Reader will come back

October 20, 2008

Dear Sir,

I have just viewed the slide show of the Club Med implosion. Having lived in St. George's when my father was helping to build the Holiday Inn, it is quite strange to watch a building as it is being erected– then many years later see it being quickly deconstructed. I am thankful I was able to share the sight with my husband in 2006 while visiting.

I'd hoped to take him to the staff houses where I lived (during the hotel's construction). Of course, I wasn't aware until arriving that we could not go on the premises. Thank you for having the photos so I could see. It may be the end of a local building, but I still love the island and the people. I hope to come again, probably next year (as the holiday season is almost upon us). Thanks again for the great photos and the paper. I enjoy reading it and keeping abreast of my heart's homeland.

TRINA WRIGHT

Summerville, South Carolina

A poor decision

October 20, 2008

Dear Sir,

We were aware of the "happenings" in Bermuda before our return visit. But to arrive here and see what happened is another thing! The implosion of Club Med was long overdue. Walking to the St. George's Golf Course and Mulligan's and seeing the CLOSED sign was very disheartening.

We have been coming to Bermuda since 1976. In 1984 we purchased timeshare units at the St. George's Club knowing we wanted to return here. We have seen many ups and downs over the years. One of the bonuses of purchasing timeshare was the ability to walk to the golf course. We come to Bermuda five weeks during the year and normally play golf every other day — not this year. When all this news was in The Royal Gazette, a statement was made "let them play at Ocean View." Almost like saying "let them eat cake." Obviously the person making that statement is not affected b the closing of either site and cares not about those who enjoyed playing there or those who dined at Mulligan's. Mulligan's was an excellent restaurant and the majority of diners were Bermudian. On Friday nights without a reservation, you most likely were out of luck to enjoy a good meal. Again the majority of diners were Bermudian.

Wasn't the golf course reconditioned within the last five years? It was in good playing condition — what a waste of taxpayer dollars. Taking a taxi to other courses adds substantially to one's vacation spending. A poor decision was made when deciding to close this fine restaurant and golf course. And how many people lost their jobs? But again, most likely the decision does not affect those that were the "decision makers". Why not rethink this decision?

We are trying to "feel the love."

THE GANGLOFF'S

Harwinton, CT