By Allan Zacher (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, August 2, 2004 - 9:23 am: |
We just got back from 2 weeks in Bonaire. It's about our 6 th time in, say, 12 years. We had a GREAT TIME!!! I logged about 25 dives, 11 boat dives, my 11 yr daughter got certified! My middle daughter, 8 y/o, had a GREAT time with Caren, the marine biologist. We dove with both Sand Dollar and Habitat. Habitat had better boats (when the engines were working!), It was my distinct impression that the dive operators at Sand Dollar were a cut above the rest.
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By Israel A. Sanchez (BonaireTalker - Post #52) on Monday, August 2, 2004 - 2:41 pm: |
Good to see you had such a great time Allan. I second your opinion on "Bonaire Dive & Adventure" (the dive operators at the Sand$) as being a great dive operation. Ilse was terrific instructor, Mike is a great DM, Roger Willem is always available for help, and a dive with Jerry Ligon is certainly a treat! Good for you! I only hope that the government does take action. Things can only get better. Stay healthy! Coach Izzy
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #252) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 1:01 pm: |
FYI, the construction you heard was not at, or part of Sand Dollar. It's an entirely new property (small hotel & restaurant) going up on the old Den Laman restaurant site. Plans and permits are finally falling into place for reconstruction on the old Green Parrot/Sand Dollar Dive & Photo waterfront site, which is on the Sand Dollar property.
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By Mary Mueller (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2818) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 1:32 pm: |
Ruth - What are the plans for the old Green Parrot site?
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By Israel A. Sanchez (BonaireTalker - Post #54) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 1:33 pm: |
Ruth, Seriously? I thought people would not be allowed to re-construct there due to insurance reasons. Nevertheless, the rebuilding in such prime location is excellent news!! Coach Izzy
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11839) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 4:18 pm: |
Coach Izzy...I believe it is going up where the Den Laman is/was. That was never destroyed by Lenny. They are not building on the exact spot where the Green Parrot was...at least that's the way I understand it
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #253) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 12:16 am: |
Hi Guys--We'll (Mango's) be building on the exact location of the former Green Parrot, seaside (pretty much sea level) at the Sand Dollar Resort. This was always the plan. Where Andre is now, and the new construction he is talking about, is not, nor ever was, part of Sand Dollar/Green Parrot. It is the old location of Den Laman Restaurant, just south of Sand Dollar.
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By Josie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #941) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 7:17 am: |
The last two years I've rented a van from Everts -- great for diving, but is covered by my mastercard CDW waiver ins.
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By Chet Wood (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #496) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 7:37 am: |
Josie,
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By Josie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #943) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 8:26 am: |
Yes, Chet -- got the info from the GEtting to Bonaire thread, always check that. Thank heavens. All rescheduled, one day later, and now Alan will be able to travel down with me. The change meant we weren't constrictedf by FF seat availability!!
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1107) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 9:37 am: |
Josie, Sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope he is able to rest comfortably. I am keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. I will have an extra special hug for you in March when we are in Bonaire! Darlene
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By Israel A. Sanchez (BonaireTalker - Post #55) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 10:26 am: |
Ruth, that's even BETTER news! Two restaurants in prime locations. Gutsy move from you and I wish you nothing but the best. I'm sure that Mango's will get a lot more customers now. Best of luck! Coach Izzy
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11847) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 10:31 am: |
Ruth, that is FANTASTIC!!!! A restaurant where the Green Parrot used to be will be absolutely fantastic!!! Woohooo!!!!!! Any dates of breaking the old concrete and completion???
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #254) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 12:47 pm: |
Thanks guys--but one thing you learn pretty quickly, living on an island, is not to drive yourself crazy with deadlines. It just doesn't work here. It'll be when it'll be.
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11851) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 1:01 pm: |
OK Ruth, thanks for the island reality check Do look forward to hearing about it when it starts to happen!
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1110) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 3:14 pm: |
Cynde! We get to meet! We are there the 5-19th. There is going to be one heck of a old timer's group on island at the same time this year! I soooooo can't wait!
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11852) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 3:18 pm: |
Darlene, looking forward to finally meeting you! (and a bunch of other Spring BT'ers!) I just now need to figure out the flight thing from the left coast. I don't trust AE/AA anymore with all they have been pulling, so I've convinced Michael to take AJ and do the red eye thing!
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1821) on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - 8:13 pm: |
Ruth,
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #255) on Thursday, August 5, 2004 - 9:47 am: |
People like the Queen, engineers & STINAPA are in charge of those details...I'm just the decorating girl!
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1822) on Thursday, August 5, 2004 - 6:00 pm: |
Is the 'Queen' from NJ???
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #256) on Thursday, August 5, 2004 - 8:57 pm: |
Please, no need for such formalities amongst friends ... just refer to me as "Jersey Girl"....no need to genuflect either.
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