smartbomb
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Joined: December 10, 2005 6:21 pm
Topics: 11 / Replies: 56
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Re: Teachers salaries in USVI

My friend is, like me, mid-30s, divorced, no children (and no specific plans for any). She is currently working in a public school in an upscale subu...

20 years ago
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Re: Smoothing walls/ceilings

I'm a general contractor planning to move to STT - I wish I could help you with your job but I'm not down there yet. I've got a couple of tips for yo...

20 years ago
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Re: Having second thoughts

I think Alexandra's comment says it all: "Are you moving TO something? Or FROM something" THIS is the recipe for success or failure in any e...

20 years ago
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Re: Ferry from San Juan PR

The San Juan flights have already started. I found a $59 one way flight to SJ on Jet blue. The only problem is the return flight is $299 🙁 Still c...

20 years ago
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Re: Construction on STT

Is concrete block a common building method? I'd think block would be much more flexible than poured concrete, at least it is up here. Concrete and ho...

20 years ago
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Re: Ferry from San Juan PR

Thanks all for the tips - I didn't realize the ferry only runs every two weeks. They didn't post the schedule on that website - only a phone number a...

20 years ago
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Re: Opinions on real estate buyer's agents

I can throw in my $.02. As someone who has bought and sold a lot of real estate and taken the courses to become a broker (although never actually wen...

20 years ago
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Re: Returning from trip to mainland

What a sobering post - thanks for offering this up 🙂 I imagine it is probably very easy to fall into the “grass is greener” mentality without actuall...

20 years ago
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Re: Construction on STT

Thanks - this is good info. My background is working on high-end residential design-build, where someone wants a custom-designed, turn-key projec...

20 years ago
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Re: Construction on STT

Thanks for the tips Marty. I guess by "summerizing" I meant helping snowbirds close up their homes for the season as they go back to wherever snowbir...

20 years ago
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Re: Fire Protection regulations on the island

USVI is still part of the US so fire protection codes like NFPA are still in effect, if the local code official enforces them. I would think with the...

20 years ago
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Re: Seems to be something to put in my container if I make the move.

Just my $0.02 - construction is my background and I've got a lot of exp. with alternative energy. $75-100K is completely outrageous for any solar...

20 years ago
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Re: Age and Why goin to USVI

Age: 33 Why am I moving? Well, there are a number of reasons, but first and foremost is the weather. I'm a very outdoorsy person but I've never...

20 years ago
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