Very well said. In other words, WAPA doesn't want to pay its WAPA bill. They concede that the value of their electricity is far less than the price t...
According to the vibir all energy surcharges are taxed at the 10% hospitality tax rate too. So you are paying a tax on your Wapa bill (which in every ...
That is a cane spider, also known as a huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria). They are admittedly creepy-looking but harmless to humans and benefici...
That's our plan: to get the fridge, computer, tv and a few lights and plugs off the grid with a 3 day reserve capacity. Running water and doing laund...
Two small ladders still available...last reduction: 6 footer: $50. 5 footer: $40. $80 for both.
Yes, but what I am saying is that price is one component of value, and the value was solidly there for TBI decades ago. Enhanced reliability goes int...
I'm not sure generating it IS cheaper. At the Buccameer we made our own electricity. It was more expensive, but more reliable, which was important w...
PR had 6 million people to share the cost. USVI pop isn't even a big suburb in the PR. True. But the "economy of scale" argument completely ...
Sometimes I miss the feeling of certainty that so often enthralls the ignorant and naive. But sooner or later we must grow up. This thread rath...
The Soufrierre Hills volcano on Montserrat emits 150-700 tons of sulphur dioxide each day (plus other stuff). When the wind is out of the southeast, ...
Great ladders, sturdy and tight. $9/ft or $90 for both.
I called earlier today after a long night and day of extremely sluggish service. The recording says the problem is widespread on StX and they are work...
When thinking about protecting electric/electronic devices, I would think that a whole-house surge protector would be a wise investment for WAPA custo...
Thank you, Michael, for an excellent write-up and analysis of your experience. I've heard of your house and kept it in mind over the years as an exa...
The 6' and 5' are still available... $10/foot or $100 for both.
Hi Matt, I sent you a PM. I can deliver them from East to Mid island if that's convenient for anyone.
There are two basic types of solar installation: grid tie and off grid. The grid tie system doesn't require batteries which are expensive and may hav...
You have some nice images there! Your STX gallery could be heavily culled, not because images are less good but because the galleries lack focus.
I don't know of anywhere to find one new on StX. I keep thinking I should sell mine, and then along comes the perfect job for it. Edited to add, ...
As far as I can tell they only needed you to have a stateside bank account with a stateside address and credit info, not all of which needed to be ass...
I've just set up thru PayPal too. (FYI it required an established stateside address to achieve .) Besides the dongle which I have received but not t...
Our BBVI speed doubled in the last several weeks.
Off The Wall pizza is great too...I've had it many times and always enjoyed the food and location. Better eat before you go, though.
