By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 2:36 pm: |
Hello all!
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By Josh Schrank (BonaireTalker - Post #28) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 5:46 pm: |
Step 1: Win Lottery.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 5:53 pm: |
I was afraid of that... Now seriously! I might like to open a business. I was just looking for insight and ideas! And for the levity I think that I might be able to rustle up a little cash for you Josh if I do in fact win! Any help is appreciated!
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By Josh Schrank (BonaireTalker - Post #29) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 5:56 pm: |
Steve... To become a resident on the island, you have to have a job on the island. Our plan is to open a B&B as soon as we have our house finished and sold here in the states. In order to do this, it was suggested we start a corporation on the island and then make ourselves employees of said corporation. That gets us past the "job" requirement.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 6:01 pm: |
Very interesting way around that! That is a great plan. How far away are you from moving? I really appreciate your input and help with this and the referal to Alexandra! Hope that you have a great day.
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By Tom Cousino (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1976) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 6:02 pm: |
Steven, welcome to Bonaire Talk. You might want to try:
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1830) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 6:08 pm: |
Do you want to know what BT'ers want you to open? Here are my personal preferences:
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By Josh Schrank (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 6:15 pm: |
Ann,
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1831) on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 6:21 pm: |
BUMMER JOSH...well, I go off island enough to stock up..and there are so many lending libraries and I have a good buddy who shares books with me and vice versa..but..
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By The Ginocchio's @ Golden Reef Inn (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #748) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:16 am: |
Hi Guys! As you know we just completed this process. Expect everything to take at least 1 year! You will need to get your residency papers, managing director(s) licences and work permits. Also, you will have to go to the Notaris (the govt. lawyer) to get your coorporation established, then that has to go to DROB for review, then to DEZA for approval. It is a lengthy process. Also, DEZA can approve or disapprove part or all of what your corporation might want to do. Be sure that you check out what licences are still available (e.g., you cannot get a dive shop licence, they stopped approving them as they feel there is enough on the island). Just be sure that you cross all your t's and dot all you i's before you start. Best of luck!
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:28 am: |
This is all wonderful information! I greatly appreciate it as I have said before! I am well prepared to do just about any type of work but I was thinking about importing some "inexpensive" trucks! I know that vehicles and inexpensive do not go hand in hand... I am sure that would extend the time frame of getting everything together.
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By Tom Cousino (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1977) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:37 am: |
Back off Steve, I have first refusal on the Groundskeeper and Poolboy positions;-{)}
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:38 am: |
One last thing for now,
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By Tish Dace (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #190) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 10:30 am: |
Annie,
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1835) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 10:35 am: |
No Tish..thanks for the tip..I see little Tokos around that seem health oriented but need to check them out.
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By Purple Twins (BonaireTalker - Post #20) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 10:42 am: |
Hi Ann,
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #191) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 10:46 am: |
Annie, Immigration has changed the rules about those re-entry letters. I have heard we still need them if we are away over 30 days, but not for 30 days or less.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 12:40 pm: |
Well I am getting very excited! What a concept to work towards something you actually want to do! Is there a need for more vehicles there? I am aware of the expense of bringing them in, I remember only a few of places that sold cars/trucks. Although a health food store would be nice!!! I really am enjoying BT!
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1837) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 1:07 pm: |
NOOO..too many cars in BON....(IMHO)
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By Denise Kacavas (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1034) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 1:40 pm: |
I was amazed last May at how many brand new souped up cars the young guys are driving around with !! Big difference from oh say 5 to 10 years ago!!
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #195) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 1:56 pm: |
A lot of people are selling vehicles, but we really do need an Indian restaurant!
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 2:32 pm: |
Denise,
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1839) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 2:37 pm: |
Stephan,
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #197) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 3:07 pm: |
Yes, I love and cook Indian food. Still trying to learn to make chapatis properly though.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 3:20 pm: |
All input is appreciated!!! When I was there last we ate at Lucille and loved it. It does sound like a good idea, it is just that most everyone that I have ever known that got into that line of work lost there shirts! I want to do something productive for everyone, not just myself! Are there opportunities to volunteer?
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #198) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 4:07 pm: |
LOTS of opportunities to volunteer.
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By Ellen Muller (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #364) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 4:58 pm: |
Annie and Tish, you need to read the local papers (e.g. Extra) more often! LOL! A new Indian restaurant opened last Sunday. Kumar's Cafe at the Xavier University School of Medicine serves as a cantine for the school but is also open to the general public...
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #199) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 5:05 pm: |
It opened four days ago, and you already know about it? I'm impressed.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 5:11 pm: |
See Tish you were onto something! I guess I should have thought about that a year ago! I do subscribe to the Reporter and love all of the info! Being a cat person I am looking forward to volunteering at the shelter. Last year at Lion's Dive we had three great "guest" cats Enjoyed feeding them and never meet cats who appreciated being pet so much!
