syringles
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Hola... I have not been too active here in the last few months.... If any remember I came here for my six month trial,, very shaky first month in a bad unit in PUnta Cana until I moved to Playa Turquesa condos (and thanks to all who made it through ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
We had rain here in Punta Cana ever since Saturday, actually I think first time was Friday evening... and this was first time since I arrived in May that it ever rained during the day.. other than that just a couple afternoon showers but this past ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
EVERYDAY LIFE FOR THOSE DOING THAT "VISIT FOR 6 MONTHS AND SEE IF YOU LIKE IT".. My 2 cents .....Don't treat this as vacation... It is quite fun to take advantage of your new surroundings, including all the restaurants, etc. It is ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Thanks Planner, I certainly hope so as well... Sounds like you have had a momentous last month or two... perhaps a break in your hard work is due to you!!! So very very glad I found this forum and the support I have had (especially since my ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Hola.... Leslie here and glad to have been back since 8/6.... I went over the days I missed on the forum and I cannot believe that I was so busy with my Nietas (grandbabies) that I never even knew there was a potential for a tropical storm as that ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Hola, To all of those who have helped me on this first part of my 6 month Punta Cana trial vacation, thank you very much... Planner, sadly I can't believe I will miss your visit to Punta Cana, not great timing for me but hope you have a good ... Read More
Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ?? by syringles
So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ...
http://erinbtaylor.com/markets-as-cultural-intersections-i-reflections-of-nationality-in-haitian-and-dominican-paintings/ For those of you who are interested: So last update to my own question and then I'll close as I found an interesting ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
OH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL WAY FOR ME TO END THIS TOPIC.. After reflection, it is clear that any tablet, spray, topical solution, etc. would not have helped the fact that this owner simply didn't care... I know I've written ... Read More
Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ?? by syringles
So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ...
So thank you guys and my luck has turned as I found a young Dominican waitress who use to live in Miami and speaks very good English who was happy to explain... She stated that the purpose of NO FACES,is that all Dominicans are made of so many ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
wow, Bob K, you have me in tears. I know that there are some negative things, especially here in Punta Cana said about the Dominican People but I happen to feel they are wonderful people and as in the US, where there is education, there is better ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Planner, So good to know you are feeling better.. That's a lot to deal with as you've related over the last month or so!! Here's to hoping that you just got everything at one time so you can cross them off the list of "weird things ... Read More
Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ??
So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Will keep you all updated and will preview posts.. I write as I speak which is tangential (all over the place as my one neurologist said).. It's not an excuse but that inner voice always thinking to make sure to cover all bases for those who ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Sorry just missed this while replying to Bob....Still in Punta Cana....LOVING NEW CONDO... sorry again long post.. thanx for all help and advice was gist of my post to you guys...here til July 17th when i go home 15 days to see grandbabies and ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Sorry Bob, tried not to make this one so long but had many to thank, including you and i think lessons learned for the "try it for 6 monthers".....not all is about climate, rental owner so,very important!! yes I had to,move due to newest ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Hello all, I think this is where I am supposed to post a continuation of a prior topic and this should put this topic to rest for me.... For the most part, all posters here were incredibly helpful with suggestions when I found myself in this ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
To Planner, Happy Birthday.. Many blessings for the year to come! Read More
New issue on Debit/Credit cards, my Bank now says NO to DR,fraud issue by syringles
All, there was a topic I started before my May 1st arrival, and I know I could have replied to the older posts there however; I wanted to start a new subject line and newer topic due to the alarming news I received from my bank just today especially ...
I agree Planner and Bob and I didn't want to scare anyone but this is CHASE bank... I can't believe someone would sit there and lie on the phone. As stated, I did all the right things, signed up in person at Chase bank identifying the card I ... Read More
New issue on Debit/Credit cards, my Bank now says NO to DR,fraud issue
All, there was a topic I started before my May 1st arrival, and I know I could have replied to the older posts there however; I wanted to start a new subject line and newer topic due to the alarming news I received from my bank just today especially ... Read More
Awesome new Day in the Life Happy topic...
