I think bringing any back-up generator would be a mistake. For you to get one that would be of any use, it would be too heavy to bring on the airplan...

I had nothing to do with paving roads, we worked up in trees, like monkeys. Maybe USVI has underground power lines, if you do, I don't a thing about w...

Wow, I can't believe it, Alplundh is on USVI?, what a trip. I'll have to talk to some of the guys when I get there, unreal, Asplundh, talk about a bla...

Not to have a Pi**ing contest with anyone, but more of a "I can't believe it" Gas prices in New Mexico, are less than $1.40 a gallon $1.39. I wonder a...

Scubadoo You are 100% correct, and from the sound of it, you have your "butt" well protected, good job! After I make the big move (May) I'd like ...

Beachcomber; I’ve had a little experience with back-up systems, I started out by installing a wind generator (2K Jacobs) for my home with a batte...

I had the same concerns, I wanted to get something that would really protect my computer and other sensitive electronic appliances as well. I suspecte...

That is the kind of information I was looking for.

east ender I think you are about testing the water first before jumping in and spending a lot of money before I even know what time of day it is....

LP gas for a 3KVA to 5KVA back-up generator is the best option I can think of for me. When I was a Forest Ranger living in a 1 room cabin w/o electric...

What are the odds of having an outage in the middle of changing and testing 2 light bulbs? You should have played the lottery after that happened. Aft...

Tammy What a fascinating story! When I was a kid, I used to dream about flying. Finally at 18 while I was in the Army I flew helicopters, my 1st ...

I’m getting it together, I'm unloading my house and cutting off a thousand other chains that are holding me on the mainland, so that by May, I’ll be r...

I went to the Garmin site, and for $65 I can get a chip to download on my GPS for coverage of USVI. I'll buy the damn thing and hope you're wrong.

All; This forum is amazing! I want to thank all of you for your very useful and informative information. I like the tip about the burglars not be...

M&M, I share your thought about asking questions that have been asked countless times before and those in the know are perhaps a little tired of answe...

I’m in the same boat, I’m planning to arrive in May, and we’re in the same age bracket. Should I ship my car, buy one there, or buy one in Florida and...

STTsailor; thanks for the input, I was hoping that might be the case with a solid coorandances fix, Sometimes, getting a correct fix with the right fo...

I am really bad with getting around, I’ve lived in Albuquerque for years and still, if I don’t know the area, I use my GPS. The vast majority of the t...

Thanks for your response, I can imagine the question of which island to move is asked a lot, I’m just trying to make the right decision. I lived in Co...