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Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient #322471
07/21/2024 09:14 AM
07/21/2024 09:14 AM
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Looks like the ban has been lifted.

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Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322481
07/21/2024 11:50 AM
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I’m confused. I thought Carol Hill was the admin for ttol but ruralcarrier ended a previous thread about this subject. Does this mean anyone can end a thread or is ruralcarrier an assistant admin?

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: Marie] #322483
07/21/2024 12:08 PM
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He is a Moderator. Part of his authority and I applaud him.

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: SXMScubaman] #322484
07/21/2024 12:35 PM
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Thanks Scubaman. I wasn’t aware of that. Are there any other moderators?

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: Marie] #322510
07/21/2024 09:56 PM
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Often I think of myself as a "Stealth Moderator", as many times after I have posted the thread is closed down. 😁


Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁
Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322511
07/21/2024 11:33 PM
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I saw several posts today on other groups about the pond behind Friars Bay draining into the bay. The videos included showed black water flowing in volume into the bay. This may have been the cause of the ban.

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: bdeeley] #322512
07/22/2024 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by bdeeley
Often I think of myself as a "Stealth Moderator", as many times after I have posted the thread is closed down. 😁

On occasion, you do seem to have that ability. jester


J.D.
Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322513
07/22/2024 06:13 AM
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I can't read this whole article but apparently Friars Bay water pond outlet was illegally opened yesterday

https://www.facebook.com/collectivitedesaintmartinournews/

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: erb923] #322514
07/22/2024 06:19 AM
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That is what it sounds like and now it appears swimming at Friars Bay is banned.

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Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322515
07/22/2024 06:53 AM
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Have to wonder about Happy Bay which is adjacent to Friars and it they are safe. Even though it is not mentioned in the news release, the situation would give me pause.

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322587
07/23/2024 03:35 PM
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Even though it is not mentioned in the news release, the situation would give me pause.


Sounds like that situation could give you something more than that!! smile

Last edited by tmsxmsails; 07/23/2024 03:36 PM.
Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: ruralcarrier] #322777
07/30/2024 12:16 PM
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Spent a great week at LTC in Grand Case. Swam everyday in the sea and it was great - no issues.

Re: Swimming Ban Lifted for Grand Case/Orient [Re: Carib_Ian] #322779
07/30/2024 12:22 PM
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Great! How was the rest of your trip? Would appreciate hearing about it.


Carol Hill

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