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Last seen: January 8, 2025 2:13 pm
Topics: 77 / Replies: 2860
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RE: Lot Clearing

You should contact Bates Trucking if you're on STX. They have a machine that clears land so fast its almost unbelievable. They cleared a four lot parc...

6 years ago
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RE: Portable A/C

I've seen the portable AC units for sale from time to time so I know people must buy them.

6 years ago
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RE: PMV....And Didn't Love It

Having visited STT several times, I understand why you wouldn't want to live there. I couldn't live there either.

6 years ago
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RE: Solar Hot Water Heater & Tank (Roof Option)

I think I saw this post on Facebook! West Indies Solaire is my recommendation!

6 years ago
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RE: Cistern Liner Types

@littlemisssunrise We have never done any "maintenance" on the vinyl liners. After all these years, there still isn't even enough sediment on the bo...

6 years ago
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RE: Cistern Liner Types

@daveb722 I've always been glad that I had them. I would hate the thought of having to recoat the cisterns every so many years. What a hassle.

6 years ago
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RE: Cistern Liner Types

@littlemisssunrise I've owned the house for 12 years. The vinyl liners were there when I bought it. They show no signs of wear and I doubt they'll e...

6 years ago
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RE: Cistern Liner Types

My cisterns both have vinyl liners. They're pretty thick and I've never had issues with leakage. I have no idea who installed them. AquaTek does them ...

6 years ago
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RE: Crime Crime Crime!

@islandjoan I don't want to share that in an open forum, but, there was a reason he was driven around to various bank machines other than robbery. I...

6 years ago
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RE: Crime Crime Crime!

@stxdreaming1 There's more to that "Fred Owner Kidnapping" story that is reported in the mainstream media. But...you probably know that as its bee...

6 years ago
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RE: Whatever happened to....?

Kenn Mapp lives in Florida.

6 years ago
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RE: BMV St Croix experience - email address?

"Enhance and transform" How exciting.

6 years ago
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RE: What's Plan B?

Great thread...so nice to have some decent conversation and opinion here. Its been missing for so long.

6 years ago
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RE: What's Plan B?

@rotorhead Your comments are always spot on. I'm glad you're still contributing even though you've smartly moved on. We won't be far behind.

6 years ago
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RE: Relocate to St Cloix with my hus and 8 &11 yearskids

@daveb722 Oh yes...I'm still with Cigna Global. You should call them and inquire. The last I heard was they weren't writing new policies in the VI...

6 years ago
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RE: What's Plan B?

Well said, Sir! So true.

6 years ago
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RE: Relocate to St Cloix with my hus and 8 &11 yearskids

@daveb722 That is absolutely true. People in Canada will go to the Dr. for the sniffles. Even though I have good health insurance here, I rarely u...

6 years ago
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RE: Relocate to St Cloix with my hus and 8 &11 yearskids

@daveb722 Healthcare is far from free in Canada. You pay for it with higher overall taxation. I've had several good experiences with Canada's ...

6 years ago
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RE: Saharan Dust

We get it every year, but, this year is the worst I've seen in my 16 years here.

6 years ago
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RE: Relocate to St Cloix with my hus and 8 &11 yearskids

You'll quickly learn that "announced plans" are really nothing but election slogans in the VI. Don't hold your breath. The government here can't even ...

6 years ago
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6 years ago
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RE: Saharan Dust

I would actually prefer a Tropical Storm. I need some free water!

6 years ago
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RE: Rentals, Job Availability Q

You'll want a vehicle too. Public transit is incredibly unreliable and taxi services are run as a cartel and not available after dark.

6 years ago
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RE: UnAmore on STX closing

As was mentioned in another post, Un Amore was for sale before COVID came along. Its tough to make a go of a restaurant with so few tables. Kat and Fr...

6 years ago
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