Dmosby01
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 24 May 2018
North Coast Meet Up by planner
Hi everyone, we will be doing a meet up in January in Sosua! Friday January 11 at 2pm. Margot's Restaurant, Alejo Mart铆nez Esq. Calle Proyecto. Sosua. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends and make some new ones! This will be an ...
I will be done in the Puerta plata in February. Please let鈥檚 all meet up. Read More
Questions about a bar in the sosua cabreta area by Leg640
I鈥檓 looking at a bar for sale in the Cabretta beach area, what suggestions would you give, it鈥檚 existing with a lease, I鈥檝e ask for tax returns, profit and los statements, they have a pos system so I ask for a items sold report, ...
Getting rid of employees if you decide on not keeping them you have to pay to get rid of them. It鈥檚 not that much. Someone working there for approximately 4 years I think you have to give them approximately 500. US dollars. If you hire ... Read More
The TInker Support Thread by planner
One of our posters who has added both value and entertainment here needs some support. Some days it may just be a kind word other days anyone nearby might drop by.... Tinker has been through a lot in his life and now is struggling with failing ...
I鈥檓 in for 25. Also let me know where to send. I will send western union also Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
When will the next meet up be Read More
Opening a business in DR by Mafalda172
I'm from Canada (Quebec) and my dream is to open a business in DR... on the beach (yes on the beach). Is that feasible? I want to bring our famous Quebec poutine to the travelers and the locals of DR.
Thanks tinker. You are right and so is planner. Do your homework. Read everything on every thread. It has helped me a lot. I am come dow to Puerta plata area sept 24 week and seeing a few places. Good luck tinker is a very good source. ... Read More
Opening a business in DR by Mafalda172
I'm from Canada (Quebec) and my dream is to open a business in DR... on the beach (yes on the beach). Is that feasible? I want to bring our famous Quebec poutine to the travelers and the locals of DR.
No I am not living in the wrong place. I love the dr. And want to open a business there. But there is a lot of difficulty trying to open a business. As you should know living there all those years. I was just saying I am still open to the dr. ... Read More
Finally leaving the garbage pit aka Dominican Republic by elbrisalchad
When I began planning my early retirement (I'm 43) I had already lived in New York City, Mexico City, Buenas Aires, San Juan Puerto Rico and throughout The United States Virgin Islands. I had vacationed in Bangkok and Cambodia. Nothing and I ...
That was harsh. But hope you find your dream location. All of dr is not the same. Check out Costa Rica. Read More
Opening a business in DR by Mafalda172
I'm from Canada (Quebec) and my dream is to open a business in DR... on the beach (yes on the beach). Is that feasible? I want to bring our famous Quebec poutine to the travelers and the locals of DR.
Trying opening up in Costa Rica. Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
I have been to cheers. And yes chef Brian is amazing. Food is good. I hope you can do another meet up week of the 24 sept. Would love to meet you all. Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
Can you set one 鈽濓笍up end of sept. I will be there week of the 24 Read More
A job like no other by backhomeagain
August 3rd 2018. I'd like to thank Planner for directing me to write on a thread of the occurrences in this challenge I have taken on, as well as Tinker who asked me to post my thoughts. The welcome was heartwarming to say the very least. ...
I am living the same way with my dad. He went to the dr yesterday. Didn鈥檛 get good news. But he is taking so much medicine all he does is sleep. Doesn鈥檛 want to eat. Lost more weight. This disease sucks. According to the ... Read More
A job like no other by backhomeagain
August 3rd 2018. I'd like to thank Planner for directing me to write on a thread of the occurrences in this challenge I have taken on, as well as Tinker who asked me to post my thoughts. The welcome was heartwarming to say the very least. ...
Hi back home again I鈥檝e been reading your threads and you鈥檙e helping me through a difficult time also my dad has dementia Alzheimer. He doesn鈥檛 come out of the house Only to go to the dr. we spend a lot of time with him. I ... Read More
The TInker Support Thread by planner
One of our posters who has added both value and entertainment here needs some support. Some days it may just be a kind word other days anyone nearby might drop by.... Tinker has been through a lot in his life and now is struggling with failing ...
