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Boyd,

It was great to see you this past weekend! There is not much more that I can add to this thread, as I agree with all the sentiments that have been expressed by all the members. You have been a friend to me for many years, and I wish you the best in any/all your future endeavors.

As a multiple business owner, it's very difficult for me to comprehend the reason(s) for them "letting you go", but it is what it is. And I don't think they realize just exactly how much all of us low-life-high-maintenance CRT members will affect their business, both in the short term as well as the long run. As one other poster said - "they'll never know what it could have been". And I think it was abundantly clear that the Dunn Inn was going to be another great option in SJO for many of us, for many years to come. The writing was on the wall. But unfortunately (for them), YOU are now gone, and someone has spray painted over that wall.

Give my best to Kathy, and take care of that beautiful baby. And as always, buena suerte and I look forward to seeing you on all my future trips to CR!

Pura Vida Mi Hermano,
MG

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

I can say with dead-bang certainty that one player worth $250K/year in action and many, many room-nights won't ever set foot in the place again.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

As with the rest of you my support is completely behind Boyd. I happen to see him just after superbowl at the SL so I bought him a drink. I had only known him for a few days but he is the kinda guy that you end up befriending quite quickly. Anyway I had a feeling something was wrong but, I thought he was just worn out working day and night putting together the Superbowl events at the DI.

Few days later saw him walking the baby past L'Amistad. Ran over to see the newcomer and Boyd true to what I have been reading in this thread was like he had it together. Over the last couple of years I have watch this board and when one of our own is down (like when BangBang needed the surgery) and it is amazing to see the solidarity. Makes you proud to be a CRT member.

My only comment is that while I am pleased we will not as a unit be giving DI CRT business I wonder if we still want them as a sponsor/advertiser? Do we need their money that badly? I guess there is likely more to it but, they really deserve to see our door as it hits them in the ass on their way out.

=xp=

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I had an experience with Bktuna, several years back, that makes me favor and want to hear the Dunn Inn side of the story.

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What the Phuck is that supposed to mean?

PB

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Phucking KGB is always following me.

Go ahead and run with scissors, I don't care!

Best of luck to you Boyd and family.....The DI was definately going to be on my hit list but now its on my sh#t list....No second thoughts here.... ......Svenson

Sorry to hear about this B.S. You represented them very well as far as I am concerned. It's their loss..I wont be staying there on my next trip like I planned on.

Pretty self explanatory. The DI is interested in staying business. I have an experience that shows a different side of Bktuna. If he was such a nice guy, and such a great and honest employee, why they would they let him go?

People are trashing a hotel based on one side of the story. I would like to hear the other.... Pretty straightforward.

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If the Done Inn had a shred of proof, they'd surely have posted in by now since their business it getting hammered on the forum and by word of mouth. Silence speaks volumes.

Dunn Inn is acting as most businesses do when in a similar situation. Make a brief statement and then stop talking. Continuing the dialogue on this forum only prolongs the amount of time it is a relevant topic so absolutely nothing is gained on their part. DI made their statement and BKTuna stated his version of what transpired then they both have remained silent about it. It is some CRT member who are keeping the discussion alive.

What impact that will have on the business of the DI in the long run is unknown. While not exactly the same situation many here remember the predictions of the demise of the Presindente when they started to change their business model. They appear to be thriving without CRT business. The outcome at the DI, while a involving a more personal touch to CRT members, is still be determined.

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Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

As I stated in another thread, my friend and I were victims of the owners overbooking. Don't get me wrong, just like many people here, I also do love most of the staff at DI. They are very courteous, kind, and always welcomed me with warm smile. Also, the place had a good potential catering different groups of tourists including CRT and other groups. I believe Guy is trying hard to fill BK's shoes.

However, I do have to say that the owners are either very shady and/or really bad business people. As a customer, lugging a suitcase on Super Bowl Sunday to another hotel is not fun to say the least. We chose a different hotel since an owner tried to move us to Clarion (which charged $25 guest fee prior to BK being a consultant there). They really don't even have much clue about their competition in the area either. Was it intentional, simple mistake, or mixture of both? I can't give you a definitive answer, but when I saw other people also are in the same predicament (not just 1 or 2, but closer to 10), I do have to wonder what their intentions were from the beginning.

I know this is not the DI's side of the story, but this is another side of the story from a very loyal customer.

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Yo-Eleven!!
Pura Vida!

I suppose there is always that 1%..... and it had to be you.

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Respectfully,

Muff

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Do Costa Rica has any slander law's It’s only a pity BK could not sue them for slander.

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"THE TRUTH IS' EVERYBODY IS GOING TO HURT YOU. YOU JUST GOTTA FIND THE ONE WORTH SUFFERING FOR"
Robert Nesta Marley

Costa Rica has some of the strongest slander/defamation laws in the world.

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Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

Chi
you have an ax to grind with BK,so stop the two sides of the story BS
You bring nothing to this board but doom and gloom

Get it

All you do is stick your unhappy ass where no one wants to hear it
I hope the rest of your day sucks