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Re: health insurance

I'm really lucky then. The company where I work pays half the insurance cost. For a single person I pay $14.23 per week for my share. I can't remem...

19 years ago
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Re: Auto Insurance

What island? I've used First Insurance for the past couple of years. I haven't had a claim so I don't know how good they are at paying off. I'm...

19 years ago
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Re: Wyndham vs. Grand Palace

I read an article that there's a new GM there who plans on making a lot of changes. He came from a Wyndham in Bermuda.

19 years ago
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Re: How do the *islanders* do it?

It always seemed like home to me from the first time I stepped off a plane in Jamaica & got hit with that warm sun. I've only worked one job but very...

19 years ago
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19 years ago
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Re: moving to st. thomas with a dog

It's usually more difficult to find a place to accept a larger dog & you'd not want to rent sight unseen. December starts the high season down here s...

19 years ago
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19 years ago
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Re: health insurance

Several do. Depends on the job. Where I work it's available after 3 months, I think. Just something to check on when you apply.

19 years ago
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Re: Moving to the USVI

Paralegals with good skills are very sought after here. Good luck!

19 years ago
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Re: trust

Linda's exactly right in all she said especially, "Oh, and a good sense of humor and appreciation of the absurd also helps."

19 years ago
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Re: trust

I don't think anyone objects to what's perceived as what's "negative" only the nasty way the negative is presented & the insults slapped on those who ...

19 years ago
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Re: Considering the islands?

Well said & in the end only the one making the move can decide if it's for them or not.

19 years ago
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Re: VI gun laws

I'm not sure where to check but it seems I had heard that tasers were illegal down here but I can't swear to it. I'd check with the police department...

19 years ago
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Re: Sidewalks/trails/roads in USVI

People usually walk in the road anyway, even when there are sidewalks, at least on STT. This is another case of adapting to what is.

19 years ago
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Re: Moving to VI

In St. Thomas, check out Villa Fairview: Or stay at Mafolie Hotel if you're going to rent a car which is a good idea in any case:

19 years ago
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Re: Chihuahua Races

Amen, Betty! And they usually don't look like any other dog either.

19 years ago
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Re: Sidewalks/trails/roads in USVI

East Ender, are you sure you weren't dipping into the cooking sherry when you saw that? 🙂 If you see it again, tell him I'll buy him a beer if he'd...

19 years ago
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Re: trust

East Ender said it well. I might add, as I've said before that the newcomer here must adapt. If you don't you will be miserable. This isn't Nebrask...

19 years ago
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Re: Dog Groomer STT

Isn't that the one who comes to your house?

19 years ago
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Re: What are some hard-to-get items on the islands

Alix, the complete directions are on the box. They really are so close to the real thing that it solves the craving unless you like the pickles which...

19 years ago
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Re: trust

Well, thank goodness not everyone loves living here or we'd be living shoulder to shoulder. Hope those who don't like it do find a place they enjoy.

19 years ago
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Re: Sidewalks/trails/roads in USVI

I'm happy when a pothole gets fixed.

19 years ago
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Re: Dog Groomer STT

I took one of my dogs to her once with a friend. Not sure I could find it again.

19 years ago
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Re: IT'S EARTH DAY EVERYDAY!!

"I certainly don't mind paying extra for alcohol and tee-shirts, and I don't think most of your visitors would either." Sorry, but most of the vi...

19 years ago
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