twindomes
@twindomes
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Joined: March 15, 2005 5:23 pm
Topics: 3 / Replies: 46
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Re: Parcel Plus vs. Priority Mail

I just packed up a bunch of stuff to mail back from STX and chose parcel post because of the cost differential with priority mail and I didn't have an...

18 years ago
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Re: Condo Vs. Buying House

We bought a condo and pay those outrageous fees - we justify it by enjoying the pool, beach, view, etc. In our complex most condos are rented for at l...

18 years ago
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Re: realtors-thumbs up for Alexandra

We also used Alexandra Marshall on STX. She was very helpful in e-mailing us pictures of properties before we arrived in STX to start looking. That he...

18 years ago
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Re: Don't Stop the Carnival

I also read this book and LOVED it!! We live on STX and whenever I look at Hotel on the Cay and see their little boat going back and forth with hotel...

18 years ago
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Re: Direct TV or Dish Network availablity?

Also, no "NFL Ticket". Sharkey's bar has a good selection of NFL games on their t.v.'s.

18 years ago
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Re: Boarding or Pet Sitting in St. Croix?

You'll have no problem. there are several veterinarians on STX that do boarding. Island Animal Clinic is one.

18 years ago
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Re: Ferry?

"terrorist target"? - STX has the 2nd largest oil refinery in the western hemisphere. "sick of pollution" ?? - The islands pump 'gray water' rig...

18 years ago
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Re: Difficult to get government jobs?

I think its difficult anywhere to gain your first job out of college; on a small island it will be like trying to accomplish that in small town USA wi...

18 years ago
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Re: How's the single life on the islands?

Girls, It's been said before; "The odds are good - but the goods are odd". No judgement, just a saying.

18 years ago
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Re: Job Services in Sunny Isle

Jnrhome, Welcome to da island, mon! We experienced The Dept of Labor at Sunny Isle when we moved here.......lots of wasted time in our case. As ...

18 years ago
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Re: son lookin for honeymoon spot

I live on ST Croix - BUT for a honeymoon vote - I vote St John ! Their beaches can't be beat. And they can ferry to St Thomas to shop or eat, or Torto...

18 years ago
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Re: Any scrapbooking addicts?

February sounds great! I have commitments on Monday nights but other than that I am free day & evenings. So, what works for you? My phone on island ...

18 years ago
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Re: Any scrapbooking addicts?

-just to avoid confusion, this is travelwoman (ie Linda) NOT my husband 'twindomes'. Ha! didn't want you to think you had a man wanting to join you fo...

18 years ago
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Re: Finding STX employment from stateside

As for personal experience, we sent resume after resume - both as "feelers" and for specific job openings before we moved here. It was like faxing the...

18 years ago
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Re: Any scrapbooking addicts?

I would LOVE to scrapbook. I have done quite a few books, cards, etc. Gave all my female friends fleurish boxes for Christmas. Please let me know...

18 years ago
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Re: Vehicle Issues

I agree; a scooter is a baaaad idea in my opinion. Cars are always available, but they usually are marked up for shipping - so its a wash. However, de...

18 years ago
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Re: UPS

We shipped everything here by USPS. Some crates came in 2 weeks some in 8 weeks BUT it all made it. Cheapest way possible. We started shipping it out ...

18 years ago
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Re: Local flavor

Only on STX for 6 months but say most natives are as friendly to me as I am to them. HOWEVER, I have personally witnessed several times where a wh...

18 years ago
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Re: Who to contact for Red Hat Ladies?

I also believe you are suppose to be over 50 years 'young' to join. It is for mature women to socialize. It comes from the poem, "When I'm an old woma...

18 years ago
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Re: place to stay/work St. Croix

Have your air travel booked all the way to STX. Then when you check in at your original starting point have them check the luggage all the way to STX....

18 years ago
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Re: One big step forward, got a jolt of reality

Smartbomb, Congratulations on the new boat-sounds very nice. Like we've all said before; its easy to dream about moving here, quite abit scarie...

18 years ago
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Re: place to stay/work St. Croix

Baja, Latest press release has the ferry here in mid-February (if we're lucky).

18 years ago
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Re: Water temp of ocean.....

I agree with Kate; we've been on STX about 6 months and there is a difference in the ocean. I snorkel almost every day and for the most part it is coo...

18 years ago
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Re: Car License

We bought a car on St croix, registered it and got insurance. Still had our Missouri driver's license - no problem at all.

18 years ago
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