morna
@morna
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Joined: February 7, 2007 8:29 pm
Topics: 4 / Replies: 112
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Re: Why?

Sorry Lizard, I forgot to add the "s" at the end. Thanks for the info regarding the WWII issue I didn't realize that they were bought as a precaution...

18 years ago
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Re: Why?

It was my understanding that the US bought the island from the Danes in the early 1900's and that's when it became a territory.

18 years ago
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Re: To all who just moved to the VI

I think for some people they just have to try. That's how I was. No one was going to disuade me. I read some of the negative stories and I even rea...

18 years ago
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Re: My 2 biggest fears of moving to VI

I'll also say that it is very easy to drive on the left. I think I was fine with it about 45 minutes after I started to drive. At first, I freaked o...

18 years ago
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Re: An introduction to VI culture for us mainlanders

And while we may have a representative to Congress, she can't vote. We are also not allowed to vote for President in the general election. Which is ir...

18 years ago
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Re: De Move!

LOL, maybe on STX. I was always good about the greetings but it didn't always help. Sometimes customer service is just bad...I did have some really ...

18 years ago
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Re: How much did it cost to ship your car?

To ship my CR-V it cost me just under $1100. That's the shipping part. I barely remember how much I paid for Customs. I think with shipping, tags, ...

18 years ago
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Re: Thinking of making the move

I too think it would be a great idea to adopt a dog from the Humane Society. There are so many deserving animals on the islands. There isn't much of...

18 years ago
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Re: Gas prices

$3.37 on STX?? Here in Orlando it's $3.85 in general but the BJ's is $3.74.

18 years ago
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Re: ways to get from St Thomas to St Croix ?

If you don't get sea sick then there's also the ferry...I believe it's $45 or $50 one-way???

18 years ago
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Re: Why?

Adelbert Bryan is a character. I read the link that had his original statements in it. I don't know how someone in this day and age and in a high po...

18 years ago
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Re: Why?

Wow EE, I just read the article...thanks for sharing. Am I wrong in thinking that you can't technically be a citizen in the Virgin Islands when you'r...

18 years ago
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Re: Gas prices

It's $3.56 here in Orlando. I heard that it's $4.27 or at least was on STT. I'm not going to complain about the prices. I just got back from Okinaw...

18 years ago
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Re: Net Flix Vs Blockbuster?

I had Netflix on STT. It was ok but sometimes the turn around took a really long time. Once after 2 or 3 weeks of not receiving a movie I reported i...

18 years ago
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Re: Looking into a change... few questions

To answer your question...pretty much just K-Mart and a small local shops. There is a Home Depot as well.

18 years ago
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Re: Other Moving Forums?

One that I used to go to a few years back was There's always citydata.com as well. There's a board there for the VI as well.

18 years ago
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Re: On my way...now what??

I remember seeing some oil change place on STT near Tutu or was I mistaken? I guess the opportune word would be "quick" because it may not have been ...

18 years ago
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Re: Job Boards with Open Positions in USVI

Also try simplyhired.com and do a ZIP code search.

18 years ago
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Re: transport from STX to STT??

LOL, I've taken the ferry but I don't get sea sick so it wasn't a problem for me. Saying that, I prefer the sea plane because the trip is much shorte...

18 years ago
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Re: Cell Phones

I have both currently. I use Cingular and don't have a problem. I have kept my stateside number with a DC area code. I've had that number forever a...

18 years ago
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Re: Satellite Radio

It doesn't. I had a prepaid plan in my crv when I moved down here. I drove all over the island looking for a signal but couldn't get one. I had to ...

18 years ago
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Re: Taking my plates?

Thanks Sabrina, I'm planning on going with State Farm as well. I found out that if I ship my crv this weekend then it won't get to Port Everglades un...

18 years ago
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Re: What's your typical STT day like?

Ok, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

18 years ago
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Re: Recipes Local to the Virgin Islands

I've tried a few new things since I've been here tania, breadfruit, sea moss, sugar apples, boiled bananas....good stuff.

18 years ago
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