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: sunset adjustment?

Where do you think all the sand on the beaches comes from? It is from the Sahara desert. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: best way to fly

The seaplane leaves from old San Juan by the cruise ship docks. Only two flights a day from San Juan to STX and they all go via St Thomas. Fare...

18 years ago
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Re: Banking in STX

Bank of STX. They are building a new branch in Peter's Rest to open the spring/summer. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Selecting Appliances

A good quality whole house surge protector that protects both phases of the 220v, the neutral and the ground will cost around $115. It needs to be i...

18 years ago
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Re: Best grocery store on STX?

i think Food Town is best. They are very accomodating with special orders. Produce from any grocery store isn't good and its shelf life is very ...

18 years ago
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Re: Does GPS Systems work on STX

Another problemwith using GPS/ Mapquest is that there are a lot of imaginary streets loaded into MapQuest for STX. At one time a developer may have h...

18 years ago
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Re: Auto Insurance

First Insurance's auto insurance is underwritten by Gaurdian. I have never heard of anyone having a good claim experience with them. On the othe...

18 years ago
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Re: Daikin split air conditioner--any reviews?

Better safe than sorry. China and Korea produce a lot of no name HVAC products for sale in developing and third world countries. They design it to...

18 years ago
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Re: Sidewalks/trails/roads in USVI

What is even better for the VI is though no taxes go to Washington the territory still gets grants for roads, schools, sewers, law enforcement, etc. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Shipping question.

The easiest and cheapest if you can divide it up into boxes not weighing more than 70lbs is US Priority mail. Another option is to ship it to VI...

18 years ago
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Re: Daikin split air conditioner--any reviews?

I have two Mitsubishi units and nothing but good things to say. They aren't the cheapest, but are very efficent. Never heard of the brand you ar...

18 years ago
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Re: buying hurricane shutters

Try Castle Glassworks. They have new owners that are really go getters. Lots of experience in the business and many years on STX. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: STX

The east end has two golf courses, the yacht club, the casino, many great restraunts and it is quicker to get to Gallows Bay and Christiansted than fr...

18 years ago
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Re: Fuel costs

Teresa Have you ever considered that your entire plumbing system might be installed backwards and you might be flushing your toilets with hot wat...

18 years ago
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Re: Fuel costs

Teresa: If a water heater timer saved you $100 then you may have some other problems with you water heater and/or a leak in a hot water line cau...

18 years ago
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Re: Fuel costs

Tankless water heaters are great, but your electrical service must be able to handle the load. Since they heat water instantly they draw a massive lo...

18 years ago
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Re: VI gun laws

The standard for using deadly force in any US jurisdiction is that you have to be in fear of your life or if it isn't your life some other person has ...

18 years ago
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Re: VI gun laws

Do some searching on this forum and you will find your answers including a posting of the applicable VI law. It is a time consuming paperwork int...

18 years ago
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Re: What size cistern?

With weather patterns changing we have been getting more rain on the east end. Last spring we were grreener on the east end the many center island l...

18 years ago
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Re: Fuel costs

Gas is around $2.60 a gallon for regular on STX. A 25lb tank of propane was $19 the last time I refilled. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: What are some hard-to-get items on the islands

The ad in the paper says if you buy $10K in building materials they will pay your air fare. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: wanna move without prv

There was an ad today in the Avis for a phlebotomist. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Want to buy house in STX

Having sold two homes stateside FSBO, buyers expect part of the sellors savings. Buyers have the leverage to ask for it since unless you have an exc...

18 years ago
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Re: Practicing law in the Virgin Islands

the VI Job Services has a listing for an attorney with tax and EDC background. Listed wage $50 hr. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Quick Question...or two!

There is passenger ferry service between STT & STX. The legislature just approved a 15 year no bid contract for the current operator. In addition t...

18 years ago
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