will have to pay an admission fee to the Baths. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: dayhiker
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 09:20 PM
charlie said:
If you are indeed an Alabama boy, then Hog Heaven bbq restaurant on Virgin Gorda will be your highlight. Better than Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Shirley's up near Pell City, and Archibald's in Northport. Just forget all of the other ones in B'ham...rent a car at Leverick or Yacht Harbor and go. It ain't hard to find 'cause there ain't that many road routes on Virgin Gorda. Oh, and take a camera 'cause the views are spectacular...lol <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
I live in Pell City. I really enjoyed Hog Heaven. That view makes everything taste better though.
I understand that Shirley's is a new place where Manning's was. I haven't tried it yet. SAW's in B'ham is worth a try.
Posted By: charlie
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 09:48 PM
Dayhiker, my brother's and other relatives live by Logan Martin lake, and Shirley's Mainline BBQ is owned by my nephew's in laws. Nick's wife keeps posting picts of BBQ on FaceBook and I want it now! But they don't deliver to Richmond, VA. The owner of Hog Heavan actually has a pig farm on Virgin Gorda, so local and not imported. And you are right about the views, they are amazing... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: dayhiker
Re: Whats new - 01/25/2017 10:05 PM
I'll have to give them a try. We probably know some of the same people.
Blondie is the owner and told us that when his hogs die they "go up to Hog Heaven".