FormerOhioGuy
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
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Re: why are you leaving USVI

It’s interesting how people can differ so much in how they experience living in a particular place. The only con for me on St. Croix is the lousy gove...

19 years ago
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Re: marketable skills???

Michael, I don’t know about graphic design, but I’d guess there is a strong need for more landscape designers here. New mansions continue to go u...

19 years ago
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Re: Pot Farms

Bou'ya, Lots of vegetables. Cruzan Rum makes me strong!

19 years ago
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Re: Pot Farms

NS, That’s what I suspected. These people obviously put a lot of effort into clearing and cultivating some rugged terrain. Unfortunately, there a...

19 years ago
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Re: Caledonia Valley

Dominic, I didn’t see more than ten while I went up and back down (is that a lot?). It is easy enough just to walk and climb around them. They’re...

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Re: Gasline Stations STX

Jim, As you know, some questions about the USVI do not have answers! I asked a station attendant about this today and even he doesn't know. He sa...

19 years ago
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Re: Going to start a garden

Pamela, The biggest problem I’ve encountered is insects. Caterpillars can devour a plant in a few hours. You should check your plants early every...

19 years ago
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Re: Internet Cafes

Strand Street Station in the Pan Am Pavillion downtown (near Purple Papaya) Gallows Bay deli next to the post office (don't know the name) I...

19 years ago
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Re: family move to STX

Teresa, I remember when Native Son said that women from the mainland have a harder time adjusting here than men, and it struck me as correct. I’...

19 years ago
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Re: family move to STX

Tom, I think whether or not you and your family like St. Croix will depend almost entirely on your attitude. Personally, I love it here and would...

19 years ago
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Re: I've got an Emmy Award, will that get me anything?

Mr. Hensel, There is work going undone in every occupational field on St. Croix. It may not be a matter of finding work (getting hired, although ...

19 years ago
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Re: moving to the island with kids

Teresa, I’m sorry you and your family have had a fairly hard time adjusting, and I’m glad you’re doing better now. Bear in mind that everyone’s e...

19 years ago
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Re: movie star

She and Captain Blair moved to St. Croix in 1968. Her house (if she still owns it) is on a hill overlooking Christiansted. I believe she now spends mo...

19 years ago
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Re: Mystery Beach

Islander, Thank you. I’ve seen that list. Note that there is a gap between Maroon Hole (lighthouse) and Davis Beach (Carambola). That is the one-...

19 years ago
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Re: Freezing

Darrell, I believe it went all the way down to about 85 yesterday afternoon! I just looked at the thermometer this morning (December 20), and it’...

19 years ago
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Re: surf

I don't surf, but I would definitely head for Judith's Fancy, as the surfing page suggests. I've seen monster waves there on windy days.

19 years ago
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Re: Hauntings?

Kandi, I’m sorry if you were offended. I was not trying to be snide. I respect people of all religious views. I find paranormal phenomena very in...

19 years ago
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Re: wanna hear something funny?

This thread has me wondering which place is weirder: the USVI or the mainland.

19 years ago
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Re: Hauntings?

Kandi, The African belief in haunted trees goes back to time immemorial. I’m not aware that Africans generally have a belief in haunted buildings...

19 years ago
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Re: Water temperature

Go to the home page of this site and click on Weather in the upper right hand corner.

19 years ago
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