sugarlander
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Joined: February 27, 2008 5:01 pm
Topics: 35 / Replies: 164
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Re: Shipping a Jaguar to STX - Bad idea?

Charlotte, it's an X-Type and not really an expensive car. The book value is maybe $12K. I would hope that car thieves have higher standards. Perso...

18 years ago
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Re: AA to start charging for FIRST bag too

Next, the airlines will charge an excess baggage fee for passengers that aren't height/ weight proportional. Actually, Southwest Airlines has been do...

18 years ago
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Re: Clothes for Job Interview

I’ve seen several people admonished because the information is there—if you look for it. I suppose that topics need to be reintroduced form time to t...

18 years ago
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Re: Clothes for Job Interview

Thank you for the comments Jim and TRW. I'll throw in a few suits into a suitcase. I was hoping that it was business casual on the islands. However...

18 years ago
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Re: Clothes for Job Interview

For professional/ administrative/ managerial jobs should my wardrobe include some suits and ties? I’m flying down to STX this weekend and can bring ...

18 years ago
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Re: Do you Feel a Recession in The USVI

It seems that we're arguing a matter of degrees. While you can argue about the quality and frequency of cruise ships passengers coming to the islands...

18 years ago
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Re: Virgin Island On Line Banking

Thanks Betty. I guess I was trying to figure out how long it actually took to pay a mainland vendor after the check is cut by the VI bank. You ans...

18 years ago
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Re: Electronics Stores STX

Juanita - that's actually a very good price assuming its the HD version. The cheapest I see it on the web is $768. Definitely not worth messing with...

18 years ago
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Re: Electronics Stores STX

Marty, I'm assuming high end equipment like that isn't availble on the islands. When can I come over enjoy your home theater? 🙂

18 years ago
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Re: Electronics Stores STX

Perhaps someone can help me with the math. I ordered my last big screen on the mainland though an online retailer and saved about 30% or $600 compare...

18 years ago
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Re: Florist on STX that Delivers

Thank you for all the suggestions. Mission accomplished - the flowers were delivered today. . I called Special Arrangement and my wife liked the fl...

18 years ago
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Re: Florist on STX that Delivers

That's right, I live in Sugar Land, Texas. In early June, I'll be joining my wife in STX however. She's been working hard running a business and I w...

18 years ago
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Re: Florist on STX that Delivers

Thank you much STXBob.

18 years ago
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Re: Restaurants in the USVI

I wonder if anyone has noticed menu prices creeping up or are restaurants holding the line on price increases? Prices are already higher on the islan...

18 years ago
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Re: Restaurants in the USVI

Limetime2 and Juanita - I'd be very interested in what you do and don't like about the existing Chinese restaurants on STX. That's my favorite and y...

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

Thank you for your responses. I gather from other postings that some skills are plentiful and others are in short supply. For example, it would ...

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

Thank you Stewart. This is the site I couldn't seem to find. This time I bookmarked it.

18 years ago
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Re: Is crime in STT out of control?

Trade - that explains it. The implication is that it would also be difficult to come up with an impartial jury of your peers. I imagine a situation ...

18 years ago
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Re: Is crime in STT out of control?

I really don’t understand why there are not more arrests and convictions on the islands. First, there’s no where to go. It’s not like a criminal can...

18 years ago
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