STTsailor
@STTsailor
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Joined: December 31, 2015 2:26 pm
Last seen: November 26, 2023 12:24 pm
Topics: 22 / Replies: 677
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RE: Crime Crime Crime!

You are correct that murders in VI are mostly black on black crime. Senseless culture of retribution and drug trade. meanwhile $1M has been sitting in...

5 years ago
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RE: Another relocation post?

The key to happinesses here is coming in as a young person in early 20s or as a retiree in 60s with sizable pension and assets. In both scenarios you...

5 years ago
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RE: Crime Crime Crime!

We the island dwellers are so hardened by constant crime here that we do not pay Any attention anymore. Kidnaping without homicide is actually a good ...

5 years ago
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RE: Ordering From Target

My experience has been that shipping to VI becomes more and more restrictive. I have never had any good luck with Amazon. EBay orders will occasionall...

5 years ago
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RE: Electrical Meter Failure

Takes WAPA 2-3 months to show up. In the meantime they pocket your excess energy production.

5 years ago
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RE: Consortium creates another shitstorm

VI is so backwards and antiquated that i gave up venting on the subject. Kills productivity and breeds mediocracy. “One hundred years behind Madagasca...

5 years ago
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RE: COVID-19 statistics

First COVID death in VI. 42 positive cases.

5 years ago
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RE: COVID-19 statistics

The only statistic I would trust is the fact that as the numbers of infected cases increase in US the US mortality slowly approaches WHO mortality of ...

5 years ago
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RE: Hate VI

I have to admit I like St Thomas so much more with cruise ships gone and tourists back in the mainland. The island got quite sleepy, no traffic, no hu...

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

You are not the only one. One could cure cholera in half of Sudan for that kind of donation or cure child blindness in Malawi.

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

Look for operator who is using PC12 or TBM single engine turboprop. That is the most economical option.

5 years ago
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RE: Considering Relocating.

There was one or two lifeguards yesterday. A few tourists.

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

The alternative is bold action of what S Korea and Japan did. Social distancing, masks, case isolation, massive testing, contact tracking. Both countr...

5 years ago
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RE: Life goes on

When i read an article I want facts. I want clear reasoning. If i want hope/support i will go to the church or temple or see a mental health professio...

5 years ago
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RE: Life goes on

That Fox News article is an example while Fox News is better ignored. False hope mongering.

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

I hope he cancels major public gatherings for now. He should ban mass travel to/from the islands including cruise ships. I wonder how many ICU beds...

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

They young and healthy are the vector for the virus. They maybe mildly symptomatic but spread the disease that maybe lethal to their grandparents.

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

Positive diagnosis can’t be made without PCR test. But US has extremely limited number of test kits on hand so in order to get tested one must meet th...

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

Chances are this pandemic with blow by in 12-18 months just like Spanish flu did. The death toll is going to be substantial as transmission rates ar...

5 years ago
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RE: Just When Things Were Looking Up.....

With some basic hygiene strictly complied with air travel should be quite safe as most flights are half empty. Just bring chlorine wipes with you and ...

5 years ago
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RE: A bit different than most

People who live on boats tend to either work from the boat or have no rigid schedules. Apartment works much better for these with places to be.

5 years ago
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RE: A bit different than most

Also you have to think about hurricane season. What is your plan if cat 3 boomer is on its way to STT? Will you sail away 200 miles out of harms way? ...

5 years ago
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RE: A bit different than most

Plenty of places to anchor. That is not a problem. Mooring balls are much harder to find but still can be located. Most are installed illegally Do...

5 years ago
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RE: Considering Relocating.

Thick bankroll should get you housing no problem. Think $10K in your roll. July through November is considered off season here so hospitality jobs...

5 years ago
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RE: Hate VI

Of course there is nothing to worry about. Spanish flu of 1918-19 killed 50-100 million people and yet mankind survived. COVID19 will decimate these o...

5 years ago
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