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Countdown #173400 10/26/2018 01:10 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA Our countdown has begun, 31 days until we land in ST Maarten, will be arriving on Dec 2 and staying just for 1 week. Any one else will be down at the at the same time? Would be great to meet for drinks or dinner. Last edited by tnw2007; 10/26/2018 01:16 PM.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173407 10/26/2018 02:10 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR I leave December 6 and am always up for meeting TTOLers.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173413 10/26/2018 03:21 PM Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 835 Grosse Pointe, Michigan Leagle49 Traveler Leagle49 Traveler Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 835 Grosse Pointe, Michigan We arrive on Dec. 1 and leave on Dec. 16. Staying at Simpson Bay Resort.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173421 10/26/2018 05:31 PM Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 48 NJ B billy3 Traveler billy3 Traveler B Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 48 NJ we are also going down on dec 2 for 2 weeks. give a call to Bill Flynn in Marina at SBR

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173429 10/26/2018 09:04 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL 12/2 - 12/16. Drinks, lunch or dinner would be great. We always stay on the French side, but we're flexible. Would someone want to suggest a place and time? It would be nice to meet & greet other TTOL'ers. I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown Biturbo #173524 10/28/2018 08:41 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA Where on the French side do you stay? We do visit Orient beach at least once during our stay. We could also meet on the Dutch side for dinner, let's keep in touch.

Re: Countdown Leagle49 #173525 10/28/2018 08:44 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA We are also staying at Simpson Bay Resort, let's meet at the pool or beach. We are at the B building, top of the hill.

Re: Countdown billy3 #173526 10/28/2018 08:45 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA We are also staying at SBR, we are at the B building, top of the hill. Lets connect down there.

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173527 10/28/2018 08:46 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA Let's meet up, we are staying at the Simpson Bay Resort. Where are you?

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173616 10/28/2018 11:40 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL We will be spending our 1st week @ Club Fantastico & our 2nd week in Oyster Pond. As I said we're flexible and will have a car. Porto Cupecoy or Emilio's are 2 places for suggestions. In 22 trips I've only had dinner at one place in Simpson Bay - Bavaria. Mostly Orient Village, Grand Case. Marigot. It will be our 1st Dec. visit, so most people will be new to us and it's always fun to put a live face to these posts. Last edited by Biturbo; 10/28/2018 11:41 PM. I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173620 10/29/2018 06:48 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,112 Likes: 1 Southport, North Carolina, US candj Traveler candj Traveler Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,112 Likes: 1 Southport, North Carolina, US Originally Posted by tnw2007 Our countdown has begun, 31 days until we land in ST Maarten, will be arriving on Dec 2 and staying just for 1 week. Any one else will be down at the at the same time? Would be great to meet for drinks or dinner. We arrive November 25th and leave December 13th and are staying at La Vista in Simpson Bay. It would be fun to have a TTOL party. Fair winds and following seas! SSN691-May She Ever Prowl The Seas in Defense of Human Freedom! SSN787-Preserving Peace, Prepared for War

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173695 10/29/2018 08:37 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR I am staying in an apartment at Tradewinds in Cupecoy. Why don't you announce a date/time close to where you are and we all could show up?

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173700 10/30/2018 12:06 AM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL We will be there 12/2 - 12/16. 1st week in Orient Village. 2nd week in Oyster Pond. Have car, will travel. Cupecoy is a nice central location. Drinks, dinner, lunch - any would be good. This will be our 1st Dec. visit, 23rd overall. Also 1st visit in 3 years. Anxious. I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173721 10/30/2018 10:07 AM Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 758 Likes: 2 L lcote Traveler lcote Traveler L Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 758 Likes: 2 Michael and I will be there December 8 for two weeks. It's been three years since we have been to St Maarten and I CAN'T WAIT

Re: Countdown Biturbo #173725 10/30/2018 12:19 PM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA tnw2007 OP Traveler OP tnw2007 Traveler Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Delray Beach, FL, USA Hello Guys, why don't we meet in Porto Cupecoy, can you recommend a restaurant or 2? We also will have a car as well.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173726 10/30/2018 12:21 PM Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 1 C CrispZ Member CrispZ Member C Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 1 it would be great

Re: Countdown CrispZ #173730 10/30/2018 01:12 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! I won't be there regardless, but it's been my experience that the best places and times for people to get together is around happy hour, so my suggestion is that you need to pick someplace that is also a 'bar' rather than purely a restaurant, so it will be open sooner. What time does Bar Code open? Never been there myself, but it seems like it might be a good choice. Carol Hill

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173732 10/30/2018 01:32 PM Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 835 Grosse Pointe, Michigan Leagle49 Traveler Leagle49 Traveler Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 835 Grosse Pointe, Michigan The March crowd has always met at the Greenhouse right by the Atrium and Buccaneer Beach bar. It has worked out very well in the past.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173735 10/30/2018 02:03 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! The Greenhouse was always a great spot. I just suggested Bar Code as some people wanted something in Cupecoy area.. Carol Hill

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173738 10/30/2018 02:54 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR Bar Code is open Mon-Sun (closed Tue) 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. per their Facebook page. It's on the way to Jordan Village. Ernest and Fidel is open for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour on Sundays is 4-7; other days 4-6. In Porto Cupecoy. Rendezvous is also in Porto Cupecoy but I didn't look that one up as I had a bad experience there. So TNW2007 - you choose. Bar Code or Ernest and Fidel?

