Hello from Saint Croix!
What a great site! Old dog here to learn some new tricks. And some old ones.
Have a couple of older Penn spinners (7500 @ 9500 ss, USA) for shore and kayak fishing that I try to keep going.
Just jumped back into fishing after about a 40 year intermittent pause.
Jim
Welcome Jim, looking forward to some photos from the Islands....Bill from the Sacramento Delta
Welcome Jim.
You are in the right place.
Hey Jim welcome.Have not been here long myself but have been made to feel very welcome and have had lots of guys offer advice about my questions.
Scott.
Welcome Jim. I want to retire to the US Virgins. What is the economic climate? Is it expensive to live there? Dominick
Welcome Jim...lots of info here...and great people too. 8)
Welcome Home, Jim --
Glad you came aboard...
Best,
Fred
Thanks everyone!
Some great information here!
Dominick - it can be pretty expensive. Figure they ship just about everything in, so it adds up.
Housing isn't that bad, but the salt air here adds to maintenance costs for sure.
We're part of the US, but as a territory they pretty much govern themselves. Government here has a good dose of corruption, and economically, they are probably going to head toward insolvency in the next few years. Good people though. And bargains can be had. Rum is cheap for sure.
Great fishing, diving and boating, as you might expect.
Hi, Jim! (http://www.socaps.com/images/smilies/welcome.gif)
I grew up on St. Thomas (1958-1964) and of course visited St. Croix many times, often staying at Hotel on the Cay in Christiansted. Fond memories! :)
~A~
Welcome!
I was in St Croix on a cruise. Snorkeled the Buck Island reefs. The coral was dead, so sorry to see! The refinery had just shut down so I imagine the economy isn't doing so good.
Welcome Jim!!!
Sal from PA.
Welcome!
Welcome :)
Welcome aboard Jim.
Welcome. You'll find a lot of help here for those spinners.
Thanks!
Mark - the coral has made astonishing comeback. The biggest threat these days is form the Lionfish invasion. We have a bunch of volunteers that go out a few times a month on Lionfish hunts to keep them in check.
Aiala - Hotel on the Cay is still there and continues to be a nice place. Good to hear you grew up on St THomas! One of these days when I finally grow up, I'll let you all know the location!
Jim
Welcome! I spent a few day on St. Croix as a kid, and recall the local boys using soda-can fishing reels. Snorkeled for hours and hours and played with an octopus that crawled into a conch shell. Cruzan rum is good stuff and not too dear!
we need pictures!!! ;D
Welcome! Sounds like paradise to me.