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Onika
@onika
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Joined: January 20, 2005 5:26 pm
Topics: 1 / Replies: 40
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Re: jewelry

Wow, Petrus and I popped on the net to give a brief hi to our friends on VINOW and we are stunned by the discussion of his work. Thanks all and thank ...

20 years ago
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Re: 1st Timer - Carnival Perspective

LOL!! 2002 Carnival was our first time in the VI and our first Carnival. I can still hear "Happy Birthday to You" in my dreams!

21 years ago
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Re: 1st Timer - Carnival Perspective

I think the horn blower was "I'm Every Woman 2004." I caught a peek while we were unpacking.

21 years ago
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Re: jewelry (Onika)

Ok, Petrus just confirmed what BJ already stated: If you can find a real Blue Diamond it will be very expensive because they are rae. On the other ha...

21 years ago
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Re: jewelry (Onika)

I will ask Petrus and come back to you tomorrow.

21 years ago
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Re: Shopping during Carnival-STT

Loyal Reader-- Food fair is a bonanza of local delicacies. Jam-packed with people and food and drink and local artisans and... It's just YUMMY...

21 years ago
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Re: what to wear

Yolanda, I agree 100% with Patrick about pants perhaps being necessary to protect against bugs. The hike down to the petroglyphs (a must see and do...

21 years ago
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Re: Ferry to St. Croix

Check the Seaborne Airlines website. The have many RT fares for $85, which is only a slight mark-up over the fast ferry.

21 years ago
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Re: St Thomas in June....

As a relatively new resident coming from the Bay Area, I find pretty much all of St Thomas safe. However, since you asked, the only thing I would sug...

21 years ago
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Re: Islander- gardens in STT?

Well, it looks like you did some investigation of your own, but I was told that Jackie or Klaus Bryan at Bryan's Plants would be the appropriate conta...

21 years ago
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Re: Islander- gardens in STT?

I have heard the same thing Loyal Reader. It is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL on the inside. Will try to ask the person who informed me about it for cont...

21 years ago
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Re: shows

Ok, I called and was told that the show is on the water at Sugar Bay EVERY THURSDAY EVENING starting at 9pm. This is year-round. I know one of the m...

21 years ago
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Re: shows

Kathy, You are in luck. I understand that the Wyndham Sugar Bay has an excellent show that includes Mocko Jumbies and other cultural delights from ...

21 years ago
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Re: Local crafts/artisans

As his extremely biased wife, I have to second Island Paul's recommendation regarding Petrus's work. Everyone who sees his work is amazed at the high...

21 years ago
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Re: Hiking on St Thomas?

I have heard of a nice hike down to Magen's Bay, but I can't tell you where the trail head is. Maybe veterans like Islander, Ronnie or East Ender can...

21 years ago
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Re: Car Barge to Tortola?

No car barge between Tortola and STT--only passenger.

21 years ago
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Re: price

A topic I know well... Oh Steven, as a smoker I can tell you, you will be in heaven! A carton of winstons is $13.00 at Cost u Less and packs typic...

21 years ago
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Re: St John favorite restaurants

Mine are La Tapa...and I recently had a very pleasant dining experience at Ten Tables (Chilly Billy's by day). However, the general consensus fro...

21 years ago
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Re: cell phone usuage

I ues Sprint on STT, STX and STJ without major interruptions. Only dead spots I've encountered are in the East End of St Thomas.

21 years ago
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Re: Ten Tables on STJ?

Thanks Marie and Islander. Well, we decided to reserve a table at Ten Tables anyway--even without specific reviews. We will be on STJ for the vow r...

21 years ago
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