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Archive for April, 2009And the water bags….Saturday, April 18th, 2009 …keep the flies away. (And the flys too.) Why? Well, we’ve been given a number of answers, but our favorite explanation is this: “Flies freak out when they see a big reflection of themselves.” We don’t know why the water bags repel flies, or even if they really do at all, but we do know flies used to be your dining mates at Skinny Legs. And it is now, pretty much, fly-free. Really! Behind the scenes: A Shot of BrandiFriday, April 17th, 2009Top actors must feel the part before they can perform. And, with many celebrities, that can take some coaxing. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Shot of Brandi. Rum cart ready for dutyThursday, April 16th, 2009 The greeter cart has been declared safe and sound for use on a commercial dock by the Coast Guard and the Virgin Islands Port Authority, and a little more than three weeks after the tourism department first showed it to the public, it is ready for duty. The cute little cart replaces the makeshift folding table and umbrella the greeters have been using for the last couple of months. From the time the tourism department first announced Cruz Bay greeters were coming, to the cart getting parked on the dock took about 9 months. Not bad by island standards. The water bags at Skinny’sThursday, April 16th, 2009 What’s with the Ziplock bags full of water (and in this case plastic goldfish) hanging all around Skinny Legs? You can take the quiz below, or you can ask your waitress. Once you get the answer, be a good reporter and ask the obvious follow-up question. That’s when the answers gets a little fuzzy. Your thoughts?  A view most will never seeWednesday, April 15th, 2009 Radha Speer, who owns the Caravan Gallery in Mongoose Junction, sent us these mysterious pictures. They are taken from atop Carvel Rock, on a kayak trip she took with Ed Gibney in January. “It’s legal to go up there, but just a bit difficult to get onto it from the rolling sea,” she says. Above: looking toward Congo Cay. Below: Showers over St. Thomas.  Father/Daughter sandcastleTuesday, April 14th, 2009 Dylan and his 4 year old daughter Myah, from Northern Vermont, were hard at work finishing up this sandcastle when we ran across them at Maho Bay the other day. It is their favorite beach pastime, and one of many castles they have constructed over the winter months in recent years. Dylan, Myah and mom Sharon are living the dream. Each January, after the holidays have passed, they pack themselves up, move down to St. John, find a rental apartment and settle in for the cold months. Dylan works construction jobs while the family is on-island, but he and Myah prefer building their own castles. This one took about 3 and a half hours to erect. 1983 Jeep Cam: Part OneMonday, April 13th, 2009The Nellis Family was on the cutting edge in 1983. Dad had a video camera. While enjoying their Chocolate Hole villa, the family decided to videotape a Jeep ride from their house on their way to Caneel Bay for brunch. The family still owns the villa, Rainbow Plantation, which is just up the hill past the Westin and a quick left just past Rock Ridge Road at the crest of the hill. We’ll ride along with the Nellis family, as far as the Cruz Bay overlook today. Welcome our newest advertiser: SkyflowerSunday, April 12th, 2009 (This is a paid advertisement, but the comments are our own.) This is a very cool place. The view from Skyflower almost makes you dizzy. You are so high up the back side of Bordeaux Mountain (access via Bodo Road on the Coral Bay side) that you can see at least a dozen islands. A great room is separated by large covered decks from the two bedrooms, the lower with its own studio and kitchen. There is a hot tub, lightening fast WiFi and satellite TV. But you won’t be watching TV. Pictures don’t do the view justice, so here’s a quick video panorama from Skyflower, below.
Making BrandiSaturday, April 11th, 2009 We have a lot of fun when we make you your Shots of Brandi. So, just keep that in mind when you see the next installment. Think Reality TV. We have a lot of fun. Mail Center to merge with ADM WirelessFriday, April 10th, 2009 Isnt’ that just a crazy, Wall Street-like headline? (TMCR +1.25, 3.05*) No paperwork has been signed, so if you’re a box holder like us, keep holding your breath for a few more days. But it appears the Mail Center’s white knight is just across the hall. ADM Wireless, an authorized AT&T wireless reseller with a store on St. Thomas and a St. John location at Surf da’ Web, has emerged as the interested party that will take over the beleaguered Mail Center. Adding retail, especially wireless services and accessories, might be just the shot of life the business needs. We’re told ADM owner Trevor Adams even has expansion plans for the Mail Center. But enough of the saga already. Sign some paperwork. We’ve got Crate & Barrel incoming. We’d like to know we’ll be getting it. (* You are such a dweeb for looking that up.) The original Jeep CamThursday, April 9th, 2009 We have in our possession VHS video of what you could describe as the original St. John Jeep Cam…from 1983. It’s courtesy of the owner of a Chocolate Hole villa, and includes the villa, family and a complete Jeep ride (a CJ8) from Chocolate Hole to Caneel. It also includes a ferry ride to St. Thomas and the St. Thomas airport. All from almost 26 years ago. Me, I’d just throw it up on the site and let you watch. Russ on the other hand is adding romantic piano music and mixing new video with old shots and basically going over the top and planning a three-part series. Me, you’d leave a 20 on the dresser and say thanks. Wait for Russ’ version. It’ll be worth the wait. Jeep Cam: Seagrape HillWednesday, April 8th, 2009Buckle up! It’s nicely-paved all the way, so you’re safe, but boy to you go up high and quick. Seagrape Hill, across the road from Skinny Legs, below. |
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