Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, June 9th, 2012, 04:31 AM
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Views: 1,756
Re: whats new...
sbat, I feel your excitement!!!! Even though there are changes on the island, it is still ARUBA. The only place on earth we have ever been to that while there, we totally "relax". Not a care in the...
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Forum: Polls
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,207
Using your Kindle Fire in Aruba Info.
Since I have read on Aruba websites that people are unhappy with their Kindle Fire's and reporting that they cannot use them in the sun to read books they have downloaded.
Here is the ...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,578
Re: Best Market to Pick up some groceries
Well, since you asked. Downtown is all torn up, traffic is terrible in that entire area.
Beaches at Casa Del Mar and ABC look absolutely fantastic. Much work has been done since that bad storm...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,578
Re: Best Market to Pick up some groceries
Just returned from 2 heavenly weeks on One Happy Island and wanted to let you all know that the new "Super Foods" store is coming along faster than any other project I have seen being built on Aruba....
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Re: Flights Are Off the Wall
Not to worry yet, Njkate, both of the airlines charging for carry-on luggage are 2 smaller companies. But you can be sure the biggies will start doing it too. It sucks for sure!!! Next will be pay...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,313
Re: Flights Are Off the Wall
I'm with you Elaine. I think airlines are just going to keep raising their ticket prices to go along with the higher gas prices. We bought our tickets for December the minute they were posted on...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,704
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, March 5th, 2012, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
Re: Shootout in Orangestad
If there were no guns how did all the bullet holes get in the police cars? The picture in the newspaper the next day showed many, many bullet holes. The word "Police" was on the car in the photo. I...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 13th, 2012, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Hope the move went smoothly for both you and Elaine. I did see you at the webcam, not a doubt in my mind that was you. Suitcase is out and opened, nothing put in it yet. Got called to school today...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Sounds like you and Elaine are just living it up. Don't you just love it when you can spend so much time in the water and not be afraid that you'll be swallowed up by a huge wave? Sunday I'm going...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Tico, Judy is also in my prayers every day.
Donnie, YES, soon I will be spending time with Elaine and Mary over at Aruba Beach Club. I'm excited too, as I will get to meet their friend Sue. ...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
So already things are on a roll with you and Elaine. I see there is never a dull moment. Always something going on around you where ever that might be!!!! Didn't see you at webcam yet!!! Hoping all...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, February 5th, 2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Elaine and Mary, I see by the Bucuti Webcam that your first day is a beauty. WooHoo!!!!! Enjoy.
Ruba, have no fear, I will be getting my "groove" on once I land on "One Happy Island" and take that...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, February 4th, 2012, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Look at the way Elaine writes of "being free at last" it's like she has been in prison for a year and they have released her to freedom.
Safe trip Elaine and Mary. I won't tell your PO where you...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Safe trip to both Elaine and Mary as they leave for "One Happy Island" this Saturday. Seventeen, (17) and a wake-up for me. Will be seeing these gals soon. WooHoo!!!!
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Mary, you have to start buying those flat packages of tuna instead of cans!!!!!
I know another person that will be on "one happy island" real soon!!!!! She is bringing the flat packages of tuna!!
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
This is sounding much better, as it should as day of departure is approaching.
Love to get myself one of those "liler steamers". Sound like something I would use a lot.
Have gifts bought and...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Elaine, I am not sure that "notions" and "snacks" count as "packed". Having the clothes on the bed and looking at them does not count for "packed".
But hey, I suppose I have to give you some credit...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
OK, the title of this thread is "The Countdown's Begun", so I need to know has the "packing begun"? Let's get going girls!!!! And you know who you are.:thinking:
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Ruba, my condolances to you, Corrine, her husband and Kailey in their loss. So very sad to hear this news.
So I can't believe that grandchild is going to be 6. Where does the time go? I bet she is...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, January 15th, 2012, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,130
Re: Happy New Year
Ditto, Ruba, welcome back!!!! It is 2012, time for some fun once again!!!