This past Saturday, I noticed one of the local groundskeepers up on the top of the Coconut tree (hanging only by a strap) as he climbed the tree himself and we're talking at least 60 feet to my best estimate... Part of his job is to remove the ... Read More
Update (and lessons learned) my post on "Not prepared for this" by syringles
Want to thank Planner, Bob K, rigger and others.....I know my posts are long so will do my best but let me just say without your encouragement, I would likely be home...Some back story on my journey is that I had choices of my complex, Stanza Mare, ...
Note taken, Planner on the necessity to continue one subject on the same post. Often, I assume that only those who have read and responded to my first, will care about the update on the second.,... but especially with this very long post and the ... Read More
Just a quick question today - Drain covers? by syringles
Hello all, especially those who have followed and helped with my rather shocking start to my Punta Cana 6 month journey,.. Much has transpired, likely more shocking than what I've already written about before, yet I'm still here and as I am ...
RUG OUT....DIRTY SANDY GUNK OUT... even took out the cloth rug in the bedroom and probably getting rid of the bathroom rug (just collects dirt that you can't sweep and guessing by owner it's probably 2 or 3 years old and welcomed numerous ... Read More
Just a quick question today - Drain covers? by syringles
Hello all, especially those who have followed and helped with my rather shocking start to my Punta Cana 6 month journey,.. Much has transpired, likely more shocking than what I've already written about before, yet I'm still here and as I am ...
WjWoodward, thanks so very much for taking the time to provide all that information. I pretty much knew about standing water and they do some type of smoking fumigation for the "skeeters" 2 or more times per week... The owner said that ... Read More
Update (and lessons learned) my post on "Not prepared for this"
Want to thank Planner, Bob K, rigger and others.....I know my posts are long so will do my best but let me just say without your encouragement, I would likely be home...Some back story on my journey is that I had choices of my complex, Stanza Mare, ... Read More
Just a quick question today - Drain covers?
Hello all, especially those who have followed and helped with my rather shocking start to my Punta Cana 6 month journey,.. Much has transpired, likely more shocking than what I've already written about before, yet I'm still here and as I am ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Sorry about your (mis)Adventure....hope then pain is not too bad. So lucky you know the country... clinics, etc. I had to almost hold back a glimmer of a smile as I thought.. ..Sounds like a typical week I would have... Hope to gain some of your ... Read More
AN UPDATE TO MY STARTING OUT KIND OF BADLY advice ?
So to go back to last week, I thought a lot about what advice was given and thought perhaps my not wanting to overburden the really nice guy taking care of the place (he is new to managing any units here) and the couple that use to "Manage" for the ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Sorry Rigger... looks like I missed your post as I was writing the latest one. I so appreciate your information. Sounds like you, as I did, had a shock (since really I would have thought that after reading about 150 reviews for almost every single ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
OH OKAY... GOT IT BUT ALSO NEW INFO,,, WOULD APPRECIATE ADVICE ....Well, Bob I will assume that, not being around any fruit trees (unless I am mistaken and Coconuts are up on those palm trees and I don't know if Coconuts are truly a fruit) but lets ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...
Okay Bob K, so the last part was a joke, right... I am willing to deal with a large CR every once in a while (sitting here wondering if these clouds mean more rain = more visitors).. But with more than 3 million people coming here per year to PC ... Read More
New way to pickup on Spanish and really need a pet classified?
Dear Forum Members, I have sent a majorly important post (separate from this) that I hope will garner some answers but want to change the subject to something I've found to help in learning Spanish, especially the phrasing and have one other ... Read More
HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE
Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
I think as long as you do all your homework ....and believe me I spent 9 months asking questions here on these forums and doing other homework, that you will be okay.... I not only checked out my Owner's reviews on Home Away, VRBO and I think he's ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Thought I would start my Punta Cana, DR journey with a Day In the Life of my first couple of days and how all my expectations were not just met but exceeded. First after 9 months of long-winded questions on this forum, and a last general question ... Read More
helpful info for what to expect in grocery stores please? by syringles
Hello all, I have nothing but good and exciting news pertaining to my pending May 1st arrival in Punta Cana. My condo owner has updated me with the name and phone number of the person meeting me at the airport and all my questions regarding water ...