I also have met and had lunch with Tinker. He is a very nice and knowledgeable man on the Sousa area. Hopefully I will be moving to dr soon. Talking to him has helped me make my decision. Stay strong Tinker we can all help you now. Since ... Read More
Business in Dominican Republic
Hi I need everybody鈥檚 advice I鈥檓 interested in Opening up a dollar store in the Dominican Republic. What do you think about that. Everyone hung in the store would not be higher than a dollar. Read More
Transportation
We are flying in to Punta Cana but have to get a puerta Plata we asked for a driver and it鈥檚 $400 is there any other way we can get there? a bus does anybody know how much that would cost us? A bus to take us from Punta Cana airport to ... Read More
Considering N. Shore for villa purchase-how to avoid the expat price? by Expatlife4us
Hi everyone, I am new as a member of the forum, but have found it helpful and wanted to be more active. My wife and already own s vacation rental property in the El Corticito/Bavaro area near Punta Cana. The condo is very nice 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths 2 ...
Damn speaker phone. Sorry for the typos. Read More
Considering N. Shore for villa purchase-how to avoid the expat price? by Expatlife4us
Hi everyone, I am new as a member of the forum, but have found it helpful and wanted to be more active. My wife and already own s vacation rental property in the El Corticito/Bavaro area near Punta Cana. The condo is very nice 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths 2 ...
I am flying into Puerta Plata, this time. I hope. Lol. I flew out of Santiago in April. Flights weee full out of Puerta plsts. But Santiago is like 1 hr away. I work for an airline and if open seats I fly in and out of Santiago or Puerta ... Read More
Considering N. Shore for villa purchase-how to avoid the expat price? by Expatlife4us
Hi everyone, I am new as a member of the forum, but have found it helpful and wanted to be more active. My wife and already own s vacation rental property in the El Corticito/Bavaro area near Punta Cana. The condo is very nice 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths 2 ...
Hi welcome. I have a driver I use every time I come to the dr. He is reliable and safe. His name is obipo Bonilla. *** He takes me everywhere. But bargain for prices. Lol. I do. I will be there June 23-30. Meeting with Tomas for ... Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle by OldBaldy
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too
Whow 17,000 for taxes? I am also looking for a vehicle. SUV. I was planning on buying one once I get there. Are they really up to 75,000? Read More
Opening up a restaurant
Hi everyone I鈥檝e already posted once Got great information. I want to post again. I found some real estate agents on the Internet contacted them. Found something on craigslist a business opportunity. people are telling me not to do it ... Read More
Question by Dmosby01
I had somebody on the site contact me. The person said it was very very important I speak to this person. Attached her email. so being the curious person I am I sent an email. The she was from another country. And wanted to give me $3300 ...
You are so funny. I know better than to do that. Don鈥檛 forget I will b in dr on the 23rd. Looking forward to meeting you. I will be in Sousa on the 27th Read More
Question
I had somebody on the site contact me. The person said it was very very important I speak to this person. Attached her email. so being the curious person I am I sent an email. The she was from another country. And wanted to give me $3300 ... Read More
Help! Booked to wrong airport and need ground transportation by 6500rs1
I don't know what to do. I booked to PUJ airport and have to get to the Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa. I saw that it costs about $375/each way and a flight might also be cost prohibited. Do you know if Mega Bus or Caribe Tours or some other ...
You will have to check with the airline first they may give you a credit they may charge you call the airline first Read More
Help! Booked to wrong airport and need ground transportation by 6500rs1
I don't know what to do. I booked to PUJ airport and have to get to the Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa. I saw that it costs about $375/each way and a flight might also be cost prohibited. Do you know if Mega Bus or Caribe Tours or some other ...
If you鈥檙e flying United call it the 800 number and they are trying to work with all passengers so they may help you read book your ticket otherwise if you鈥檙e flying another airline called them up and ask them if they could help you out Read More
Starting a business
I鈥檓 looking to open a bar restaurant night club in the Puerta Plata area I鈥檝e been reading all the posts and the answer is that everybody鈥檚 been getting and I need to get some information because I really want to move there and ... Read More