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #202) on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 7:46 pm: |
Went to Kumar's today. It's named after the baby. Nash and Andy are nice, but it's mostly not Indian food. They serve sandwiches, burgers. They do have one or two Indian dishes per day, simple things. I tried the beans tonight. Nash thinks they will not run this place more than a year. So, Steve, you could still start a real Indian place.
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By The Ginocchio's @ Golden Reef Inn (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #751) on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 9:51 am: |
Ok, depending on what you want to do Deza is great! They worked well with us but as with everyone else very slow. Everyone on the island is great, just everything is on "Bonaire Time" .. Kinda like "Miller Time" LOL.
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By Molly Kearney (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 1:27 pm: |
Hi all,
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #204) on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 4:07 pm: |
Hi, Molly!
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By Josie (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1076) on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 7:35 pm: |
Molly, also check with Benny at Bonaire Town Homes for a place to stay. They have lovely, very reasonable, bungalows, with full kitchens. July is slower than winter for him, so he may well have something long-term available.
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By Molly Kearney (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 1:51 pm: |
thanks for the replies, tish and josie.
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By Stephen Perlowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 2:02 pm: |
Hi Molly,
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By Molly Kearney (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 2:23 pm: |
steve,
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2781) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 3:27 pm: |
While I certainly applaud your efforts, I would vote against another gift shop. Although I was thinking about this over the weekend (while wearing my tshirt from the Donkey Sanctuary.) Maybe someone could open a similar shop for the Flamingo Sanctuary? "All Flamingos - All The Time". lol. I'm rambling..
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #208) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 3:50 pm: |
Molly,
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By Molly Kearney (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 4:31 pm: |
thanks for all the encouragement- you guys are great!
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By Stephen Perlowski (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Monday, June 27, 2005 - 10:36 pm: |
I just have to say that I love all of the people who are kind enough tot send help here! Tish especially!!!! I am trying to work out some thing "catty"... I will be in touch with you soon
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By Iris Rivera (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 1:36 pm: |
How about a fast food restaurant, McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts or even a starbucks, what do you think? I was there last week and I couldnt find a place for a quick breakfast (dunkin donuts) or quick lunch, other than subways and KFC
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1175) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 1:57 pm: |
Don't think so, why eat rubbish when the food is so good already. Fast food, why do we want that when we have surface intervals.
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By Jeanine (Juh-neen) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #897) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 1:57 pm: |
I've been lurking on this chat since I too want to end up in Bonaire (but will probably do it for retirement). I just want to make a plea....NO, NO, NO, McDonalds, Burger King, etc... One of the best things about going to Bonaire is that those types of places are not there. The two fast foods that are there are a joke. It took 25 minutes to get a sub and 10 minutes to get a drink at KFC which we had to throw away because their CO2 was messed up and the girl got her manager (or whatever the woman's title was) and she just kept pressing the button and dispensing more horrible liquid in a cup and asking me to taste it. Finally gave up, said it was ok and promptly walked it to the garbage can. See how bad it is? Don't add to the atrocity. We don't need the waste or the commercialism associated with the large American fast food companies to invade Bonaire. (Pretty please, no...)
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #409) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 3:08 pm: |
So Jeanine, it's your opinion that the local residents, making average/low salaries should have only the Chinese (11 of which were closed during last health inspections, but quickly re-opened), and/or snack bars to eat from, and take their families to if they want a night off from cooking? Those are the only other types of food-service here in the price-range of KFC. Minimum wage here works out to $715/month (before taxes). Take a look around the next time you're here, visiting a "regular"/resort restaurant, and count how many locals are in it-dining, not serving. Then look at all the people serving you in other ways, such as: cleaning rooms, filling tanks, pumping gas, checking you out at the grocery store, etc., and think about how they live here every day of the year.
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By Jeanine (Juh-neen) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #899) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 3:41 pm: |
Ruth...YGM
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By seb (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2375) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 4:25 pm: |
The previous deli on the island closed before the end of the last century. I can't remember it's name at all, but I used to pick up Port of Call there. It was good.
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By Debbie Babcock (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2085) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 5:31 pm: |
Seb, I remember that deli, miss it a lot, don't know why it closed as it was always busy when I was on island. Anyone know? Can't remember the name been so long. But you can get good cold cuts at the Bonaire Supermarket and we have made great subs/sandwiches with them.
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4157) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 6:32 pm: |
And Ruth, remember, the BOYS did want to do to your place (and thank you for having them, I know the hoppner boys had a GREAT time, thanx to Tom and you and your staff.)
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #410) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 6:43 pm: |
Seb, the employer's part can be from about 15% and up on top of the wages. I'm including our version of 'social security,' health insurance, & workman's comp.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #411) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 6:50 pm: |
Martin, always happy to host the Hoppner kids, and help out visitors treating them-just give me a 'head's up'! See you next month-you here on the 23rd?
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4160) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 6:53 pm: |
Ruth, small change of plans. Arriving on the 15-th, leaving a week later, so around the 22-nd. Are you on island???
