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Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 01:27 PM
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This is an aerial view of Orient construction which I received from PnPinNC, taken when they were parasailing yesterday. Thanks for the picture! Very cool view!
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 02:09 PM
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january said: Wow. Notice, hardly any beach in front of Kon Tiki. And if the new buildings are set back as far as the artist's renderings suggest, the tenants could have a major competitive edge. Thank you for sharing the picture, PnPinNC.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 03:03 PM
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It is too bad they didn't take Pedros too and make everything look better. The new buildings will have lots of room for chairs on the beach and hopefully lots of sand.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 03:21 PM
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I think Pedro's is fine just as it is.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 03:42 PM
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Pedro probably thinks so too! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 04:04 PM
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Great photo, thanks PnP. I agree with others that the extra room for chairs will be an advantage. The planners were obviously thinking ahead.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 05:13 PM
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Your observation is correct. It is always interesting to see how many constantly recent change of any kind, not just on the island but several other places as well. I have thought this idea on Orient would be an improvement from the beginning, but just a little difficult for the restaurant owners initially. I'm sure it will all work out for the better and enhance the total beach area immensely. When it is all completed, I am certain there will be further comments on the project.Looking forward to seeing the new and revitalized Orient Beach on our November visit.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 05:43 PM
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Mantas said: (Not a criticism but an observation) It's funny seeing human nature and its initial reluctance to change on this board. A few years ago the causeway bridge plans and construction was cursed upon and its disastrous effects for the island.....by the time cars were on it you never heard another negative comment on it. A few months ago the majority of posters were upset and up in arms about the OB construction plans and how it was going to ruin Orient's 'feel' and now you can feel a changing attitude toward excitement. So true. I voiced those same sentiments in previous posts. For the most part change is good.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 05:57 PM
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Pedro's is on Club O property, so they could not touch it.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/15/2015 08:16 PM
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islandgem said: It is too bad they didn't take Pedros too and make everything look better. The new buildings will have lots of room for chairs on the beach and hopefully lots of sand. Last March Pedros invited me to come down in August to help them put a new roof on their building. Parts of their roof blew off from the same storm. So it looks like that end will get a complete makeover. I too learned my lesson about hating change on St Martin. A few years ago I wanted to hate the new airport. The new one is fantastic all you have to do is remember waiting for USAir in that little hot waiting room with only half as many seats the airplane. When the flight was delayed you had even more fun <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/16/2015 12:07 AM
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SXMScubaman said:Mantas said: (Not a criticism but an observation) It's funny seeing human nature and its initial reluctance to change on this board. A few years ago the causeway bridge plans and construction was cursed upon and its disastrous effects for the island.....by the time cars were on it you never heard another negative comment on it. A few months ago the majority of posters were upset and up in arms about the OB construction plans and how it was going to ruin Orient's 'feel' and now you can feel a changing attitude toward excitement. So true. I voiced those same sentiments in previous posts. For the most part change is good. i wouldn't say opinions have changed on this board regarding the shacks....i think it's more that they have been removed, they are gone, and now let's get the new buildings up and running as soon as possible so that the ''tenants'' can get back up and running and let them start making a living again. I am really surprised that the construction hasn't started already..(at least that's the way it appears in the pictures). Just seems unfair to keep things not moving quicker for all the displaced workers. I am sure for them every day feels like a month. As for the betterment of Orient, time will obvious tell. I personally cant wait to make my judgement in March!!! Right now, it seems like so far away.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/16/2015 06:31 PM
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dustinbh said: The building to the left in the photo is Pedro's. Yes, Club Orient beach is further to the left. You can see the Club Orient grounds above the now cleared sand in the photo. Thanks, dustin !
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/17/2015 04:34 AM
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That is some shot!!!! I can't believe that after ALL these years that back parking/driveway has been leveled down!!!If you had a small car it would get swallowed up from the craters holes!!! I still love the old shanty hut like places. But if Cheryl is good with it then I'm good with it!
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/17/2015 08:55 AM
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Thanks for the great pic.
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Re: Pictures received from RogerandBeth
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07/17/2015 12:49 PM
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Yeah, I wish they would get started with the actual construction, so they get done sooner. It seems like nothing going on right now.
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/17/2015 09:27 PM
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WOW -- can't believe how deep the cleared sand is back from waterline. Having driven into area behind Pedros many many times in a cab coming from cruise ship OR driving to Club Os parking lot, I never dreamed there was that much usable land area!!
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Re: Aerial view of Orient construction from PnPinNC
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07/18/2015 08:34 AM
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Glad it looks like they are working again.
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