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SanNic44 · 03-08-2010, 05:41 AM

Moomba beach bar has a new roof. The big palapa hut came crashing down last week. This has been replaced by a tubular metal frame with a stretched fabric. Not as quaint, but good to see them up and running.

Photo here: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2010/0...ew-roof-aruba/

Bon dia.

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mjn109 · 03-08-2010, 07:21 AM

Well, I am very glad that the bar is back up and running! But I will miss the traditional palapa roof. It's what made the Moomba the Moomba. Quintescential Aruba! Thanks for sharing the link for the new picture, keep them coming, I do love your blog!

Shnyda · 03-08-2010, 12:47 PM

Wow - that changes the entire atmosphere over there. Hopefully it is just a temporary fix.

purpleangel · 03-08-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mjn109

Well, I am very glad that the bar is back up and running! But I will miss the traditional palapa roof. It's what made the Moomba the Moomba. Quintescential Aruba! Thanks for sharing the link for the new picture, keep them coming, I do love your blog!

I'm with you! Hope this roof is temporary.

cindyo · 03-08-2010, 01:58 PM

Glad to hear they have a fix....though, we will miss the "feel" of the ole place.

DANNYO · 03-08-2010, 04:39 PM

I also like the old roof but this seems allot safer.

SanNic44 · 03-08-2010, 06:17 PM

Step 1: Hire qualified engineer, possibly from Urban Engineers, Philadelphia, USA

Step 2: As per engineers specs and design, use copious amounts of concrete and steel installed by qualified and vetted contractor.

Step 3: Don't worry about anything other than whether or not the coolers are functioning properly.

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*Andrea J.* · 03-08-2010, 07:07 PM

hahahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanNic44

Step 1: Hire qualified engineer, possibly from Urban Engineers, Philadelphia, USA

Step 2: As per engineers specs and design, use copious amounts of concrete and steel installed by qualified and vetted contractor.

Step 3: Don't worry about anything other than whether or not the coolers are functioning properly.

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mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The beach, Boca Prins & just about anywhere with my husband! Posts: 208 Images: 18	Well, I am very glad that the bar is back up and running! But I will miss the traditional palapa roof. It's what made the Moomba the Moomba. Quintescential Aruba! Thanks for sharing the link for the new picture, keep them coming, I do love your blog! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Step 1: Hire qualified engineer, possibly from Urban Engineers, Philadelphia, USA Step 2: As per engineers specs and design, use copious amounts of concrete and steel installed by qualified and vetted contractor. Step 3: Don't worry about anything other than whether or not the coolers are functioning properly. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/