By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1483) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 5:50 pm: |
Excuse the tongue in cheek title. Well it’s been a long time coming (approx 3 years from our first involvement with Bellevue) but we recently returned from a 3 week trip to Bonaire & spent time in our new condo at Bellevue. Unfortunately the trip was 90% business & 10% pleasure (especially if there are any IRS agents out there). In fact, we were the first to stay in the brand new condo having commandeered the electrical supply from the construction operations which were ongoing.
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By Kobi in Virginia (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5800) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 5:54 pm: |
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are any more units for sale? You guys did good
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11178) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 6:07 pm: |
Vince, it's time to put your feet up. You did good.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5357) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 6:53 pm: |
Wow, Vince, outstanding! I know this has been a long three years for you, and the place looks beautiful! Any pics of the other rooms? that beach looks delicious!
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By Jeff Fafoglia (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 7:41 pm: |
Vince, your condo is beautiful! So where is Bellevue located?
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5972) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 7:48 pm: |
Wow! That is awesome. Way to go!!! I'm with Jeff, where is Bellevue?
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By Jake Richter - NetTech/Bonaire Insider (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6302) on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 7:54 pm: |
Interesting about the ID requirement to visit Telbo. I've never had that issue there. Mind you, I have gone for scheduled meetings and found my contact to be out of the office, but that's different.
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By Kate Hickson (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #244) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 6:33 am: |
I'll ask too....where is Bellevue?
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By mary pequinot (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #719) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 7:16 am: |
What a beautiful place; well worth the hard work. Are you planning on living there year round?
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3130) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 8:50 am: |
Normally we are asked for an ID for anything we do on island. My employees go to the bank daily to make a deposit and must show the sedula each time! I am a frequent visitor to TELBO and have to get a pass to enter the upstairs, however, I have not had to show and ID there.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5361) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 10:23 am: |
Bellevue is on the South end, in Belnam.
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By Gail T. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2960) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 10:40 am: |
I could live there! Substitute me for Nina in my dreams!
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1484) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 12:00 pm: |
Thanks for all the great comments! I've spoken with many people on island & have gotten a blank stare when I mentioned Bellevue since there is really no sign out front advertising as such. However I've found all I need to do is mention the 8 meter sign & then everyone knows it. Bellevue is on EEG in Belnem.
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1485) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 12:10 pm: |
Oops..I see I forgot the guest bedroom which overlooks EEG..
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5364) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 2:12 pm: |
vince, truly a dream come true
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7288) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 2:30 pm: |
Vince, Island time, island time. Looks promising for being done soon though! Glad you got to finally stay there, I remember the first time we stayed at our place on island, it was sooo goood!
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1486) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 3:07 pm: |
Cyndee...You are absolutely correct. It really seemed like forever with all the various permutations which subsequently developed after we signed. Won't bore you with the details. If we meet sometime on island, would be interesting fodder for conversation (of course over a cold one)!
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By mary pequinot (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #720) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 4:00 pm: |
Thanks for sharing! Post updates as you progress-you'll get there.
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By elaine sculley (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #125) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 12:22 pm: |
vince
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By A rose by any other name..aka RosAnne (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2468) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 12:46 pm: |
Vince, how beautiful! Lucky you, I will have to live vicariously through you since I only get to visit a few weeks each year! Best of luck, may you collect lots of wonderful memories in your home away from home!
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By Dave Goodwin (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #232) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:37 pm: |
Vince,
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By Jim McPeak (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1525) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 2:57 pm: |
Vincenzo, way too beautiful. Congratulations!!!!
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By jan angier (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #489) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:44 am: |
Okay people....now it's my turn to make you jealous!!! After 11 years of returning to Bonaire for vacations, I now also have a piece of paradise. Bellevue unit #3 is mine. I am on the ground (beach) level. If you look at Vince's photo of the pool, my unit is the on the end near the rinse tank being constructed. I don't have any beautiful photos yet to share. My unit was not completed when there May 23-27, so my furniture is stacked in the living room and they were finishing the last of construction.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5449) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 10:32 am: |
Jan, wow, another dream come true! You haven't posted in awhile. Last time I saw you was at J and L's old house in Hato (years and years ago). You had just finished with your signs, and I was just arriving.
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By Rog & Karen (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #503) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 10:41 am: |
Jan, can't wait to see you guys (you, Catherine and Rob) in July and of course Bellevue #3. I will be sad though that we aren't staying in the same place anymore
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6064) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 3:23 pm: |
Jan...I may take you up on the offer to visit. I'm staying in North Belnem and using Belmar for my diving, so I go by your place a few times a day.
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By jan angier (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #490) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 8:34 pm: |
Jeannie,
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By BarbaraG. (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:00 pm: |
Early July (Jul5-12) must be tall week! I'll be there (Capt Don's) with my 6'4" daughter, her 6'3" other half, my 6' 3' son and 6'5' husband. I'm the shrimp at 5'10"
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6070) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:05 pm: |
The shrimp would be me at 5'0".
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1495) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:50 am: |
**Bonaire is getting more shops with more selection than I've ever seen before**
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By YucatanPat (Sand$ A3) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #174) on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 5:40 pm: |
Vince, just returned from Bonaire and was glad to see your post. Susan and I did stop and look around and it was still a buzz around the place as of a few days ago. Congrats and enjoy!!
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1511) on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 6:00 pm: |
Thanks Patrick..Sorry we missed you. Perhaps another time we can get together & chat in person.
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