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GregB wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

der1851 wrote:Do you not have to stay at the area owned by the company in the Ad?

Are you just able to walk up the day of the show?

Any response is appreciated.

You can stay anywhere you want, last time around there were no tickets etc, LeSelect isn't in a place where you could sell them if you wanted to, I see it as almost a KW Streetfest kind of situation.

Never been to KW...but I think ScarletB is seeing the light. Will post some photos of Le Select so forum members will have an idea of where the celebration will take place.

greg, you mean the quay not select, correct? that's where it was last time.

i'm so psyched for this. the only downside is that i aways get so upset when i leave the island. anyone up for st. barth's next May???

Good Memory MacPhin...the quay along the harbor, plus at Le Select...my guess is that in November, Gustavia will be swarming and the celebration will extend all over the island...are you booked?

We rocked out to a steel drum band b4 the show and homage was paid to
the late great Bob Marley. Before the show we had the great honor of
congratulating the real man of the moment, his excellency Marius
Stakleborough who had the most incredible idea of founding Le Select
50 years ago. Marius appeared to be having a wonderful time, he
signed our programs and posed for pictures with us. After another
very cool opening band and dance troupe from St. Martin, Jimmy and
the band came on for a ripping 2 1/2 hour concert. I don't remember
every song (someone else - please provide the set list) due to an
alcohol and kine bud induced haze. But I know he played Pencil Thin
Mustache, Particular Harbor, Margaritaville and a rousing rendition
of Why Don't We get Drunk and Screw that rocked the crowd. He also
played some appropriate covers, CSN's Southern Cross, Brown eyed
Girl, a Marley song amongst some of his other older and newer stuff.
He and the band genuinely seemed to be totally enjoying this most
festive occasion. He brought Marius on stage and spoke many warm
words in French and in English about this very kind and wonderful
man. He addressed his numerous St. Barth friends in excellent French -
he said he'd been taking lessons and invited some local teens up to
sing a song with him. He also made reference to the large PH
contingent and mentioned that he hoped that they were enjoying his
beloved St. Barth as he does. The love, fun and warmth in the air was
infectious. The evening (and in fact the whole weekend) can be summed
up with only one word - MAGIC! Jimmy finished the show with two
appropo songs - Cheeseburger in Paradise in honor of Mighty Le Select
- a place that is special in my heart and a Rocking Rendition of the
Rolling Stones "You can't always get what you want" which somehow was
oh so fitting. "You can't always get what you want, you can't always
get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find you
get what you need". This weekend was all about those simple needs, a
beautiful island, warm people, new friends and a charming place like
Le Select to share good times, respect for the past and those who
have come before us, and great music shared with cool people of all
types and from many different place - there was much LOVE on that
quayside on Saturday night and in fact all weekend long. The show
ended very fittingly with an impressive fireworks display over
picturesque Gustavia harbor. We went across the harbor to L'Escale
for Pizza and dancing on the tables. We later heard that Jimmy braved
the crowds and continued the party at beloved Le Select before going
to a private party in the hills of St. Barth (rumored to be in the
Point Milou area). All in all it ranks up there as one of the best
weekend in my life. I would love to hear other's experiences and
impressions. I wish all y'all could have been there but as we said in
the middle of the show with our glasses raised in honor of Le Select,
Marius, Jimmy and all of us who made the pilgrimage for this magic
weekend - "There is SOMETHING about being in the right place at the
right time! Cheers and Fins UP!

greg, we all are booked at petite morne for the first couple of days because the villa we wanted got booked just before we tried. so, we'll be there for at least a week afterwards.

have i mentioned that I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( doing "carol's happy dance" )

villa carumba is my happy place!!!

hummm, maybe i'll have to go over to anguilla afterwards for a quick visit. i miss that place too.


get busy liv'in or get busy dy'in.

Have spent time at P'tite Morne and love the owner and the VIEWS. Good transition spot before the villa is ready. You know, I have only been going to St Barth since 2002...and have stayed at both low end hotels like Sunset as well as some pretty fabulous villas. My memories are not of the various places stayed, but more about the people I have met, some great dining as well as beach and boat time. Oh...and the music and club scene has been memorable too.

Maybe I need to put together a list of real island restaurants for BN members to seek out. There are affordable dining options along with some great restaurants for special occasions...the island has all anyone is seeking, 'cept for golf, casinos, cruise ships, time shares and wet tee shirt contests...just don't hold me to any of this...

No Parrot says No.

He thinks visiting our daughter in Whistler would be better for early November...

He just doesn't get it.

But he is sweet, and my valentine, still, after 40+ years....

