Closing in 30 days? In the VI? I wish you the best of luck on that! Let us know how it turns out!!!

I used to get a kick out of reading it but haven't seen it for ages. But, I've also pretty much completely stopped using Facebook and Instagram about ...

@VIpirate Ah yes...we didn't go with batteries back then because they were about 3X the price they are now. Our system was about $36K minus the fed...

Was that on your home in the VI? My 30 panel 7.5 Kw system paid itself off in just under 5 years. Since installation, I've never paid for electricity ...

Great suggestion! I hadn't thought about MagicJack. Reading the fine print, they may have an issue with business use but I will check into it further....

Paradise Freight would be my go to. Give Javier Lopez a call at 340-713-0033.

@Brichards32 great information...many thanks for posting. This explains why some of my friends have been successful while others haven't. Although...

Yes, this is true about spam calls. With the 340 area code, over 20 years, I've only gotten maybe a half dozen spam calls. Some of my friends in FL ge...

As stjohnjulie suggested, public schools in the VI are, with few exceptions, in very bad shape in almost every respect. They might be "just okay" for ...

I have had a few friends who were able to port their 340 numbers to T-Mobile at Florida locations. But, I have had many others I know give up saying i...

@stcmike Yeah, I've heard the same from a few others too. We have no firm plans yet, nor a destination in mind, but we'll most definitely leave within...

That's good advice! We own another home on the mainland so living there is an option. The reality is that after 20 years on island, we're bored wit...

I just bought an unfinished 36 x 80 interior louver door there yesterday. I was going to order it online and ship it to Paradise Freight but the price...

Healthcare is definitely one of the reasons we'll eventually leave the VI.

We just had Armrey Industries do our entire kitchen including the granite counter tops. Even though Jack had been sick and away on the mainland, the...

None that I can think of. Stateside numbers are very common here. As a business owner, I see them everyday.

@STTsailor I know several STX folks who have successfully ported their 340 number but all have done it in Florida in person at various T-Mobile locati...

I've already dumped Liberty's Broadband VI service at home and now have Starlink satellite internet which is beyond awesome. As soon as the wife's Lib...

This post is so true. And, even local GP's will tell you straight up to seek specialized medical care on the mainland and not use their local colleagu...

@gpurcell I get it completely! We do take visitors out that way from time to time to enjoy the beaches and have a few bevies. But, I have a pool and h...

I've not heard of that area. But, admittedly, I'm not a Frederiksted fan. I can't even remember the last time I was out there.

Wise people avoid WAPA at all costs! Mike Bruno is the best. He did our system too. We haven't paid for electricity for years and actually get a credi...

Our building code is much the same as Florida's and I'm certain that hard wired smoke detectors are a requirement in new construction and renovations....

I don't want to be the negative one, but, building a home here is not for the faint of heart. Sure it can be done but it'll end up costing twice as mu...