It's official. The last day of business for Larry at the Trap was last night, Friday. Some of the locals hung around a bit after the kitchen closed. Hugs all around. Went by today. The sign is down. The tarps are gone. I almost shed a tear. We will miss Larry, his sense of humor, and musical library...

Trash is moving. Nice to see the dumpsters empty. I heard that the barge worked into the late hours last night to move the trash.

Thank you to the Capt Vic staff.

Here is the latest on the situation. For the past few days only one barge is running and it can only take cars and small vans. Therefore, we are not getting deliveries of gasoline, propane, concrete, building materials, etc. Construction on St. John is at a standstill. No trash is leaving the island...

Last day of business will be Saturday July 30.

Larry told me today that his last day will be Saturday, July 30.

As of last Friday, his plan is to move to Puerto Rico. Timing is still flexible

It is too bad that this story focused on Caneel Resort. It even advertised the prices, amenities, and which room Angelina and Brad stayed it. No mention of the campground and the prices for it. No mention of the archaeological sites that date back to pre Columbus days. No mention of the rich Caribbe...

The owner told us on Friday 7/15 that he didn't have a definite closing date. He is reducing his inventory and when it gets too low he will close.

Just a reminder to visitors to the island. I know you are committed to recycling and are accustomed to living in a location where almost everything is recycled in a co-mingled fashion. Unfortunately on St. John we ONLY recycle aluminum cans. The recycling is done by dedicated volunteers not the gove...

Earlier comment that beach was crowded on a Saturday. Saturday and Sunday are days most locals go to the beach. It's the weekend.

Also, a lot of locals won't get in the water during the winter because it is too cold. So when the temp climbs there will be more locals on the beaches.

Lion Fish present a high risk for the ciguatera toxin which is a problem in this area. I will not eat it or any other reef dwelling fish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciguatera

mdcoles you are so right. The local FB pages are full of stories. Businesses that are based on one island but had a job to do on the other reported spending 8 hours in line and just 2 to get the job done. Concrete all comes from St. Thomas. The concrete shipments to St. John were stopped because you...

Reserving a spot with Love City might work if the Love City barges are running. Currently one is and one isn't.

Being moved to the front of the line may cause a fight now. Emotions get a bit high when you wait in line for 4 - 6 hours.