Great story, Blaze. Be prepared for some kooky experiences here.

I haven't seen this on the store shelves yet. Where did you get it? Yes, the freezer thing is good advice.

Thanks for the responses. East Ender, I can't quickly find what the disease of the century plants is. In Mexico in recent years, farmers who rais...

Well, I guess I should have qualified what I said. According to Exploring St. Croix: A Guide & Memento for Visitors & Residents (Shirley Imsand and Ri...

You can get to Ham Bluff from Fredericksted. Take the main street through F-sted and drive north along the coast. There are some nice beaches along th...

I sent 11 boxes through the mail at economy rate. It took about 30 days for them to arrive. I used a lot of stuffing and wrapped everything in plastic...

Yes, I suspect you do have all the water you need in South Carolina right now. I always drink cistern water. I figure if it isn't some weird color and...

OK, now I understand the Trader Joe's thing. I occasionally shopped at the Fresh Fields in the 1400 block of P Street in D.C. Yes, it is pricey, but y...

Hunting is allowed for mountain doves, white-tailed deer, and ducks. Spearfishing is legal. The foregoing does not apply to the national parks. M...

I would get the Settler's Handbook. It's loaded with information. There are several eco-tour companies on St. Croix.. They should be in the phonebook....

I know a guy who lived on a boat for 25 years. I would imagine you can find any kind of boat you want here. Try an Internet search.

I have Cingular and I'd say it's decent. We are a hilly island, and in some valleys, no company can provide good service.

HC, Where is Trader Joe's? There is a vegetarian restaurant in the Sunny Isle area. Can't remember the name, but it's supposed to be excelle...

You will not have trouble finding housing. Work with your UVI contacts. Once you get to the university, you will see ads posted all over the campus fo...

What the heck is a Chinese walk of a thousand days? I love to hike, but I'd definitely need several heart transplants to do that. What will you b...

Doreen, Swickley is beautiful-all those Victorian homes on the hills. I love the drive along SR 51 along the Ohio River with all the factories, r...

How loud is 59dc (what is it comparable to), and how much fuel does the thing hold? Thank you.

I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about! What is the vegi part in chicken, for example? I'm also not sure I understand the concept of a heal...

If you look closely, I think you'll see two rounded sections. One is smaller than the other. I assume they're just rooms with a design for catching th...

Doreen, What neighborhood in the Pittsburgh area?

The rental scene on St. Croix seems very mixed. I've read on this board of people who have signed a one-year lease and paid a security deposit plus th...