thoogie
@thoogie
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Joined: May 8, 2005 1:36 pm
Last seen: October 27, 2020 8:17 pm
Topics: 13 / Replies: 29
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Re: What's Going On At The Divi?

My main question is.... Has anybody seen anyone doing actual work at the Divi other than cutting grass? And how many stateside linesmen are still on ...

6 years ago
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Re: Power Lines, Lenny vs. Maria

My bad on totally forgetting the Irma ground softening. But when it comes to PM, how long do poles last in the VI compared to stateside? I've notice...

6 years ago
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Re: Any Coconut Vine News on the Divi?

Can you tell me what other casinos and resorts they own? The owners of Carina Bay only license the Divi brand for St. Croix. I can swap my timeshare...

7 years ago
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Re: Finally some news!

The VI Daily News was letting me click and read the whole story without a subscription (like the good old days). This was at 11:30 pm EST Friday 9/22...

7 years ago
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Re: STX Airline routes

Are you that lazy that you couldn't look that info up yourself? Seriously.

7 years ago
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Re: STX with family for a month!

I completely agree about Centerlne but don't rent a car from anybody at the airport. You'll get hit with an 8% AIRPORT CONCESION FEE. When I ren...

8 years ago
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Re: STX TV OVER AIR

Yes you can but you have to use HD aluminum foil on your rabbit ears. It's available on-line from the same store that sells cordless extension cords,

9 years ago
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Re: Hovensa Has a Buyer?

Maybe Mapp can call the people up that wanted to build the rocket launch pad at Great Pond years ago and see if they're still interested. Or maybe Mi...

9 years ago
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Re: Late Nite Food n Christiansted

We're getting in Thursday but not renting a Jeep until Friday. I'm not taking a taxi to Sharkey's for stateside bar food.

10 years ago
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Re: 5 1/2 Hour SJU Layover - Any Suggestions?

Thanks for all the advice. This is our 18th trip to STX so we've flown thru the SJU airport and know how lame it is but never had this long of a layo...

12 years ago
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Re: hovensa closing

The villas/timeshares atthe Divi were also a Hugo rebuild. When we bought one back in 2001 they told us the plans were to build another 4 buildings/2...

12 years ago
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Re: Stupid things that tourists say or do! Please add!

While sharing a taxi from the airport and passing by Sunny Isle, a guy exclaimed, "Wow, they have a Wendy's here!" He then asked the driver, "Do you ...

13 years ago
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Re: New parking lot

I have a better idea and as a bonus it includes a bunch of government funded feasibility and impact studies that are required with any goofy idea. ...

14 years ago
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Re: Point Udall (STX)

The lights are powered by a solar panel/energy storage system not WAPA. It's located below the wall facing East End Bay. But that could be just for ...

14 years ago
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Re: where is waterfall in stx

I have photos (from Fall of 98 or 99) of a waterfall across the road from Creque Dam that proves there are at least part-time waterfalls on STX. ...

16 years ago
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Re: Zizzlers STX

Where is Zizzlers located? I was just on island last week and didn't hear anything about a new restaurant other than Aqua West is opening another...

17 years ago
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Re: Where can I find a Wall Map on STX?

If you want a reproduction of a 1767 map of STX, check out the Library of Congress (www.loc.gov). Put "st croix map" in the search box. The seco...

17 years ago
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Re: Cool Hand Luke syndrome

"Shakin' it" is one way you can try to survive in the USVI. Another way is to propose a counteroffer that has the USVI Schools provide you with a bu...

17 years ago
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Re: 2 days left - last minute advice anyone??

Don't forget your roots. NEVER WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE! Labatt's is the only thing that's allowed to be Blue and you better bring it with you because it'...

17 years ago
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Re: Can anyone direct me to an STX tile product?

Teresa, If you have dips in your floor you can compensate by either using more mortar or by prepping that area with a latex modified floor levele...

17 years ago
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Re: Got it - Thanks!!!

Before I answer your query about why people still use plastic spacers, let me just say that I admire the inventor of this product because he was able ...

17 years ago
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Re: OfficeMax

Yes, you obviously must be old and grumpy. Office Max hired Eric because he has no baggage, no wife and kids to come home to after a very long da...

18 years ago
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Re: safety

I also hate the tabloid, "flavor of the week", journalism that the only purpose is to sell papers. BUT at the same time, the news coverage makes othe...

18 years ago
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Re: Cotton Valley-STX/ exposed rebar?/Lawsuits?

Travelwoman, In response to your comments, let me plead guilty to ignorance by reason of stupid tourist. Below are a few examples from which...

18 years ago
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Re: Cotton Valley-STX/ exposed rebar?

As a frequent visitor to STX and also a licensed builder in Michigan, I'm amazed at some of the things I see in STX. I'm well aware of "Island Time" ...

18 years ago
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