Possible update on the NO sign
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Possible update on the NO sign
After reading about someone sending an email regarding the NO sign to the tourism bureau yesterday, I decided to join the plea. I sent an email as well. Here is what I sent:
Good afternoon Ms. Beverly Nicholson-Doty,
As a yearly visitor to St Thomas and St John, I have a daily habit of checking the St John Spice Cam. http://www.stjohnspice.com/spicecam/
The presence of the new NO sign near the dock has really caused some distraction. We, along with many other visitors, have always enjoyed writing a quick note in the sand when we arrive. Our friends and family back home love to see that we made it and are on a much anticipated vacation! The sign on the beach as viewed on the Spice Cam definitely causes both a distraction and obstruction of the view of the sandy area near the shore. Would it be possible to move the sign to a different location that would put it out of the camera range? I think it would make the webcam much more “tourist friendly”.
We love your islands and dream of being there as often as possible. Those of us who check the webcam often would appreciate anything you could do to move the sign. The webcam gives us a moment of sunshine in our cold winter days.
Kind regards,
Nancy
A yearly February visitor from Muskegon, Michigan
AND... here is the email I found in my inbox this morning! It is from Beverly Nicholson, Commissioner of the USVI Tourism Bureau...
Dear Nancy,
How wonderful to hear you keep in touch with our islands through the St. John webcam.
Thank you for alerting us to the obstructive nature of the sign.
Please be assured that your concern is being taken seriously, and we will be notifying the relevant authorities to adjust the positioning of the sign.
Also, please let me know when you are next on island, so I, or a member of my team, can welcome you back personally.
Sincerely,
Beverly N. Nicholson
I really wanted to ask her to take it down completely, but I understand they have their reasons for thinking it is necessary. But... at least we may get the sign moved. Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!!
Good afternoon Ms. Beverly Nicholson-Doty,
As a yearly visitor to St Thomas and St John, I have a daily habit of checking the St John Spice Cam. http://www.stjohnspice.com/spicecam/
The presence of the new NO sign near the dock has really caused some distraction. We, along with many other visitors, have always enjoyed writing a quick note in the sand when we arrive. Our friends and family back home love to see that we made it and are on a much anticipated vacation! The sign on the beach as viewed on the Spice Cam definitely causes both a distraction and obstruction of the view of the sandy area near the shore. Would it be possible to move the sign to a different location that would put it out of the camera range? I think it would make the webcam much more “tourist friendly”.
We love your islands and dream of being there as often as possible. Those of us who check the webcam often would appreciate anything you could do to move the sign. The webcam gives us a moment of sunshine in our cold winter days.
Kind regards,
Nancy
A yearly February visitor from Muskegon, Michigan
AND... here is the email I found in my inbox this morning! It is from Beverly Nicholson, Commissioner of the USVI Tourism Bureau...
Dear Nancy,
How wonderful to hear you keep in touch with our islands through the St. John webcam.
Thank you for alerting us to the obstructive nature of the sign.
Please be assured that your concern is being taken seriously, and we will be notifying the relevant authorities to adjust the positioning of the sign.
Also, please let me know when you are next on island, so I, or a member of my team, can welcome you back personally.
Sincerely,
Beverly N. Nicholson
I really wanted to ask her to take it down completely, but I understand they have their reasons for thinking it is necessary. But... at least we may get the sign moved. Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!!
Re: Possible update on the NO sign
w00t w00t!
Good email; great response!
Good email; great response!
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woot woot!
Impressive.
Impressive.
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I wish I knew how to bold and make the text big -
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Way to take the bull by the horns! Thank you!
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Way to take the bull by the horns! Thank you!
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when you click on reply the task Bar above your text has all the options
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All those /&/(?/ things screw me up
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WOOT WOOT!
Way to write a positive message that got the point across loud and clear. It will be interesting to see if they follow through on the "personal welcome back" - do keep us posted on that front.
Way to write a positive message that got the point across loud and clear. It will be interesting to see if they follow through on the "personal welcome back" - do keep us posted on that front.
Patr
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
~~Longing to be back on St. John~~
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The NO sign isn't visable now so a big Woot Woot from me!!
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WOOT WOOT! WOOT WOOT!!!jwwj wrote:The NO sign isn't visable now so a big Woot Woot from me!!
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Yay! So happy to know they listened.
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Good job!!!! And thank you so much!
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Thanks so much for speaking up. Thanks for bringing
back the beauty. What a difference it makes. It is a WOW pic again.
back the beauty. What a difference it makes. It is a WOW pic again.
Beach Creecher
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There was no positive ID made, but this NO sign may be the one removed from SpiceCam view... all the way across the street to be propped against a tree in the park.
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Re: Possible update on the NO sign
I think a thank you and a well done is in order for Beverly Nicholson, Commissioner of the USVI Tourism Bureau. If indeed she is the force behind getting this sign moved. It is rare these days for a public employee to care, listen and act on something such as this sign. It is good to know that Beverly took the time to make a situation as minor as this might have seemed, and took corrective action quickly. It is also a nice reply to michigan couples email.
Thank you Beverly Nicholson
Thank you michigan couple.
Thank you Beverly Nicholson
Thank you michigan couple.
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