We decided last night that we are in if my Jimmy gets the time off work, all reservations line up etc.
Didn't sleep well last night thinking about everything. Well it may have been the Sudafed I took yesterday at 3pm.
Pretty excited about the trip. I would like to just bring the largest carry-on for the trip. I don't know if I can do it? I'm used to bringing way to many outfits and SANDLES. I guess I will have many months to practice packing and unpacking.

MacPhin wrote:

GregB wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

der1851 wrote:Do you not have to stay at the area owned by the company in the Ad?

Are you just able to walk up the day of the show?

Any response is appreciated.

You can stay anywhere you want, last time around there were no tickets etc, LeSelect isn't in a place where you could sell them if you wanted to, I see it as almost a KW Streetfest kind of situation.

Never been to KW...but I think ScarletB is seeing the light. Will post some photos of Le Select so forum members will have an idea of where the celebration will take place.

greg, you mean the quay not select, correct? that's where it was last time.

i'm so psyched for this. the only downside is that i aways get so upset when i leave the island. anyone up for st. barth's next May???

See, this is why we're friends, you're the only other person, besides me, who gets depressed about going HOME before you even GO!!
I'm SO excited!!!!! I'm already thinking about what to bring to wear!!

Here is the patio area of Le Select.

ScarletB wrote:

MacPhin wrote:greg, you mean the quay not select, correct? that's where it was last time.

i'm so psyched for this. the only downside is that i aways get so upset when i leave the island. anyone up for st. barth's next May???

See, this is why we're friends, you're the only other person, besides me, who gets depressed about going HOME before you even GO!!
I'm SO excited!!!!! I'm already thinking about what to bring to wear!!

You can add me to that list, even though St Barth's isn't in my future...

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

MacPhin wrote:greg, you mean the quay not select, correct? that's where it was last time.

i'm so psyched for this. the only downside is that i aways get so upset when i leave the island. anyone up for st. barth's next May???

See, this is why we're friends, you're the only other person, besides me, who gets depressed about going HOME before you even GO!!
I'm SO excited!!!!! I'm already thinking about what to bring to wear!!

You can add me to that list, even though St Barth's isn't in my future...

((((Jen)))) we wish it WERE, how much fun would that be???

A friend's recollection of 1999 on St Barts, for the 50th anniversary-

...in "99 we had rented a house on Flamands but the owner wanted his house after he heard that jimmy was playing, so he rented us a killer place in Lorient and we paid the same price which was over $1000 less than the substitute villa cost.

we had a party on monday for all those still around(not too many parrotheads) Jane had left but jimmy and savanah were there. my husband cooked ribs and everyone brought a dish...BIG fun. we did not buy another drink on the island as everyone was treating us for the great party.

I am getting excited. hope that my ressie goes through. I would hate to work in one of the RE agencies and have to open all the mail "come monday"

GregB wrote:A friend's recollection of 1999 on St Barts, for the 50th anniversary-

...in "99 we had rented a house on Flamands but the owner wanted his house after he heard that jimmy was playing, so he rented us a killer place in Lorient and we paid the same price which was over $1000 less than the substitute villa cost.

we had a party on monday for all those still around(not too many parrotheads) Jane had left but jimmy and savanah were there. my husband cooked ribs and everyone brought a dish...BIG fun. we did not buy another drink on the island as everyone was treating us for the great party.

I am getting excited. hope that my ressie goes through. I would hate to work in one of the RE agencies and have to open all the mail "come monday"

That's funny, we were thinking of throwing a party at "our place" too!! But we won't even have it til the 8th. I'm thinking/hoping there will be other Jimmy sightings besides the concert itself

Scarlet we have one more end to tie up and then we'll be booking flights tomorrow hopefully. My guy got the time off work.
May we crash your party??!!
I talked to Carol last night. This is going to be so much fun.

Summerlover wrote:Scarlet we have one more end to tie up and then we'll be booking flights tomorrow hopefully. My guy got the time off work.
May we crash your party??!!
I talked to Carol last night. This is going to be so much fun.

I'm so GLAD!!! I'm looking forward to pretending I actually LIVE there and having people over!!

GregB wrote:Here is the patio area of Le Select.

That guy in the foreground is Larry with a wig.

LIPH wrote:I'd love to go but I just can't make plans that far in advance.

in other words "see you there"

bixxx wrote:

LIPH wrote:I'd love to go but I just can't make plans that far in advance.

in other words "see you there"

We've already told him we have couch space!

Maybe the Administrators will provide a subforum devoted to the upcoming Le Select event. November is still a bit in the future, and there are so many topics to cover. What beaches, restaurants, clubs etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erfz3xAKW6c

so if we end up flying over i think i can walk to my hotel via the beach, ther's a first

Depends on which hotel you want to walk to...plus you may want to get a car before you head for the hotel, since the car rental places are mostly located at the airport. Some hotels and villas will have your car delivered to you.