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Joined: March 22, 2005 11:53 pm
Topics: 67 / Replies: 434
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Re: real estate cool down or still rising ?

Native Son, absolutely in agreement. Our family have picked pieces of our house up (literally) and recovered from damage numerous times in the past. ...

19 years ago
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Re: real estate cool down or still rising ?

Owning homes in "hurricane alley" should be a very sobering fact for everyone. As proven by the many hurricanes, Tropial Storms and so-called "Weathe...

19 years ago
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Re: Roll down hurricane shutters

JE, I'm smiling at your story. We went with the panels including installation. In June, we paid 50% of the $ and waited. Around October (after much...

19 years ago
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Re: Roll down hurricane shutters

I posted this June/2005. STT/Water Island. Lower level of the home which is ......3 8 ft. sliders, about 4 3 ft windows. There are different kinds ...

19 years ago
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Re: Cistern

East end Doug: Someone on this Board provided link to a study done by University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources on Ra...

19 years ago
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Re: Cell Phone & Internet

Cingular is the dominant carrier in USVI. There's pros & cons to retaining old State-side service or getting new island service. I tell you the best...

19 years ago
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Re: Epernay - access by boat

Perfect! With that description, I should be able to find the place to tie up with my eyes closed. Many thanks to Rich & AGV. P.S. to AGV, What ...

19 years ago
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Re: Epernay - access by boat

Ah! Same parking lot as McDonalds! Now I have a "visual" in my mind. I know where to go from here.....well....at least enough to "feel" my way ther...

19 years ago
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Re: Epernay - access by boat

I've only tied up to the tire store & commercial fisherman dock area which I think is just little past Frenchtown. I know where the Post Office docks...

19 years ago
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Re: Pet Chicken

THANK YOU STT Resident! YES! What is the end result for shipping the pet???

19 years ago
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Re: Setting up home?

P William Taylor, it doesn't work that way in the USVI. Check out "What to Expect" and other featured categories on this web site.

19 years ago
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Re: Finding a niche?

O.k., and this may be out of bounds, but I gotta tell ya'....I am a homeowner from a distance. Granted, my husband can do anything - perfectly - acco...

19 years ago
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Re: Cingular Cell Phone Service

I call from Florida, on my Cingular National Plan, to friends in STT and there are no additional charges for doing so.

19 years ago
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Re: Building codes

And, some folks put a "hide-y hole" in their building plans. Self sufficient strong-hold where people and pets can hunker down & live during a hurric...

19 years ago
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Re: remember the VI drivers license posts?? some info...

I'm having the same thought process as swhitey. (Though, I am in no way implying that "thought" would actually go into any guidelines having to do wi...

19 years ago
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Re: Moving back to St Croix

I just checked flights for a friend of mine who would be flying out of MCO in mid-March to STT. Spirit had round trip @ $474. American offered $379....

19 years ago
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Re: Buying a bar

Just a small scrap of info re: Kon Tiki. One of their destinations was Honeymoon Beach. Water Island residents were none too keen on trash left on t...

19 years ago
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Re: Don't Stop the Carnival

In my experience, the story is not over the top for the USVI. Circumstances, situations, people.........when I read the book, I empathized, sympathiz...

19 years ago
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Re: Don't Stop the Carnival

Finished the book some time ago. Its a great read! Enjoy!

19 years ago
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Re: need to be able to talk with a local for advice, questions, exc;

Ryan, you have come to the right place for guidance, experiences, etc. Spend some time perusing the "What to Expect" which has what you ask in your p...

19 years ago
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Re: Fishing License

Here's some links to some information you may find of interest:

19 years ago
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Comparison

Kenny, absolutely you can ship the scaffolding and other stuff but it will be considered a "separate" shipment and charged accordingly. Sliding g...

19 years ago
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Re: Doors & Windows

Thanks to everyone who responded with comments/ideas. One remaining subject I'd like to query: Anyone have any recommendations on STT place of busin...

19 years ago
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Re: bring truck or buy one there?

Kenny, We decided to ship a truck though our decision was based on getting a truck to fit our specific requirements. Also, we undercoated, overcoated...

19 years ago
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