Definitely a personal choice. Things tend to be more expensive on the island. If your car and/ or motorcycle is reliable and paid for, it may be bes...

I just heard from my friend in F'sted, too. So, Sprint is working. She said everyone is safe and she will let me know more about any damage after cu...

Just heard from my friend who is in F'sted. She and her family are fine. They haven't been out to access damage because of the 11am curfew. But, ev...

So, how are you liking your new home?

Watching the sun rise over the horizion and watching the dolphins run while the sun sets. I simply love STX. MNJJ

Marty, Your perspective is enlightening. Never seen anyone person break expenses down just that way. Thanks. mnjj

Please don't feel discouraged. There are opportunities to work. And, if the pay isn't a lot, being that is just you and your girlfriend, you know ho...

Thanks Eastender. There was once a time in life when I didn't really care if I had insurance. Now with a kid, I am a bit more concerned about those ...

What kind of job? One that pays enough to live on? In your career?

You think Charlotte was bad, you should have been in Atlanta!

What are the common health insurances accepted? I am researching purchasing a private policy mainland because my employer's rates are high and the co...

East Ender, are you referring to the AVIS? Thanks, Mavis

Thanks East Ender. As far as EDC companies, how can you tell which companies are EDC? Also, aren't they "required', in oder to kep that status, ...

Humm . . . thanks. MJ

Yes, try Cruz Bay as the city and USVI as the state.

Why not government? I was actually cheking out their website, too. Just asking. MJ

Betty, thanks for the advice. We have done our homework. We have already secured child care and we are bunking in with friends until the money s...

My family (1 year old son, husband, me, and our dog) are trying to to STX summer '09. I say trying because we are going to have to get the house sold...

I ABSOLUTELY love all of your stories of a "day in the life" ! Keep them coming! I would tell of my days in Atlanta, but they are not nearly as ente...

I agree with DukesFin! My family is currently in Atlanta, also, and we are SOOOO ready to get back to the island. (STX). We are saving, selling, an...

"island of Sint Somme Whar Ehlse " Loved that story!

The mattresses are about 4 years old and I got them for a GREAT price. 🙂 70% off of the retail price. The other furniture, I can definitely se...

Thanks for the suggestions. I am seriously one of those folks that is attached to my stuff. My hubby, on the other hand, would gladly let it all...

THIS is why this MB is so great! I now need to see the material that my bedroom furniture is made of. My husband says it is wood, but the kind i...