mell
@mell
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Joined: October 25, 2005 5:23 pm
Topics: 31 / Replies: 432
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Re: Weird prices

Hi Everyone, Wow! I got lots of great info re: mail order shopping from this thread. AnnNYpisces, Re: shopping. I did the same thing be...

18 years ago
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Re: For all you coffee lovers on STT...

Hi Cigarrito, I don't think that there is a Starbucks on STT (correct me if I am wrong fellow posters). However, there are a number of other real...

18 years ago
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Re: Weird prices

Greetings from the Mainland :)! Price report on bedsheets in the Mid-Atlantic: T.J. Maxx & Marshalls: Good: King Sheet "set" (1 flat sh...

18 years ago
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Re: Negative USVI article

Dear Mr. Alperen, My comment on your article was shot directly from the hip and, I will be the first to admit, was most uniformed. Now that ...

18 years ago
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Re: relocating to St. Thomas

Hi Amanda, I sent you an email. Best, Mell

18 years ago
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Re: Entertainment channel gone?

Thanks for the info Andrea, I don't think I have digital, but I will check and see whether or not I currently have access to E. My guilty pl...

18 years ago
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Re: Negative USVI article

Hi Andrea, I hate to even think about it, but I myself have wondered whether the USVI could be a "soft target" for a terrorist attack. That ...

18 years ago
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Re: Entertainment channel gone?

OMG!!!! I live on STT -- I just checked and it seems to be gone!!! How dumb and crazy is that? E is a great channel and I will sorely m...

18 years ago
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Re: Is a stateside cellphone that big a deal?

Hi again Philgazi, If you need a new phone, you should just go ahead and buy it in the states before you leave. Chances are it will be less expe...

18 years ago
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Re: Is a stateside cellphone that big a deal?

Hi Philgazi, I kept my stateside cell phone for 5 months after I moved to STT and I had no problems whatsoever. Most people have cell phones now...

18 years ago
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Re: Best car to buy for the islands

Hi Stewart, I shipped a car in from the states and am glad very glad that I did, but it sounds like selling your car might be the more sensible d...

18 years ago
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Re: Termites?

Thank you STT Resident and Teresa for the additional info, Teresa, LOL -- I have read some of your other posts re:bugs in the past and I must say...

18 years ago
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Re: Weird prices

Hi Rich, Sheet ARE expensive here, as opposed to stateside prices -- and not very good quality either. I purchased some sheet sets at PriceS...

18 years ago
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Re: Just moved to STX -SWF 41

Alexandra, Re Troll: I think so too. East Ender, Your free association with songs is quite amusing. The only trouble is that this is ...

18 years ago
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Re: Termites?

Hi, I am curious about termites too. Is termite damage to furniture inside the home a widespread problem here? I have not as of yet encountered...

18 years ago
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Re: Why Insure Shipped Goods?

I used to be rather so-so about moving insurance, as nothing bad had ever happened to me in the past, but I am now a very firm believer in insuring go...

18 years ago
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Re: shipping a 6 year old Prius

Hi Jpcaribe, I don't have any feedback for you regarding how the Prius might perform on the island roads, but having recently shipped an imported...

18 years ago
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Re: Changing Flight/Fee

Hi, I called AA last night at around 10:30 P.M. I waited on hold for about two minutes. I am sure that it is a different story during the day w...

18 years ago
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Re: Airline Updates

Bluwater, you said: "American Airlines is allowing ticketed passengers to change or cancel their trips between now and 9/1. They are also allow...

18 years ago
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Re: Here is construction, maintenance, a/c repairs, renovations, remodeling, anything...

Does anyone remember Norman Paperman and his contractor Tex? Brandon. Good luck -- and be prepared to provide good, solid, references. I ge...

18 years ago
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Re: architect suggestions

Agv, I second that thanks. It is always good to have several names and contacts. Does anyone know Carlos Ferreyra? Someone gave me his name as...

18 years ago
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Re: architect suggestions

Hi Island Girl, I posted this very same question a month or so ago. My query did yield a referral: Kevin Qualls and Springline Architects. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Leaving Island

Hi Teresa, I always enjoyed reading your posts and felt that you offered a lot of great insight and advice. Even though you are leaving the VI, ...

18 years ago
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Re: Need apartment in August on STT

Hi UVI Mom, One reason it is best to be here to look for apartments is because the rental situation here is not like it is in the states. On...

18 years ago
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Re: Cost of Living going up...up...up

HC, EXCELLENT point and advice point re: insurance and factoring that into the calculations. Thanks for the reminder :)!

18 years ago
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