Boston Bruins Win 5-1

The Boston Bruins won 5-1 last night, obviously much better than any other team in the NHL, except when the referees cheat.

The Retreat

St. John Villa Rental has recently added The Retreat to its list of villas available for vacation rental on St. John. The Retreat has a 40 foot lap pool, a stunning interior, and a beautiful setting just above a private beach. Sleeps 2-10. One of the best bargains on St. John.

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Villa Madeline

St. John Villa Rental has recently added Villa Madeline to the list of villas available for rent on St. John. Villa Madeline is 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with a pool, located just outside of Coral Bay along the road to the East End.

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Patriots Win Again

No starting qb, no starting rb, no starting fs, but the Patriots are still 4-2, and are highly likely to end up the season 14-2.

I built a tent

Yesterday I built a tent. Took down the old one, and put up a new one. It rained on me halfway through, but I persevered. Mr. Tent.

BLT

I had a blt for lunch yesterday, and another one for dinner.

Delicious. A little cool whip for that extra taste.

St. John Yacht Club Website

The web site for the St. John Yacht Club is www.stjohnyachtclub.org.

Nothing here either

Number two blog is going to get nothing today. Same as number one.

Exercise Bike?

I am going to buy an exercise bike and ride it a lot.

Fay formed right over us

I should have mentioned earlier that tropical storm Fay formed right over the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was a dark and stormy night. Lots of thunder and lightning and rain. When we woke up, Fay had been named. And then it traveled all over the place.

Villas on St. John

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Arcadia Cottage
Sky Cottage
Sea Cottage
Innisfree Villa
Love View

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Today is the day for closets

Today I am going to mention that I built a closet, but you'll have to read the other forum for the details.

I am building a closet

Today is day 2 for the Great Closet Build. Yesterday I lined the closet with cypress. Today is trim everywhere, and I will start on the shelves.

Today's Bar Joke

A horse walked into a bar.

The bartender said, "Hey buddy, how come the long face."

Building a closet

Today I will probably buy some wood and get ready to build a closet. The closet is already there, and has doors, but it need a total new inside. Right now there are stud walls, a plywood floor, and rafters for a ceiling. But when I am done it will be incredible. At least it will be decent.

Ultclosetbuilder.

St. John Beaches

Loads of beaches on St. John. Trunk, Cinnamon, Hawksnest, Maho, Francis, Leinster. And many more. The St. John Travel Forum has a complete list. www.stjohntravelforum.com. Read about snorkeling, water activities, charters, or just about swimming in our beautiful water.

Salmonella Outbreak

As far as we know, the current outbreak of Salmonella sickness/poisoning has not reached the Virgin Islands. We have high gasoline prices and a pathetic senate, but at least we are not getting sick from tomatoes. Come and rent a villa from us.

St John Yacht Club Post

St John Yacht Club is the web site for the St John Yacht Club, a Caribbean Yacht Club. Information about races, social events, membership.

Tonight is Game 6

The Boston Celtics play game 6 tonight, and are favored by 72 points. So they will win easily.

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Celtics Favored by 25 points tonight

The Boston Celtics are favored by at least 25 points tonight as they go against a weak lakers team. No-one on the lakers is as good at any phase of the game as anyone on The Boston Celtics. Afterwards, everyone is invited to www.frankbayvillas.com where they can rent a villa on st john usvi.

Also 76th post

This is also the 76th post. www.stjohnyachtclub.org is the website for the St. John Yacht Club.

It was easy

The Celtics win was easy. As was the Red Sox win.

Boston Celtics 2008 NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics are playing tonight in the finals. They should win the series in 4 games.

Afterwards, they will all be invited to St. John to stay in one of the cottages listed in St John Villa Rental This is the best choice of all villa rentals and has a photo gallery of st john attractions. Also listed in St John USVI Villa Rentals

Koa Rocker

I am going to put finish on a koa rocker today. Yes, that's the truth. And afterwards, I will probably do nothing. Maybe a nap.

Red Sox Win By 50 Runs!

Maybe tomorrow I will re-publish this post, since it just erred out. I was mentioning the Red Sox winning by 54-4 and then doing research about st john usvi on the st john travel forum www.stjohntravelforum.com, but I think I will not mention it anymore.

St John's Frank Bay Villas

Frank Bay Villas is the source for weddings and honeymoons on st john, and also cottage rentals, since it has the listings that everyone needs. www.frankbayvillas.com. Also villa rentals on st john.

Celtics and Red Sox Will Both Win Tonight

The Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics will both win tonight or my name isn't Captain G. Piecost, the Beloved.

Yacht Club Party at Larry's

The next yacht club party will be at Larry Boxerman's house in Chocolate Hole. The first saturday in June. A pot luck without pot.

Wagapalooza

This was in the Source today.

Wagapalooza Just Gets Curioser and Curioser -- and Bigger
by Barbara Birt

Best costume runner-up Madison, his human, Kacey Gaumer -- and the Colonel.
May 18, 2008 -- There were miniature dogs, huge dogs, cross-dressing dogs, Kentucky Fried Chicken dogs, scarecrow dogs, tutu-wearing dogs, and just for good measure, fire eaters. Just another Wagapalooza to benefit the St. John Animal Care Center.
One of three annual fundraisers held by the ACC, Wagapalooza draws dogs and their owners primarily from St. John and St. Thomas to compete in a series of contests such as best costume, best trick, best tail wagger and one incredibly specialized contest designed to honor a predetermined entrant. Saturday's benefit, at the Winston Wells Ball Field in Cruz Bay, marked the eighth year for Wagapalooza, whose popularity is growing, according to organizer Jennifer Dale, an ACC board member.
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"It was a great success," said Dale. "It was definitely the best Waga we've had. We get better every year!"
As of Sunday, Dale was not sure how much money the benefit raised, but the 2007 Waga brought in close to $35,000, according to the event's website. As for crowd size, guesstimates put it in the range of 150 to 200 people. Some 50 canines competed at a cost of $10-$20 per registrant.
Radio personality Roger W. Morgan from St. Croix was master of ceremonies for the dog show, whose sponsors included, well, way too many to name.
"We had 60 raffle prizes, four dozen individual sponsors of T-shirts, and people who volunteer their time and equipment," Dale said. "The list of volunteers and sponsors just goes on and on. I struggle as to how I can thank these people, because there are so many. It's a real grassroots effort."
The contests kicked off with "Best Looking Brother and Sister Miniature English Bulldog in Formal Attire."
"Amazingly, we have only one couple!" quipped Morgan, as jowly, pug-nosed Lulu in a pink tutu and blonde wig plodded around the ring alongside her brother Satchel, who was bedecked in a top hat and tux. Owners Fran Attard and Roger Harland paid $500 for the special category so their daughters could escort their pets to victory as well as help raise more money for the center.
"I wanted to encourage other people to create specialty categories," said Harland, whose idea already has Dale planning her promotional campaign for next year.
When it was time for the best costume, Morgan called attention to one particularly interesting contestant.
"Murphy is a cross-dressing beauty contestant who is showing off both evening and swim wear," he announced, as a wiry little brown dog with red velvet panties and top, trimmed with white lace, tootled his way around the ring. Several minutes later, he reappeared in a see-through pink bikini. The vice squad was nowhere in evidence.
Murphy, however, was trounced by Roxy, a larger and more wiry version of the cross-dressing Murphy, whose enthusiasm for being in the spotlight, combined with a harlequin-type scarecrow costume, left the applause-measuring Wag-O-Meter topping out at 10. A chicken-costumed Chihuahua named Madison, whose bulging eyes popped from atop the over-sized Kentucky Fried Chicken box, almost edged out Murphy, driving the Wag-O-Meter to nine.
The evening concluded with a fire-eating/fire-throwing contest courtesy of Pyros of the Caribbean as well as music provided by Michael Beason, Gregg Jones and Rich Greengold of St. John. Kids enjoyed face painting, and the culinary fare was notably elevated beyond that of a typical outdoor festival, featuring grilled mahi mahi and beef, with an assortment of homemade sauces.
In addition to the canine contests, Wagapalooza honored two individuals for their animal rescue efforts: Joy Carpenter whose dog Jack, a Dalmatian, won the Waga King title, and Anne Marie Porter.
Here's a recap of the canine contests:

Waga King
Joy Carpeter & Jack

Waga Queen
Sandi Stein & Bojo

Best Looking Brother and Sister Miniature English Bulldogs in Formal Attire
Winner: Marina and Mariah Harland with Lulu and Satchel

Best Tail Wagger
Winner: Sandi Stein & Bojo
2nd: Joy Carpenter & Jack

Best Costume
Winner: Sharin Moran & Roxy
2nd: Kacey Gaumer & Madison

Best Puppy Love
Winner: Catherine Stull/Derek Duplisea & Jack
2nd: Nina Hahler & Lucy

Best Old Timer
Winner: Sandi Stein & Bojo
2nd: Jason/Jana Allen & Tyson

Best Jumper
Winner: Jodie Tanino & Lucille
2nd: Daniel/Deana Somerville & Sweetie Pie

Best Spots
Winner: Joy Carpenter & Jack
2nd: Sean Dillon & Powder

Best Dancer
Winner: Daniel/Deanna Somerville & Sweetie Pie
2nd: Nina Hahler & Lucy

Best Lap Dog
Winner: Austin/Gregory & Rocket
2nd: Bobi Lise & Hoss

Best Trick
Winner: Hanna O'Brien & Shiner
2nd: Sandi Stein & Bojo

This should even everything

Something is happening. Blog number 1 just got a post today. How did it get a post. Not from me. How could someone else post in it.

