Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Apartment Search



Well, we may have a possible winner in the apartment search. Its a very large one bedroom on the north side with a pretty nice view and good breezes. It has a north/northwest view vs. the south/southeast view we've had for the last year. We were told you see awesome sunsets, especially in the summer. I'll miss our sunrises, but I'm a sucker for a good sunset! It's unfurnished (except for the kitchen stuff.... appliances, dishes, pots, pans, etc.), so we'll have to start looking for living room furniture and a bed as the time gets closer. Don't worry Mike, the living room is huge so plenty of room for visitors! The kitchen, dinning and living room is pretty much one big room, like a great room. With a bar top area between the kitchen and living room with windows around two sides of it so the view just goes forever. It's not a done deal, but the landlord is willing to hold it for a little while and we're meeting her next week when she comes in, so we'll see.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Downsizing


Deb and I have decided to downsize here on the island. We have been back and forth on wether to buy something or continue to rent. We have decided to continue to rent but we are going to downsize to a smaller place to save some money.

So if you know of anyone looking to rent a house in de Islands Shelba has this one for rent. Here is the Listing on Craigs List
Here is a litlle 360 video from the deck that Deb shot when we first moved in .


Saturday, March 28, 2009

Bomb Scare in Frenchtown

Well, Thursday night was interesting. Jay and I were having dinner at Hook Line Sinker (I know, nothing new) and we saw blue flashing lights in the parking lot. We inquired about what was going on and we were told there was a bomb scare at Betsy's Bar. Everyone was saying, who in the world would want to bomb Betsy's, just crazy. They had all entrances to Frenchtown blocked, no one could come in or out, which hurt all the businesses in Frenchtown at prime time dinner. We had to stay a couple hours before we could leave, bummer, we had a to have a BBC while we waited. When we finally could get out, we saw several cop cars and the bomb truck in front of McDonald's so we thought the rumor about Betsy's was wrong and that the bomb scare was actually at McDonald's. Now that we could believe! :-)

More information in the St. Thomas Source.

America's Most Wanted


Tonight's episode of America's Most wanted is about an unsolved murder that happened on St. Thomas a few year's back. They were here filming a couple weeks ago and a friend of ours was a part of the lighting crew. He said it was pretty intense watching all the recreations of the crime and seeing the family members standing around watching. They took shots all around St. Thomas and Water Island, so make sure to check out tonight's episode on Fox.


Here is the article in the St. Thomas source with more information.

Friday, March 27, 2009

50 Cent to Sponsor the Red Hook Ferry Terminal


Well not the rap star but your Fity Cents. Apparently in an effort to raise even more money for the V.I. Port Authority they have decided to implement a user fee for the terminal. It has been on the books since 1996 but they just recently decided it was a good idea. So bring your quarters and your dimes as you will need a quarter each way and an extra dollar and a dime for the fuel surcharge as well. You can read the whole story in the paper here.

Jay

Friday Beach Picture


This shot is of Great Lamshur on the south side of St John.
Jay

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Celica For Sale





The Celica comes out in the Island Trader today. It is officially for sale. I have been driving it back and forth to work for a week or so now since getting it inspected and finishing the repairs and it is running good. So if you are in the market let us know. I also have it listed here on the relocation boards classified section.
Jay

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