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Mary on choice new boss could give, work or Aruba, ARUBA!!!! I am totally sure of that response. You are right, life is just too short. Time to give it up, relax, travel and have fun without having...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Elaine and Mary, it is good to see you both are making some progress toward your approaching trip. It's about time!!!
I have checked my "Aruba Drawers" and yup, everything is there and ready to...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Mary, what are you doing, trying to wear yourself out totally before your trip? Slow down woman!!! You'll be to tired to get up and save a chickie hut!!:wink_smil
Elaine,
Bring it on!!!! YES!!!...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 9th, 2012, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 9th, 2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,785
Re: Kindle Fire
Was there in Dec. for 2 weeks. When I went to my book apps on the Kindle Fire automatically went to a different color background for ease of reading in the sun. It was a more grayish/white...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,785
Kindle Fire
If you own a new Kindle Fire, don't worry, you WILL be able to read the books you downloaded, even if you are in the sun without the glare screens. You Will also be able to see and play any of the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 6th, 2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Elaine my dear, "looking" at your luggage does not count as starting to do some packing. First things first, you HAVE to get that luggage up those stairs. And, a few less pair of sandals will cut...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 6th, 2012, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
Or is that me that needs the packing advise? I think I do pretty well with the help of timesharestorage where I leave behind clean tops and capri pants and swimsuits. Luggage weighed 43 lbs. for 2...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 6th, 2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 316
Views: 69,979
Re: The Countdown's Begun
So first I need to thank Elaine for helping me get back on this website. I have missed all the funny stuff.
Second I would like to say to all leaving in the near future, have a safe trip and a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,352
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,369
Re: Constantly counting
Aruba also has me "constantly counting" until the next time I get to go back and love it all over again.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,685
Re: Aruba Bound!!
Kent, I loved reading your reports. I also love it that you are no sooner home and unpacking and you are already starting to think about when you will be able to get back there to paradise. Such a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,352
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,685
Re: Aruba Bound!!
Kent, I do know a family named Howard. Woman's name is Julie, don't know husbands name, they have 2 daughters, ZK and Anna. No matter, I'm sure they enjoyed their time with you exploring the waters...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,685
Re: Aruba Bound!!
You are such a good person to take so many out snorkeling with you and sharing in what you like to do. For me the best part would be meeting face to face the people on the Aruba boards. Thanks for...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,352
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,685
Re: Aruba Bound!!
Wow, another flying horror story. It seems that some airline personnel like to make up their own rules. Glad you finally made it safely and hope you don't have to wait too long for your luggage to...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,352
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,352
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
Ruba, you are soooooooo lucky. Just took a spur of the moment week long trip with my sister to my favorite island and we had an awesome time. Rained one day, but the rest of the week was perfect. We...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Questions
Thursday, April 28th, 2011, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,071
Re: Cooks Restaurant is moving
Ommi, it sounds like you hosted a spectacular event for your grand opening of "Cooks". I know how happy you must be that it finally happened. So much hard work and patience went into your endeavor...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,514
Re: i need floor plans for 'E' and D units
If you are referring to the D units at LaCabana BRC there is a diagram on their website that shows layout of units. New website is a little harder to navigate but with a little patience you will find...
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Forum: Aruba News
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Re: Win a US$100 Dinner Voucher! Here's how...
Don't want to burst your bubble but that contest was in 2010. I can't find where it has carried over to 2011.
I would not sit through a timeshare presentation if they offered me a $500 restaurant...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
Re: Traveler's Checks
Banks and Credit Unions still have Travelers Checks. I have a Crown Account at my bank and I don't have to pay for them. Also, yes, most places take them and if you are worried, you can always cash...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 1st, 2011, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,380
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Questions
Friday, March 25th, 2011, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,150
Re: Early, I mean EARLY morning coffee?
Buy DD coffee and bring it with you and brew in your room. You can buy it at your local grocert store. That way you know it's hot and fresh and wife will be forever grateful that you left her a cup!!
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