I need these blogs to be equal in posts. Especially since they are supposed to be aboout st john us virgin islands and villa rentals. www.stjohnvillarental.com and www.frankbayvillas are the places to find villas these days in the usvi. So use them or else.

St. John Power Outage

There was a power outage in Upper Carolina, St. John, USVI yesterday, and one last night. WAPA essentially is pathetic.

Never do this

Don't do a headstand on top of a precipice, or you might have a tumble.

Not a single piecost today

Nope, no piecosts in this blog today. A henway joke maybe.

Ed: I was walking around downtown and saw a henway.
Al: What's a henway?
Ed: About 2-3 pounds.

Red Sox were cheated yesterday

The umpires were obviously cheating, as they deprived the Boston Red Sox of a victory in Minnesota. No umpire who cheats will be allowed to view www.frankbayvillas.com to rent a vacation villa on st john usvi. So there. No exceptions. And no boat rides either.

Total Potrzebie

This will be about potrzebie today. Nothing at all about www.stjohntravelforum.com or villa rentals on st john or vacation villa rentals. Just potrzebie, poigt, arthur, axolotl, piecost, and henway.

Wow, only 58 posts -- #1 has 60

I guess I will have to make a couple of posts here. Maybe even mention www.frankbayvillas.com for vacation villas on st john.

Anything at all?

Nope. Nothing today.

Honolulu Advertiser Story today

WAC to trim BCS paydays
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By Ferd Lewis
Advertiser Staff Writer


This was in the Honolulu Advertiser. No mention whatsoever of www.stjohntravelforum.com. And not a peep about the St. John Yacht Club, www.stjohnyachtclub.org. Why not, you might ask. Probably because the article was about sports in Hawaii, not about sailing in st john or villa rentals.

It turns out the University of Hawai'i's timing last football season was even better than the Warriors knew.


Not only did they win two overtime games en route to a 12-0 regular season and a Sugar Bowl appearance, the Warriors did it in what might hold up as the most lucrative season to be a Western Athletic Conference Bowl Championship Series representative.

The WAC Council, at its annual spring meetings yesterday in Phoenix, voted to significantly slice the amount future WAC representatives might keep from BCS appearances, commissioner Karl Benson said. The Council's action requires approval of the WAC Board of Directors next month to become effective in 2009.

UH realizes $4,385,555 from its 41-10 loss to Georgia, 70 percent of the WAC's share of the Sugar Bowl payout, when checks go out in July. Other WAC members will receive $410,555 each from UH's BCS appearance. Benson declined to say what the future figure would be but said it would be "significantly" less than what UH received.

Among the six BCS conferences and five affiliated conferences, the WAC pays one of the highest returns to its participating teams. Georgia, for example, said it will get $1.74 million off the top of its Sugar Bowl victory and "about $800,000" in travel expenses. The rest will go into the Southeastern Conference pool from which all members draw.

In the Pac-10, where bowl receipts are also pooled, Southern California earned just $1.846 million from its Rose Bowl victory over Illinois, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Boise State was paid $4,294,000 for its 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma.

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The WAC Volleyball Tournament that will be held at the Stan Sheriff Center in November apparently will not be the last in a series.

The WAC Council did not back a proposal to do away with the tournament. Several schools believe dropping the tournament and using the dates (Nov. 20 to 23) to play additional non-conference games would boost their Ratings Percentage Index and enhance their at-large NCAA Tournament chances.

Benson said he favored retaining the tournament. "Championships are the heart of the conference and one of the prime reasons conferences were created."

UH is the eight-time defending WAC champion.

* * *
Southern Methodist, which earlier declined UH inquiries about football games in 2009 and beyond, has announced games in 2009 and 2012 with Stephen F. Austin, a Division I-AA member.

* * *
UH announced it has received pledges for 20 new men's basketball season tickets as of yesterday.

Fans can reserve season tickets with a $50 (per order, not ticket) deposit by calling 944-2697

Nothing

Today this blog gets the big zero. Nada. Nothing today except this post, since it is third in line. Maybe tomorrow it will be time to mention www.stjohntravelforum.com, but not today.

May 4 Again

This was in the Source on Friday. It is not about www.stjohnvillarental.com or www.frankbayvillas.com. Instead, it is about something else.

Fun from the Sun: Solar Car Race Showcases Energy Alternatives
by Carol Buchanan

The race took place in the Wendy's parking lot at Sunny Isles Shopping Center on St. Croix.
May 2, 2008 -- All day Friday, Junior Solar Sprint race organizers and participants kept an eye on big gray clouds that kept trying to obscure the sun, rushing to run another heat when the sun came out.
"Despite the clouds, the best-designed cars will run," said Bevin Smith, director of the V.I. Energy Office. "They don't need full sun. Our main worry is rain and getting the track wet."
This year's big winner was again Sts. Peter and Paul on St. Thomas. One of the school's teams took first place in the speed category, while another took third place.
This was the 13th Junior Solar Sprint Competition run by the Energy Office. It is designed as a hands-on educational experience for junior high school students to improve their knowledge of science, engineering and renewable energy. The students designed and constructed the cars using basic materials contributed by the Energy Office. Each school received three car kits. The cars are made of balsa wood with a little solar panel attached at an angle on top.
"This is a great experience to learn about solar energy and how to help our environment," said Jennifer Vante, an eighth grader at Sts. Peter and Paul and a member of the first-place team.
More than 130 students attended the race held in the Wendy's parking lot at Sunny Isles shopping center. Students from 22 private, public and parochial schools in the territory participated.
"Over the years, with this race, students have gained knowledge, and are now miles ahead on solar energy," said Smith, who originally brought the race to the Virgin Islands. "This is a thoughtful, fun activity to get kids involved."
Sandra Lashley, a teacher at the Manor School, brought board games to keep her students occupied.
"It was exciting to see the kids having fun while learning about solar energy," Lashley said. "The camaraderie and cooperation among all of the students today was great."
The competition had an added attraction this year. In previous years, students have learned how solar energy can power their model race cars. This year they saw how solar energy can be used to power real cars. On display was a totally electric car, along with a hybrid car. The Energy Office had solar panels hooked up to charge the electric cars.
"If we as consumers have the same awareness of the abundance of solar as kids do, we wouldn't be in the energy situation we are in," said Arlen Wheeler, owner and sales representative of the Global Electric Motorcar (GEM). He called the GEM "a golf cart on steroids."
His model has a governor that keeps it from going above 25 miles per hour. With the governor removed the car can go 35 mph, he said. The only highway in the Virgin Islands the car can't travel on is the Melvin Evans Highway, Wheeler said.
The race winners:
First (Sts. Peter and Paul): Jennifer Vante and Sarah Ann Charles
Second (Arthur A. Richards): Clemrick Bryan and Kaheam Stanley
Third (Sts. Peter and Paul): Aubrey Warner and Cadim Sabin
Fourth (St. Patrick's): Brandon Lawrence and DeAndre Asson
Fifth (Sts. Peter and Paul): Danlia Daniel and Ashlee Forney
Design winners:
First (Sts. Peter and Paul): Jennifer Vante and Sarah Ann Charles
Second (Sts. Peter and Paul): Ashlee Forney and Danlia Daniel
Third (Kingshill): Aaron Schaffer and Ian Heath
Fourth (Sts. Peter and Paul): Aubrey Warner and Cadim Sabim
Fifth (Kingshill): Martin Burgos and Clayton Bradford
Second-place winner Clemrick Bryan said he had a feeling his team would place after they won four out of five races.
"This is a fun way to learn about solar energy," Bryan said.
Participating St. Croix schools included St. Patrick's, Arthur A. Richards Jr. High, Good Hope Church of God Academy, Country Day, Elena Christian Jr. High, Free Will Baptist, John H. Woodson Jr. High, The Manor School, St. Mary's, Positive Connections, IQRA Educational Center and the Kingshill School.
Participating St. Thomas schools included Antilles, Bertha C. Boschulte Junior High, Sts. Peter and Paul, All Saints, Addelita Cancryn Junior High, Montessori, Moravian and Church of God Academy.
"Overall the race was very well-organized," said Dave Watterson, coach of the Country Day School team. "The students are enthusiastic about this great learning experience."
Also helping out at the race were volunteers from the governor's office, Department of Natural Resources, Water and Power Authority and Sen. Louis Patrick Hill's staff.

Snorkle at Maho

You can snorkle at Maho. But don't do what we saw a few weeks ago -- some tourists snorkleing over the sandy bottom in the middle (no fish or coral) instead of going to a really good spot way over at the right where there is lots of everything.

