<![CDATA[Iola - HOME]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:19:10 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Thank you for the many years of wonderful visitors to Villa Iola! We are in the process updating Iola's website. Many new pictures to come!]]>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:09:35 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/thank-you-for-the-many-years-of-wonderful-visitors-to-villa-iola-we-are-in-the-process-updating-iolas-website-many-new-pictures-to-comeIf you have any pictures you would like send us, we would love to post it on our updated website!
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]]><![CDATA[Deer visiting Iola and the lush landscape! Special thank you to our recent guests for the pictures!]]>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 19:59:24 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/deer-visiting-iola-and-her-lush-gardens-special-thank-you-to-our-recent-guests-for-the-pictures
]]><![CDATA[Grab a drink, sit back and relax on the deck and enjoy the expansive views of John's Folly Bay, East End and Tortola during your stay at Iola.]]>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 19:38:22 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/grab-a-rum-concoction-and-sit-back-and-relax-on-the-deck-and-enjoy-the-expansive-lush-green-views-of-the-johns-folly-bay-east-end-and-tortola-during-your-stay-at-iola
]]><![CDATA[Great views from the south side of Iola!! On a clear day you can see St. Croix. See the cruise ships light up the horizon at night.]]>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 19:08:58 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/great-views-from-the-south-side-of-iola-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-st-croix-see-the-cruise-ships-light-up-the-horizon-at-night
]]><![CDATA[Update]]>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:23:22 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/iola-renters-with-bookingsUpdate: 9/27
Jones and Margie finally made it to Cruz Bay and were able to call with the cell phone.

The generator took some damage so it does not run very well. Its only running 2 hours per day and its very hard to start. The roof took damage and is leaking.

With the lack of power, the laptop is not staying charged enough. The only place for wifi is Coral Bay or Cruz Bay.


]]><![CDATA[Update! Doing well!]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:18:02 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/update-doing-wellJones and Margie called. They spoke with Kent as I was at work.  They are doing well. Jones said Irma was 215mph  sustained winds with gusts over 250mph! They are eating light to conserve food. Their favorite time is day is cold beer time at Calabash Market a couple hours a day.

Kent asked Jones what he needs and Jones replied a baked potato and some fresh lettuce!

Jones also said WiFi should be up and running is a couple days at Coral Bay Fire Station. (FB posts say today!)





]]><![CDATA[Jolly Dog Trading Co.]]>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:40:01 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/jolly-dog-trading-cofacebook.com/JollyDogTradingCo
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We are working on producing Hurricane Irma benefit tee and will be donating proceeds to Coral Bay Community Council, St John Animal Care Center, and St. John Rescue. Preorder Info soon come.

]]><![CDATA[September 12th, 2017]]>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:32:10 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/september-12th-2017For those that asked what they can do to help:

facebook.com/VirginIslandsRelief

WHERE TO SEND DONATIONS

Immediate Need Items which will be shipped on planes to St John leaving from Philadelphia:
Virgin Islands Relief
c/o Atlantic Aviation
9800 Ashton Rd
Philadelphia PA 19114

Large items or supplies for rebuild efforts will be shipped via ocean freight:
Seaview Building Solutions
St. John Relief
3301 NW 22 Terr Suite 300F
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

List of Immediate Need Items requested (will be updated based on reports directly from St John):
-life straws for water purification, think baby wipes, diapers, baby formula, water, chainsaw, small generators, 2 stroke oil, pre-charged cell phone chargers, vhf radios, battery operated fans with extra batteries for the fans, clothing, sneakers, freeze dried food/MRE’s, mosquito repellent, safety equipment (gloves, goggles, harnesses), towels, blankets, toiletries, over the counter medication (Advil, pepto, Benadryl etc), lanterns, flashlights, headlights, Tupperware, first aid supplies, coolers, mosquito nets
]]><![CDATA[Update!]]>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:09:29 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/updateMargie did call me from a Sat phone later Sunday night. I only had 30 seconds on the phone with her and she could not hear me because of a helicopter and a generator! Her and Jones are both fine and the house fared well. She also said they are better off than most.



Jon Adams and Caribbean Buzz have posted a lot of aerial footage. You can see Villa Iola in a distance at 1:34 & 1:50. It still has a roof and looks to have no major damage!
]]><![CDATA[Hurricane Irma]]>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:19:49 GMThttp://iolastjohn.com/home/hurricane-irmaJones and Margie are now listed on the safe list. I have not been in contact with them myself but folks on the island have spoke with them. I still have no idea on the condition of Iola.




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