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*Andrea J.* · 06-18-2011, 09:29 AM

do any of you fine folks know the progress of the renovation and reconstruction of the Alhambra? i do know that the casino is still open during all of this renovation.

BALTIMOREBILLY · 06-18-2011, 12:28 PM

My wife and I came back June 2. The casino is open and they are still working on it. I will say that we were there in March for St. Patty's day and there really haven't done much. I am a contractor and I told my wife if I worked like that I would be broke. We always say they work on CPT. Carribian People Time. So I will assume that when we return the begining of Sept there still will be a lot to finish. Enjoy everyone.

*Andrea J.* · 06-18-2011, 01:35 PM

In defense of "timing" a lot of the sluggishness on progress is due to waiting for supplies to be shipped in.

BALTIMOREBILLY · 06-18-2011, 01:55 PM

Yes that is very true as just about everything is imported

truzcarla · 07-02-2011, 03:40 PM

Does anyone know how the construction is going for the Alahambra Casino??? Setar Phone booth

is not behind the casino anymore. Is there another one nearby Eagle or on Palm Beach? Thanks so much for all the info. Just love this forum...Countdown is beginning . Can't wait to get back to paradise.33 days .....

truzcarla · 07-02-2011, 07:32 PM

Thank you for the info.

TomFrederick · 07-06-2011, 07:37 AM

Was there last 2 weeks in June. The casino and subway are still open. The casino is still being rebuilt but slots and tables still going strong. . The new non-smoking room was not open yet.
The shopping area is going up. Frames and roofs are being built but did never see too many people working so it looks like a long time before completion. From the back of my CDM unit could watch the few people working.

danadog56 · 07-06-2011, 02:52 PM

hopefully by the time we get there in november most of the work in the casino will be done...especially the nonsmoking section....not to pick on smokers its just that the casinos (all) are small and the smoke just seems to follow you wherever you go.....

SanNic44 · 08-06-2011, 07:52 AM

Work continues at the Alhambra Casino. The parking lot is now larger and more easily accessed. They're also building an entrance portico on the side toward the highway. Not much to look at, but here's a photo anyway:

http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...sino-facelift/

Bon dia.

44

*Andrea J.* · 08-06-2011, 08:21 AM

dan thanks for the photo on your website.

it's funny, in your writings there, you mention about the portico and area where high rollers can be dropped off from their limos.

directly below that is an ad. for Lincolns. (lincoln mercury)
hahahahaha

06-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	Alhambra Casino/Marketplace/Bazaar update? do any of you fine folks know the progress of the renovation and reconstruction of the Alhambra? i do know that the casino is still open during all of this renovation. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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06-18-2011, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
BALTIMOREBILLY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BUNKER BAR AT TAMARIJN BUSTERS SPORTS BAR CASINOS Age: 45 Posts: 140	My wife and I came back June 2. The casino is open and they are still working on it. I will say that we were there in March for St. Patty's day and there really haven't done much. I am a contractor and I told my wife if I worked like that I would be broke. We always say they work on CPT. Carribian People Time. So I will assume that when we return the begining of Sept there still will be a lot to finish. Enjoy everyone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-18-2011, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	In defense of "timing" a lot of the sluggishness on progress is due to waiting for supplies to be shipped in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

06-18-2011, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
BALTIMOREBILLY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BUNKER BAR AT TAMARIJN BUSTERS SPORTS BAR CASINOS Age: 45 Posts: 140	Yes that is very true as just about everything is imported Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-02-2011, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
truzcarla Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eagle beach Posts: 33	A couple of questions Does anyone know how the construction is going for the Alahambra Casino??? Setar Phone boothis not behind the casino anymore. Is there another one nearby Eagle or on Palm Beach? Thanks so much for all the info. Just love this forum...Countdown is beginning . Can't wait to get back to paradise.33 days ..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-02-2011, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
truzcarla Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eagle beach Posts: 33	Thank you for the info. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-06-2011, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	Was there last 2 weeks in June. The casino and subway are still open. The casino is still being rebuilt but slots and tables still going strong. . The new non-smoking room was not open yet. The shopping area is going up. Frames and roofs are being built but did never see too many people working so it looks like a long time before completion. From the back of my CDM unit could watch the few people working. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 07-06-2011 at 07:42 AM.

07-06-2011, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	hopefully by the time we get there in november most of the work in the casino will be done...especially the nonsmoking section....not to pick on smokers its just that the casinos (all) are small and the smoke just seems to follow you wherever you go..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

08-06-2011, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Alhambra Facelift Work continues at the Alhambra Casino. The parking lot is now larger and more easily accessed. They're also building an entrance portico on the side toward the highway. Not much to look at, but here's a photo anyway: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...sino-facelift/ Bon dia. 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/

08-06-2011, 08:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	dan thanks for the photo on your website. it's funny, in your writings there, you mention about the portico and area where high rollers can be dropped off from their limos. directly below that is an ad. for Lincolns. (lincoln mercury) hahahahaha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.