Tax Rebates

This was in The Source this morning. Nothing at all about www.stjohnvillarental.com or www.frankbayvillas.com. Nothing at all about renting villas on st john usvi. When will something be published in The Source about vacation villas?

$41.5 Million in Rebates to Be Sent in Coming Weeks
by Source staff
May 1, 2008 -- Virgin Islands residents could begin to see economic stimulus rebates as early as May 12, according to a Thursday statement from Government House.
The $41.5 million in rebates from the U.S. Treasury Department, part of the Bush Administration's economic stimulus plan, has arrived at the Finance Department, according to Gov. John deJongh Jr.
"The monies were received on Wednesday and both the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Finance Department are working aggressively to establish a schedule for payment of the rebates to V.I. taxpayers," deJongh said.
Both deJongh and Delegate Donna Christensen made sure that the rebates were funded by Treasury so V.I. residents would not be left out of the package because the territories had no economically feasible way to finance the rebates.
"The government will issue 3,000 checks at a time based on the date the 2007 tax return was filed," Bureau of Internal Revenue Director Gizette Thomas said Thursday. "We are hoping to have the majority of the rebate checks in the mail by the end of June."
She also said V.I. residents have until Oct. 15 to file their income tax returns and receive a rebate check in this calendar year. Any eligible taxpayer filing after that date won’t get the rebate check until a 2008 income tax return is filed..
Eligible Virgin Islanders, like their neighbors on the mainland, will receive up to $600 per individual and up to $1,200 for couples filing jointly. Taxpayers will also receive $300 per child.
Those who had at least $3,000 of earned income, but who earned too little to be subject to income taxes, will get $300 per individual and $600 per couple. Such taxpayers would also be eligible for the $300 child credits.
Recipients of Social Security or disability benefits, veterans and disability benefits are also eligible for a rebate under guidelines of the economic stimulus plan if their benefits exceed $3,000 per year, Thomas said.
Meanwhile, more than $28.5 million has been paid out in 2007 income tax refunds to Virgin Islands taxpayers. "The Bureau of Internal Revenue has paid refunds to more than 11,000 taxpayers since March 11," deJongh said Thursday in a statement, adding that approximately $5 million in refunds are being authorized each week.
Thomas said that prior to the April 15 tax filing deadline, about $5 million in refunds were authorized each week but significantly more refunds will be sent this week in order to meet the June 1 deadline of issuing the bulk of the income tax refunds and help the government to avoid accruing interest.

Big John

I performed Big John last night at Open Mike Night. Not a standing ovation, but some applause and a lot of grins from everybody.

Every morning at the mine you could see him arrive.
He stood six foot six and weighed two-forty-five.
Kind of broad at the shoulders and narrow at the hip.
And everybody knew you didn't give no lip to Big John.

Etc.

Read all about it at the st john yacht club website www.stjohnyachtclub.org.

An article from The Source

This was in The Source a few days ago. When you read The Source, make sure you also are in St John, staying at a st john villa rental. You can find a lot of them at www.stjohnvillarental.com.

Fifth Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Gearing Up to 'Go'
by Lynda Lohr
April 28, 2008 - On your mark, get set, go for the fifth annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim set to run May 25 starting at Maho Bay Beach. Swimmers are in the water at 8 a.m. A briefing starts at 7:30 a.m.
"It's a fun event and it's in the park," Friends of V.I. National Park Development Director Karen Brady said.
The Friends group holds the swim to raise money for its programs, including its summer learn-to-swim program.
Two practice swims will help swimmers get ready for the main event. The May 4 swim goes from Maho Bay Beach to Trunk Bay Beach. The May 18 swim starts at Maho Bay Beach and ends at Hawksnest Bay Beach. Both start at 8 a.m. There is no charge to participate in the practice swims.
The May 25 Beach-to-Beach Power Swim includes four simultaneous events. They are the one-mile short course solo swim from Maho Bay Beach to Cinnamon Beach, the 2.25-mile intermediate course solo swim from Maho Bay Beach to Trunk Beach, a 3.5-mile long course solo swim from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Beach, and a 3.5-mile long course three-person relay team swim from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Beach with transition points at Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay beaches.
The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim features the park's "incredible waters and beaches, two very special attributes of the park,” said Joe Kessler, Friends of the Park president and the race director.
"This event has become part of the list of challenging sporting events in the Virgin Islands," he said.
Awards will be given in age groups, with an awards ceremony at Oppenheimer Beach at noon. A barbecue at Oppenheimer Beach runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim is for both competitive swimmers and "relatively serious" recreational swimmers. To make it as accessible and fun for as many participants as possible, swimmers may compete using snorkels, fins and exposure suits in a separate assisted-swimmer category.
Advance registration through May 9 costs $30. General registration on May 10 through 23 is $40. Late registration, available only at the pre-race meeting at 5 p.m. May 24 at Maho Bay Camps is $50.
Registration fees for those 17 and under are $15 through May 23 and $25 on May 24.
Swimmers can register either on-line at www.friendsvinp.org/swim, by phone at 779-4940 or in person at: the Friends of the Park Store in Mongoose Junction, Connections in either Cruz Bay or Coral Bay, or at Caribbean Surf Co. at Red Hook and Havensight locations on St. Thomas, or at SCUBA on St. Croix.
For more information about the Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, including the course description, course maps, and competition rules and to register visit www.friendsvinp.org/swim or call 779-4940.

As always

As always, this last blog is barren. Nothing to write about, except I will probably make the long trek to town and get breakfast and mail and fruit for the big m. And a newspaper and the tradewinds. And that's it. Today might be a good day to make a cutting board. I think I will do it. Some website work, but not a lot.

List of websites for you to visit today.

Try these websites about st john. www.stjohnvillarental.com is the best one to find all the villas for rent. And then you can also look at www.frankbayvillas.com, which is the second best. For villa vacation rentals, look at www.stjohntravelforum.com, but that also has the best information about things on st john, so it is dual purpose.

Patriots Fourth Pick

The Patriots picked Kevin O'Connell from SD State with their fourth pick, last pick of the third round. Seems like an expensive backup, since they have Tom Brady at #1 for a few more years. But what do I know. I preferred Colt Brennan.

Wagapalooza Article from The Source

This was in the Source today. Everyone should read it, and then rent a villa on st john usvi from www.stjohnvillarental.com.

Wagapalooza on Tap for May 17
by Lynda Lohr
April 30, 2008 -- Dogs, dogs and more dogs are busy learning new tricks for the 8th annual Wagapalooza, set for 5 to 9 p.m. May 17 at the Winston Wells Ballfield in Cruz Bay.
"It's going to be a hoot," said Animal Care Center President B.J. Harris . "The most fun ever."
Wagapalooza raises money for the Animal Care Center of St. John, which operates the island's only shelter and runs numerous programs to benefit various types of animals.
The dog show is Wagapalooza's highlight, with dogs judged in categories that include best trick, best lap dog, best dancer, best spots, best old timer, best puppy love, best costume, best jumper and best tail wagger.
This year the Animal Care Center will have a Waga-Meter to measure the level of applause by the audience. And then everyone should look at www.frankbayvillas.com to pick out a vacation villa rental.
"Rather than judges, the winners will be by acclamation," Harris said.
The audience will also get to pick the best in show, which the organizers are this year calling the Waga Queen and King.
Wagapalooza also features live music, a raffle, free dog nail clipping and a K-9 demonstration by the V.I. Police Department. Food will be for sale, Harris said, and the Animal Care Center is aiming for healthy fare such as wraps in addition to hamburgers and hot dogs. Roger W. Morgan of Paradise Radio 93.5 will return for a second year as Wagapalooza's master of ceremonies.
Dog owners are encouraged to register early for the event. Registration is $20 per category, and forms are available at the Animal Care Center shelter, located near the Elaine I. Sprauve Library, Connections and online at wagapalooza.com.
Volunteers are needed. Businesses can help by buying space on Wagapalooza T-shirts or providing raffle prizes. To help in any way, call 774-1625 or stop by the animal shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last post of the day

When I get to this blog, about nuclear physics, I am often out of normal scientific analysis, so I have to write about particle theory. But it often is unread. Too many atoms in the world, I think. And there are too many worlds in the galaxy, and too many galaxies in the universe.

National Park Article from The Source Today

This was published in The Source this morning. I guess they have decided it was more important than www.stjohnvillarental.com or www.frankbayvillas.com for villa rentals on st john.

