Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,529
Re: Aruba loves ya
The book is out. Check out the link below.
Aruba I Am Your Island | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ArubaIAmYourIsland)
be well amiga
charles
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,529
Aruba loves ya
Stand alone on the North Coast and scream "I LOVE YOU"
The South coast will respond "FORGET ME NOT"
I wish so much that I could find the words to let you know how much I love my island. Share...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,097
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,261
Short love talks on the aruba beach
SHORT LOVE TALKS ON THE ARUBA BEACH
A couple walks down the beach and as they do they hold hands and talk. The dialogue in BOLD is the male.
How many times you figure?
Funny you asked, I was...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,294
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,097
Aruba is my home
Home
More than ever I realize that home is not where the house is nor is it where the heart resides. For me, home is where it is that I measure life with a yardstick of simple moments and where it...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Friday, September 30th, 2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,816
All things aruban
A few nights ago, a new friend of mine invited me to a family celebration. In fact it was the birthday of his grandfather, a man that I met about 25 years ago when I contracted the (Then relatively...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 999
Dancing marionettes
Hope you enjoy.
be well
charles
http://bb.visitaruba.com/f36/dance-thing-17382/#post107685
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,962
The dance – the thing
THE DANCE – THE THING
The earliest I can recall noticing her is when I was just a boy. That is when I became aware of her.
Everywhere we went, she seemed to have also been invited, perhaps not -...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,218
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,214
Is Aruba the right vacationing choice
Is Aruba the right vacationing choice
THE CHOICE – SHOULD WE OR SHOULDN’T WE
Making a vacation destination choice can be influenced by things we are only marginally aware of at best, such as:...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Friday, August 26th, 2011, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,296
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,083
Constantly counting
Hey all, thanks for coming back to our mutual home - Aruba. Hope you enjoy.
http://bb.visitaruba.com/f36/constantly-counting-17304/#post107585
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,296
Constantly counting
I write this for the many people that keep returning and calling Aruba a special place. Thank you for that.
I counted my year, then months and as they dwindled down I counted the weeks. Now it...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,758
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,502
As good for you as it was for me
I come to you arriving in a setting of madness, seeking my way – less blindly this time than last – to your welcoming face and the bed you offer. At the end of first night, the sun taps its’ golden...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,758
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,191
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,371
Threads of white cotton
I slip the through threads of white cotton curtains that sway, almost sensuously, to a rhythm of island breezes. At my door I stop and look out - coffee in hand leaning against one side of the frame....
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,112
Re: Skype?
I saw a guy walking around the pool deck at the Marriott with a small lap top that had a camera installed and he was on skype talking. Interesting
be well
charles
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Smart time to rent
I was asked so I will post it. If this is taken off, I harbor no hard feelings.
There are quite a few cell phone rental companies on the Island. We are all more or less the same and each rental...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,284
Re: Bad experience U-Save (ACE) car rental
I hate to read this kind of thing. Over the last year or so, I have been recommending "Smart-Rentals" as a good option. They just took care of four rentals to one large group that I sent there and...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
Re: Magic show at westin
Junior and I were at (CLIFFIX) the local and only instrument store because he wants a drum set. OMDB (overmydeadbody) and he starts up the conversation with Adam who then feels obligated to do a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, July 25th, 2011, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
Magic show at westin
We went to the magic show at the Westin. It had some neat tricks but it was actually not as focused on magic as it was just being very good entertainment that had me doing something I haven't done...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,430
Thank you - Hang in there
Hi all, I have received several mails regarding my lack of posting stories. Explanation is that we are in the last phases of the book project and it is all consuming. I'll be back!!!
be well...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,086
Re: Fly fishing in Aruba
Hi,
Try GOOGLE and look up Fly Fishing on Aruba. There is a great guide that handles fly fishing in the mangrove areas, including Spanish Lagoon. I have never used him but understand that he is...
