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We missed going to SXM last year (what a mistake)and have noticed that no one has mentioned the Perch or Willie on the board lately. Has anything changed or will we see her smiling face next week? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

You will see her. We were there 3 weeks ago and she's still the attraction at the Perch.

She is till there, but we noticed that she seems to switch her days off.

Still there, was serving great drinks yesterday

We also had drinks with Willie during our visit last month. She told us she's been there 30 years now. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

Willy now works four days a week, must be nice!! LOL Love her!!

Obviously one of the main reasons "The Perch" gets a lot of conversation on this Forum. She certainly is one of the most talked about "celebrities" when it comes to friendliness and excellent service (sometimes hard to find that quality in the SXM food/beverage service department).
AND you can tell she loves her job !! Kudos to her for sticking it out for 30 years, and making everyone's stay more enjoyable <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

My sentiments exactly!

My favorite bartender in the whole world, and I know a lot of bartenders! LOL Glad to count Willy as our friend!

DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all. Glad to hear the good news.

I agree great bartender but I wish they would get her some help at Happy Hour. The line is exasperating.

Agreed that she needs more help, but I don't want anyone else making my "all over tan" drinks. No one else comes close.

It would be better if she just had a barback that could do ice, open beers and do the general clean up. She could just stay in the well and make drinks. I don't think having someone help out for an hour a day would be a big deal.
It would also help if people knew what they were ordering before they get up to the bar. I am sure the question "what's good?" drives her justs as nuts as it does the next in line.

I'm sure if she put up a sign-up list she could get a lot of volunteers for a "barback" for a free drink or two, but then you'd have to put on at least a few clothes, so maybe not...
BTW - JP did a great job on her off days in January.

Having to wait in line is the why you get 2 for 1. All things considered, she does a great job! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

No argument from me. Just chuckling from prior post. Also saying she does a great job of training people so that life does go on...

"You order 1 you get 2, you order 2 you get 4"

Profound

I've heard Willy say that a few times while waiting in line.
Heck, standing in line chatting with those around you is part of the fun of happy hour at the Perch!

I guess I just look at it from a different perspective. I have run bars for 30+ years and think that the Pearch can maximize the opportunity with better management. But hey i am on vacatin so i should just chill.
I agree on the social aspect of waiting in line but after the pleasentries I just want a drink.

My sentiments, exactly.

Ah the line at the Perch at HH is a tradition going back many years! I think it's part of the experience!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />

Agreed! We've even made some new friends on that line.

Agreed! Love JP as well as Willie! He makes the best Bloody Mary on the beach!

WILLIE IS WONDERFUL!!. so nice and helpful (icewater is free), and speedy during happy hour.