St. John School Proposal Hits Snags in U.S. Senate
by Lynda Lohr

Christensen (center) and Lorelei Monsanto (right) at Wednesday's hearing.
April 23, 2008 -- A bill in Congress to provide land for a new school on St. John faces difficult legal and policy issues, according to the U.S. senator who chaired a hearing on the issue Wednesday.
The bill before the House of Representatives would authorize the U.S. Interior Department to lease land within V.I. National Park. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks, chaired by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), held the hearing in Washington, D.C.
The hearing, which covered 11 bills concerning federal park facilities, was broadcast on the Internet. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Donna M. Christensen, passed the House in September 2007. At Wednesday's hearing, Christensen and St. John resident Lorelei Monsanto asked the Senate to pass the bill.
"The V.I. government has no land on St. John for a school," Christensen said. "Keep the welfare of the children in mind."
She spoke about the poor structural conditions of St. John's public schools, and noted that, in particular, Julius E. Sprauve School sits in a busy and congested area with a "rowdy drinking establishment" across the street. One Sprauve student, Javon Alfred, was killed while walking home from school in Cruz Bay, Christensen told the committee.
St. John residents Alvis Christen and Monsanto's daughter, Lauryn Samuel, were also present at the hearing, but they did not testify, Christensen said. Monsanto spoke on behalf of the One Campus group, which has pushed for the land lease bill.
A land swap rather than a lease might solve the problem, suggested Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), but Christensen and Monsanto opposed the idea. One scenario involves swapping land within the national park on St. John for local government land on St. Croix.
"Swapping land on St. Croix is like asking Texas to give land to Vermont," Monsanto said.
Allowing a land lease would set a bad precedent, according to several people who testified.
"If we agreed to something like that, we would be inundated with requests to have important community pieces in parks," Burr said.
In addition to the precedent issue, the Park Service opposes the land lease bill because it is inconsistent with the original purpose of the park, said Daniel Wenk, deputy director for operations of the Park Service.
Akaka asked Wenk if the property proposed for the lease -- 55 acres at Estate Catherineberg sold to the park by Ethel Bishop in 1968 -- had any buildings on it. There are buildings, but a school would have to be built, Wenk told him.
Under questioning from Akaka, Wenk said the park operates schools in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park, but does not lease land in any parks to local governments.
Akaka concluded the hearing by noting that the Bush administration also opposes the bill. However, he said he would continue to work with the bill's sponsor to see if some solution can be reached.
One Campus forged new ground by testifying before the Senate, Monsanto said after the hearing.
"We're going to take it all the way to the end," she said.

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I might as well do a st john post now

Here is a post that has loads of important information in it about everything.

Read this stuff. Here is information about st john virgin islands villa rentals. You can take a vacation in st john, but you need to use either of these websites to find a house or condo or villa to rent. If you are planning a trip for summer, you might as well do some research and use this St John Villa Rental This is the best choice of all villa rentals and has a photo gallery of st john attractions. St John USVI Villa Rentals Frank Bay Villas are perfect for st john vacations. In fact, they are so good that they recently won an award for top websites in the whole Caribbean for travel to the Virgin Islands. What do you think about that? I bet that no-one else in the usvi has won such an award. Here is the name again, in case you need to look at it one more time. St John Vacation Villa Rental A villa on St John is very relaxing. This is very informative. Go to Cruz Bay or Coral Bay, or get something on the water with a view. And maybe you should try this one as well, since it is extremely exciting. St John Villa Rentals Wedding or honeymoon? Try the wedding section, or the last-minute specials. We are planning a trip shortly. And don't forget to check out St John Villa Rentals. for information about shopping centers, beaches, activities, and loads of usvi villa rentals.

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Red Sox win 11-3

The Red Sox won yesterday 11-3, and David Ortiz got a grand slam. They are world serious champs, and will be so again this year.

I am not going to mention www.stjohntravelforum.com

Nope, no mention of www.stjohntravelforum.com today, especially concerning villa rentals. It will have to be mentioned by someone else. You could use google earth to find st john usvi villa rentals, but that would be over-doing it. Why not just use the website like everybody else in the world. Today I will probably put some villas in it and do some posts.

Yacht Club News

Today at the www.stjohnyachtclub.org, we can look at all the members of the st john yacht club, which is a caribbean yacht club in the virgin islands. Or not. Depends on you.

Nothing in this blog today -- don't bother reading it.

I am not going to mention anything at all in this blog today, except that if you search in google for st john villa last-minute specials, you will most likely find www.stjohntravelforum.com, but since this is not news to anybody, I am not going to publish it today.

Would this post be counted?

This is a very short post just to make the count on this equal to the other blogs. Don't ask me why. It is just sensible in some bizarre way.

Not For Profit Article from The Source

Not For Profit: St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce on St. Johnby Lynda Lohr

Kate Norfleet April 14, 2008 -- While there's always been a St. John in the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce, St. John residents recently organized their own chapter. "The benefit is more business for St. John businesses and a better understanding of what the business climate is and how things happen in it," Kate Norfleet, owner of Kate N Design said. Norfleet is a member of the St. Thomas/St. John chamber board of directors and a moving force in getting the St. John chapter organized. Rent a villa on St. John from www.stjohnvillarental.com, the place where the best vacation villa rentals are located. She said that in addition to herself, Fraser Drummond, Jose Penn, Debbie Hime, and Andrew Rutnik got the chapter underway about nine months ago. Norfleet said that www.frankbayvillas is a great place for villas on St John USVI, while there has been "up and down" participation from St. John businesses over the years, the growth in St. John's business community calls for the development of its own chapter. Norfleet said that while St. John business owners are "wonderfully independent," the connection to the St. Thomas business community can only help. She said that St. John needs its own chamber chapter because the island's issues are different than those on St. Thomas. The chamber has put tourism high on its list of issues. "It's about developing a more welcoming experience," Hime, who is working on the chamber's tourism initiative, said. For example, Hime said she regularly sees tourists who are unsure about which way to go when they get off the ferry. Hime said the chamber is discussing solutions that may call for a large map of Cruz Bay, a booklet that provides information about what to do on St. John or even hiring greeters for St. John and Red Hook, St. Thomas. Other projects on the front burner include public safety, and Norfleet said a committee is working with the Police Department and a security company to evaluate the situation with surveillance cameras. She said the St. John chapter is also working on health issues, including the Star of Life Ambulance boat, and has put education on its list of issues that need to be addressed. And she said the chamber is working in concert with the Tourism Department and V.I. National Park. The chamber wants to improve membership and let businesses know about its benefits. Norfleet said there are currently 41 members and that while active participation is always good, just joining helps. "It gives your business a voice," she said. She said membership provides networking opportunities for businesses as well as social opportunities. For example, she said the Chamber of Commerce is honoring Stanley Selengut, owner of Maho Bay Camps and other St. John properties, at its annual dinner dance on May 31 at St. Peter Greathouse. She said Selengut will get the Bill LaMotta award for his outstanding contribution to improving the quality of life on St. John. Norfleet said that the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce website gets many hits from people who are looking to start businesses on St. John and from those who are planning vacations and looking for reassurance that a business is legitimate. Norfleet said this is especially important with vacation villas. The St. John chapter meets for an hour at 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday at St. Ursula's Multipurpose Center. Call Norfleet at 693-9099.

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What a Treat.

News from The Source today

This was in The Source today. About the constitutional convention. Nothing at all in it about renting villas on st john for your vacation. www.stjohnvillarental.com would be the proper website, as would be www.frankbayvillas.com, but they werent mentioned. Anyway, this news was about the virgin islands, not just st john.
Property-Tax Debate Continues at Constitutional Convention Hearingby Barbara Birt

Hiram Rasool Abiff argues for independence from the United States. April 11, 2008 -- A room full of constitutional convention delegates, flanked by four members of the public, heard testimony Friday about native rights and taxation during a public hearing by the Committee on Taxation, Finance and Commerce. The committee is one of 12 participating in the Fifth Constitutional Convention, which is charged with having a draft constitution for the Virgin Islands prepared by July 27, although delegates predicted that that date will be revisited. Once a draft is approved, it goes to the governor, then Congress, then the president for review, and if approved, it's returned to the territory for a vote later this year. Concerns raised during a public hearing held by the same committee Thursday on St. John were echoed Friday evening as speaker after speaker railed against a proposed new tax structure for the territory, which arose out of a federal mandate to reevaluate property based on 2006 fair market values. Detractors argued that the new system holds such dramatic tax increases for St. John that it could drive residents from their homes. "We need help now ... immediate attention," said delegate Wilma Marsh Monsanto. "We cannot wait for a constitution. We are treated so unfairly on St. John -- a 300-percent increase! It's just not right. The reassessment needs to be thrown out the window, and it needs to be reconsidered." Gentrification was blamed for driving up values, and many testified that native-born Virgin Islanders deserve redress. "I don't believe native-born Virgin Islanders should pay property tax," said delegate Michael Thurland. "I think we have certain generational rights as those sons and daughters of slaves. We have not been repaid." Testifying as a member of the public, Hiram Rasool Abiff suggested that the delegates need to use this convention as an opportunity to examine independence from the United States. "Why should we not build on the foundation of the people who struggled before us?" Abiff said. "(Independence) has to be an option, it has to be on the table. America did it. And they say we have to follow the constitution. They made one that suited the needs of America, and that's what this constitution should do, is suit the needs of the Virgin Islands. You have to give the people who struggled a little more than the people who benefited from the struggle." Some people testifying Friday pointed to what they called inequities in property taxes, including dispensations granted to large tract holders and corporations such as the Hovensa refinery on St. Croix, which Abiff said pays $1 a year for what he described as "prime" real estate. Tax breaks afforded certain businesses through the Economic Development Commission (EDC) were also questioned. "I think we ought to take a look at the real benefits of the EDC program," said delegate Thomas Moore. "How is it working out? Are we really gaining from it, or not? It seems to me that's something, as a taxation committee, we ought to be taking a look at." Moore, a former territorial judge, argued for instilling equity in the territory's taxation system by replacing property taxes with income taxes. "I think it's within our power to make it clear that the Virgin Islands legislature has the authority to set income taxes, and they can be made much more equitable, more fair for everyone," he said. While Moore argued that his proposal has legal standing, one delegate urged his colleagues to keep in mind that any document they produce must not go against the tenets of the U.S. constitution or it will be rejected when it reaches Washington. "I'm asking us to make sure during this whole process, that we keep in mind our goal, that it will pass Congress and be accepted ... otherwise we have failed in our mission," said Francis Jackson, an attorney. His appeal prompted a passionate reply from delegate Thurland. "Mahatma Gandhi made a statement when he was fighting to get Great Britain out of his place in India," Thurland told the group. "He said, 'I welcome all cultures to be blown throughout my house, but I refuse to be blown off my feet by any,' and that's where I stand."

