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Chillin' in Frederiksted was never so good as last Tues., when Chris Kline and the Boulevards rocked the house at Jasmine Manor, a LOVELY old home in the historic district.

These guys were terriffic! Blues, rock, funk - and lots of original stuff. Vicki Pederson, fellow Reator, massage therapist, friend, and owner of this lovely home - had teamed up with "Chicken Charlie" to bring in great musical acts every week. Charlie prepares a great meal and 50 tickets are sold - (and generally all of them are...at only $25 each) - and we sit outside at candlelit tables and enjoy the food, music, and each others' company.

No better deal than this, folks! Here are shots of the two band members hamming it up at one of the ruins next door to Jasmine Manor.

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I attended the chamber of commerce meeting this morning, where our new slate of officers were officially recognized and the old "retiring" board was thanked for their service.

Then, our distinguished and well-spoken governor talked about the TONS of things his administration has done.

I left with such a good feeling about this wonderful island that we live on. There are so many really good people here - and our Governor, John deJongh, is certainly one of them - who are working diligently to make this island as good as it can be.

It makes me proud to live here and be counted among the many excellent business people whose heart and soul are devoted to making St Croix a viable place to live and work.

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Below are excerpts from Gov. deJongh's address this week. Personally, I have been very pleased with his efforts on behalf of St Croix, our business community, and sustainability. Please let me know if you have questions about living on St Croix. Just request a free copy of Relocate to ST Croix or Retire on ST Croix and then search for properties. You'll be amazed at the prices.

"In his annual speech to the people of the Virgin Islands, the Governor highlighted the work of his Administration over the past three years. During his address, Governor deJongh spoke about a renewed sense of hope and an even stronger determination to forge a better future for the Territory.

"The Governor also expressed his confidence and conviction that the Virgin Islands is on the right path to overcome the current challenges not just for our recovery but for our future prosperity.

"DeJongh recapped the economic opportunities that have been developed in the Virgin Islands as well as the advances that have been made in education reform. The Governor also discussed his Administration's commitment to battle crime and improve public safety. Governor deJongh spent considerable time underscoring the numerous benefits that the territory has already realized from the public-private partnerships such as the negotiated agreements with Diageo and Fortune Brands/Cruzan Rum.

"He closed with his vision for the territory: 'We cannot back into the future, but must look forward boldly with confidence. We must turn and face the future even as we carry with us the best of the past. We must not wallow in the past, in past wrongs or slights, or even past injustices. We must turn and face the future working hard every day to do better. We must turn and face the future together---bringing all along for a better tomorrow. We can do this only one way: Together--Together for tomorrow.'"

Read the full address on the Governor's web site.

Come join us for a typical Saturday on St Croix: a dip in the pool, a walk on the beach, watching the waves clean the sand, maybe a snorkel before dinner, then a BBQ on the beach or dinner and dancing in Christiansted or Frederiksted.

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Call or email your arrival time - I'm happy to show you around our Caribbean paradise and help you find your St Croix dream home.

Yesterday afternoon, as I was negotiating an offer for some clients/ friends of mind (wish them luck), my boyfriend sent me a text: "I'm on my way home with wine and chickens."

My assumption was that he'd stopped somewhere and picked up dinner - and just made a typical text typo with the "s" on chicken. Wrong.

He arrived around 5:00 with several bottles of wine (I think I'm going to need them....) and a large planter pot with a CHICKEN in it! A real live chicken!! It is a full grown hen and it is about to become a mother - it's sitting on several eggs! From him about Henrietta's home: "I wanted some easy and quick coop for her and some way to contain the chicks if they should hatch. Otherwise they will be lunch for other critters.

So I bought this rabbit cage and put it in a tree. Being as Henrietta wasn't interested in getting out of the pot, I decided I would cut a part of the side out. As I was cutting with my tin snips, I noticed feathers coming out. I trimmed her tail a little..........oops. She was not a happy chicken. But I will make it up to her.

She is getting a new roof and a stereo systems for chickens. And, of course, Kim wants to put in a new tile floor."

Only in St Croix!