RandyNTaj
@RandyNTaj
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Joined: April 2, 2014 12:32 am
Topics: 9 / Replies: 59
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

Recommendations are welcome--- we'd take referrals for good vendors over guesswork!

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

Ok, now you have to identify to protect others from this very unprofessional business. You have a point. Sigh. Olympic Car Rental and it went u...

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

...and Randy's big one: a $600 hold on our credit card that could take FIVE WEEKS to be released. Well beyond our billing cycle then we're charged int...

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

Randy, please let the car rental agency know about your experience. The local agencies try hard to compete and need to know if they have a problem emp...

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

Sent you a PM. Just a few questions about moving. Might be headed that way soon. Didn't see one from you...I'll try sending you one- might be an ...

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

And..........You wish to move here why? Get used to life in the other lane and all the peculiarities that goes with it and island life or stay state...

10 years ago
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Re: Just returned from STX and STT: some observations

Doc, Taj spent the whole trip driving on STX, we didn't drive on STT, we used taxis. She does agree with you that SEVERAL times she saw people st...

10 years ago
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Re: stateside jobs

If you're talking about telecommunting from the islands...I doubt it would prove feasible. To VPN into a corporation intranet you'd require a high spe...

10 years ago
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Re: House mold question

Good afternoon! I sent you a couple private messages. Wishing you the best!

10 years ago
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Re: AT&T vs SPRINT

Good evening! I was doing research into this today, myself. We're due for a PMV shortly and our two Verizon phones will not work there---or cost us bi...

10 years ago
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Re: Job searches and "Island Time"....

He's a master electrician, plumber and general contractor of 30+ years with his credentials here in CO....so we'll be getting the necessary 'formaliti...

10 years ago
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Re: Job searches and "Island Time"....

Thank you all for this advice and responses with suggestions and what I perceive to be good intentions...do know they are appreciated! 🙂 I spoke...

10 years ago
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Re: Job searches and "Island Time"....

That's somewhat discouraging as having a job there is one of the things that would making moving there a bit less of a leap off a cliff. I guess it's ...

10 years ago
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Re: Job searches and "Island Time"....

I'm willing to try... what I meant was that to set up a trip...it'd be good to have a list of people/places we have arranged to see. I'm old school, p...

10 years ago
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Re: Job searches and "Island Time"....

Yes....I have done over 15 apps for us (primarily me) today....my brain is oatmeal... 🙂 Just hoping we hear some feedback soon on things--- we m...

10 years ago
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Re: Groceries/cooking question

High elevation is usually over 4000' feet for some things, 5000' to 6000' is where you start getting 'weird' stuff with bread and cakes- which means y...

10 years ago
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Re: Craigslist scammers are not the brightest

Massive tip off: they tout the 'sandy beach'...yet not. a. single. ocean. view. photo. from. within. NADA. Very careful about not showing ANY vie...

10 years ago
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Re: Bicycle customs and registration?

I can't find clear guidance about importing a bicycle, some sources say bikes have to be registered in USVI. What's the scoop on getting these from t...

10 years ago
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Re: Groceries/cooking question

Oh boy, I think I will have a hard time packing up a whole store!!! I don't know why Food Town doesn't get Boars Head. It would be SO popular!! ...

10 years ago
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Re: More recent expense pricing than the 'moving stories', please?

I love this quote from JulieKay: "Once you've gone through mango season on STX you won't be interested much in stateside fruits." 🙂 Also s...

10 years ago
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Re: We can't find a reason not to!

GB, We're in CB (Crested Butte) and totally identify with your freezing state! Very much the same--- we realize that we have such a better time with ...

10 years ago
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Re: More recent expense pricing than the 'moving stories', please?

We're in Crested Butte...which apparently shares a lot with STX except for being landlocked, 8000' feet up, and buried in snow. Getting things here is...

10 years ago
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Re: Groceries/cooking question

I read this thread and just went and pulled my breadmaker, rice steamer, and other kitchen appliances out to make an inventory....I think baking my ow...

10 years ago
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Re: More recent expense pricing than the 'moving stories', please?

... and what we will buy large amounts of stateside and bring down- then make arrangements with friends on the mainland and have shipped down as neede...

10 years ago
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Re: More recent expense pricing than the 'moving stories', please?

Wow! Awoke this morning to this smorgasboard of info...Taj did sit up late reading other earlier threads on similar topics.. including gardening and t...

10 years ago
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