This poor little blog at the bottom

Being the last blog gets you very little attention. Especially today. No mention of anything.

Hurricane Article From The Source

If you are planning on a st john villa rental in hurricane system, something from www.stjohnvillarental.com, you should make sure that you are aware of possible storms. And the same goes for www.frankbayvillas.com.

Here is the article from The Source today.

Forecast Calls for Very Active Hurricane Season by Lynda Lohr
April 9, 2008 -- Look for a hurricane season well above average, said hurricane forecasters William Gray and Phil Klotzbach at Colorado State University Wednesday. The team anticipates 15 named storms will form in the Atlantic basin between June 1 and Nov. 30. They predict eight will become hurricanes. Of those eight, four are expected to develop into intense or major hurricanes with sustained winds of 111 mph or more. "We are calling for a very active hurricane season this year, but not as active as the 2004 and 2005 seasons," Klotzbach said in a news release. Long-term averages stand at 9.6 named storms, 5.9 hurricanes and 2.3 intense hurricanes per year. The hurricane forecast team predicts tropical cyclone activity in 2008 will be 160 percent of the average season. By comparison, 2005, the year of 28 record-breaking named storms and 15 hurricanes, witnessed tropical cyclone activity that was about 275 percent of the average season. "Current oceanic and atmospheric trends indicate that we will likely have an active Atlantic basin hurricane season," Gray said. This is Gray's 25th year forecasting hurricanes at Colorado State University. Jacqueline Heyliger, deputy director at the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, said that residents should be prepared for disasters year round because earthquakes, tsunamis and other disasters can hit at any time. However, she said that with the start of hurricane season coming fast, residents should get ready. "Start trimming your bushes and securing your roof," she said. She said that residents should also make sure their hurricane shutters are in good repair and their generators are in good working order. The team said that current conditions in the Atlantic basin are quite favorable for an active hurricane season. The current sea surface temperature pattern in the Atlantic -- prevalent in most years since 1995 -- is a pattern typically observed before very active seasons. Also, a weak Azores high will likely promote weaker-than-normal trade winds over the next few months. This will enhance warm sea surface temperature anomalies in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic. Additionally, the team expects neutral or weak La Nina conditions in the tropical Pacific, which, combined with predicted warmth in the north and tropical Atlantic, is a recipe for enhanced Atlantic basin hurricane activity. These factors are similar to conditions that occurred during the 1950, 1989, 1999, and 2000 seasons. The average of these four seasons had well above-average activity, and Klotzbach and Gray predict the 2008 season will have activity in line with the average of these four years. The team also predicted above-average major hurricane landfall risk in the Caribbean. They do not put a percentage on this prediction. Klotzbach said that based on the latest forecast, the probability of a major hurricane making landfall along the U.S. coastline is 69 percent compared with the 20th-century average of 52 percent. They predict a 45 percent chance that a major hurricane will make landfall on the U.S. East Coast, including the Florida peninsula. The long-term average is 31 percent. And they forecast a 44 percent chance that a major hurricane will make landfall on the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle west to Brownsville. The long-term average is 30 percent. "The United States was quite fortunate over the last two years in that we had only one hurricane landfall -- Humberto in 2007," Klotzbach said. "None of the four major hurricanes that formed in 2006 and 2007 made U.S. landfall." The Colorado State hurricane forecast team cautioned against reading too much into the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005 when the Florida and Gulf coasts were ravaged by four hurricanes that made landfall each year. Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne caused devastating damage in 2004 followed by Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005. "The activity of these two years was unusual, but within the natural bounds of hurricane variation," Gray said. The hurricane team's forecasts are based on the premise that global oceanic and atmospheric conditions -such as El Nino, sea surface temperatures and sea level pressures that preceded active or inactive hurricane seasons in the past provide meaningful information about similar trends in future seasons. The team will issue seasonal updates of its 2008 Atlantic basin hurricane activity forecast on June 3, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 and Oct. 1. The August, September and October forecasts will include separate forecasts for each of those months.

Last but not least

This is the last blog for me to post in today, so I won't mention google at all. I be those little google bots will find this and think it is about st john us virgin islands. No website mention today, but if you need a vacation here, this would be a good place to come to. Sunny today, so I will probably just do villa rental stuff and not bother with anything else.

News about a race on St. Croix - From The Source

From St. John Source newspaper this morning.

Theresa Harper, Bob Halk Top Winners in West is Best Raceby Carol Buchanan

Top winners Theresa Harper and Bob Halk congratulate each other. April 7, 2008 -- West is Best, the second race of St. Croix's Triathlon Series, took place under clear, blue skies in Frederiksted Sunday morning, with a strong breeze keeping it from getting too hot for the racers. "It was a beautiful day for a race," said racer Donna Duffy. "I would have loved to watch it." Close to 80 participated in either the triathlon sprint, Try-A- Tri, or the team relay. The triathlon consisted of an 11.5-mile bike, three-mile run and 800-yard swim. The Try-A-Tri is a 400-yard swim, six-mile bike and 1.5-mile run. Bob Halk, in his 11th West is Best, took overall first for men. He competes in the 30 to 39 age group. Halk, who had been a competitive collegiate swimmer, makes time in the swimming leg of the race. ( Click for rest of article )
A D V E R T I S I N G : "I am really happy with my performance," Halk said. "I got an early lead in swimming." Halk described the course as flat and fast. His time was 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds. Theresa Harper, who took first for women, said West is Best is not a particularly good course for her because it is too flat -- she is strong on the hills. The first 10 minutes are easy, and the next 55 are challenging, she said. "The race was a lot of fun, with a lot of women in the field who are pretty competitive," Harper said. "I was happy the police were so supportive and they did a good job at the intersections." Harper's time was 2:13:32. Dewayne Smith, who placed first in the East End Triathlon in March, came in second. "It wasn't my best race, but this is a tune up for the long-haul endurance of the Iron Man," Smith said. The winners in the relay team were Lauren Harcrow, Dick Isherwood and Julie Eckard with a time of 1:10:59. In the under-20 age group, Will Piel came in first. Piel said his run was good and he did well swimming, but he didn't like the turnaround and speed bumps in the bike race. The race is sponsored by Project St. Croix. The winners got $25 gift certificates to Stamina Sports, and relay winners each got $10 certificates. The remaining races in the series are: -- May 4: St. Croix Ironman 70.3 and Sprint, Christiansted; -- Sept. 21: Toyota Wall2Wall, Cane Bay; -- Oct. 5: Stamina Sports Duathlon, Cramers Park; and -- Nov. 16: Caribbean Classic, Buccaneer. For more information about the races call 773-8456. Back Talk Share your reaction to this news with other Source readers. Please include headline, your name and city and state/country or island where you reside.

St John Yacht Club

The St. John Yacht Club website is www.stjohnyachtclub.org.

Eventually it will show up in search engines like google, but not for a while, since it is a Caribbean yacht club with sailboats, races, and social events.

Vacations on St. John

When you go to St John USVI, make sure your villa rental is from www.stjohnvillarental.com or you will not get the vacation villa you need. This is not a green chip. It is sandy beaches and lots of tourist attractions that you will find.

Caribbean Yacht Clubs

St John Yacht Clubs in the Caribbean Virgin Islands include the St. John Yacht Club, which is proudly at www.stjohnyachtclub.org, a website that Captain G. Piecost invented.

Ralph Royster Doyster

Nothing at all today except best wishes for everyone. Blah de blah. No news at all to comment on. I am going to do nothing much today on St. John.

Trip Advisor and Villa Rental

Combination Trip Advisor and Villa Rental for St. John? Yes. www.stjohntravelforum.com. This is the place to find information about St. John, USVI Virgin Islands. And you can find where to get a st john villa rental for your vacation right in this travel forum. At least, you can if you can find the website. Google finds it for the search term st john virgin islands travel forum. Number one.

From "The Source" about Rolex Regatta

Wind Abates to Make for Great Rolex Racingby Pamela Reid Bussard. I should put this info into the www.stjohnvillarental.com website, but I won't.

