Not solved yet... I just placed an order; no trouble getting a printer and a mattress topper (with free shipping), but "carrier restrictions" still on...

So, my husband and I officially have bought our plane tickets for our PMV!! We will be getting into STT around 2 pm on Dec 4th so we are thinking abo...

Because I hate cleaning, and I REALLY don't want to spend time on cleaning my cleaning devices! 😀

I've always ordered bags online, but if you get stuck and run out of bags, it's possible to reuse them at least once, sometimes twice depending on how...

Bombi, see the original post! 😉

If you are on STT, Home Depot might have something, but I'd buy one and bring it down!

I bought a used Eureka Mighty Mite on eBay a few years back, when it was harder to get such things shipped here. Been extremely happy with it. Check...

On St John we've had a number of people come down with dengue symptoms, one confirmed with testing. If you're not sick, use repellent like mad; if yo...

For gas, groceries, and retail stores, you won't have a problem. You probably will not be able to get a cash advance with it at a bank, even if your ...

98% is a bit of a stretch, especially since you didn't mention construction. What you mentioned are the most visible occupations, though.

A cheap solution that couldn't hurt to try -- plug a surge protector into another surge protector, then plug your laptop into that (so it has to go th...

What is your price range for a rental?

"...Sand, shells, sea fans, live rocks, coral pieces and beach rocks are all natural resources." I read this and thought, "Live rocks? WTH?!" T...

Ms411, thanks for the link -- those are really neat! Love the mailbox especially.

I sometimes come across nice, large conch shells or other "collectible" items on the beach... and I hide them in the seagrape so nobody else will come...

TX, it looks like they are bringing their animals from Ireland. Different from bringing them from the States. Check with the airlines and the local ...

You will likely find AT&T best for your needs if you intend to settle in Cruz Bay -- but it's a good idea keep your options open till you're settled. ...

Not much changes around here in six months' time, actually! I did a search for "Sprint" in the archives, which pulled up a number of more recent post...

This topic has been covered fairly recently, so try searching the archives for more information. Best bang for your buck will depend on what options ...

This is one more reason to do a good PMV. You will meet all kinds of people here, and many come down running from something. Others just don't like ...

Thank you all for the rental suggestions! I'll be doing alot of research over the next month and a half to find the best deal. As far as my neig...

What will it cost me to call the USVI from the mainland (Florida)? I want so badly to call prospective employers and check on potential job opportuni...

1. We are moving to St. John in April of 2013. We intend on staying very long-term ... but for the first year we plan on keeping our main address in...

Looks like at least one school is operating in the fall -