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Re: Business Casual??

Can anyone please tell me what is considered "business casual" in the Caribbean, specifically STX? I have a new dress code and as I've basically been...

8 years ago
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Re: Thinking of using a moped to get around?

But going back to my original question. How many fatalities involving cars . Even going back 5 years just here. How many car fatalities vs how ...

8 years ago
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Re: Thinking of using a moped to get around?

according to these lists. there are less deaths by motocycles Probably due to the fact there are less motorcycles then there are cars. Thus, it ...

8 years ago
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Re: Autos

Let me summarize every response you will get: 1. NO - it's not worth it. 2. YES - it's a great idea. Now get a coin and flip it. S...

8 years ago
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Re: Tiny Vehicles?

Also what's wrong with dreaming? Some of the appeal from the outside of living on a small island is a slower pace and simpler way of life. Being creat...

9 years ago
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Re: Tiny Vehicles?

Count me among those who say the vehicles suggested by Art&Gardening are totally impractical for transportation on any of the USVI's let along for use...

9 years ago
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Re: retirement in STX

I am not an immigration expert but it is my understanding Canadians just can't show up in the US or it's territories and take up permanant residence. ...

9 years ago
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Re: retirement in STX

We have no idea on how much you'll need to get by without some idea of what type of lifestyle you wish to maintain. I'm retired and know how much I n...

9 years ago
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Re: Young Florida couple longing for Island Life

Planning and saving for 30 years may seem like torture but doing so allowed us to purchase property and build our home for all cash and still have a n...

9 years ago
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Re: Young Florida couple longing for Island Life

For what it is worth, you are not alone. A lot of young people with limited means dream about living in the Caribbean but are unable to act on those ...

9 years ago
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Re: Young Florida couple longing for Island Life

BLESS! Thank you-- needed to hear this in the midst of the straight and narrow. I am definitely somewhere between wanting modern living amenities ...

9 years ago
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Re: About the cistern...

I agree with others, you don't really have to figure out the cost to build a cistern as it is usually part of the foundation. When you have your ...

9 years ago
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Re: Building VS Buying

When building expect to be behind schedule and over-budget almost from the day you break ground until you are ready to move in.

9 years ago
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Re: Thinking of using a moped to get around?

Alana33 - "It may be a cheap mode of transportation but is it worth your life or that of your loved one? Buy a darned car." I couldn't agree mo...

9 years ago
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Re: How to Move to St Thomas?HELP!!!

You asked - "As 4 younger people, will it be difficult for us to find jobs, and a place close to our jobs?" Finding a job in STT is not much diff...

9 years ago
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Re: Work, Live, and Play questions.

Work: As far as working goes ive done alot, from Bartending/Resraunt work in Austin TX, landscaping/gardening, retail, street musician, 5+ years in sh...

9 years ago
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Re: Drive from Christiansted to Frederiksted

The thing about commuting time is it is all relative. If you are used to driving 90 minutes to/from work then a 45 commute will seem short. On the o...

9 years ago
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Re: Opening a New Business in St Thomas

I'm sure anyone contemplating starting their own business knows this already but just in case you haven't given it much though (in the enthusiasm one ...

9 years ago
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Re: Finding Tenants? Is rental property a bad ROI?

Before renting out your property you should watch at least a couple of weeks of Judge Judy - half the cases on the show deal with Landlord/Tenant disp...

9 years ago
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Re: Hurricane Insurance

We own our house free & clear - had insurance for the first few years but premiums were very high as was the deductible we would have to pay if there ...

9 years ago
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Re: Oil change on Stx--why so costly?

Back on the mainland oil changes vary from a low of around $35 to a high of around $75 so $50 isn't that far off the mark. Yes you can change you...

9 years ago
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Re: Relocating to St.Thomas

Anyone who things it is safe to use a scooter as a primary means of island transportation should FIRST talk to the surviving family members of the man...

9 years ago
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Re: Moving Stories

When relocating as a couple one thing to consider is that many times you find out one person likes island living and the partner ends up hating it. I...

9 years ago
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Re: Mainlanders With Some Questions Healthcare Career Related

Suffice to say there's a Catch-22 to living on any island in the Caribbean- In general living expenses are higher and wages are lower than they are fo...

9 years ago
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Re: Professional couple looking to move - Questions galore

House Hunters and similar shows are all filmed after the fact. The show is designed to recreate the "search" process . In all case the house had alr...

9 years ago
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