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by fbo44
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Gallows pool construction/destruction
Replies: 18
Views: 30312

Gallows pool construction/destruction

Hey Forumites, has anyone been to Gallows lately? Was thinking of staying there in late July/early August, but am concerned about the pool renovations. I know the pool will be out of commission then (not too big of a deal), but was wondering about how much other disruption might exist? Thanks!
by fbo44
Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Two more weeks in paradise, final
Replies: 15
Views: 13681

Re: Two more weeks in paradise, final

Love your reports...thanks for taking the time to post them! One quick question: how do you take such colorful underwater pictures?
by fbo44
Fri Jun 10, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Zika
Replies: 6
Views: 6051

Re: Zika

Thank you all for the useful information.
by fbo44
Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Loud music and glass beer bottles
Replies: 5
Views: 5499

Re: Loud music and glass beer bottles

Just don't bother with the VIPD...one night last summer while staying at Gallows, some moron with huge speakers on top of his car set up shop around 11pm in front of that bar by Grande Bay and blasted music (including Madonna's "Like a Virgin" about 15-20 times - no kidding). Lasted at lea...
by fbo44
Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Zika
Replies: 6
Views: 6051

Zika

Just wondering about Zika...has anyone decided not to visit because of this?? We have a trip planned later this summer, but starting to think about waiting until more is understood about the virus.
by fbo44
Sat May 21, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: a spice cam Palm tree growing up
Replies: 3
Views: 3341

Re: a spice cam Palm tree growing up

Thanks for the pics! I've been noting the palm's growth over the years as well!
by fbo44
Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:31 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Virgin Islands Hotel Tax likely to increase
Replies: 25
Views: 17451

Re: Virgin Islands Hotel Tax likely to increase

Governments everywhere just keep getting bigger and bigger while taking more and more. I can't wait to see what the USVI politicians do with the GERS fiasco. (Hint: check out Chicago's pension system.)
by fbo44
Sat Sep 26, 2015 2:19 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: short but we hope sweet
Replies: 24
Views: 16248

Re: short but we hope sweet

Very, very happy for all of you. Enjoy!! :D
by fbo44
Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Virgin Islands Hotel Tax likely to increase
Replies: 25
Views: 17451

Re: Virgin Islands Hotel Tax likely to increase

Right on Gratefuldad and Coconuts... And just wait until newly opened Cuba tourism really kicks in.
by fbo44
Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:08 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St john needs a _____
Replies: 26
Views: 13129

Re: St john needs a _____

a way to get rid of Summer's End.
by fbo44
Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:05 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St john needs a _____
Replies: 26
Views: 13129

Re: St john needs a _____

a good soaking.