Okay, so I did some quick homework on the coffee situation... Found a youtube video on how to use a GRECA... seems you can find anything on google... Also found available info on Induban type of dominican coffee. The video also bragged about "Cafe ... Read More
helpful info for what to expect in grocery stores please? by syringles
Hello all, I have nothing but good and exciting news pertaining to my pending May 1st arrival in Punta Cana. My condo owner has updated me with the name and phone number of the person meeting me at the airport and all my questions regarding water ...
Thanx so much...that coffee sounds great!! Read More
helpful info for what to expect in grocery stores please?
Hello all, I have nothing but good and exciting news pertaining to my pending May 1st arrival in Punta Cana. My condo owner has updated me with the name and phone number of the person meeting me at the airport and all my questions regarding water ... Read More
Advice on best way to get money during my fist 6 month stay? by syringles
Hello All, This is Syringles... I am getting closer to my May 1st "dream trip"... (6 month trial w/ trip home half way for Dr. Visists, grandchildren, test to see about moving more permanently)... Anyway.. I remembered reading much in banking ...
To all who have replied to this subject... Wow,, thanks and sorry for the late reply.. seems my gmail setting was off and notifications were going to my Promotions pile which I generally look thru quickly and delete.. Since I logged back on and ... Read More
Advice on best way to get money during my fist 6 month stay? by syringles
Hello All, This is Syringles... I am getting closer to my May 1st "dream trip"... (6 month trial w/ trip home half way for Dr. Visists, grandchildren, test to see about moving more permanently)... Anyway.. I remembered reading much in banking ...
Okay so ouch to the PayPal issue. I knew it was too good to be true. Even though they seem to spell out that u can! I was pretty sure you would definitely have the answer to this. Perhaps payPal is stating that they have some Vendors that will ... Read More
Advice on best way to get money during my fist 6 month stay?
Hello All, This is Syringles... I am getting closer to my May 1st "dream trip"... (6 month trial w/ trip home half way for Dr. Visists, grandchildren, test to see about moving more permanently)... Anyway.. I remembered reading much in banking ... Read More
Hope youre not sick of me? by syringles
Hello forum friends, I will be arriving May 1st for a first six month trial in Punta Cana and have since January 1st first started to finalize what I consider most important questions. I have had nothing but great advice from this group so in ...
Thanks to you as well, Bob K. I think bringing the little one down on part 2 of my trip is the best idea. I only wanted to pose the question since the owner seems so nice about it.. even making a suggestion to purchase it there ..however I had a ... Read More
Hope youre not sick of me? by syringles
Hello forum friends, I will be arriving May 1st for a first six month trial in Punta Cana and have since January 1st first started to finalize what I consider most important questions. I have had nothing but great advice from this group so in ...
Thanks again, Planner, I tend to agree with you.. only took the chance in asking in case someone knew of a breeder or very responsible pet store close by. ... So As much as I would like to train the puppy in that weather, I don't relish trying to ... Read More
Shipping Items by planner
we have had a number of inquiries about shipping so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. I used CPS, it is a mail forwarder from Miami to the DR. Anything I purchase I ship (mostly shipping included) to the Miami address. I pay about US ...
I appreciate all these responses..... First Planner, I am curious in your case (I read the web site you use and see how convenient it must be), I wonder that it must be your insurance company (if you use one for meds as perhaps you pay a copay or ... Read More
Hope youre not sick of me?
Hello forum friends, I will be arriving May 1st for a first six month trial in Punta Cana and have since January 1st first started to finalize what I consider most important questions. I have had nothing but great advice from this group so in ... Read More
Shipping Items by planner
we have had a number of inquiries about shipping so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. I used CPS, it is a mail forwarder from Miami to the DR. Anything I purchase I ship (mostly shipping included) to the Miami address. I pay about US ...
