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: HURRICANE INSURANCE?

Be careful when purchasing insurance that the carrier has 100% reinsurance backing so if there are many claims they will be able to pay. Guardian, wh...

18 years ago
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Re: Internet access

During a hurricane your dish is going to blow away if you leave it outside and if you are unlucky if it is inside. Also unless you have a generat...

18 years ago
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Re: safety at the beach

Crammer Park on STX east end does have a life guard. I don't know what his schedule is, but if you try to beach your kayak he will promptly tell you ...

18 years ago
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Re: Something Interesting and 'Helpful'?

It give you a text and for most of the brighter stars a 30 - 50 second audio description including the constellation they are located in. If you ...

18 years ago
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Re: Something Interesting and 'Helpful'?

The SkyScout is pricey, but it works well and I am learning the names of lots of stars. Everyone that I have let use it has said wow also. Go fo...

18 years ago
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Re: FIX OUR SCHOOLS!!!

One thing I found interesting during the last election in the USVI is I never heard anyone ask a canidate where is children went to school. My guess ...

18 years ago
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Re: Humidity?

You get used to the humidity. I used to like to sleep in un heated rooms in the winter (Chicago) and kept the AC at 74 in the summer. I have adj...

18 years ago
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Re: Unused Education Funds

Yeah and even if the Feds catch you getting a conviction in the VI seems to be almost impossible. Take today in the paper the case where a guy arres...

18 years ago
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Re: Jet skis in St Croix?

They nhave a display ad in todays "Avis". They also run radio spots. They are in business. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Unused Education Funds

I heard a much more devious explanation of why the funds don't get spent. The funds are drawn and deposited in an interest bearing account. The...

18 years ago
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Re: To Ship or Not to Ship...(my new car) :'/

The island is hard on cars, but as tough as some posters seem to make it out to be. I bought a new Ford Escape two years ago on STX, no dings or scra...

18 years ago
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Re: hot spots

The STX Yacht Club has a hot spot. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Communication and Internet on STX

The Sprint wireless card offers only very slow service on the east end of STX. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Looking to Purchase Condo in STT

The condo fee range you quote is low. Find out what is included. Insurance can easily run you another $200 - $300 per month for the structure i...

18 years ago
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Re: thinking about buying a studio on north side stx

You don't have a basement as under your house is where you normally bury your cistern. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Bicylces

Biking on STX is fine for a dedicated recreational cyclist for exercise or for racing , but it is not a very practical means to get around. Today...

18 years ago
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Re: Radio stations on the Islands?

Roger: I am a fan of your station, but I can only listen to it in my car. On the east end of STX I can't pick up a decent signal from your stati...

18 years ago
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Re: inter island travel

There was a small blurb in the Avis within the past several weeks, but I don't remember the airlines name. They were planning to start operating soon...

18 years ago
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Re: inter island travel

Yes, They are small single engine planes. They have both wheels and pontoons and can take off from either a runway or water.. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: inter island travel

Cape Air has a 12:30 flight. It is airport to airport though. There is a new seaplane service set to go into operation. There was an article in...

18 years ago
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Re: Taxes on import cars?

You just have to pay your annual registration fee which is $61 for the two vehicles I drive. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: STX need "caretaker"

Jet Development offers this service to homeowners. In addition to checking they have the resources to make repairs if necessary. Call Jim Richards ...

18 years ago
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Re: Tips on choosing split air conditioner?

I had two separate compressors installed along with two separate air handlers, $5K plus the electrical work. Jim

18 years ago
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Re: Tips on choosing split air conditioner?

I paid $5K installed for one high efficiency and one standard efficiency Mishubishi from Quality. Try a different installer. PM and I will send yo...

18 years ago
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Re: Tips on choosing split air conditioner?

The VI is considered an international market so much of the AC equipment you see sold here does not meet US energy efficiency standards so it will on...

18 years ago
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