Islander
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Joined: March 3, 2005 1:49 am
Last seen: January 13, 2022 6:14 pm
Topics: 125 / Replies: 2905
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Re: employment and living

Hello Joe, You can find some cost of living information on this site at: What job field? You might want to read the Settlers Handbo...

22 years ago
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Re: mail order

Hello Lauren, Many of the mail order catelogs will ship to the VI like Sears, JC Penny... Some on-line vendors have the VI as a ship to also like...

22 years ago
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Re: FOG --- St Croix parades ?

Hello Ray, If it was young people with decked out Hondas then its likely what you said a car club or a large group of friends. Not sure. I haven'...

22 years ago
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Re: Moving Advice!

Hello John, Welcome to the board. For the plane ticket; unless the one way is considerably cheaper then the round trip I would say buy a rou...

22 years ago
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Re: "Working" the airlines (To your advantage)

Hello Kyle, I have bought a ticket on an inter-island airline from St. Thomas to San Juan and then a ticket on a major carrier from there to the ...

22 years ago
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Re: St Croix parades ?

Hello Ray, It might have been a funeral. People will drive from the mass or the viewing to the cemetery in a line of cars, driving slow. Or ...

22 years ago
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Re: Can you swim to a reef on ST. Thomas?

Hello Dave, You will find more vacation planning information on our sister site: www.vinow.com Which is all about vacationing, where this one ...

22 years ago
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Re: So who all lives there?

Hello Meg, Many times it seems the new residents, particularly the younger ones 18-30, that are single, hang out together. I think it just happen...

22 years ago
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Re: scuba?

Hello, Darrell - which island are you moving to; so we can give suggestions for dive operators. Elise - I would say contact some places arou...

22 years ago
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Re: STX - new, used book store.

Thanks for the info. Linda! --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Dish TV/Internet on STT

Hello Dennis, I asked someone in the know and here is their response: "There are two direct tv, latin america and US. The US direct tv - we ...

22 years ago
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Re: so what cable tv is available

Hello Dennis, There is only one cable company - Innovative. They do not offer cable internet. There is wireless DSL and DSL. --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Sunday Brunch - STX

Hello Kerry, Haven't had breakfast-type buffets at the places you mentioned. I have eaten at Hibiscus and Rumrunners for dinner. Dinner was good ...

22 years ago
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Re: STX - new, used book store.

Hello Linda, Whats the name of it? Were there no others before it opened? Thanks for the tip! --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Questions on Starting a Business

Hello Mark, The Dept. of Licensing link Allan provided contains their contact information. They should be able to fill you in on regulations, req...

22 years ago
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Re: SUV or Car

Hello, A car is fine for almost everywhere. I think it’s a matter of preference rather than necessity, even with the hills on the island. --...

22 years ago
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Re: hows the surf?

Hello, Yes on reef breaks. There is a little information on our other site, check it out: --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: Point Pleasant (Future Islander?)

Hello John, There is a frequent poster on the board by the user name Future Islander who bought a place at Point Pleasant earlier this year or la...

22 years ago
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Re: STT/STJ jobs

Hello Celeste, Secretarial work, receptionist in doctors/dentist/insurance office... there isn't a better month; you just have to keep your eyes ...

22 years ago
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Re: what do islanders think of people moving from the mainland

Hello Colin, The majority is friendly & welcoming, but there are times when you hear comments like "why don't you just go home" or "you don't bel...

22 years ago
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Re: shipping/boat/taxes - Pamela or Max?

Hello MGoBlue, There is a personal tax here on items brought into the territory for personal use. For items shipped in by cargo barge you have to...

22 years ago
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Re: Automobile Movers

Hello Dennis, For someone to help guide you through and make the arrangements try: For a shipping company you can try Tropical or Crowle...

22 years ago
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Re: STT/STJ jobs

Hello Celeste, What type of job? --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: jobs

Hello Hurl, Welcome to the board! In the topics; math, science, computer that you mentioned - what type of jobs would you be qualified (work expe...

22 years ago
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Re: Night Life

Hello, Nothing like Bourbon St. or Gas Lamp Dist. (don't know Buckhead) in the USVI, not even close. The entertainment on St. Croix is a lot smal...

22 years ago
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