Elaine2

Thank you, Marilyn. It’s nice to get to know everyone’s qualifications.

 

I agree with Mae as to seeing fabrics, etc. that were chosen. We were supposed to see these things online. So?

Sorry Rose, and not trying to be difficult, but the issue of not having umbrellas in front of Ricardo’s has been an issue with me from the inception, and to my mind, we still haven’t gotten a definitive answer as to why! Now we find out that there was/is nothing in Ricardo’s lease precluding umbrellas. I believe it was Kandy who said the BOD was going to revisit this issue, and one of my questions is…. did they?

According to Kevin, the restaurant is producing as much or more under Anky’s management. Another question…is the restaurant making more of a profit with tables on the beach?

Having spent February at the Club, maybe one night a week there was a table on the beach, and that’s being generous!

Restaurants are a dime a dozen, but how many hotels or timeshares have the benefit of being right on the beach? And, maybe it’s selfish, but I believe the wants and needs of the members should be paramount… and, if a poll were to be taken, my guess is that our members would rather have that part of the beach back rather than it being “off limits.”

The reason this discussion has been beaten to death is because it was never discussed or thrown out to the members by the BOD prior to it happening….just like the extension of the deck. It happened… period!

Kathy…. I’ve asked that same question since this entire affair started.

The month of February, you could count on one hand how many times the beach had tables on it for dinner.

Is the revenue so much greater since dining on the beach began, as opposed to when that entire part of the beach was for the use of members? I would think 10 to 15 more umbrellas could be put there easily, but we can’t seem to get any answers.

On March 2nd, having just returned from Aruba after a month’s stay, I posted about this very subject without ever getting an answer.

I, too, am not willing to have to pay a daily rate for a chair, chaise, umbrella or palapa. We pay enough for everything at this point in time.

However, the umbrellas were placed without a plan. They are on top of each other not allowing one to move their chaise/chair without being on top of someone else. There is no “share the shade” because only two people can sit comfortably if looking for shade.

I pointed one instance out to Kevin, who in turn was going to show Freddy,, but nothing changed.

Part of the first row is forward where it should be, and the rest is several inches back which is where the problem exists.

When I first saw a photo of the umbrellas on FB, there were two rows in front of the ocean front rooms on the east side, but when I got there, there was only one row, and I questioned that.

As for the prime real estate in front of the restaurant, what a total waste! For a month, many of us watched to see how many tables were on the beach for dinner, and how many nights one was even there. More nights than not, there were no tables out at all.

My question has always been… how much more money is the club making with giving Ricardo that entire beach? As I’ve said from the very beginning, there are a gazillion restaurants on the island. People don’t travel to Aruba to eat. They go for the weather, the people and the beach, and we’ve given away part of our most valuable asset to Ricardo who is no longer there. He got everything he wanted and left.

I like the idea of the management’s decorator looking at the unit. Personally, I think the model unit leaves a lot to be desired. When the furniture was ordered during the last renovation, it is much too big and bulky for the size of the unit. Someone suggested a 2 burner range which is a great idea because it’s so tight by the sink and stove top. As was said at the meeting, if furnishings are bought in bulk, we get a better price, and I’m sure the new management company has particular vendors who they buy from who will treat them right.

I’m VERY happy we have a management company! This was the best idea in a long time, and I’m equally happy that a professional designer will eyeball our units, and instead of everything looking so heavy, they will look more tropical.

The last renovation was a big disappointment, and certainly not what a lot of us were hoping for.

Although I have some issues with things that I’ll express at a later date, I just have to say that I’m soooooooooooo happy to see you posting again! You have been missed.

Hope you’re feeling much better, Kevin!

Elaine Scholl