Owner Juan Moline Arroyo, with veteran crew Gregory Fink and Eddy Santiago, helped new crewmates Luis Samo and Raphael Vazquez learn about race sailing, resulting in a class win. (Photo courtesy Rolex / Daniel Forster) March 31, 2008 -- After Friday's winds of over 20 knots, the weather relented, seas became calmer and Rolex sailors enjoyed great racing on Saturday and Sunday. With Saturday's 15- to 20-knot winds, day two was less about broaching, blown chutes and breakage and more about technical racing. Fewer casualties and equipment failures made the racing just south of Pillsbury Sound the kind of experience about which all sailors dream. Sunday's racing was even better, with winds mostly below 18 knots and the seas calmer. Sailors were pleased with the less rigorous conditions and were able to employ technical tricks to make racing even more competitive and exciting. Contenders came to the St. Thomas Yacht Club from all over the Caribbean, the United States and Europe to compete in several hotly contested classes. Bad Girl of St. Croix, in Spinnaker Racing 1, was the only V.I. class winner. The most wins went to Puerto Rico, with four winners. The new IRC divisions brought competitors to Rolex from the United States. the British.Virgin.Islands, Germany, and Great Britain. The IRC boats, which raced in the regatta for the first time this year, brought a "whole new dimension of boats to Rolex," said Bill Canfield, St. Thomas Yacht Club manager. "We support the Caribbean Sailing Association rule now and forever, but we believe we should open Rolex to outsiders who want to race the rules used around the rest of the world,". Peter Holmberg, in the IRC 2 class, is skippering Ondeck Bandit. Holmberg said racing had gone well for his boat Saturday after blowing a spinnaker Friday. Ondeck Bandit finished third after the second day, behind boats Three Harkoms and Oystercatcher XXVI. Ondeck Bandit was to move up to second place behind Three Harkoms after the third day of racing. "We sailed pretty darn good. Three Harkoms has a nice rating and it’s pretty tough to beat them," Holmberg said Sunday. "I am really happy with how my guys did. There were no mistakes." The Farr 40's crew is made up of four local sailors, handpicked by Holmberg, plus six members of the Ondeck team. "I brought a few of my guys on board. The Ondeck team are sailors that we are helping turn into racers." On Saturday, with the exception of the non-spinnaker class, which had a 26-mile race, the race committee started four, twice-around-the-buoys races, for most of the classes. The last races started well after 3 p.m. on Saturday. "I think the race committee was a bit ambitious giving us four races," Holmberg said on Saturday. "Three races might have been the right balance of racing time and camaraderie after racing." Holmerg, who has recently returned home to St. Thomas from a globe-trotting career of racing America's Cup boats, is thrilled to be back in his native waters. Holmberg said that his number one take-away for Saturday's racing was "for sure, classic, beautiful Caribbean sailing. This is my home. It's kinda neat, you know, to see conditions of 15 to 20 (knots), winds out of the southeast, sunny, 87.6 degrees. What else do you want?" Sunday's one 13-nautical-mile race in Pillsbury Sound tested sailors’ knowledge of currents, and ability to judge where the most favorable conditions were for the upwind and downwind legs. Robert Armstrong's Bad Girl, which won the Spinnaker Racing One, stayed on the St. Thomas side of the course. Native Crucian Jens Hookansen said Bad Girl played the current better than their competition. Crewmate Carlos Skov agreed, "This paid off for us. There was definitely more pressure on the St. Thomas side all day. We had current charts and all the local boys were on the same side as we were, giving us reassurance that it was the right thing to do." Bad Girl's crew spoke highly of their competition, Devil Cubed, crewed by the Stanton brothers and Sydney Jones, all of St. Croix. Hookansen said that Devil Cubed sailed a great regatta and sent congratulations to them. If there was a sweetheart story of this year's regatta, it had to go to Medalla Light, from Puerto Rico. With two brand new crewmates, one of whom had not raced in a regatta before, the J/24 was unable to compete in its regular class, and went to the Non-Spinnaker Racing First class. "We didn't feel like we had enough boat handling experience to compete in the J/24 class," said Fink. Using all the tactics, tuning and discipline they use against their usual one-design competitors, they schooled the rest of the class in how to shape a team for a win in their class, by doing it. For regatta results and photos, please see the official International Rolex Regatta website at www.rolexcupregatta.com.

Forums

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Potrzebie

The St. John Yacht Club website is www.stjohnyachtclub.org, but the search engines have not yet found it, and it has no links yet. Soon it will have links, as this blog mentions it a lot. Why is this in italic?

Amazing amazing rentals

Wow, 100 villas for rent on St. John usvi in the virgin islands. I guess that the thing to do is to look at www.stjohnvillarental.com on google and then you will certainly find something that you need. In fact, there are so many vacation villa rentals you just can't miss getting something that your vacation needs. You can probably find waterfront or Cruz Bay or Coral Bay or wedding or honeymoon or last-minute specials. Villas are fun to rent for your vacation, so check out this website. Top ratings everywhere.

Party Last Night

We had a superior yacht club party last night. The St. John Yacht Club and loads of guests and the Hot Club of Coral Bay, and it should be mentioned that our website is www.stjohnyachtclub.org, but I probably won't mention it.

Blog Time

I guess I will put in a few words today that are meaningless. Cow. Blueberry pie. Transduction. Encyclopedia. Piecost. Poigt. Bobby Fischer. www.stjohnvillarental.com. Tennis court. Introduct. Tits.

Rolex Regatta

From the St. John Source On-Line Newspaper


St. Thomas Yacht Club Makes Final Preparations for Rolex Regattaby Pamela Reid Bussard

Geoffroy Stephane and Ronan Kermoal of St. Barths prep their Nacra F18. (Photo by Pamela Reid Bussard.) March 26, 2008 -- Finishing touches to the headquarters of the International Rolex Regatta headquarters were well in hand Wednesday at the St. Thomas Yacht Club, a couple days before the start of the three-day race. About 45 or 50 visiting boats were already in Cowpet Bay, also undergoing final preparations for the annual Rolex Regatta. The club is "really happy with turnout" with more than 85 boats registered, and is especially pleased with the IRC turnout of around 15 boats, said William Canfield, STYC manager. IRC is a new rating rule, but is more popular in Europe. Significant because "it is the first time that we have a totally IRC class in the Caribbean," Canfield said. He continued, "We think this will be a great invitation for other boats coming down in the future, as IRC is the most popular rating system in the world." The Presidente Cup and the BVI Spring Regatta will also offer the class, according to the official regatta website. "We hope other regattas throughout the Caribbean will adopt the IRC class in the future and will give the foreign boats an IRC series throughout the region," Canfield said. Regatta competitors have a one-stop-shop awaiting them at STYC. "That's the nice thing about this regatta: You've got everything at your fingertips," Canfield said. "Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, an ATM, music and food, cases of water and beer." Earlier this week, regatta officials were concerned that there might be a shortage of ice because a local ice producer closed. (See "Freeze Out: Economics Drives St. Thomas Dairies Out of Ice-Making Business.") Canfield phoned around to other island businesses, and the community came through with offers of assistance. The club is "using a lot of ice from Bumbles, Eugene Smith and St. John Ice -- they all grabbed what they could for us, and two of the companies brought ice containers over," Canfield said. He continued, "Coral World really came through for us big time." Preparations have gone well, he said. "All the buoys and marks are ready," Canfield said. "The liquor and beer are already being chilled, and we're raring to go to really have a great show this year." STYC has parties scheduled Thursday through Sunday from 2:30 to 11 p.m., where sailors will hear live music from such acts as the Headline Band and One Blood. Many boats and crews from the Rolex fleet will stay on until early next week, when they will make their way to Tortola for next week's BVI Spring Regatta.

Blog Agog Bog Cog Dog Fog Hog Log Nog Pog Sog

I wonder if I were to mention that www.frankbayvillas.com is a good place to find villa rentals on St. John, that somehow everyone would also think so, and the blog would be a good place to say so. Allegedly, embedding urls in text, like mentioning www.stjohnvillarental.com, is a really good way to get links. Who knows? At least, this page rank is 3. And the front page of the blog is 7. So I guess I will keep doing it. Why not! And while here, I might as well mention www.stjohnyachtclub.org, since I am the commodore.

Yacht Club Party

Right now, there are 38 or so people signed up. I bet we get over 50. I will attend in any event.

Yacht Club stuff

Frank Bay Villas (www.frankbayvillas.com) does not contain this information.

The St. John Yacht Club was founded in 1972 by a group of adventurous St. Johnians who loved sailing.

Charter members included:
Stu Brown
Cees DeGraaff
Jack Dammann
Bob & Joyce Leigh
Henry & Maia Mongie
Tommy & Frances Smith

And our first commodore
Bob Eaton

Over the past 36 years, the St. John Yacht Club has grown to about 80 family memberships, including full- and part-time residents. We are members of the United States Sailing Association, with full reciprocal privileges with yacht clubs all over the world.

Our Mission Statement (Section 2 of the St. John Yacht Club By Laws)
The purpose of the club is to encourage and promote the sport of yachting in the Virgin Islands; to provide a social outlet and bond for those who would follow the sea as an avocation and to provide the organization to give collective voice in support of measures and programs, the objective of which is the maintenance and protection of the marine environment of the Virgin Islands. The Club may also award scholarships for marine studies.