In regard to shipping, I hate repeating my " 6 months initial stay to see if I can do it" again, but suffice it to say one subject has come up and it regards shipping things to me while I am in Punta Cana. As a person who will be traveling back and ... Read More
Question about the Tourist Card by mpilcher90
As an American I understand that before leaving the Dominican Republic, you must pay a fee if you overstay the limit. Let's say I move to Santo Domingo for a year. When I leave the country, will overstaying for this amount of time on a tourist card ...
Thanks so much, Planner... As I hope to be on the forum more often, I appreciate these responses as quite honestly the only concerns I have are the reactions and questions from my family, most especially my Father, who will no doubt ask me to not ... Read More
Question about the Tourist Card by mpilcher90
As an American I understand that before leaving the Dominican Republic, you must pay a fee if you overstay the limit. Let's say I move to Santo Domingo for a year. When I leave the country, will overstaying for this amount of time on a tourist card ...
HELLO All, This is syringles... I posted half of my question a couple months ago, and instead of starting over, thought I would add on to this current discussion.. To summarize my situation, coming for 6 mos. the first time to see how I do and will ... Read More
New Member - One new specific question for the expat experts by syringles
Not to retell my story but.. quickly, I am a person with MS. I am planning my first 6 month stay. I have traveled frequently however; cruises, Las Vegas hotels, etc. I have found always have wheelchair accommodations (even for snorkeling on a ...
It is funny that you described the guaguas of a scenario as exactly what I had pictured in my mind so I will cross that off my list. You say you take taxis but are the taxis there usually a private van? That's what it sounds like. I already have ... Read More
New Member - One new specific question for the expat experts
Not to retell my story but.. quickly, I am a person with MS. I am planning my first 6 month stay. I have traveled frequently however; cruises, Las Vegas hotels, etc. I have found always have wheelchair accommodations (even for snorkeling on a ... Read More
Tourist card or tourist visa?? That is my question? by syringles
It's very hard for me to actually ask this question as my health, background, transportation issues, Disability status, and other factors all play into why I want to "Mostly Retire" in either Punta Cana where I am beginning my 6 month trial stay as ...
Thanx so much. By the way I realize my posts are long but I think I bring some interesting (to say the least background) with me so I like to include those circumstances to get the best answer!! Read More
Tourist card or tourist visa?? That is my question?
It's very hard for me to actually ask this question as my health, background, transportation issues, Disability status, and other factors all play into why I want to "Mostly Retire" in either Punta Cana where I am beginning my 6 month trial stay as ... Read More
Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned by syringles
Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ...
Well, somehow I missed these most recent replies and I want to thank you all so very much. I am astonished at the website I saw that was mentioning such horrible crimes that if true, surely would have even made news over here or at least multiple ... Read More
Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned by syringles
Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ...
Thanks so much... Feeling so much better. I should really have known better.. My main reason for joining this forum was to hear from people like you who actually live there. The State Dept. does come very close to many comments (and remember they ... Read More
Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned by syringles
Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ...
Thanks so much Planner, as you might notice (I had not seen your post yet), I rewrote my post as I had no idea it was so long since I forgot to preview. I took the time as you will note to look at other countries and warnings are much more severe ... Read More
Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned
Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ... Read More
NEW MEMBER...will be coming down 5/2014 for a trial stay by syringles
I am only 52 but have been retired (actual terminology is Retired/Long Term Disabled) from a fantastic Sr. Mgmt level IT job as through my very large employer, when my MS at age 42 (which is different for everyone) rendered me incapable of ...
To all and especially "Karen", "Planner" and "Bob K", Thanks so very much for responding as I know my intro was quite lengthy but thought I would put it all out there instead of asking tons of questions on the different sections of the forums. I ... Read More
NEW MEMBER...will be coming down 5/2014 for a trial stay
I am only 52 but have been retired (actual terminology is Retired/Long Term Disabled) from a fantastic Sr. Mgmt level IT job as through my very large employer, when my MS at age 42 (which is different for everyone) rendered me incapable of ... Read More