blu4u
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Joined: November 17, 2011 11:37 pm
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Re: Suggestions on where to meet new people on STX

Give out dollar bills to everyone you pass .You'll meet plenty of "new friends".Or better yet...get a forty ouncer and share it with the locals.They ...

12 years ago
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Re: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School - STT

nationwide, attendance at catholic and private schools is way down over the past five years. Enrollment at charter school, conversely, is upswing. S...

12 years ago
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Re: What Annual Salary Provides a Comfortable Living for Family of Four?

Unless you quailfy for head start or live in a distric which publically funds pre-school, then you pay for pre-school. Free-public pre-school is not ...

12 years ago
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Re: What Annual Salary Provides a Comfortable Living for Family of Four?

The question sounds silly as $150K sounds like a ton of money. But, once you factor two kids in private schools the money starts rapidly dwindling. It...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

me too. catch and convict.

12 years ago
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Re: What Annual Salary Provides a Comfortable Living for Family of Four?

is the 150k pre or post taxes? are you saving for retirement and kids college? (hint save for college, a good college runs 40k+ per year now) How wil...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

off duty fed. most carry a weapon. just assumed he was armmed. I've seen armmed security at night spots. He was shot in the back. Horribly ...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

one of last week's victims was an armed gaurd

12 years ago
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Re: Moving to STT, which area is best?

I want to be able to be in a place where we can leave our windows open at night (weather and bug permitting), and where I don't have to worry too much...

12 years ago
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Re: Why did you move to the Islands? And how is it working out for you

I suppose when it's done among friends, like light hearted teasing, that's different story... I'm famous for misplasing my keys. "where are my keys?"...

12 years ago
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Re: Why did you move to the Islands? And how is it working out for you

Additionally, 'theeth sucking" is just plain old bad form and downright rude. If you got someting to say, then just say it--Maybe tack on a please or ...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

Putting everyone in the same bucket is statistically ignorant. The odds of a non-drug dealer who has lots of resources being murdered is nowhere near ...

12 years ago
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Re: Why did you move to the Islands? And how is it working out for you

If only people really meant what they said, and followed it up with acts of kindness and service. BINGO!

12 years ago
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Re: 3rd world regions ~ Any comparison?

compared to 3rd world USVI better public eduation USVI much higher standard of living USVI much higher percapita income USVI better access to ...

12 years ago
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Re: Why did you move to the Islands? And how is it working out for you

It's worth noting that, not all interactions are preceeded by "good morning" ect. "OK" is used frequently for greetings in passing. Sometimes even a...

12 years ago
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Re: looking for a teaching job on St. Thomas

Another thing that's really fun is to attend a high school athletic event. Hiring a high schooler as a paid intern helps too.

12 years ago
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Re: looking for a teaching job on St. Thomas

@Alana: They loved their jobs HERE?? Were they in public or private schools? Don't get me wrong, I think the teachers deserve to be put on a pedest...

12 years ago
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Re: Why did you move to the Islands? And how is it working out for you

I love walking into a room or store and saying "Good Morning" to the people there - it always eases any transition - letting cars into traffic and hea...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

already lost a co worker So sorry.... 18 STX 15 STT 01 STJ 34 USVI total Basically a one in 2,000 chance of becoming a murder vic...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

All of this is breaking my heart. Too many young kids getting shot. I've been here 7 months and this is crazy when is it going to give? I love this ...

12 years ago
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Re: possibly moving to St. Thomas

The idea of moving to STT to "make money" in the bar industry is ambitious. COL is high compared to what you'll earn in a season. Violence clusters a...

12 years ago
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Re: gunfire and cops near cane bay ?

Don't forget about the STT police officer shot over memorial day. Two tourrist were also shot that same weekend. STT has just as much crime, just bett...

12 years ago
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Re: Moving to St. Thomas

Since you asked, here's my 2 cents. Yes, crime is high. Be mindful where you live. Know your neighbors. Make sure you can lock-up securly. Don'...

12 years ago
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Re: Nurse Relocating

Will you have access to a car? The Safari buses are not a good oppition to/from RSH if you are working late shifts. Or if you intend on experiencing t...

12 years ago
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Re: Help Us Find a Home For Our Dog!

OK A, print out your comments and read them again in five years, ten years, twenty years. Make sure to store in safe water proof zio lock bag. You ...

12 years ago
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