Onika
@Onika
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
Topics: 80 / Replies: 903
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Re: Pets

Mary, OK, first of all, how big is kitty that he can't fit under the seat? Or is this really a cougar/lion/tiger cub you are trying to pass off ...

23 years ago
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Re: Auto insurance and license question

Mike, I can't tell you defeinitively whether they will check your previous licensing history, but I can tell you that whatever history you have (at ...

23 years ago
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Re: Pets

I recall the cost being minimal (although it varies b/w airlines), approx. $35 per carrier. Check with Southwest and have them indicate on your ticke...

23 years ago
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Re: Query for long-time residents re. NEW CARS

I have actually heard about the Pentagon Credit Union! One of my clients used it for bail $ for a relative. Let's not go there.... Ok, so the deal ...

23 years ago
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Re: Need to buy a car

Kelly--I had to LOL when I read your post b/c your experience was exactly like ours (except we went from a $5000 headache up to $12K ). I quickly lea...

23 years ago
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Re: Entrepreneurial Minded

Doglover, great idea about a boarding kennel! I would just add that it should have day care capabilities as well.

23 years ago
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Re: Internet service

We use Surbest.net. Only $10.95 unlimited and we have never had a dropped call or busy signal. I am even able to download without speed issues. Also...

23 years ago
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Re: St. Thomas Questions

Don't know how much you travel, but I recently returned from NY and noted several Banco Popular branches in the city, so I was able to use the ATM fee...

23 years ago
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Re: Entrepreneurial Minded

BTW, last I checked, Starbucks did not franchise. Ever heard of Peet's? Mmm mmm good!

23 years ago
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Re: move with a girlfriend???

Not sure how important this is to you, but I have heard from many single people that it is REALLY hard to find significant others on STT. NOt sure ho...

23 years ago
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Re: starting a jewelry store in the V.I

Bob, My husband Petrus is a goldsmith and is working as a bench jeweler for one of the large stores here. He is also considering starting up a stor...

23 years ago
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Re: Bringing Pets

Ok, here's the deal (as it was told to me when we initiated our move): Technically the rabies vaccine must be within 30 days of your flight. The on...

23 years ago
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Re: healthcare

I hope someone who has had a child on-island responds to your question b/c it is something that has been on my mind as well. My one experience at a c...

23 years ago
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Re: You know you lived in the VI too long when.....

Someone should definitely record these for the Moving Guide or something. They are hilarious!

23 years ago
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Re: Moving - Car Buying - Furniture

I disagree that buying here is better, unless you intend to buy a new car. Used cars here are so over-priced and over-used, many people buy their use...

23 years ago
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Re: Decided to go for the move, questions about shipping

Megan, check some of the moving stories under "What to Expect" in the Moving Guide. Although I did not ship my car, my understanding is that you are ...

23 years ago
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Re: Pets and other advise

I brought my three cats to STT with me...will have to look up the docs. to see what we had to have for them. For the doggy we had to have a current R...

23 years ago
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Re: On My Way! Last details, advice...

Congrats Amy, and welcome to STT!!! Cells: I have Sprint, but the service is pretty bad on the East End...will have to defer to others (East Ender) ...

23 years ago
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Re: phone directory

Lolita, I have to second Wha??!!'s hints. STT, in my opinion, is very conservative and is reflected in the fact that the adult industry is very, very...

23 years ago
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Re: employment opportunities

Josie, Houses are very difficult to come by, primarily b/c most of the construction here is a large family apt. with one or two apts. below. So a h...

23 years ago
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Re: dogs on beaches

I second Hull Bay. Nice beach and many doggies there. I, however, avoid it in teh middle of the weekend days b/c there tend to be a lot of families ...

23 years ago
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Re: Local Net

I use surfbest.net. It is 10.95/month and has a local (read free) access number.

23 years ago
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