btw the honeybee issue reminds me of a good piece of fiction (based on a future without bees) you might like to check out if you are so inclined:

they are not honeybees, i don't kill those. definitely yellow jackets. and they're going down.

that's good tips about the Raid for home invasion as well as yellow jacket killer. I have two toddlers who love the patio so I will be going the latt...

thanks 🙂

hahahahaha! that made my night!

TX squirrels are fierce indeed.

Well, went to Bejing and it was fantastic. Thank you all for the suggestions (and if you go, make sure you ring the doorbell to be let in..at first I...

thank you! i see that one all the time (something Panda i believe?) and it is closeby. was hoping someone would give it a good recommendation!

no reason to get all defensive. we are just trying to give you a broad picture of everything that is different here since you asked. there were no a...

" I'm minorly concerned about culture shock" you might want to figure that out in advance. she will by far be in the minority or possibly the on...

"Hunker down on a compound, go out and get essentials once a week" i'm hoping that was facetious. i love mid-island. my experience is with ...

I was planning to go to the UVI nursing school prior to Hovensa shutting down (have to leave now) and started taking some nursing school classes. I l...

Anyone else still feeling effects of this? we all seem to be coughing and sneezing more than normal over here.

my parents stayed there for a few days last week and we were blown away by it. staff was very nice/helpful, rooms were modern and comfortable. great...

my family is part of the hovensa takedown, unfortunately. we are quite sad to go but do not regret having made the move out here. instead, we are ap...

The day is here! So excited to show my parents around our beautiful island. Thanks for all your suggestions, I put together an awesome itinerary!

i'll take it! thanks 🙂

Bombi, I agree, Jack and Isaac's is my favorite beach on stx and the hike is exceptional.

Great info...def taking them to Jump Up and Mardi Croix and the cruise ship/vendors. Thanks guys. Swan- Anything of interest in the heavens to ...

OMG Magnolia Mud. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Sad, her kid sounds cool but he will probably end up ruined by his uptight mother.

btw, do you also experience Chuy's and Torchy's withdrawals or am I a freak? I was jonesing for a "big as yo face burrito" something fierce this week...

I worked out in Lakeway too, but did not have that same experience. I did avoid Westlake like the plague though lol.

. My idea of a good time is spending time in my green house tending my plants listening to Yo-Yo Ma on the speakers. whoa awesome! agreed.

I've seen it quite a bit on stx and doesn't seem to be much of an issue - but as OldTart mentions, definitely depends up on your profession, your Boss...