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FYI regarding WSJ 2006 Tax Bills

A recording which came across my phone just now was quite fast, so forgive me if I do not have the correct legal terms.The call was from Starwood regarding another court action putting the 2006 tax bills on hold. Due to an injunction, the 2006 tax bills should not have been mailed. Starwood was advising timeshare owners to hold off paying their bills.
Since I pay everything the day it comes in the mail, I paid my bill yesterday.:doh: Starwood Management informed me that, if the tax bill is lowered, a credit would be applied to my tax account. Pam
 
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just back from STJ - so catching up.

it was reported here on TUG (and reported in USVI news - sites linked in WSJ Thread) - that the property tax bills were deemed invalid.

The tax bill was forwarded by SVO - and came with a letter of explanation - taxes are billed and paid to the USVI Gov't (and not SVO/WSJ) - SVO is supplying this info (call and letter) as a courtesy since as a property owner it is upon the owner to know the standing of property taxes

I got home and received a voicemail from SVO (and they mentioned ARDA...).
 
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Car Barge STT-STJ

For those planning on taking the car barge between St Thomas and St John - please be aware that they are down to 1 barge and the wait is very long (and very hot) - this was reported on 'On St John'
http://www.on-stjohn.com/
 
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I hope this won't last long. We'll be there in Nov and hope it will be back to three barges...
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The USVI just got stimulus money for ferries - so that may help with the public ferries eventually (after all the corrupt USVI officials line their pockets).
 
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Cheeseburger Thieving Seagulls at Trunk Bay

For those of you that have been robbed by the seagulls at Trunk Bay - the NPS has come up with an interesting solution. The seagulls at Trunk Bay were even more aggressive this year than last year.

2nd video down...
http://www.on-stjohn.com/
 
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Refurbish Info for WSJ (Hillside-Virgin Grand)

Discover the latest news about your resort’s refurbishments.

Dear DAVID,

Exciting new enhancements are now underway in the Virgin Grand
Villas phase at The Westin St. John Resort & Villas.

We are pleased to announce that refurbishments are underway and the
refurbishment schedule, as approved by the Board, now indicates an
earlier date of completion. The original plan projected a
completion date of fall 2010. Based on the current schedule, the
majority of the refurbishments will be completed this year, with
completion of the last building anticipated for the first quarter
of 2010.

As a reminder, if you own a deeded villa that is undergoing
refurbishments during your vacation week, the resort staff will
arrange for you to be placed in a different villa that may or may
not be in your ownership phase, but will accomodate the same number
if guests as your deeded villa.

For your convenience, all resort amenities will be available while
renovations are underway. Rest assured, the staff at The Westin St.
John Resort & Villas is dedicated to providing you relaxing and
memorable vacation experiences during this refurbishment period.

We look forward to providing regular updates regarding the
refurbishments.
 
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sounds like it will be - enjoy - go slow - have a bushwacker at Woodys during happy hour after a day snorkling - and think of us
 
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Writing this post from bedside while wife and daughter sleep. Last night at the WSJ, heading home tomorrow. Week was fantastic, hurricane Bill was no factor and weather was great. Will post some photos within the next couple of days.

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
 
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olivias dad said:
Writing this post from bedside while wife and daughter sleep. Last night at the WSJ, heading home tomorrow. Week was fantastic, hurricane Bill was no factor and weather was great. Will post some photos within the next couple of days.

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Looking forward to your pictures and comments.
 
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Ok, just woke up and need to head to D&D for a coffee. Hopefully will have some pictures posted in the next couple of days (I leave that up to my wife). I will say that the weather was fantastic, only the typical brief showers here and there. We stayed in the uppermost Hillside Villa (Building 34). The entired building on the side of us (33) was completely being renovated, no guests.

As most of you know, they are gutting out the kitchens and bathrooms and building 34 is next. It was actually nice since we pretty much had the pool to ourselves. On another note, I really think the villa's should be gated. All security does is wave to you when you drive by, nice but little confidence of security. We saw this one night as a non-owning couple litterally took the fencing used for the building 33 renovations and blocked off the private pool. When I walked around the fencing, the couple left leaving their trash behind.

Other than that little gripe, it was tough to complain. Will provide a more detailed report as well in a bit, need to dig out.

:zzz:
 
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