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Bring beef to SXM srl520 5 hours ago Wife and I have been to SXM many times and every time we eat out alot. It has become very expensive since 10yrs ago. We always look forward to eating out at night at many of the French Restaurants.
Last yr we decided we should make some meals and save some money. We are coming to Orient Village for 3 wks and would like to bring some beef with us if it is allowed. Is this allowed
to bring in from the US?

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Yay!! It’s almost time!! Questions … GettinBye Yesterday at 07:01 PM We are arriving onto Anegada via Island Birds Jan 19. Last time I was there the sargassum was pretty bad (last February I think ) -except for Tipsy who kept the area pristinely. How’s it looking this year ? It will be our guests’ first visit to both Anegada and VG. We are doing a conch tour as well.

Then after a few fabulous days on Anegada we are heading to Virgin Gorda for five days. Hoping to get out on a charter with Elaine. And all the usual spots. Hog Heaven, sugarcane, coco maya, Leverick. Any other new places worth checking out? We always love to go see Jude when we go to the Baths. Guess I better take a look at the cruise schedule to plan that outing. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated!!! Can’t wait!!!

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Fireworks Tonight Whale Tail Yesterday at 12:19 PM This was attached to our door when we returned last night. We'll just have to grab a cocktail and sit on the patio.

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Pics From SMYC Last Night Whale Tail Yesterday at 12:05 PM Walked over to SMYC for a bite to eat last night. My wife had the fish fingers and I had, yes you guessed it a cheeseburger with Gouda. There was a guy down on the rocks below the deck fishing for something. He had a long pole with a net on it and a headlight attached to his head as bright as a car's headlight. Got a good pic of SBR walking back along Kim Sha Beach.

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Live from JVD.. Manpot Yesterday at 02:37 AM ..I will be on KSVY 91.3 fm live from JVD tomorrow Jan 9 at 10.20 am PST (2.20 pm here).I'll be chatting from White Bay..and you can tune in one your laptop if you care!

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First time in St Vincent and Grenadines SoCalGal 01/08/2026 09:08 PM We have traveled many times and chartered a cat in the BVI, but this will be our first visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Staying a few days on Bequia at Bequia Beach, Cat for 6 days through the Grenadines, and last couple days on Granada at Mount Cinnamon. Any ideas on what not to miss? Enjoy light hiking/exploring, beach bars, live music, local flare. Thanks in advance.

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Happy Birthday Carol and Eric! ruralcarrier 01/08/2026 07:09 PM Today for Carol and tomorrow for Eric. Carol caught me again in age, and Eric is always ahead of both of us!

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Sint Maarten Medical Center Rant Whale Tail 01/08/2026 06:17 PM Let me start by saying a few years ago I needed to go to the hospital for a gut issue and had nothing but praise for the care I received. Four hours in and out with reports and a CD of scans and a prescription. Kudos!!!

Now here we go.

Yesterday morning my wife woke up with a sore throat which got worse throughout the day so we decided to stay at the resort and hang around the pool. Around 4pm she said that she was having difficulty breathing and at that point the clinics were closed or about to close so off to SMMC emergency (we went still wearing our bathing suits). Emergency took her right in and the process and tests began. Around 7:30pm the doctor said we haven't got the lab results back and she couldn't arrive at a diagnosis and suggested it would be better for her to stay overnight in case her condition worsens. Who am I to question a doctor when my wife's health is in question. I was told when visiting hours were tomorrow and was told to leave. That was not easy for me.

I got an email from her saying that she had been put into an isolation room. She didn't sleep at all and I got 2 hours in. At 7am I was ready to go and was not about to wait until the 11:30am visiting hours to begin. So off I went with some clothes for her and a toothbrush. I got into the ward section of the hospital section because I told the security guard that I had her daily medications that she takes and found her isolation room. I walked in and stayed, nobody questioned me.

My wife told me that the pulmonologist and another doctor would be in around 8:30 to 9 to see her. They showed up and determined that she had a viral infection and that antibiotics wouldn't help and that rest and hydration was the course of action and that she would be released. Then about an hour later a nurse brought in a tea and a cup of porridge labeled diabetic. She is not diabetic and yet they took 2 blood samples in the morning testing for diabetes. Then after that a lab tech showed up to take more blood to check her thyroid. Now they knew she was on thyroid medication because you have to tell them all the medications that you take. Our family doctor has that situation already under control so she refused the test.

Then came the bill, you cannot leave the hospital without that being paid and the nurse won't take the intravenous needle out of your arm until you show her a stamped paid in full copy of the bill.
So we finally left the hospital 19 hours after arrival with no prescription needed and a bill of $3,791.94 US, which is $5,384.55 CDN. On the bill it said 4 day stay which we questioned and were told it's a 4 day minimum whether it's one night or four.

The insurance claim has already started and we have a claim number. The dollar figure isn't a problem for us because I'm sure it will be covered, it's just the feeling that we've been "milked".

In hindsight it might have been better to wait a day and just have gone to a clinic.

I'm now back to drinking my beer and my wife is feeling better than yesterday.

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Review of Catch 21? S&S 01/08/2026 04:31 AM Reading the wonderful review of Pardon My French made me think of Catch 21. I think it is owned by the same people. The menu looks good. Has anyone been there? Making my list for February. Thanks!

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What a difference a location makes Alltech63 01/07/2026 11:49 PM So after a gastronomic course in gluttony while in St. Martin work has brought me to South Texas and my lunch/dinner choices have become Texmex or BBQ but on a side note the fried Shrimp is local gulf caught and excellent so for the next 25 days meat is definitely on the menu with a side of chips and guacamole. At least the weather here is warm too.

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