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by longingstjohn
Fri May 23, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: First time visitors
Replies: 20
Views: 7325

Re: First time visitors

Welcome to the the forum!
the best advise i ever received about the island is....
bring twice the money and half the clothing.

have fun!

brian.
by longingstjohn
Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Any Fly Fisherman?
Replies: 5
Views: 2460

Re: Any Fly Fisherman?

down july 12 to 19 myself. want to try fishing on the flats as well.

link to a video i found about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4CWxVHnB8

good luck,

b.
by longingstjohn
Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Salt Water Pools
Replies: 14
Views: 4256

Re: Salt Water Pools

pretty certain many of the larger villas do. it is a cost savings. Tesori does have one.

brian.
by longingstjohn
Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: a question about doors for villa owners and renters
Replies: 16
Views: 7045

Re: a question about doors for villa owners and renters

to gain hurricane rating the door/window glass must withstand a 9 pound 2 by 4 with 34 mile velocity. does not mean it will not crack or break, but that the object will not propel through.

roll down hurricane shutters are on my list.

b.
by longingstjohn
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: a question about doors for villa owners and renters
Replies: 16
Views: 7045

Re: a question about doors for villa owners and renters

Owning one and planning the build of yet another villa, i will confirm Christine's concerns. Doors will not always be closed or locked in the open position by renters. Sliders, provide a beautiful wall to wall view, but create an issue with maintenance and hazard to weather. having said that, i am s...
by longingstjohn
Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Would you...?
Replies: 29
Views: 9678

Re: Would you...?

Slightly different circumstance, but yes. we bought a home last year with the plan of being snow birds in a few years...we just got back from a 9 day trip. i am blessed to be able to work from anywhere with high speed internet and ATT mobile. we installed a cell booster to help with the ATT issue an...
by longingstjohn
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: We are escaping!
Replies: 2
Views: 1703

We are escaping!

We will be on island again tomorrow, subject to the evil white stuff (snow), not to be confused with the wonderful white stuff (sand). Will wear our VIOL wristband, and a tag that says....if found please return to villa tesori. Hope to meet some of our St John VIOL friends while there. brian and lisa.
by longingstjohn
Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: 2 Door Jeep Wrangler versus 4 Door
Replies: 11
Views: 3939

Re: 2 Door Jeep Wrangler versus 4 Door

the 2 door will work. might have the cooler on the other rear seat, but it will work. enjoy the trip.
brian
by longingstjohn
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Public Parking
Replies: 8
Views: 3097

Re: Public Parking

We usually have a few evenings where we leave a jeep overnight in one of the public lots. never had a problem. Enjoy your trip! b.
by longingstjohn
Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Early morning trunk bay?
Replies: 8
Views: 3524

Re: Early morning trunk bay?

we generally get there just before 8am. usually have the beach to ourselves. there are a few park employees wandering around but no one ever questioned us. we have a better time snorkeling before the crowds hit.
brian.
by longingstjohn
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Renewing Vows
Replies: 8
Views: 3202

Re: Renewing Vows

we were on island in early december. had the pleasure of renewing our vows. we used anne marie's services. she made it a very special part of our trip. we did the ceremony at our villa, but i would listen to anne marie's ideas of which locations might work. good luck, i can't imagine it not being a ...
by longingstjohn
Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:27 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Big surf
Replies: 1
Views: 1429

Big surf

Get up for sunrise this morning and hear a dull roar. It finally dawned on me it was the surf from rendezvous bay. Tesori is 700 feet up. Only time I hear it normally is at the edge of our deck. Don't think ill snorkel today. Our BVI rum tour was cancelled last night....from the sound I think it was...
by longingstjohn
Mon Nov 18, 2013 5:56 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Liquor store by baggage claim
Replies: 1
Views: 1344

Re: Liquor store by baggage claim

yes. we stop in before picking up a taxi.
by longingstjohn
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Open house at villa tesori dec 12
Replies: 1
Views: 1127

Open house at villa tesori dec 12

from 12pm to 7pm…
thank you for all of your interest.
we look forward to meeting friends from the forum.

pm for directions if you need.

brian and lisa
by longingstjohn
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: does a hot tub make a difference in villa choice?
Replies: 15
Views: 5780

Re: does a hot tub make a difference in villa choice?

i would like to thank everyone for their feedback, both public and private.
we have decided to add a hot tub to our home….will likely take a number of months…..soon come now…

brian.