EngRMP
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Re: Term "soon come"

I still would like to learn it, if for nothing else, I could understand it when heard. So, if it were taught anywhere, I'd be interested. Otherwi...

16 years ago
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Re: Term "soon come"

Thanks DL, I would have guessed that about non-islanders trying to speak it "publicly". Don't you kind of cringe when you see a white person trying to...

16 years ago
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Re: Term "soon come"

Well, it must be universally natural because my WASP Virginian daughter, at tree (I mean three) used to sound like a new yorker with the phrase "look ...

16 years ago
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Re: Until it's green... it's clean

I figure it's got to be good for you somehow, right?... I mean, it's a powerful chemical reaction. I've never tried it to remove paint, but I wouldn't...

16 years ago
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Re: Until it's green... it's clean

Nope, as long as you don't think about "eye balls" when you're eating them, Brussels sprouts are wonderful also... Sorry... couldn't help myself....

16 years ago
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Re: Term "soon come"

I love this stuff! Every time I visit, I love to try to figure out what the local folks are saying and how they talk to each other. When I was a ...

16 years ago
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Re: Until it's green... it's clean

Oh come on... you know you will... and you'll chuckle. But I agree, it is the champagne of vegetables, isn't it... My kids love broccoli... the...

16 years ago
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Re: Until it's green... it's clean

Well, I guess I should answer your question: There will be a somewhat unique scent passed on to the contents of your ballast tanks (aka "bladder" for ...

16 years ago
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Re: Until it's green... it's clean

Ohhh bother!... so much for that idea... I humbly withdraw the proposal for amendment... Juanita, if you ever eat asparagus I think you'll know.....

16 years ago
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Re: WAPA Proposed Increase in Rates

So Cory, Want to tell us about this solar water heater program talked about on the radio today? It was difficult for me to follow, but here is what ...

16 years ago
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Re: Most missed guilty pleasure....

Kristy, jefgar, I was going to bring up hockey, but I figured there weren't that many of us hockey fans. Damn ESPN... they won't even hardly talk...

16 years ago
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Re: Summary of useful links & videos

Wow, Exit Zero, that is very cool!

16 years ago
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Re: Most missed guilty pleasure....

Let me try a few possible longings.... but from someone who hasn't even moved there yet!: - 4 seasons (but mild... north carolina-ish) - skiing,...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

Thanks Lizard, that helps much. I can't tell you how many times I've fallen into the trap of thinking of a "US driver's license"... duh, I just ran in...

16 years ago
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Re: WAPA Proposed Increase in Rates

Hi Cory, Do we know what time the shows start? Maybe it's on the web site...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

I'm still trying to understand the differences: - do native islanders have US driver's licenses? They must... there's a DMV. - can they get US p...

16 years ago
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Re: To all who just moved to the VI

Echogirl, I hope that I haven't chased you away. Just to make sure that I'm not chasing you away on a misunderstanding: - I'm not sure if you're ...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

Sorry, I need to brush up on that history (I've read it a few times... obviously I missed a few points!) So, the locals have been bounced around from ...

16 years ago
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Re: To all who just moved to the VI

echogirl, I might be wrong, but my sense tells me that you're misinterpreting and over-reacting a bit. Just to explore that notion, let's try this hyp...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

Maybe this is part of a movement to get independence from US territorialism. I could imagine the "Native Virgin Islanders" not liking being a territor...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

Thanks Linda, so that is more "social status"? And, why would the government be involved with that? Are they asking for the government to acknowledge ...

16 years ago
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Re: Why?

I'm more than a little confused by this notion of distinguishing folks based on how long they've been here, or their birth place. I mean, I understand...

16 years ago
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Re: Good ways to meet people when first moving here?

Oh Trade, these are wonderful ways to get around, explore the islands, meet the neighbors and help to feel "settled in". I might have to check a few o...

16 years ago
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