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The Ghost from Jost tackles the Wild Tamarind
I once wrote, “I hate wild tamarind. They’re ugly, untidy and unruly. They spread rampantly and take over the place. They’re prejudiced and intolerant. They grow close together and won’t let any other plants live in their neighborhood. They’re resilient and tenacious. Their sturdy taproot goes straight down into the earth and holds on tight. They can withstand drought, flood and even come back after a fire. There are no insects, predators or diseases that can do them any significant harm. They’re hard to get rid of. If you cut them down, they’ll grow right back. If you try and pull out the small one, you’d better have a lot of time and a lot of patience. If you try and dig out the big ones, you’d better have a good hoe-pick and a strong back.” Read whole article
Landscapers and gardeners on St. John often fight prolonged battles against this exotic pest. Small plants can be pulled out or destroyed using relatively innocuous herbicides, but once the tree becomes large it presents more of a problem, emitting thousands of seeds every time they bloom. Cutting them down with a machete just makes the resultant plant stronger by increasing the root dimensions and spreading out the tree into multiple trunks. Some people suggest spreading diesel oil on the newly cut stump. This is an effective way to kill the plant one time, but has extremely negative environmental consequences. To remove them root and all seems like the best solution, but the prevailing opinion is that “it ain’t easy!” But Curtney Chinnery, aka “the Ghost From Jost” has a method as demonstrated in the following video:
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Friday, February 17
Aqua Bistro – Mark Wallace & Rich Greengold – 5:30 – 8:30- 776-5336
Beach Bar – Locals on the 8s – 9:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Mikey P – 9:00 -777-3316 Driftwood Dave’s – John W Lee – 7:00 – 10:00 – 777-4015
Island Blues – Slammin – 8:00 – 11:00 – 776-6800 Miss Lucy’s – David Reed – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5354 Morgan’s Mango – Lauren – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – T-Bird – 6:30 – 9:00 – 693-3304 Shipwreck Landing – Woody Lissauer – 6:00 – 9:30
Frank Bay drew a contingent of photographers and sight-seers yesterday afternoon for another spectacular sunset. At first it was disappointing as the sun sunk behind a bank of clouds. Some people left, but those that stayed were treated to a colorful panorama as the western horizon exploded in reds and yellows.
St. John Music Schedule Friday April 22
Beach Bar – Soul Grass Rebellion – 9:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Dusty Spoon – 8:00 – 11:00 – 777-3316 High Tide – John Lee – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – Big Heavy – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Morgan’s Mango – Lauren – 6:30 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Luba – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693 3304 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – James Cobb – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
Note: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
There’s no gas on Vieques. They ran out the day before yesterday and word is that a shipment might arrive today. When word gets here that the gasoline has left Puerto Rico on the barge, the gas lines will form.
Asking friends on the island about this, I would hear, “well you know how it is living on an island. We only have two gas stations and all our gas has to come in by barge from Puerto Rico”
But no, I don’t know. We pretty much always have gas on St. John. We only have one gas station and not only does our gas have to come by barge from St. Thomas, St. Thomas needs to get gas from somewhere.
I imagine it’s a matter of efficiency, and contrary to popular opinion, we must be fairly efficient here on St. John, at least when it comes to gasoline availability.
St. John Music Schedule Wednesday April 20
Castaways – Steven Sloan – 7:00 – 777-3316 Coconut Coast Studios – St. John Flutes – 5:30 -7:00 – 776-6944 High Tide – Chris Carsel – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – Soulgrass Rebellion – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Larry’s Landing – James Jams – 10:00- 693-8802 Sun Dog Cafe – Open Mic – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693 8340 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – David Laabs – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
Note: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
by Rick Goldsmith and Judith Ehrlich (92 min) 2009
Nominated for a 2010 Academy Award as Best Documentary Feature
Daniel Ellsberg narrates his own true story in “The Most Dangerous Man in America”. In 1971 he was a leading Pentagon Vietnam War strategist who concluded the war was based on decades of lies. He leaked 7,000 pages of top-secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that lead directly to Watergate, President Nixon’s resignation and the end of the Vietnam War.
St. John Music Schedule
Beach Bar – Cat, Lauren & Luba – 9:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Steven Sloan – 7:00 – 777-3316 Coconut Coast Studios – St. John Flutes – 5:30 -7:00 – 776-6944 High Tide – Chris Carsel – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – James Cobb – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Larry’s Landing – James Jams – 10:00 – 693-8802 Sun Dog Cafe – Open Mic – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693 8340 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime - David Laabs – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
St. John Spring
I’m seeing the signs of the beginning of springtime on St. John. The leaves have dropped off the big Mampoo tree and new light green buds have popped up on every branch. In the morning there is a quite discernible buzzing from all the bees attracted to the pollen rich buds. The aloes are in full flower with their share of bees, but I haven’t noticed many hummingbirds this year. The mango tree has baby mangoes, the papaya tree has baby papayas, the banana plant has baby bananas and a beautiful white orchid opened up deep in the bush.
aloes in flower
baby papayas
orchids
baby mango
St. John Music Schedule Friday March 11
Aqua Bistro – Mark Wallace – 5:30 – 8:30 – 776-5336 Beach Bar – Revisions – 9:00 – 777-4220 High Tide – John Lee – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – Big Rick Open Mic – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Morgan’s Mango – Lauren, 6:30 – 9:30, 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Luba – 6:00 – 9:00, 693 3304 Skinny Legs – Chris Carsel – 6:00 – 9:00 – 779-4982 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – James Cobb – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Tyre Palm Boom-Making Demonstration
Thursday March 17th (St. Patty’s Day) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
In Front of the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park Store, Mongoose Junction Cruz Bay
Presented by: Master West Indian culture-bearer, Justin Todman of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
Sponsored by: Friends of VI National Park.
