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I got a little confused on what was still unknown on the Guess Again Thread so I started Part 2 with an easy one... well maybe
I am sure almost anybody who has been to STT or STJ has seen this. Just a matter if you were paying attention...
I have not been to STX since 1978 so my VI pics are limited to just STT or STJ. (That is hint #1)
I hooted the first time I saw it - that is why I remembered it.
I said I knew parking was tough, but that has to be record
Hint 2:
The structure you see is not the original one
There are many stories about this strip of beach
Some will tell you it was a retirement getaway - Some say it was like Hotel California
TomB - Oppenheimer's former house on Oppenheimer/Gibney Beach St. John?
--Islander
Labeled as a Communist Sympathizer, Robert Oppenheimer purchased a small beach at the north end of Hawknest Bay from the Gibneys
The Gibney and Oppenheimer feud on St John is as infamous as the Hatfield and McCoys in the upper 48 and involved many lawyers for many years.
Some say, and most of what one will read, says Oppenheimer and second wife purchased the land in 57’ as a get away and retirement place.
Some will say Oppenheimer was in effect under house arrest and surveillance by the FBI, which kept very close tabs on this alleged banned Communist Sympathizer. Oppi died in the mid 60s and eventually the land end up in control of his daughter Toni.
Toni had studied and dreamed to become a UN Translator, but because of her father’s past history she was never able to get a Security Clearance. Sadly she hung herself in this little slice of paradise. The land now belongs the people of St John
Pretty secluded beach – nice snorkeling to walk out – bring a picnic
Does anybody no which story is correct - Willing Resident or Exiled Man?
Bump
Islander, Marty, etc... I was serious does anyone know what the true story is with Oppi
Was he a willing Resident or Exiled Man?
TomB - don't know for sure regarding the willing or exiled stories but I have heard the vacation/retirement version most often.
On Island Time - any clues on your sunset photo?
--Islander
Islander & All
A clue is in "Best Beach?"
Now that I have internet again, I have another picture for you all to guess!
On Island Time - your sunset picture, Secret Harbor?
Sherri - Mandahl Bay Pond?
--Islander
Islander,
You got it! (tu)
Islander, :@) (tu) Secret Harbor is a great place to watch a sunset 😎
Thanks Sherri and On Island Time. 😀
--Islander
Islander,
Great Job! Damn your good!
Here's another:
