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Last seen: January 8, 2025 2:13 pm
Topics: 77 / Replies: 2860
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Re: Caller-ID

I'm the same CruzanIron...I never answer a call that says unknown number. 99% of the time they leave no messages. My cell phone is for MY convenience ...

11 years ago
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Re: Chef Digby Stridiron's new restaurant on STX - Balter

DixieChick...see related thread under STX Restaurant Ratings topic for further discussion on the closing of Tutto and Galleon.

11 years ago
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Re: Property Tax Exemptions

They make it up as they go here. The best advise is to just nod politely and give them what they want. Take the path of least resistance.

11 years ago
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Re: Wedding venue- stx

I'd be worried about the liability for damages.

11 years ago
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Re: Chef Digby Stridiron's new restaurant on STX - Balter

I thought he was opening up downtown where Zenny's used to be. But I heard that about six months ago and haven't noticed any work going on there. He's...

11 years ago
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Re: Marinas

I've never had insurance on my boat and the marina never asked me either.

11 years ago
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Re: StX Restaurant Ratings

Blue's Backyard BarBQ rocks...but those Kay and Dave have been here for many years.

11 years ago
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Re: Shipping forwarders

Yes, but Paradise Freight is obligated to collect duty on behalf of the GVI.

11 years ago
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Re: Marinas

St. Croix Marine has a Travelift and can handle very large boats.

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

Definitely ms411...I was just over in the BVI on a friend's 48' catamaran for a week. They really have they're #$%@! together over there.

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

Too late...they've already overfished most of the local species. And, they gave away the charter business to the BVI years ago when the US Coast Guard...

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

Ah yes, so true CruzanIron, but they can likely compel freight forwarders to collect it. Since invoices have to be provided to determine the products ...

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

Here's a great service I just discovered on another thread. This service would be the prefect solution for avoiding any VI government imposed internet...

11 years ago
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Re: Shipping forwarders

Wow...I'm glad I found this service! As a frequent Amazon (and other online outlets) customer, this is a very good way to avoid paying the duty on inc...

11 years ago
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Re: Pool water -> cistern ?

Sorry to be the contrarian...I always pump my excess pool water into my cistern after heavy rains. I put bleach into my cistern regularly and have bea...

11 years ago
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Re: Marinas

I never took my 27' powerboat out of Green Cay Marina during the two hurricanes I've experienced. It was the safest place to be and my boat was fine. ...

11 years ago
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Re: USVI vs. Belize (or other central american countries)

Lets keep in mind that the vast majority of the murders in the VI are gang/drug/retaliation related and do not involve non-locals. Also, quality ...

11 years ago
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Re: Marinas

On STX we have Green Cay Marina, St. Croix Marine and Salt River Marina. Just give them a call and tell them how big your boat is. I'm sure all would ...

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

+1 on Pot legalization but most here would just grow it themselves +1 on Cut expenses seriously

11 years ago
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Re: Potential Tax on Internet Purchases

I disconnected the odometer on my 2003 Honda Accord years ago when it was still leased because I knew I would go way over the mileage limit on the lea...

11 years ago
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Re: Who has seen their WAPA bill go down?

My solar panels are going up starting tomorrow. Next month I won't care about WAPA bills anymore.

11 years ago
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Re: Refinery Rumors

Although I blogged heavily in favor of ABR, I've since stopped caring about whether the refinery reopens or not. My business has recovered nicely sinc...

11 years ago
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Re: Tankless propane water heaters?

I have a 120v Bosch tankless water heater from HD that I installed in my guest cottage a few years ago, replacing a small hot water tank that started ...

11 years ago
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Re: StX Restaurant Ratings

Other restaurants have been opening while older, established places like Tutto and Galleon are closing. This is pretty normal. Recently, we enjoyed an...

11 years ago
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Re: Shooting by costuless- STT

It's appalling and all the law enforcement agencies need to find out who is selling these guns, seriously implement ways to stop gang violence and cou...

11 years ago
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