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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: st thomas

Actually timed it not long ago (but the starting point was the cruise ship dock - which is not very far from the hospital) took 17 minutes... but if t...

23 years ago
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Re: Helping Out

Hi Lauren, East Ender talked about Red Hook and I agree... urban is not an accurate description. You mentioned in your other post that you came t...

23 years ago
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Re: Here I Come

Hello Michael, Try a b&b or smaller hotel. Crystal Palace or Villa Fairview, Mafolie Hotel, Flamboyant Manor. Look in the housing section of the ...

23 years ago
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Re: Relocating from Chicago

Dean, Congrats on the job promotion!! Never been to Chicago so can't fairy compare the nightlife... but have been to other big cities (to name a ...

23 years ago
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Re: property for sale

Economic Development Commission. Here is a general description from their site. The territory’s industrial development program is administer...

23 years ago
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Re: driving license

Hello Samantha, The credit card is for security reasons. If you don't have a credit card then you will have to pay a $300 cash security deposit -...

23 years ago
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Re: University of the Virgin Islands

Visit the university's web site at You will find all the information you need about the programs, campus, students, teachers, ect. --Isl...

23 years ago
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Re: HELP!!!

Lauren, I have to agree with SailAway here... not sure what the real issue is - perhaps your mom just doesn't want to you to go and this reason i...

23 years ago
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Re: You Guys Got Me Hooked Again ! !

Clay - welcome back to the board. Great report on how your pre-move worked out. Hope everything goes well and that you are on your way home soon. ...

23 years ago
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Re: property for sale

Hello, Usually you can get a good deal on a home or property that has been foreclosed, that is what you are refering too. Not to many land forecl...

23 years ago
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Re: minimalist lifestyle

Dave, As Ric noted there is a fast ferry that runs; its schedule is usually late November to mid May and is pricey compared to the $6 round trip ...

23 years ago
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Re: driving license

Hello, Drivers License and Credit Card is what I was told by the customer service person at the scooter office that you needed. I would assu...

23 years ago
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Re: minimalist lifestyle

Hello Dave, I would suggest you read through this message board, you will find answer to many questions you have and some you might not have thou...

23 years ago
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Re: St. John

Hello, The suggestion to visit is an excellent one; there are some people that move without visiting - however a good pre-move visit makes the mo...

23 years ago
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Re: Living on St. Thomas

Peter, Some people have high tech cameras surrounding their homes, most don't. A dog is a good thing to have in your yard - as people here have a...

23 years ago
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Re: driving license

Samantha I called the scooter rental office, they said any valid drivers license will do. No temporary license necessary. You need your drivers licens...

23 years ago
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Re: religious organizations

Hello Mike. Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints - yes - (340)775-3165. --Islander

23 years ago
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Re: religious organizations

There is a Synagogue with an active community. Try emailing them at [email protected] for more information. --Islander

23 years ago
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Re: Our trip to St Thomas

Andrew - Really excellent trip report!!! Thank you for your contribution!!! --Islander

23 years ago
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Re: religious organizations

Hello Bob, lots of religious groups/churches/congregations.... Breakdown of major groups: Baptist 42%, Roman Catholic 34%, Episcopalian 17%, othe...

23 years ago
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Re: Garbage Question

They exisit - quite the eyesore along with other issues. Anguilla Landfill is on St. Croix and Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas. St. John garbage is comp...

23 years ago
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Re: temp bugs

🙂 I quess locals get immune to them. The noseeums are really annoying... beaches are where they usually are at -dusk and dawn as mentioned. ...

23 years ago
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Re: making the transition

Michael, Ric gives good advice - definately see which island will work best for you, they are all very different. I wanted to add a note - y...

23 years ago
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Re: temp bugs

Hello Jackson, These are the avg temperatures by month: 85 85 86 87 88 89 90 90 90 89 87 86 More info at Usually Aug, Sept, Oct are t...

23 years ago
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Re: school

Web sites for schools; We have a Montessori school here on St. Thomas visit them at Antilles School at On St. Croix you can look at ...

23 years ago
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