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Forum: Lisa's Box of Treasures
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,439
Re: Legend of Pirates
Lisa,
Great story that hits on several interesting and probably very true points. As you may have guessed by now, I am putting together a book and that required research. I love research but the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,731
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,846
The Aruba Happenings
Things happen all over the world that should be remarked on, unfortunately, the fodder for our attentions is often the darker news and information. Perhaps there is a different side to things.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,094
Re: A vs C
Hi
It all has to do with the attitude you go there with. Aruba is wide open to relaxation and fun. Here, you are catered to and much attention is paid to how it is our tourists feel while here. ...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Friday, May 27th, 2011, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,694
In The Beginning
When uninhabited, it must have been an unforgiving place. Everything was subject and slave to the bending powers of the winds and the harshness of a daytime sky. This place was sheltered from the...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Saturday, May 14th, 2011, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,702
An aruban heroes lament
Sitting in his parlor room, he looked off to the side. Almost a stare but yet there was an intensity and a glimpse of loneliness that made up his stare. His right hand mindlessly scratched his left...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,180
Alto vista
A favorite place of mine and one that I seldom write about. I was inspired to do so and for this I say Thank You.
http://bb.visitaruba.com/f36/alto-vista-16794/
be well
charles
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,668
Alto vista
A special place needs few words.
There is a silence there that speaks loudly to the visitor. Awe sets in and consumes your thoughts about how it was probably constructed and the huge effort...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 30th, 2011, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,890
Re: Kiosk at Aruba airport?
Not that it should be a preoccupying thing, however if you think about it, many of the shops and Kiosks continue to re-shuffle and change locations. I asked one of the kiosk (store) owners about...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
What's cookin at Cubas Cookin?
Found out that CC is moving to another (easier access) destination soon. Major focus seems to be to maintain the total charm that the place currently has. I think ownership can pull it off.
This...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Aruba and how it works
As some of you know, I have been working on a book since I was seven months old and am half way through it. The problem with the written word is RESEARCH. You have to look up and verify and compare...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
Praise is sometimes needed
Every once in a while, praise is really needed. In the past weeks, I have seen some interaction between local businesses and our valued tourists that I can assure you was above and beyond the call...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 8th, 2011, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,968
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Forum: Aruba Timeshare and Vacation Property News
Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,540
Timeshare a House
One of the most interesting things going on now-a-days is the timesharing of homes. What happens is that (as an example) 6 couples get together and buy a house. Between themselves, they set up a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,968
Personalized Aruba Postage Stamps.
Hi all,
Just found out about a neat item on Aruba. wish I had thought of it myself. You can go to the post office at Palm Beach Plaza Mall and to the post office and they take a picture or let you...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,212
The Walk
I was motivated to write this as my wife and I sat by the sea.
It was a special day.
http://bb.visitaruba.com/f36/walk-16598/#post106361
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,778
The Walk
It happens all the time that we see these visions and just don't talk about them. This particular one happened to be my wife at the time. Lovely lady to say the least.
I had just finished...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,844
Re: Fishing?
[QUOTE=rooster;106295]I will be visiting Aruba for the first time during early May, and I’m an avid fisherman.
Following is my advise _ humble as it may be.
I plan to arm myself with a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, March 21st, 2011, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,286
Rancho
As promised
http://bb.visitaruba.com/f36/rancho-16558/#post106278
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Sunday, March 20th, 2011, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,111
Rancho
“Rancho”
As promised:
It is shown on some maps and on others where it perhaps it should be, it isn’t. It is a section that abuts the immediate Northern border of the Oranjestad Township. It...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, March 17th, 2011, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,744
Re: Aruba vs SXM
Am very familiar with both. As Local Lisa pointed out, there are some ethnic and cultural differences and others will point out the geography etc. My take on it is this:
It's about people and...
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Forum: Caribbean Palm Village
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,810
Re: New Board of Directors
About 18 years ago, we were in the process of writing timeshare law guidelines for Aruba and eventually St, Martin. In that process, it was suggested that ANY BOARD had to go through a full change...
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