Mr. Justin’s crafts will be available, on limited basis, at the Friends of VI National Park Store. Additionally, he has indicated his willingness to teach those interested to learn this dying art of our West Indian
Contact: Cid Hamling at Connections for potential classes
Phone: 776-6922 or email connectionsstjohn.vi
Note: Tyre Palm brooms should be of great interest to wedding planners, and those who value our culture.
St. John Music Schedule Thursday March 10
Banana Deck – Steel Pan by Lemuel Callwood – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5055 Castaways – Mikey P Rocks the House – 8:00 - 777-3316 High Tide – Steven Sloan – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Inn at Tamarind Court – Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers – 8:00 – 776 6378 Island Blues – Red Carpet Rats – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Miss Lucy’s – Rich & Greg – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5244 Morgan’s Mango – Mark Wallace – 6:30 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Rascio Steel Pan – 7:00 – 9:00 – 693 3304 Skinny Legs – Loren – Guitar & Vocal – 6:00 – 779-4982 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – James Cobb – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
A TRIBUTE TO ANNIE LOVE:
A short 8 min film by local filmmakers
Jeremy Garza and Trent Myers
Followed by our feature presentation:
HEART OF THE SEA
by Lisa Denker, Charlotte Lagarde (57 min) 2002
HEART OF THE SEA is a portrait of Rell “Kapolioka’ ehukai” Sunn, who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women’s professional surfing, at home in Hawaii Rell achieved the stature of an icon – not only for her physical power, grace and luminous beauty, but for her leadership in a community that loved her as much as she loved it.
By the time she lost a 15 year battle with breast cancer, Rell’s legacy had grown far beyond athletic feats. HEART OF THE SEA tells her larger-than-life story.
Remember to bring your own chair & call Juliette at Sputniks (775-7373) if you would like to order one of her delicious roti.
St. John Music Schedule Wednesday March 9
Beach Bar – The Diviners – 4:00 – 8:00, 777-4220 Castaways – Steven Sloan – 7:00, 777-3316 Coconut Coast Studios – St. John Flutes – 5:30 -7:00 – 776-6944 High Tide – Chris Carsel – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – Big Rick – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Larry’s Landing – James Jams – 10:00 – 693-8802 Shipwreck – Tom Mason & the Blues Buccaneers – 8:00 – 10:00 – 693-5640 Sun Dog Cafe – Open Mic with Mark Wallace – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693 8340 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – David Laabs – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Beach Bar – Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers – 8:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Steve & Friends – 7:30 – 777-3316 High Tide – T-Bird and Kenny – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 Island Blues – Bo & Lauren – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Larry’s Landing – Classic Rock with John – 10:00 – 1:00 – 693-8802 Morgan’s Mango – Greg Kinslow – 6:30 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Shipwreck Landing – Chris Carsel – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693-5640
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Lunch at Abes, Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Live Music on St. John Sunday, March 6
Aqua Bistro – Lauren – 3:30 – 6:30 – 776-5336 Beach Bar – The Fiddler – 4:00 – 8:00 – 777-4220 Concordia – Bo – 4:00 – 8:00 – 777-4220 Island Blues - Spiritual Rez – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Miss Lucy’s – Sambacombo – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 693-5244 Ocean Grill – David Laabs – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693 3304 Rhumb Lines - T-Bird – 7:00 – 10:00 Shipwreck – Hot Club of Coral Bay – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693-5640
A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
“Lost” Petroglyphs Rediscovered at Virgin Islands National Park…read more
Gov. DeJongh Seeking $42M for Broadband Infrastructure…read more
Live Music on St. John Wednesday, March 2
Castaways – Steven Sloan – 7:00 – 777-3316 Coconut Coast Studios – St. John Flutes – 5:30 -7:00 – 776-6944 High Tide – Chris Carsel – 7:00 – 10:00?714-6169 Island Blues – James Cobb – 7:00 – 10:00 – 776-6800 Larry’s Landing - James Jams – 10:00 – 693-8802 Sun Dog Cafe - Open Mic with Mark Wallace – 7:00 – 10:00 – 693 8340 Westin, Cruz Bay Prime – David Laabs – 6:30 – 10:00 – 693-8802
A word of caution to my visitors: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
HEART OF THE SEA is a portrait of Rell “Kapolioka’ ehukai” Sunn, who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women’s professional surfing, at home in Hawaii Rell achieved the stature of an icon – not only for her physical power, grace and luminous beauty, but for her leadership in a community that loved her as much as she loved it.
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