Jim Dandy
@jim_dandy
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
Last seen: February 10, 2019 2:59 pm
Topics: 20 / Replies: 1037
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Re: Importing/Buying a Right Hand Drive Vehicle?

After driving in the VI for several years on the left I thought it would be a snap to drive on the left in Scotland using a right hand drive car. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Non-Resident Car Ownership in STX

Not a problem being a non-resident or part time resident and registering a car. The only hitch I had when I was in that situation is that every y...

18 years ago
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Re: Personal use tax

If you bring a car into IL from anywhere and register and plate it in IL you pay a tax based on the blue book value but no less than a minimum amount ...

18 years ago
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Re: Personal use tax

Illinois charges a tax when you transfer registration on an automobile, Makes no difference it you sell it or give it to someone in the family. Ever...

18 years ago
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Re: Can someone walk me through buying a car from an individual?

The current owner needs to have both the registration and title for the car. They will need to have their signature notarized on both. The buyer...

18 years ago
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Re: Standby Generator

Also check with the HOA to see what their restrictions are on storing flammable liquids in your unit. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: VI Driver's License Question

I would not bank on your CA license remaining valid once you have received a VI license. Post 9/11 the Feds, in lieu of setting up a national ID car...

18 years ago
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Re: VI Driver's License Question

The last I knew you still need to take a vision test and bring the results in on DMVs form. If you have a passport it doesn't hurt to bring it to pro...

18 years ago
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Re: Income tax question...

If you are a resident of the VI you pay your taxes using exactly the same IRS forms as a stateside US taxpayer uses. The your tax return and money ...

18 years ago
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Re: Our continuing saga of building on STX

I spoke with them about building a home and was impressed. Once the site has been selected and land improvements made the guarantee a price, Als...

18 years ago
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Re: CNG

CNG is not available. CNG is not the same as propane for anyone that was wondering. Propane is available, but on a cost per therm diesel is a ...

18 years ago
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Re: Traffic law moving from mainland to STT

If you have a VI driver's license they can just pull your record locally. I also agree that Marshall Sterling gives excellent service. You need ...

18 years ago
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Re: STX Visit

I found when I bought a new Ford on STX that the cost was within $500 of what I would have paid in Florida once I took into account the shipping and t...

18 years ago
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Re: Traffic law moving from mainland to STT

Marshall Sterling requires that I provide them with an official driver's record. When I had an Illinois license I had to get the record from Springfi...

18 years ago
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Re: bagpiping

Several years ago I tried to find a piper in either the USVI or the VI for a party. Didn't find anyone. There was however a piper in the St Patrick...

18 years ago
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Re: Fitness Options-STX

I have belonged to Paradise Gym and now belong to the Beeston hill facility and I have never seen a spinning bike at either. Since you can ride o...

18 years ago
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Re: Mountain Bikes

The $50 is more likely $100 is each way. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: STX Dome Project

Happy Rockefellers dome home is for sale at $1.6 million. It was on the house tour this past winter. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Shipping Jeep

It will cost you $2,200 - $2,400 to ship and put the Wrangler on the road in the VI. The new 2007 Wranglers are much diffrent (improved?) than ...

18 years ago
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Re: Upholsterer STX?

There is an upholstery shop in Gallows Bay near No Bones Cafe. They do excellent work. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: stucco / plaster price STX

It is hard to get a fixed price or bid for construction work on STX. Most workers prefer to bill by the hour. The man I used for this type of work c...

18 years ago
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Re: carpentry jobs

Freelance handymen often charge $40 per hour on STX. As a finish carpenter once you had built a reputation I would think you could do quite well he...

18 years ago
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Re: "Don't Stop The Carnival"

To me Life in the Left Lane wasn/'t a must read for anyone thinking about moving to the islands. I found it to be a piece of fluff. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Moving to STX and broadband

If you lived in or near Gallows Bay you could get by without a car. You can get all your basic needs in Gallows Bay including groceries and it is a ...

18 years ago
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Re: best way to fly

Just your information. American Eagle in SJU is not part of American Airlines. It is owned by a local family in PR. At one time American owned an i...

18 years ago
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