FormerOhioGuy
@FormerOhioGuy
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
Topics: 37 / Replies: 193
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Re: family moving to stx

wisconsinmom, You’ll find plenty of parks and beaches for families. There is a pretty big biking and jogging scene on St. Croix, particularly on ...

19 years ago
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Re: wood working

lew, Here is the phonebook, where you can type in “woodworking” (one word): www.viphonebook.com

19 years ago
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Re: Beaches on STX

Islander, I think you may mean Shoys Beach. And you've convinced me to go to the Lawaetz Museum this weekend. I think Hans Lawaetz, if he is stil...

19 years ago
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Re: Beaches on STX

Autumn, I’ve wanted to type up an off-the-beaten-path list of things for St. Croix for some time. This is admittedly a short list, as I’ve only l...

19 years ago
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Re: Homophobia on the island?

TH, I’m inclined to believe what you say. Most Cruzans are Democrats, which would lead you to think we have the socially tolerant attitude of mai...

19 years ago
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Re: A Rant About Development

Richard and kudzu, I know you both have the best interests of the islands at heart, and I suspect there is truth in what both of you say. Some pe...

19 years ago
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Re: A Rant About Development

Richard, I’m aware of the access problem, and maybe that’s why I think it’s sad: You can’t easily visit one of your most beautiful beaches. I was...

19 years ago
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Re: A Rant About Development

Autumn, My feeling is that if more people had stood up and screamed about Botany Bay, the development could have been halted, but I know people a...

19 years ago
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Re: Homophobia on the island?

TH posted: “eople are not as open about our dislike [of gays and lesbians] as to discriminate against anyone, for the most part.” Of course ...

19 years ago
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Re: Botany Bay and Environs

EE, That's exactly the sort of article I was afraid I would see. I missed it because I usually just read the St. Croix Avis. St. Trauma...

19 years ago
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Re: where can I take my dogs?

There are many local (non-resort) beaches where people let their dogs run. If you don’t already have it, you can get the “Pocket Map: St. Croix” (put ...

19 years ago
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Re: President Truman's Visit to the USVI

Funny, but it makes sense-a D.C. chauffeur suddenly confronted with steep dirt roads, no guard rails at the cliffs, etc. It looks like your Uncle’s ch...

19 years ago
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Re: President Truman's Visit to the USVI

Ronnie, I find it hard to believe that a civilian car would be used to transport the president. Times have certainly changed. Who was driving it?

19 years ago
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Re: Ruins Ramble

Yes, I was there. That's a rare greathouse ruin, being of rock. Most were made with coral block and limestone marl. By the way, welcome! I see yo...

19 years ago
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Re: FOG --- St Croix parades ?

I've never seen this. I'm usually not in the Sunny Isle area. That is, of course, a big hangout place for teenagers.

19 years ago
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Re: scuba?

Darrell and Joshy2, You have chosen wisely! Some divers think St. Croix has the best diving in the world. Back in the 60s when tourism was taking...

19 years ago
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Re: What About Work

What kind of work are you looking for?

19 years ago
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Re: Living in STX

Bou'ya, What kind of work are you looking for? There is also Sunny Isle in the center of the island, which is a strip mall area. If you move...

19 years ago
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Re: Living in STX

Bou’ya, I’ve heard that the buses aren’t very reliable on St. Croix. As far as walking goes, remember that the island is about 25 miles long. Hou...

20 years ago
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Re: Living in STX

Bou'ya, Weren't you talking about taking a taxi tour of St. Thomas? Why don't you just do the same on St. Croix. You can readily see what neighbo...

20 years ago
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Re: which island

I can say a little about St. Croix. You could live and work in Christiansted or Frederiksted, the two towns, without a car. Some young people do. If y...

20 years ago
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Re: Domes

Iris, Best wishes as you proceed with your dome house. Note that the builder doesn’t have much experience with domes. I would proceed with cautio...

20 years ago
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Re: STX - new, used book store.

I bought a book there yesterday. It's been in business for two weeks and I had receipt number 50. Hopefully, business will pick up.

20 years ago
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Re: what do islanders think of people moving from the mainland

Dennis, I was not at all offended by what you said. I was simply making a point. I consider the 50 states, the USVI, and all the commonwealths an...

20 years ago
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Re: is this illness from a mosquito?

There is no clinically proven vaccine. The National Institutes of Health has some useful information:

20 years ago
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