Ok, I am guilty on many points here....

I misspell things all the time. I rarely use spell check and am the typo queen (fast typing & a casual approach to internet communications). It probably won't change - so I am just sorry, sorry, sorry. I think of internet communications on message boards as more like casual conversation - not formal written communication.

I always spell Magen's as Megan's. I'll try to correct that, if I can remember to. If not, forgive me and just overlook it. I mean no disrespect to Magen.

I'm still amazed at the number of people who move without a PMV....yet, it often works for them. My bartender at Rhumblines said she picked STJ off of a map and showed up, sight unseen, no turning back. There is no way in heck I could/would do that. I would neeed like 10 PMVs, a real estate consultant, a good job lined up, a car registered, a focus group (ha ha)...and everything else. I figure maybe I'll just keep going more and more frequently until I am there more than I am here....talk about easing in.

When I lived on the island as a child (my parents were statesiders who made the leap - twice)....we moved into a home in an area that was so high up on the mountain, it was a rain forest. Who knew our clothing would get damp just sitting in the drawers (from the moisture in the air). We, soon after, moved down to a more reasonable altitude. Who would think to consider something like that? The view was incredible - and that's all most people will think about.

Money to move - yes, yes, yes. Sure, you can move without too much money and make it work. But, how long will Paradise feel like Paradise when you're broke?

On the good afternoon, good day, good morning, good night - if it feels too stuffy or you just can't get used to it - try saying what I say, which helps me - I say "hi, good afternoon"... or "hello, good day". For some reason, prefacing it with my typical greeting is helpful and makes it feel much better.

Ok, enough true confessions - Guilty as charged.

Ha! 🙂 I wasn't trying to elicit confessions! 😉

I guess the reason I wrote was I see so many people post with random or generic questions. I think there are people who watch the board who genuinely want to help....and can't, because the poster is either too vague, or the topic is way too big (and has most likely been covered ad nauseum in the past).

So it was more a "help us help you" post - not an Inquisition!

I have a similar story on adjusting to climate changes. When I first moved, we lived up on the Northside on top of a mountain. I was so excited to call my friends and brag that there was a cloud moving through our living room. What I didn't realize, in my naivete, was that clouds are...wet. Sigh. As soon as I sat on the couch, I learned my lesson.

Best,

LR

LR-

I lived atop Northstar Village. Your location and the clouds moving through your home sounds like you may have been in the same area. Though, I've recently visited that village and was surprised to see how many homes are now up there - very different from my life there in the 70s.

With much, much respect and genuflexion (misspelling intentional!), it's Magens Bay (no apostrophe).

If you please, a bit of the historical: http://www.usvi.net/caribcat/arbor.html

Too funny.

for people to

1. misspell
2. ask questions incorrectly
3. be repetitive

and probably a host of other things when posting.

A. Davis-

Thanks so much for the nice piece on Magens Bay. Is the arboretum open to the public? I seem to have missed this on my visits. Where is the entrance?

It sounded to me like Loyal Reader was reacting to posts where someone asks a question like "Is there reliable cell phone service on the island?" or "How long will it take me to get from point A to point B?" or "Will I need insect repellant?" Many of the questions have been addressed before and those who opt not to search the board before posting a query are suggesting that they can't be bothered to look for the answer to their question while at the same time expecting others to bother to respond to their question. Furthermore, the answer to so many questions, including the ones I've referenced above, are, "It depends." Specifically, it depends on which island, where on that island, the time of year, the time of day, the day of the week, the number of ships in port, the weather, how much someone is willing to spend, an individual's body chemistry and more. Some cell phones will work in some places some of the time, trip times will vary depending on the transportation you choose to procure and when you choose to travel, and none of us know whether or not mosquitoes like you. Loyal Reader offered suggestions for how a poster can phrase his or her query to elicit a useful response. Give Loyal Reader a break!

A Davis
Thanks for the history lesson on Magens Bay. VERY INTERESTING
Sleeper18

I do sometimes find myself becoming impatient or irritated with people's questions. And I recognize those reactions as a sign that I really need to take a break from the forums. I'm sure that when I first started stopping by these forums that I asked any number of bonehead questions that had been asked and answered frequently. But people were friendly, welcoming, helpful. I appreciated that attitude and I try to maintain it myself.

Bluwater, dntw8up, and sleeper 18 -

I am so glad you enjoyed that! I used to spell it "Magen's" myself because the word SOUNDS possessive. (It's actually a last name, "Magens"...)

As for the arboretum, it didn't look in such great condition the last time I hiked the Magens Bay Trail, but that was at least 1 year ago. Contact the Magens Bay Authority - 340-777-6300 for more info. They don't appear to have a web site; at least I cannot find one.

The Nature Conservancy recently created a Tropical Discovery Hike at Magens Bay Preserve in conjunction with Virgin Islands Ecotours and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line; they are also working with the Magens Bay Authority to develop a conservation plan for the area.

I stand corrected.

Thanks for the catch, A. Davis.

Best,

LR

Since it still shows possession, shouldn't it be punctuated Magens' Bay? Perhaps this is a question for an entirely different forum. Any English teachers around?

No, katetastrophee!

The Magens (Danish) family originally settled on STX in the 17th century but then built their family plantation on STT shortly thereafter at what is now known as Magens Bay. No apostrophe. If they wanted to be politically correct in accordance with current English grammatical useage, they would have designated their property as "The Magens's family plantation." But they weren't and they didn't. So there!

Are there any nude beaches?

Sorry had to do that....LOL

Would appropriate English gammar really be "Megans's" STT Resident? Not according to my US higher education in English. Perhaps Brits use a different variation.

Isn't it Megans'? (no additional S required in English grammar)

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LOL - this is all too funny! Everyone is correcting everyon else and nobody is 100% correct on anything. ('cept A Davis, who is always correct)

I think it's the intent. It could indicate possession, or it could be honorary (George Washington University or George Washington's University).

Many of the bays on STJ appear to be named after someone, but they are not possessive: Leinster Bay, Johnson Bay, Dennis Bay, Francis Bay, Cruz Bay. Then there's Mary Point and Mary Creek. And, of course, it's St. Thomas and St. John, not St. Thomas' and St. John's.

Kimberly, Thanks you gave me my first good laugh of the day! 😀

Scubado-glad to put a smile on anyones face!