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By Tom (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2369) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 7:28 pm: |
Martin, do not forget Angela, Darlene, Denise, Smack and yourself. That day without a doubt, holds some of the best memories of time I have ever spent on Bonaire. The laughter of the children as they chased fish and each other while we swam and snorkeled. The smiles, on both the children's and adult's faces (especially Angela's). The hugs those little fellows gave so freely.....,I would love to repeat it next month, if it could be arranged. Wish Denise could be there with us again:-{)}
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By Tom (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2370) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 7:32 pm: |
Sorry if I rambled above, I spent a bit of time today reviewing the cd of photos Darlene and Denise took of that afternoon.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #412) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 9:12 pm: |
I probably will be, Martin, though perhaps a bit dazed after Regatta week...
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14444) on Thursday, September 8, 2005 - 9:42 pm: |
Tom, if you and Smack are game, if we can't do the snorkel thing, I thought I'd deliver KFC to the boys one day. I'm trying to get ahold of Astrid, the new director to see what I can do. Ruth, how much "heads up" do you need?
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4162) on Friday, September 9, 2005 - 12:59 am: |
Tom, I ditto that.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1176) on Friday, September 9, 2005 - 2:33 am: |
Ruth my rant was more about the Burger Kingdoms whose best advertisment to their location is the build up of their litter on the streets, I don't think Starbucks would change Bonaire that much. I can't comment on Dunkin Doughnuts as I have never been in one.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #413) on Friday, September 9, 2005 - 9:22 am: |
An hour's notice should be fine Cyn-I'll e you my private tel numbers later. Gotta go see where my containers landed (Katrina delayed our supply ships leaving Fla 2 weeks ago, so now everything is here at once, and we're all over-loaded!).
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1672) on Friday, September 9, 2005 - 10:51 am: |
Cynde,Tom, Martin!
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By Barton Brown (BonaireTalker - Post #34) on Friday, September 9, 2005 - 11:49 pm: |
Ruth,
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #415) on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 1:16 pm: |
Thanks Barton--you're on the right track, since you realize it'll take a couple of years to build a house (assuming construction has already begun)...
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By Barton Brown (BonaireTalker - Post #35) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 2:35 am: |
Hi Ruth,
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #390) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 11:22 am: |
The Sandwich Factory closed because the couple who owned it separated. Sad for them and sad for us. Somebody else should start another one.
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1943) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 11:29 am: |
My foundation was poured in late Nov. but then nothing much happened until Feb. 1. It was finished Aug. 1. The landscaping is not going to happen for a long time and my kitchen cabinets need some finishing touches. I had 2 and 3 men working on my house. They were AMAZING and are ready for a new job ANYTIME. Honest and wonderful.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #416) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 12:38 pm: |
Some general adaptations/comments, in no particular order:
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By Barton Brown (BonaireTalker - Post #36) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 11:53 pm: |
Thanks Ruth!
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #417) on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 10:01 am: |
Oh yeah, forgot about getting used to sunny & warm Christmases (sp?). Don't even think about that anymore, and just ordered new lights for my palm trees... They'll be shipped with my next cargo from the US (I import about every 6-8 weeks, with Amcar, Rocargo's agent in Fla.). My experience is that the landed cost here is about +/- double what it cost in the US, after shipping, import duties, etc.
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14496) on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 10:24 pm: |
Ruth...need any small things brought down when I come in October? I always have room
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By Barton Brown (BonaireTalker - Post #37) on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 11:25 pm: |
Ruth, thanks for all the good info and tips.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #418) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 9:15 am: |
Thanks Cyn--what's the largest economy-sized bottle of valium available at CostCo?........
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #376) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 10:03 am: |
In the US you must have a prescription from a doctor to obtain Valium and then only for 30 refills at a time.
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3146) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 10:55 am: |
Andy, I'm pretty sure she was just kidding. ;)
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14503) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 10:59 am: |
Ruth, I'll pick one up for you, and one for me ;-) and I believe the GDLW is correct ;-) LOL!
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3148) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 11:06 am: |
Ruth, I'm in on the KFC run for the Hoppner boys also, and cannot WAIT to meet you in person.
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By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4170) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 2:59 pm: |
Kelly, I bet you girls will have a ball!
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #378) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 3:21 pm: |
Thought about that after I had posted. Was busy doing 2-3 things at the same time and the statement just did not register appropriatly until later when I reread it. But thanks for taking me to task, I needed it today,lol. Andy
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By Cyn (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14507) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 3:34 pm: |
Andy, I'll pick up a bottle of valium for you too...;-)
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By William Tweed (BonaireTalker - Post #50) on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 5:25 pm: |
That would really make that Costco card a lot more attractive. Not that I'd start eating Valium all day, it's just the serenity that comes of knowing you have a bottle on the shelf.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #420) on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 2:41 pm: |
Ah, "serenity now, serenity now".......
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By Stephen Perlowski (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 2:48 pm: |
Bravo Ruth! That is one of my most favorite quotes.
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #380) on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 9:30 pm: |
Thanks Cyn, I could sure use them. Andy
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