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peterpateman In reply to halcyonshores [2012-06-16 23:10:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Dove.

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halcyonshores In reply to peterpateman [2012-06-18 15:44:06 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!!

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peterpateman In reply to catch---22 [2012-06-16 23:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Dennis, there are many of these here, a symptom of population change.

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catch---22 In reply to peterpateman [2012-06-17 02:17:00 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome... where are they going?

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peterpateman In reply to catch---22 [2012-06-17 03:04:45 +0000 UTC]

To Nassau where there are more jobs.

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catch---22 In reply to peterpateman [2012-06-17 13:44:13 +0000 UTC]

was it all tourism driven?

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peterpateman In reply to catch---22 [2012-06-17 14:25:25 +0000 UTC]

Not entirely, the economy is reliant on bone fishing lodges and a small amount of tourism, but the inhabitants rely on fishing exports and the harvesting of crabs which are seasonal. Small businesses have a hard time due to the small population. There are no major food stores or fast food franchises and most people are reliant on the weekly mail boat for necessary imported goods.

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catch---22 In reply to peterpateman [2012-06-18 02:40:26 +0000 UTC]

I bet the food is really good.

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peterpateman In reply to catch---22 [2012-06-18 11:13:19 +0000 UTC]

I see what you mean! Eating out options are very limited though, so I hope you like fried chicken wings and french fries. Fresh fish is an option and there is plenty of shad around at this time of year.

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catch---22 In reply to peterpateman [2012-06-18 13:58:46 +0000 UTC]

yeah with not many stores I was thinking about that fresh seafood!

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