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bixxx wrote: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

You know I understand what the landings there are like but I've never SEEN it before
YIKES.

I'm a chicken sh*t flyer under normal circumstances, this is a testament to how much I love Jimmy!

The island driving is such a blast, if you know the rules...and no pilot to get you there...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxU0Jq9VjIA

GregB wrote: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.

we are at hotle le village down the beach

Village St Jean is the first place I stayed on St Barth...fond memories. I have met people that have stayed there every year forever, as the owner has been loyal to her guests and is a great islander who will take care of you...Catherine Charneau. Well, you could walk there from the airport, but if you are toting luggage, someone is going to offer you a lift so you do not have to arrive at the hotel fatigued and weathered by the FWI tropical sun.

http://www.villagestjeanhotel.com/

Yes!!!!!! We are going to St. Barts baby!!!!
Just got the reservation confirmed so we don't have to sleep on the beach!!!
Good thing we have today off because I would probably get busted being on the internet.
We are staying at Le Petit Morne.

Looks like Wimco is backing off their announcement...somewhat.

http://www.wimco.com/caribbean/st-barth ... &Wad=HPRH2

GregB wrote:Looks like Wimco is backing off their announcement...somewhat.

http://www.wimco.com/caribbean/st-barth ... &Wad=HPRH2

Well, so far I'm only out about $150 if I cancel. Crap. I wish I knew why he has to be so mysterious about this stuff.

Because he can

LIPH wrote:Because he can

Yes and people like me LET him. *sigh*

frustrating! Just give us a date. my computer at work is ancient, what is the website saying?

stingray wrote:frustrating! Just give us a date. my computer at work is ancient, what is the website saying?

"FREE CONCERT
Mystery guest celebrates Marius' long reign"

wow are you kidding?

Kind of stupid to try and put the cat BACK in the bag!!!

yeah your not kidding, i wonder if jimmy even knew he was on the bill

I'll start the rumor. Jimmy changed his mind about playing at Le Select, he's going to show up at MOTM instead and try to do more shows in 5 days than Jim Morris.

LIPH wrote:I'll start the rumor. Jimmy changed his mind about playing at Le Select, he's going to show up at MOTM instead and try to do more shows in 5 days than Jim Morris.

GregB wrote:Looks like Wimco is backing off their announcement...somewhat.

http://www.wimco.com/caribbean/st-barth ... &Wad=HPRH2

Perhaps they are trying to attract less people and not have such a "feeding frenzy" ?

St. Bart's is nothing like Anguilla. Anguilla needed to attract tourists to increase tourism dollars. The concert there raised a lot of awareness for the island and a lot of money for the charity. The DVD probably did the same thing. The islanders there were very grateful for the entire experience and publicity. Most of them had never heard of Jimmy Buffett.

St. Bart's is a different story. It is a much more exclusive island...more expensive and more difficult to get there. Maybe the locals don't want to be bombarded with Parrotheads. It is an island Jimmy frequents and goes to for privacy. This could change that for him. I think it would be much different than 10 years earlier when the internet wasn't a place where EVERYONE went for information.

It is getting harder and harder for Jimmy to do small controlled shows. The Paris show in 2007 was absolutely great. The shows in 2008 were much busier.

Everyone (not just regulars) logs onto BN for information and it seems like the information is posted way earlier than it used to be...
Just a thought.

Maybe they will wait a few months and re-announce it when it gets closer. Perhaps we should change the name of our thread in the meantime!

LIPH wrote:I'll start the rumor. Jimmy changed his mind about playing at Le Select, he's going to show up at MOTM instead and try to do more shows in 5 days than Jim Morris.

I'm trying to maintain a sense of humor about it all, but I've spent MANY hours working on this over the last few days. And there are flights from St Maarten to St Barths that are already completely booked on those days!

Not that they care but I just went to the Wimco website and they have a "Send us feedback" spot so I just did and told them they have a lot of nerve using Jimmy's name to drum up business. I'm glad the villa we are renting (so far) ISN"T being rented from them!

Migration Michelle wrote:

GregB wrote:Looks like Wimco is backing off their announcement...somewhat.

http://www.wimco.com/caribbean/st-barth ... &Wad=HPRH2

Perhaps they are trying to attract less people and not have such a "feeding frenzy" ?

St. Bart's is nothing like Anguilla. Anguilla needed to attract tourists to increase tourism dollars. The concert there raised a lot of awareness for the island and a lot of money for the charity. The DVD probably did the same thing. The islanders there were very grateful for the entire experience and publicity. Most of them had never heard of Jimmy Buffett.

St. Bart's is a different story. It is a much more exclusive island...more expensive and more difficult to get there. Maybe the locals don't want to be bombarded with Parrotheads. It is an island Jimmy frequents and goes to for privacy. This could change that for him. I think it would be much different than 10 years earlier when the internet wasn't a place where EVERYONE went for information.

It is getting harder and harder for Jimmy to do small controlled shows. The Paris show in 2007 was absolutely great. The shows in 2008 were much busier.

Everyone (not just regulars) logs onto BN for information and it seems like the information is posted way earlier than it used to be...
Just a thought.

Maybe they will wait a few months and re-announce it when it gets closer. Perhaps we should change the name of our thread in the meantime!

Good idea then "everyone" can't find it!
Hell, I'm going anyway, 90% of my reservations are already made, the only thing missing is airline and I'm just waiting for Jet Blue to start booking for Nov.

I would not wait too long to book flights between St Martin and St Barts. Received over 20 emails today saying that all flights are booked...not sure which dates, but dates surrounding November 6-8.