Iris Richardson
@Iris_Richardson
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
Topics: 44 / Replies: 271
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Re: Schools

Here is the web site for the homeschooling people. It looks as so there is real good support. I would for sure consider this option. Iris

21 years ago
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Re: Funny Letter

Well you could say they have coconut pie instead of pumpkin. You cut a palm tree down and decorate it lol. Turkey is seaweed pureed and stamped into t...

22 years ago
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Re: missing the mainland

I like to bake with maple syrup instead of corn syrup. It can get costly even around here. If it was expensive enough I would have people bring it to ...

22 years ago
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Re: missing the mainland

How about maple syrup is it insanely expensive on the islands? I am just curious what you really can't get or is very expensive. Thanks Iris

22 years ago
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Re: missing the mainland

I would think Maple syrup perhaps. I was wondering if fresh cranberries are difficult to get. Spices are easy to mailorder so I would bring stuff whic...

22 years ago
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Re: got allergies?

Actually Allergies can be age related. If you never had them before people tempt to get them in their 20th. Sorry guys you are getting old lol I got...

22 years ago
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Re: Domes

Sorry, no I am not going to STX sometime soon. It would have been great to get together. But I am due with baby #2 any day now. I am 39 weeks lol. So ...

22 years ago
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Re: Domes

Sorry I mixed the O states up. It is actually in Oregon. As this is a large undertaking I don't mind flying to one of the Domes and check them out. I ...

22 years ago
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Re: Domes

Thanks, I will ask for references and I believe he mention he build one dome in Ohio. I will certainly want to visit at least one of the domes he has ...

22 years ago
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Re: Domes

You really should look around and see how far domes have come. Try and be open minded. I have seen plenty of traditional buildings which are not that ...

22 years ago
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Re: Domes-detailed info

Hi! My name is Avalon. My son, Ian, and I are professionally trained Monolithic Dome builders, currently living on St. Croix, USVI. We call our...

22 years ago
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Re: "Low season"

If the hotels are anything like the places in Florida they will simply lay you off so they do not have to pay benenfits. I believe seasonal workers do...

22 years ago
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Re: Homeschooling

I am only the mom of a 2 1/2 year old daughter. I think it all depends on how well your 14 year old can stick to a home schooling scheduled without su...

22 years ago
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Re: Cultural Differences & Education

I wonder if mainline teachers should be briefed on Island culture and perhaps also be required to go out with a social worker for a few days before st...

22 years ago
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Re: Technical jobs

I remember the university has an IS depatement and was looking. But that was a wile back. You might call the Human resource department and check if th...

22 years ago
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Re: Sea Urchins this time NOT mosquitos

Vinegar is the potion. I saw a documentary on a guy who tested all the stuff on Jelly fish stings etc. He always went back to the vinegar. I believe t...

22 years ago
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Re: Cars - buy it here or move it here

Thay could make manufacturer take the junk cars back. That is what they now have to do in Germany. Not a bad idea. The same goes with product packagin...

22 years ago
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Re: Cars - (Onika, Teresa, Linda...??)

Eric, thanks for your posting. We too where wondering the same. We are in the market for a new car as our Saturn is outgrowing our family. We where de...

22 years ago
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Re: restaurant pay

I can't answer that question. But I can't imagine that you would not get far making so little. On STX a lot of visitors are Danes. I have noticed they...

22 years ago
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Re: Strange St. Thomas Observations

That is too funny. Maybe he was a pot or poppy farmer ;)))) Iris

22 years ago
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Re: Settlement took place

I can't imagine that there would be a restriction on the building just because it is a dome. I am not a zoning person. They are changing the zoning la...

22 years ago
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