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Joined: March 8, 2005 9:58 pm
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Re: Need to rent a boat - STT

It's not in the "town" area, but Pirate's Cove Marina (east end) has 26' Merc Pangas (which are a breeze to 'drive') available at really reasonable ra...

21 years ago
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Re: FLYING WITH A CAT?!?!

My vet in the States suggested, as Onika mentioned, a mild sedative for my cat when we flew here. I didn't wind up using it, but it was nice to know ...

21 years ago
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Re: Residential Broadband Internet Access STJ

Local Resident, Does Innovative service Coral Bay now? Didn't know. Ackley install is $199, residential service $99. Install was never $600...

21 years ago
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Re: Waxing on the Rock???

Ed, I'm sure I'll take heat for this but... Only a man would suggest this! 😉 DIY hair removal is a *bad* idea in most cases. It's aki...

21 years ago
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Re: Mosquito Magnet -effective?

SST? St. Thomas? (STT) Mosquito Magnet is the brand, I believe. Call him for more details. I love the Zapper! It's 10 bucks at Marina Ma...

21 years ago
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Re: FELONS, ESCAPISTS AND LIARS NOT WELCOME!

...and a reaction of some sort, apparently. Great story, STT Resident! This guy sounds priceless. 😉 Best, LR

21 years ago
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Tooth powder???

OK, G-Dub-ya, sorry to hijack your post but... Onika, what on earth...? This is the only link I can find about the tooth powder: An...

21 years ago
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Re: Residential Broadband Internet Access STJ

Murf, SurfCoralBay (www.surfcoralbay.com) and Ackley Communications (www.ackley.vi or www.surfVI.com) both service the Coral Bay, STJ area. If y...

21 years ago
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Re: Waxing on the Rock???

Piaa, Sorry, 5-7905= 340-775-7905. That's Elena's number. Island Ed, You got it! Best, LR

21 years ago
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Re: Waxing on the Rock???

I'm not an expert, but here's what little I know (other than the fact that it works amazingly well!): Sugaring is like waxing in that it's a tech...

21 years ago
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Re: Waxing on the Rock???

Elena at Knots Away in Red Hook is fantastic. She does both waxing and sugaring. 5-7905 Best, LR

21 years ago
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Re: 3rd world regions ~ Any comparison?

A walk on the pedantic side... The term "First World" refers to so-called developed, capitalist, industrial countries, roughly, a bloc of count...

21 years ago
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Re: HUMANE SOCIETY PRESIDENT HONORED

Wow! This is great. Thanks for sharing, STT Resident!

21 years ago
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Re: Any Knitters out there?

It's good fun; I did it in the States. Haven't done so much down here- I honestly can't figure out what to do! Scarves and hats were popular where it ...

21 years ago
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Re: Book Club on STT?

I've heard there are a lot of changes afoot in that shopping center- XO is either leaving or under new mgmt, Grateful Deli is closed/closing, etc. ...

21 years ago
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Re: sending parcel post

Parcel Post? I've sent things Priority from the states that took 3 months to get to St. Thomas. Other Priority packages have come in 2 days. Go f...

21 years ago
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Re: Random hair question

What island, what kind of hair?

21 years ago
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Re: Animal lovers!

STT Resident, Your post was very touching- thanks for writing it. So sorry to hear about Moose; you did the right thing, of course, but it's alwa...

21 years ago
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Re: Internet access questions?

Hi, Barbara Do a search on this board for "broadband" or "internet". You'll find the answer to your questions. I'm sure there are internet c...

21 years ago
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Re: Shopping questions

EE, There's a place downtown- on Main Street, towards the post office, but on the other side of the street. Next to the Crystal Shoppe that's on ...

21 years ago
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Re: Shopping questions

Depending on your preferences... Nice (high thread count, 100% cotton) sheets...nice mosquito netting can be picked up at Bed, Bath & Beyond for ...

21 years ago
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Re: Pangea--Asian Fusion Cuisine

Anyone have contact info (phone number, fax, whatever) for Wax? Or for that matter, any of these new places? Mmmm...Indian! Thai! I miss them so!...

21 years ago
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Re: PMV-- where to stay?

I'd recommend The Crystal Palace/Villa Fairview. Ronnie is the proprietor- a local whose family has been here for generations. He's very knowledgeab...

21 years ago
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Re: Moving to christiansted st croix internet access

Good point, Squeeterz- it is expensive down here- for providers as well as customers! Your internet doesn't have to be slow, though 😉 Ackley Com...

21 years ago
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Re: Moving to christiansted st croix internet access

Do a search on this board for "internet" or "broadband"- you'll find a lot of answers to your questions. DSL is a technology for delivering broad...

21 years ago
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