Each year we hold three or four regattas
Around St. John – Starts and ends near Cruz Bay
Duke's Trophy – Near Cruz Bay, around the Pillsbury Sound Cays
Island Hopper – Near Cruz Bay, around the Pillsbury Sound Cays
Commodore's Cup – Coral Bay, to benefit Kids And The Sea (KATS)

More information and race dates can be found in the "Race Schedule" section of this web site.
Boats/sailors from anywhere are welcome to participate in the regattas. Call the Race Chairman at 340-776-6101 for information.

Social Functions
The St. John Yacht Club tries to hold monthly Socials during the high season for its members and their guests. Look in the "Next Social Event" section of this web site for information on what is upcoming.

Visiting Yachtsmen
If you are on St. John during one of our Social Functions, we'd love to have you attend (space available). Please call the Commodore at 340-642-3360.

Membership
St. John Yacht Club always welcomes new members who share our love of St. John and sailing. Please call the Membership Chairman at 340-626-0135 for information about becoming a member.

Our Club Insignia – The Maltese Cross (see insignia above, info from Wikipedia)
The Maltese Cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Crustian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller, or Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of four "V"-shaped arms joined together at their bases, so that each arm has two points. Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. The eight points are said to symbolize the chivalric virtues:
Loyalty
Piety
Frankness
Bravery
Glory and honour
Contempt of death
Helpfulness towards the poor and the sick
Respect for the church

Happy Easter

On Easter Sunday, you should visit www.stjohnyachtclub.org and learn all about the St. John Yacht Club.

www.stjohntravelforum.com

www.stjohntravelforum.com is the best source of information on the internet about st john. Everything you need to know is in this website. And you can get vacation villa rentals here too. At least it will link to www.stjohnvillarental.com, where they are really listed, but that is a good thing.

Lots of things about the Travel Forum

All About The St. John Travel Forum
The St. John Travel Forum was founded August 20, 2007, by a small group of people who know and love St. John, and who wish to share their knowledge with everyone. It is intended to be the internet's most complete collection of information about St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Inside you will find numerous articles about St. John. Topics include where to shop, water sports, boat charters, our beautiful beaches, the Virgin Islands National Park, weddings (officiants, jewelry, florists, even cakes), webcams, restaurants, activities, where to find just about anything.
You can get the ferry schedule, read a trip report, or see a photo gallery.
If you need to find churches, ATMs, books, newspapers, or the weather report, you can locate the information in the St. John USVI Travel Forum.
You can enter the 8 Tuff Miles Road Race from here. Or look at a live webcam of Foxy's Restaurant on Jost Van Dyke.
The restaurant section that we compiled is the most complete of any we have found on the Internet. Listed by location and price, with phone numbers and links to websites when available. We even list the places to get pizza. And as the Travel Forum gets more and more people registered and doing posts, you will have multiple restaurant reviews available at your fingertips.
The same is true of villa rentals. We are planning to have a complete list of available rental villas, organized by size and location. Cottages, small rental villas, large rental villas, Eco-tents, even Caneel and the Westin hotels. Multiple photos of each property, full descriptions, prices, and links to the availability calendars. You will be able to find the perfect villa for your next trip, and send an inquiry right from the Travel Forum. And there will be an ever-growing number of reviews, located in the same section as the villa descriptions, so you won't have to hunt all over internet for information.
Anyone can read any article at any time. No need to Register or Log In. Just go to the Topic that you are interested in and click on it.
If you want to post something, follow these easy directions. First, click on "Register" (top right of the Home Page). Check the box that says you are at least 13 years old. Then enter User Name, Email Address, Password, and Confirmation Code. There are some optional fields at the bottom of this screen that are informational only. Note: you need to register just once. After you have registered, you can then Log In and use all functions of the Travel Forum.
You can post information, questions, or replies anywhere. Click on a Category (example: Accommodations -- Get Information or Write A Review). Then click on a Forum (example: Large Rental Villas). To Post a Reply to an existing Topic, first click on that Topic to open it, then click on "Post Reply." To create a new Topic, click on "New Topic."
There are many different categories. Please try to find an appropriate place for any postings. If you are doing a restaurant review, for example, see if there already is a topic created for that restaurant. If so, then click on the topic to open it, and select "Post Reply." Otherwise, click on "New Topic."
If you have any difficulties with anything, send an email to stjohntravelinfo@aol.com. If you think something should be included that is not here, please send us an email. We will get back to you as soon as possible, hopefully within 1-2 business days.
The St. John Travel Forum is for people who have traveled to St. John, or who are planning a future trip. We hope that you will enjoy using it as much as we have enjoyed creating it. This is truly a beautiful little island, and we want you to come visit. Whether you come here once or many times, we know you will enjoy your experience, and we hope that the St. John Travel Forum will supply you with all the information you need.
If you own a St. John business that is tourism-related, and would like to be listed on the St. John Travel Forum, send an email to stjohntravelinfo@aol.com.
Any posts which have content that the Forum Administration judges to be offensive, overly critical, or inappropriate in any way will be removed.
Our Webmaster is the world-famous Ultmast, who loves St. John, but is now in Costa Mesa, California, running the internet business of a multi-million dollar enterprise. In his spare time, he plays soccer and is on the United States Masters Ultimate Frisbee Team, going to the World Championships this coming December. Naturally, he is a Red Sox and Patriots fan, like his younger brother and father.
The website is professionally optimized, and just 45 days into its existence made the first page of almost all search engine results.
The Forum Administrator was hired on August 27, 2007, a 7-year St. John resident. Another Red Sox and Patriots fan. He lives in Upper Carolina, 600 feet above Coral Bay Harbor, and can look at the warm Caribbean any time all day from his little "office" in the woods. His beautiful wife gives him all the inspiration he needs.

History History History

St John Villa Rental USVI Pool Wedding Honeymoon Frank Bay
Frank Bay Villas -- Nature a Sure Lure for Visitors to St. John
This text is also in St. John Villa Rental. If the characteristic personality of each United States Virgin Island could be captured in a word, the flurry of activity, premier resorts and world-class shopping districts of St. Thomas would likely bring "energetic" to mind. Considering its rolling green hills dotted with centuries-old sugar mill ruins and the Danish-inspired architecture of its two towns, "historic" aptly describes a more quiet St. Croix. But what word best describes the 11,560 acres of largely undeveloped sparkling beaches, private lagoons, nature trails and lush foliage that both complement these two larger sister islands and complete this beautiful Caribbean trio? It is "serene," and that is the hallmark of the island of St. John.
Just a 45-minute boat ride from St. Thomas' Charlotte Amalie, this smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands was once a thriving agricultural society established in the early 1700s by Danish settlers attracted by the island's lucrative prospects of cultivating sugar cane. More than 100 cotton and sugar plantations flourished throughout all three U.S. Virgin Islands during the 18th and 19th centuries, but the emancipation of slaves in 1848 led to the plantations' eventual decline. What remain are the ruins of St. John's now-famous Annaberg Sugar Mill and other smaller plantations.
Once known for its sugar cane and farming industries, St. John today is recognized for its pristine beaches and conservation-minded residents who dedicate themselves to preserving the island's natural and cultural resources. Diminutive in size but not in natural splendor, this 19-square-mile island offers a glimpse of what life is like unfettered by commercial development and the trappings of a more modern lifestyle. Since philanthropist Laurence Rockefeller deeded two-thirds of the island - plus 5,000 offshore acres - to the federal government as national park land more than 40 years ago, St. John has retained a tranquil, unspoiled beauty that leaves visitors vowing to return for a longer stay.
For a vacationer with a mind to escape life's faster pace, there is snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing on St. John's calm, clear waters, and sunning on one lovely beach after the next. More than one-third of the national park land is underwater and home to brilliantly-hued coral reefs, plant life and tropical fish. Some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean is at Trunk Bay, where an underwater trail with submerged markers leads visitors on a fascinating journey amidst the island's colorful marine life.
Coming ashore to soak in what St. John most abundantly affords visitors - peace and quiet in the realm of gorgeous scenery - vacationers have 40 numerous beaches on which to spread their towels for an uninterrupted day in the sun. Beginning at the island's western end, three of St. John's most famous beaches are strung together, fringed with tropical palms and sea grape trees. Hawksnest, Trunk and Cinnamon Bay beaches are likely to be the most crowded of St. John's sunning spots, but only relatively-speaking, considering the privacy and seclusion offered by the island's countless other bays and cays.
Maho and Francis bays and Watelemon Cay are just a few more of the beaches encountered as visitors continue eastward along St. John's gently curving coastline. Powdered with sugary-white sand, the beach at Leinster Bay is a haven for those seeking the solace of a more private, sunny retreat. When not soaking up the sun's rays, vacationers can swim in the bay's shallow waters and snorkel in the company of an occasional turtle and stingray among spectacular, colorful coral.
Vacationers who don't take to the sea for recreation or spend day after day on the beach may instead choose to explore any of the 22 self-guided nature trails managed by the National Park Service. In sharp contrast to its white sand beaches, St. John's woodland trails wind through subtropical vegetation, keeping determined hikers occupied for miles - and hours - at a time. The three-mile Reef Bay Hike, offered by the National Park Service, leads nature enthusiasts past ancient Arawak Indian carvings called petroglyphs.
After touring the island on foot, visitors may also choose to wind their way along the island's scenic but narrow roads in a rented car or jeep, making sure to drive on the left as is the law in the USVI. Or, for those not interested in exploring the island on their own, two-hour safari bus tours, colorfully narrated by guides full of both West Indian folklore and first-hand knowledge of the island, take visitors to key observation points around the island.
After taking any one or all of these numerous forays into St. John's flora and fauna, visitors to the island still should save time to explore Cruz Bay, once a bustling port serving the sugar and rum industries and now home to most of the island's residents. Here, visitors won't find fast-food chains, discos or movie theaters; rather, an eclectic mix of interesting boutiques, art galleries, bars and fine restaurants populate what's considered the island's social and business center. Just north of Cruz Bay, vacationers will find one of the prettiest shopping areas in the Caribbean, Mongoose Junction. Cruz Bay is also home to Wharfside Village, another shopping area in town located right on the beach. Both Mongoose Junction and Wharfside Village offer everything from funky local crafts and fashions to elegant jewels and exotic imports.
Valued by many for the slower pace it affords its visitors, St. John has everything to offer in terms of rest, relaxation and recreation. Whether coming to this tiny island for sunning, snorkeling, or even shopping, vacationers will find ample opportunities to enjoy all three and more on St. John.
Information from US Virgin Islands website

