Rob - Regarding you question about military facilities, there is no base on any of the islands, but there is a small PX on STT (mainly for the Na...

I don't think any of the 3 have stateside branches - maybe Scotia? Quite a bit of discussion about roomates on some of the threads - keep your eyes p...

BTW, the theater on STT is up in Anna's Retreat next to Cost-U-Less.

Brandon - There are 3 banks down here: First Bank, Banco Popular (both out of Puerto Rico), and Scotia Bank (which I believe is Canadian). I us...

Sue - We do have fair, but limited, medical coverage. There are hospitals on STT and STX, but they are small and understaffed. My wife recentl...

Pamela - My regrets! Irene and I will be in St. Martin on the 17th, otherwise we would light up Glory B and join you. Maybe next year. Max

You all may have noticed on the Board that VINow users get together every so often. We have a gathering planned for Dec 19th, and I'm sure you all ca...

We drove to West Palm Beach and used Tropical Shipping with good results.

Hi all! We will bring a small grill as well. Also adding one more guest. See ya! Max and Irene

All - While I was sitting here at my computer reading this thread, I was attacked by mosquitos! I think they are reading the info, and coming up...

Diana, Max just told me that you are trying to get your VI nursing license. The rules down here are a bit different, in that not only do you need c...

You need to contact the VI Nursing Licensing Bureau (which I think can be reached at the VI Government Website), and be prepared to fill out lots of p...

We have also been having Sprint problems at Cowpet Bay. Sporadic service and many faded calls, so we've switched to land-line & calling card. I hear...

All - We fared well on the east end, with wind and rain that was sometimes fun to watch. Checked on our boat yesterday, and it was OK since we h...

Ronnie - Thanks much for the info! Max

Ronnie - Thanks! Do you have any experience with their service department - or know a repair shop that you particularly like? Max

Jason - I have a sailboat at La Vida Marina at Independent Boat Yard, and they have a travel-lift that most folks use for haulouts and bottom job...