East End Doug
@east_end_doug
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Joined: May 22, 2006 9:09 pm
Last seen: June 15, 2020 7:59 am
Topics: 59 / Replies: 177
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Re: Solar Panel

I would also like to install solar voltaic and solar hot water. Who would you recommend on STX for an install of these systems. What do you do with th...

15 years ago
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Re: House Hunters International

The bars on the windows are to keep the looters out after the hurricane. This helps you from being stormed.

15 years ago
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Re: a question for my fellow "winos" 🙂

Be careful how the store cares for the wine. I have seen wine boxes set by a window where the sun cooks the wine.White wines are usually meant to be d...

15 years ago
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Re: Cement Roof Question

This is a question for an engineer or a experienced builder. Don't look to a chat room for such info. If you are trying to figure out building costs a...

15 years ago
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Re: can anyone sell things anywhere on STX?

Just do it ! It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission. Be careful of holding a bunch of cash and shoes at the same time. If...

15 years ago
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Re: Cistern Size

We use a grey water cistern (5,000 gal) to catch the shower and laundry water.This greatly helps the septic system. You have to be careful not to use ...

15 years ago
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Re: Island furniture recommendations

We use Brown Jordan all weather patio furniture in our living room. It's the wide weave sea grass look. The furniture is about 5 years old and has hel...

15 years ago
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Re: Looking for backfill

Me too!!! I'm on the East end on STX and could use 20 to 30 cuyds if it's available.I would be willing to pay for trucking Doug

15 years ago
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Re: Rent pick up truck?

Watch out for scammers at Home Depot with trucks. They seem nice and helpful loading your stuff in their trucks then loose you on the way home, never ...

15 years ago
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Re: wine allowance

I don't find wine costs much more in the USVI. I'm from California and I carried a case two years ago in my luggage and no one said anything. This wa...

15 years ago
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Re: Another shipping question

Juanita PM me the exact model and finish you want and I will contact Ferguson. I buy Delta products from them. You must have had a bad customer r...

15 years ago
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Re: Another shipping question

Ferguson Plumbing supplies out of Puerto Rico is a national suppler of Delta parts.Call them with a credit card and have the parts sent via USPS.I shi...

15 years ago
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Re: Rental cars

Check the car rental web sites for Internet deals.Prices are better if you book on line.call direct and ask for a better price. I got 10% off on a ren...

15 years ago
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Re: Senior Lady on the east end

Yes, I've picked her up on many occasions.I can't get her name.I have asked. She talks to herself while I take her to Christensted.She seems harmles...

16 years ago
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Re: Bringing a handgun to STX

The thing about carrying a gun is are you ready to shoot someone.Most people are killed by their own gun.When you pull it out you need to use it. "If ...

16 years ago
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Re: PMV need to know...

Samantha, You need to decide if you will be able to survive living on a small island. Money and jobs become a major stumbling block for most peop...

16 years ago
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Re: Any performance car buffs on STX?

Try the car race track by the airport and dump runs races on occasion .I hear that a group is trying to get a real track started on STX. I hope them s...

16 years ago
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Re: water purification systems

We love the safety of the UV filter and the taste of filtered rain water. Why would you want to go to the trouble of collecting pure rain water then a...

16 years ago
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Re: White Spots on Leaves

It sounds like mealy bug. White cotton bits that have some juice when you pinch or rub it. The plants are stressed and need water or fertilizers. The ...

16 years ago
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Re: water purification systems

It went in in about 3 hours. We have a pump room with space to fit the filters. I have been told to use coconut charcoal filters when I replace the fi...

16 years ago
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Re: water purification systems

I just put in a UV filter and two sediment filters.Both from E-Bay sellers.The cost to install about $500.00 by local plumber. The price on island was...

16 years ago
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Re: mosquitos

I have also used lemon grass incense with some success. I have been told dryer sheets work but not for me. They are attracted by the co2 from your bre...

16 years ago
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