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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
[Re: CmVan10]
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10/25/2019 07:14 AM
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Whatever it is today, it may be different tomorrow or even later today. The sand comes and goes at all beaches but seems to be more exaggerated at Maho.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 07:24 AM
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Many many months? No, there has been lots of sand there recently. And lots of rocks the next day. A few weeks ago they had the dozer out taking the sand from the road so people could pass. It's all up to Mother Nature.
Last edited by BillandElaine; 10/25/2019 07:25 AM.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 07:42 AM
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I look at the website every day and have done so for the past 6 months. I probably have more focus on it than others since it is my favorite destination. Yes, many many months. You are aware that Bill and Elaine live on the island and probably have very up to date information? Again, the sand comes and goes and it will continue to do so.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 07:51 AM
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What I am seeing right now shows some sand towards Driftwood boat bar but rocks towards Sunset. There is a date stamp on the Sunset webcam that appears to be today and live. It is likely to change multiple times within the next few months.
J.D.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 08:04 AM
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Yes, we are looking at the same exact live video with time stamps on it. Have you looked at it every day for the last 3 months? Be patient and wait to see how it changes over the next 3 months via my daily tracking put to sped up video on YouTube. I would be HAPPY to be wrong. Thanks. No, I do not look at it daily but I do see pictures and talk to people who live on the island and the beach comes and goes like it always does and it has NOT been without sand for many, many months. As Elaine stated, a few weeks ago, machinery had to move sand that washed over the road. I am going down in 2 weeks and will see for myself but whatever the status of Maho is today will have little bearing on what it is when I am there or months from now.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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We drive past it every day. Sometimes sand, sometimes rock.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 12:34 PM
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CmVan--You know that worrying about the sand is kind of like worrying about the weather? You can't change what happens regardless. But when you get down to it, if you're there, you're still in SXM, regardless of whether you are sitting on the sand, or sitting up at the bar. It's pretty cool, regardless. Enjoy!
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 01:45 PM
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Never said I see sand every day. But I don;t see rocks every day either.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 02:10 PM
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I apologize to everyone for making this post and I promise I will never post again asking for others thoughts.
I simply asked for any updates or thoughts on the rocks and what I get back is that I am somehow worried??
It’s interesting that SXMScubaman has observed the same thing that I have for the last couple of months and EscapingCold posted 3 definitive pictures of the rocks but BillandElaine drive by it every day and see sand?
Yes, nature is amazing and so are many people’s perceptions.
Good Day all 👍 I have to agree with you (and Scubaman). I check this webcam everyday (sometimes even a few times) to get my Sxm fix. Actually I was almost ready to post the same question. We all know sand comes and goes but I have never seen rocks there this long. Just an observation, no big deal!
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 03:50 PM
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I stand corrected. Sorry BillandElaine
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 05:47 PM
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Thanks, I definitely do need a thicker skin. I’m happy to be a viewer from here on out.
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/25/2019 07:58 PM
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CMVan--Sorry, people can disagree, that's the reason they make chocolate and vanilla.. Please continue to post..
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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10/26/2019 06:55 PM
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If anyone has a real feel for how the sand comes and goes, it just might be Neil Rooney. JMHO
Hope you have been well Neil.
Rick and Grace
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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11/03/2019 03:22 PM
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Looks like (on the webcam) the sand is slowly returning Yes, looks awesome!
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Re: Sunset - Beach Sand
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11/03/2019 05:16 PM
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Correct....but it has been rocks for quite some time and it is decent to see it start to return....over the last 20 or so years I have seen both rocks and sand
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