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Marty on STT

Marty on STT
@marty-on-stt
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Joined: January 21, 2005 3:05 pm
Topics: 12 / Replies: 1502
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Re: Tarpon Fishing St Thomas or St. John

I usually go with DoubleHeader out of Sapphire, but I never go for tarpon. They are usually schooled up at the dock when we get back from catching a ...

19 years ago
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Re: It will be a bit colder...

Yes, you are correct, anytime is a good time to come. There is always the possibility that a hurricane might come here, but the odds are pretty slim....

19 years ago
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Re: Closest Car Rentals to CA and RH Ferry Docks?

Marco was talking about the Red Hook ferry. IN Charlotte Amalie, you'll have a bit of a walk to get to a car rental, but you can shop along the way!!...

19 years ago
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Re: Weather?

The Weather Channel is a good source of info about hurricanes and tropical storms and depressions, but, as far as predicting our weather here....forge...

19 years ago
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Re: WEATHER CONDITIONS ????

Like I said, here is the forecast for the next month: High: 89 Low: 80 Chance of showers: 30% Easterly tradewind breeze at 5-10 kts ...

19 years ago
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Re: need some information

How much do you want to spend? Do you want to be near a beach? Do you need a kitchen? Do you want a resort setting, or just a place to sleep?

19 years ago
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Re: car rentals

$5 I believe. Or free if you park along the road and walk. I never do either, as it's just as easy to take the Harley or Jeep over...cheaper in the ...

19 years ago
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Re: Re:Marty

I am from Lake Orion, about an hour North of Detroit, just North of Pontiac. I lived ON Lake Orion, and now that I have lived here, there is no WAY I...

19 years ago
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Re: swimming

I think the coldest it actually gets here is about 78.

19 years ago
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Re: swimming

I'm not getting in the water in January!! Except maybe in my pool! Haha! The water temps get down in the 70's!! BRRRRRRrrrrr!!!!!!!! (Hard to...

19 years ago
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Re: Plan B places on St Thomas

The Galleon House is cheap, clean, they feed you in the morning, and you can walk down to the Charlotte Amalie ferry to Cruz Bay in the morning. Of c...

19 years ago
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Re: Hitching a ride to the beach

One caveat on the VITRAN, though...their 'schedules' are very loose. What I mean is that if it's supposed to be somewhere at 1 p.m., you can expect i...

19 years ago
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Re: Hitching a ride to the beach

I always get a kick out of people still pointing when I come by...on my Harley! Haha! What? Do they think I have an extra helmet in my pocket?!? H...

19 years ago
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Re: Secret Harbour for honeymoon??

Perfect spot for it. My brother in law asked for suggestions and now he is getting married and having his honeymoon there. Great place, you'll love ...

19 years ago
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Re: Concordia Eco Tents

Here're some other comments on the board:

19 years ago
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Re: Hitching a ride to the beach

Hitchhiking is very common and well-received here. Just don't use your thumb! They'll look at ya like you have three heads! haha! Here we point wi...

19 years ago
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Re: Are the Virgin Islands the place for us??

I guess it really depends on what time of year you plan on coming. If it is when children are in school, she won't meet many others her age. If it i...

19 years ago
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Re: WEATHER CONDITIONS ????

I haven't heard of any concerns out there, but it only takes a day or two to develop. Here is an excerpt from the Weather Chanel's website: "A ...

19 years ago
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Re: what should I shop for

Local arts and crafts, hot sauces, tropical clothing, crystal, china, linens, jewelry (gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc.), watches, pe...

19 years ago
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Re: Painkillers

Most places have their own 'variations' of the popular drinks. I guess it's really a personal preference as to which is best. Here's the base re...

19 years ago
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