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173739 10/30/2018 03:38 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA Think about Dingy Dock.

Re: Countdown SXMScubaman #173740 10/30/2018 03:47 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Scubaman--your posts would make more sense if you proofread them... Carol Hill

Re: Countdown SXMScubaman #173741 10/30/2018 03:52 PM Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Think about Dindy Dock. Is that like 'Dingy Dock"? J.D.

Re: Countdown ruralcarrier #173742 10/30/2018 04:27 PM Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,821 Likes: 2 United States of America bdeeley Traveler bdeeley Traveler Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,821 Likes: 2 United States of America I thought it was "Donald Duck" Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁

Re: Countdown ruralcarrier #173743 10/30/2018 04:36 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol

Re: Countdown SXMScubaman #173744 10/30/2018 04:46 PM Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol Thanks. No, just don't rely on auto correct. Read what you post AFTER you post it. J.D.

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173746 10/30/2018 04:57 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL We've never been to Bar Code, but have enjoyed Ernest & Fidel. Either sounds good. Elaine lives in Cupecoy. If she's following this thread, perhaps she could express her preference (and join in). I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown Biturbo #173754 10/30/2018 07:23 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR Elaine has just left for the States to visit family so I don't know how soon she will be checking in here. I am not speaking for her but do know that she and Bill are regulars at Bar Code. I was there a few times in June and think their food is good and reasonably priced. I have not been to Ernest and Fidel since Irma. Their Facebook page says they have live music Wednesday - Saturday and feature tapas, burgers, and fajitas.

Re: Countdown ruralcarrier #173758 10/30/2018 07:47 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,371 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA Originally Posted by ruralcarrier Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol Thanks. No, just don't rely on auto correct. Read what you post AFTER you post it. Don't you mean BEFORE I post it.

Re: Countdown ruralcarrier #173766 10/30/2018 09:14 PM Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,278 Maryland/DC Metro BeachKitten Traveler BeachKitten Traveler Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,278 Maryland/DC Metro Originally Posted by ruralcarrier Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol Thanks. No, just don't rely on auto correct. Read what you post AFTER you post it. Or where I had dinner tonight....DINGHY DOCK. "It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173770 10/31/2018 12:11 AM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Others have also had positive reviews of Bar Code. Since we always enjoy new (for us) places, I'd love to try it. And Cupecoy is a good central location. If we could settle on a location, then date, time and # who would attend. As I've said Dec. is a new month for us to visit (usually July or/and Nov.) so we'd really like to meet some new people. I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown BeachKitten #173772 10/31/2018 05:56 AM Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio Originally Posted by BeachKitten Originally Posted by ruralcarrier Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol Thanks. No, just don't rely on auto correct. Read what you post AFTER you post it. Or where I had dinner tonight....DINGHY DOCK. You are correct. J.D.

Re: Countdown SXMScubaman #173773 10/31/2018 05:58 AM Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,806 Likes: 1 Ohio Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Originally Posted by ruralcarrier Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Correction made. Some people have to much time on their hands. Lol Thanks. No, just don't rely on auto correct. Read what you post AFTER you post it. Don't you mean BEFORE I post it. No, if you rely on auto correct and rad AFTER posting you have a certain time frame to make corrections J.D.

Re: Countdown Biturbo #173777 10/31/2018 07:08 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,874 Likes: 3 Central Florida! Biturbo----Just suggest a date and a time and a place. Unfortunately there is never going to be a date, time and place that is good for everyone, but I'd suggest NOT on the weekend and around 5 or 6, so people can come by for just a drink or stay for dinner. Carol Hill

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173826 10/31/2018 01:55 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR Looking at the dates everyone is here, I propose either Monday, December 3, which is the day after several of you arrive, or Wednesday, December 5, which is the day before I leave. If we wanted Tuesday, December 4, we'd need to go to Ernest and Fidel. And I actually think 4 pm or 5 pm would be best. What say you all?

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173832 10/31/2018 02:25 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL Biturbo Traveler Biturbo Traveler Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,081 Clearwater, FL This is funny - I usually refer to my wife as the social director. Therefore - Monday the 3rd would be great. It will be the day we get some groceries in the morning, maybe a little beach time after lunch If we meet at 4, have some drinks, and then a casual dinner, it would round out a nice day. Bar Code it is? And thanks, Carol, for your input. I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173854 10/31/2018 05:31 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR So TNW2007 . . . since you started this are you able to attend a gathering on December 3 at Bar Code starting 4-5 pmish?

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173859 10/31/2018 05:47 PM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,623 originally Long Island, NY/now... irish1223 Traveler irish1223 Traveler Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,623 originally Long Island, NY/now... We will be on island from November 27 until December 9. Would love to meet up and the 3rd would work fine for us. Edited to add: we will be staying at Beachside Villas and will have a car, so just about anywhere is good. Last edited by irish1223; 10/31/2018 05:50 PM. Robin & Ed One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller

Re: Countdown tnw2007 #173868 10/31/2018 07:10 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR jazzgal Traveler jazzgal Traveler Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 3 Portland, OR As soon as TNW2007 responds that they can make it (since they started this thread), I will start a thread in People Talk so people can sign up there.

Re: Countdown jazzgal #173872 10/31/2018 07:25 PM Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 404 U Uksimonusa Traveler Uksimonusa Traveler U Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 404 Will miss you by 1 day :-(