It's my most sincere hope that prospective newcomers don't think that the OP's comments are representative of the attitude of the general population t...

On St Thomas, the annual Christmas tree lighting festivities at Havensight Mall will be held on December 9th. Great fun!

Doesn't hurt to put it on craigslist: Place ads in Avis, Daily News and on local bulletin boards too.

Interesting that they accepted cash from you - maybe because it was such a tiny amount. But of course they do accept payment other than cash, viz: ...

All the above and not any remote connection to relocating ...

I guess you had to be there. The dockmaster was clearly, although nonverbally, indicating to us that some of the long list of marina rules were not en...

What a bloody miserable and condemning diatribe. Assume much?

He just said "that what the sign says" , his tone inferring that the rule was merely a suggestion and generally not followed. Not sure that you c...

Do UPS and FEDEX collect COD in the states? . These sorts of questions are so easily answered in seconds if you have internet access. UPS d...

Exactly. (tu)

And how is that any different from a UPS/FedEx stateside operation?

Nothing new on the lack of an ME - it's happened several times over the years. The article notes that funding for an in-house ME was recently approve...

We don't live in the UK!!!!!!!!!! I had no idea. Thanks for the heads-up.

The thread relates to why people leave. The constant posting and repetitive bashing of two local companies gets tedious. Further, if an employee...

How much was the shipping cost and how did the total cost compare to on-island prices for similar TVs at, for instance, KMart and CULess? I assume an...

I can't imagine they want the driver to show up at your door with the package and COD it. That's exactly what they do. UPS and Fedex make deliver...

The UK today is hoping that prices will go down to $6/gallon!!!!!

Couldn't agree with you more, Julie as I feel exactly the same - but you're not one of those who endlessly complains which was shangirl's point.

So what do UPS or FEDEX do, ask for payment before they deliver? I can't imagine they want the driver to show up at your door with the package and CO...

For the people who are still living there but have cited many negative attributes that drive away transplants....what keeps you living on the islands?...

"Third world" is a much misunderstood and abused designation. See stereotyping reference in the Wiki definition:

1. Jobs 2. Cost of living 3. Health care 4. Lack of hope for anything to improve Children. Many leave as their children reach sch...

In the process of swapping licenses and the web site info definitely required the certified driving record. I suggest calling the BMV and asking ...

... I am asking as a fellow forum poster to back down from the knee-jerk posting against her. . No "knee jerk reaction", I think quite carefull...

OT, leave the young lady alone. Every post she writes doesn't deserve a hearty slap-down from you. Her experience is just as valid as yours. As...