Celtics Win Again

94-74, and the whole world recognizes their genius. They are too good for the rest of the league, and will most likely be banished because they are incredible. Soon, they will all come to the St. John Yacht Club, visible at www.stjohnyachtclub.org.

Is there a travel forum just for St. John USVI

I found a travel forum for St. John, USVI, and it is wicked good. www.stjohntravelforum.com. A genius must have invented it, for it is wicked good and full of everything you need to know about St. John. Captain G. Piecost must have invented it.

Monday in the Virgin Islands

Looks like an unsettled day or two of weather. Maybe it will be sunny by Wednesday or so.

Villas on St. John

Here are some of my favorite vacation villa rentals, all found on www.stjohnvillarental.com, www.frankbayvillas.com, and www.stjohntravelforum.com.

Over 100 villas to choose from. And a large section of last-minute specials.

1-Bedroom Villas – Apartment Suite Dreams, Azul de Mar, Bananaquit, Bougainvillea, Captain's Cabin, Caribsea, Caribsurf, Catch n Keep, Coconut Coast, Coral and Blue, Coral Dream, Far Horizons, Fishbone Cottage, Garden By The Sea, Hillcrest Guest House, In Harmony Retreat, Lavender Hill Suites, Meritage Cottage, Papaya Moon, Siempre Azul, Star Villas, Tranquility, Trinidad Charlie Eco Cottages, Valley View, Windcrest.

2-Bedroom Villas – Blue Tang, Cameron Cove, Caneel Trailside Cottage, Carnival Beach House, Castle St. John, Coconut Coast, Daffodil Villa, Hibiscus Gardens, Horizons Cottage, Kamabesu, Lavender Hill Suites, Louisenhoj, Luna Vista, Mystic Ridge, Panacea, Sea Turtle Villa, SeaCruz, Star Villas, Starlit Escape, Tradewinds Cottage, Villa Cielomar, Windcrest.

3-Bedroom Villas – Allesandra, Andante by the Sea, Blue Palm Villa, Cari-beana Villa, ChocoCruz, Cinnamon Stones, Idyllic Villa, Odessa, Rendezvous By The Sea, Safari, Serenity, Still Waters, Villa Mollo.

4-Bedroom Villas – Acqua Blu, Amani, Blue Skies, Chateau La Tete Rouge, Fish Bay Hideaway, Meritage Great House, Rendezview, Sea Turtle Villa, Sol Inclination, Villa Claudia, Villa Colorado, Villa Venturoso.

5-Bedroom Villas – Crystal Seaview, Kismet, Mystic Ridge, Peter Bay Beach House, Starlit Escape.

6-Bedroom Villas – Villa Tesori, Chateau Margot, Great Expectations, Villa Paulette.

St. John Travel Forum

A great night all over the place on St. John last night, as the beloved Captain G. Piecost and his lovely bride went next door for a free dinner. No one even bothered to mention www.stjohnvillarental.com all night. We just at hamburgs and drank wine and rum.

St. John Yacht Club

If I mentioned the St. John Yacht Club here, would it make it into the IBP ranking system under www.stjohnyachtclub.org, or would I have to do something else? I just don't know, so I am not going to mention it. Instead, I will mention www.stjohnvillarental.com, www.frankbayvillas.com, and www.stjohntravelforum.com, all of which are the best websites on St. John in the Virgin Islands.

Traveling to St. John

If you are traveling to St. John, make sure you first go to www.stjohnvillarental.com and rent a vacation villa.

Vacation Villa Rentals on St. John, Virgin Islands

The best vacation villa rentals on St. John are at http://www.stjohnvillarental.com/. You can also check http://www.frankbayvillas.com/ and http://www.stjohntravelforum.com/



Here are the villas:



1-Bedroom Villas – Apartment Suite Dreams, Azul de Mar, Bananaquit, Bougainvillea, Captain's Cabin, Caribsea, Caribsurf, Catch n Keep, Coconut Coast, Coral and Blue, Coral Dream, Far Horizons, Fishbone Cottage, Garden By The Sea, Hillcrest Guest House, In Harmony Retreat, Lavender Hill Suites, Meritage Cottage, Papaya Moon, Siempre Azul, Star Villas, Tranquility, Trinidad Charlie Eco Cottages, Valley View, Windcrest.

2-Bedroom Villas – Blue Tang, Cameron Cove, Caneel Trailside Cottage, Carnival Beach House, Castle St. John, Coconut Coast, Daffodil Villa, Hibiscus Gardens, Horizons Cottage, Kamabesu, Lavender Hill Suites, Louisenhoj, Luna Vista, Mystic Ridge, Panacea, Sea Turtle Villa, SeaCruz, Star Villas, Starlit Escape, Tradewinds Cottage, Villa Cielomar, Windcrest.

3-Bedroom Villas – Allesandra, Andante by the Sea, Blue Palm Villa, Cari-beana Villa, ChocoCruz, Cinnamon Stones, Idyllic Villa, Odessa, Rendezvous By The Sea, Safari, Serenity, Still Waters, Villa Mollo.

4-Bedroom Villas – Acqua Blu, Amani, Blue Skies, Chateau La Tete Rouge, Fish Bay Hideaway, Meritage Great House, Rendezview, Sea Turtle Villa, Sol Inclination, Villa Claudia, Villa Colorado, Villa Venturoso.

5-Bedroom Villas – Crystal Seaview, Kismet, Mystic Ridge, Peter Bay Beach House, Starlit Escape.

6-Bedroom Villas – Villa Tesori, Chateau Margot, Great Expectations, Villa Paulette.

Vacation Villa Rentals on St. John, Virgin Islands

The best vacation villa rentals on St. John are at www.stjohnvillarental.com. You can also check www.frankbayvillas.com and www.stjohntravelforum.com

Here are the villas:

1-Bedroom Villas – Apartment Suite Dreams, Azul de Mar, Bananaquit, Bougainvillea, Captain's Cabin, Caribsea, Caribsurf, Catch n Keep, Coconut Coast, Coral and Blue, Coral Dream, Far Horizons, Fishbone Cottage, Garden By The Sea, Hillcrest Guest House, In Harmony Retreat, Lavender Hill Suites, Meritage Cottage, Papaya Moon, Siempre Azul, Star Villas, Tranquility, Trinidad Charlie Eco Cottages, Valley View, Windcrest.

2-Bedroom Villas – Blue Tang, Cameron Cove, Caneel Trailside Cottage, Carnival Beach House, Castle St. John, Coconut Coast, Daffodil Villa, Hibiscus Gardens, Horizons Cottage, Kamabesu, Lavender Hill Suites, Louisenhoj, Luna Vista, Mystic Ridge, Panacea, Sea Turtle Villa, SeaCruz, Star Villas, Starlit Escape, Tradewinds Cottage, Villa Cielomar, Windcrest.

3-Bedroom Villas – Allesandra, Andante by the Sea, Blue Palm Villa, Cari-beana Villa, ChocoCruz, Cinnamon Stones, Idyllic Villa, Odessa, Rendezvous By The Sea, Safari, Serenity, Still Waters, Villa Mollo.

4-Bedroom Villas – Acqua Blu, Amani, Blue Skies, Chateau La Tete Rouge, Fish Bay Hideaway, Meritage Great House, Rendezview, Sea Turtle Villa, Sol Inclination, Villa Claudia, Villa Colorado, Villa Venturoso.

5-Bedroom Villas – Crystal Seaview, Kismet, Mystic Ridge, Peter Bay Beach House, Starlit Escape.

6-Bedroom Villas – Villa Tesori, Chateau Margot, Great Expectations, Villa Paulette.