Jack Watson
@6monthsiniraq
American looking for information about Ecuador
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16
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About me
American
Lives in San Antonio
Speaks English
Registration: 28 July 2015
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Ecuador
USA
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are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson
i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...
thanks do much for rhr information... i will definitely be calling on the FV Hospital!!! Again thsnk you! Read More
The best services to use when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to the Philippines? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in the Philippines? Were there any that helped you adapt ...
What post grad degrees do they offer? Or is there a link to colleges that offer post grad degrees? Thanks in advance!!!! Read More
Moving to the PI
Hey! My name is Jack, single, and recently retired from the Army after 33 years and am planning to move to somewhere in SE Asia? I'm considering thd PI, but am wondering if it's better to rent long term than purchase? Any thoughts? As ... Read More
School fees? by Big Will 59
What are school fees for elementary school age children?
also is that for middle school and high school students? Read More
School fees? by Big Will 59
What are school fees for elementary school age children?
Is that for a month or a semester/grading period? Read More
Overseas Real Estate: Is It the "Smartest, Sexiest" Investment Today? by cccmedia
Investing in overseas real estate is the "smartest and sexiest" investment one can make right now, according to a mass-email sent out today by overseas-investment writer Kathleen Peddicord, linking to a long marketing letter by her ...
Thanks!!! Read More
Overseas Real Estate: Is It the "Smartest, Sexiest" Investment Today? by cccmedia
Investing in overseas real estate is the "smartest and sexiest" investment one can make right now, according to a mass-email sent out today by overseas-investment writer Kathleen Peddicord, linking to a long marketing letter by her ...
Thanks...hopefully this is a small hiccup...but who knows....if I could time the market I would have retired a long long time ago....LOL!!!! AsI am sure you would have......one thing I have going for me is my military retirement until the ... Read More
Overseas Real Estate: Is It the "Smartest, Sexiest" Investment Today? by cccmedia
Investing in overseas real estate is the "smartest and sexiest" investment one can make right now, according to a mass-email sent out today by overseas-investment writer Kathleen Peddicord, linking to a long marketing letter by her ...
The idea is to be secure for 10 years, never want to start cashing in stocks when the market is in a low cycle, can actually get less for them than what you paid, but CD's guarantee principle plus modest interest. Still buying stocks, but next ... Read More
Overseas Real Estate: Is It the "Smartest, Sexiest" Investment Today? by cccmedia
Investing in overseas real estate is the "smartest and sexiest" investment one can make right now, according to a mass-email sent out today by overseas-investment writer Kathleen Peddicord, linking to a long marketing letter by her ...
I am no expert in finance, but think you could have done better with investing in stocks that pay a 6-8% dividend in some blue ship stocks and ladder them. Just an observation, not a criticism by any means as we all have different investment ... Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thanks so very much!!! Yes, no problem with finances. I just am tired of the high cost of living n the U.S. , and the politics! Plus I think kids should see how another country lives, they have but they don't remember... Again thanks so much. ... Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thanks for the info...I have researched international schools and there seems to be a huge gap in prices. I am planning a trip there over thanksgiving holiday to fact find. Again thanks!!! Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thanks for the info... I have my attorney looking into it for me. I will use an attorney to handle all the paperwork as know the process is arduous and having lived all over the world, always have left it to the experts to deal with items that are ... Read More
New Members of the Ecuador Forum, Introduce Yourself, 3rd Quarter 2015 by cccmedia
Are you new to the Ecuador Forum? Not sure how to start? This thread is for you. :) We invite you to introduce yourself here, share your Expat story or tell us about your projects and plans for Ecuador. This is a place for introductions. If ...
Hi, my name is Jack Watson, 56, presently living in San Antonio, TX, single father of three boys who are 12 years old going into the 7th grade (yes I started late!!!! Should be a Grand Father right). I am a retiring from the military after 33 years ... Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
I am a retired Military Army Office with about 33years of service, finally retiring and looking at either Quito or Cuenca, but leaning towards Cuenca. I have three boys that are 12 years olds and entering the 7th grade. I plan on living off my ... Read More