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Lives in Fajardo

Registration: 12 June 2015

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9 years ago
londonpride

13 native Parrots released into the Rio Abajo Preserve by londonpride

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3410682/Scientists-release-endangered-Puerto-Rico-parrots-wild.html I've been following this some the last few months. Once common in PR, wild parrots have dwindled to endangered, actually worse, ...

Sugarbird

Hi Rey...when area you and Cherri coming back? Read More

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9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

Sugarbird

So happy for you Rey Read More

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9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

Sugarbird

Oh that's a great spot! Roosevelt Roads is going to develop into a great recreation area and it's right in your back yard along with the back side of ElYunque. I'm sure everything will work out fine! Read More

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9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

Sugarbird

Is this the big house you sent the link for? So glad for you! I'll be looking forward to seeing it since you're in the neighborhood! Penny Read More

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9 years ago
Jolo84

Anyone having 2nd thoughts? by Jolo84

My parents and friends think I'm crazy for still wanting to move to the Caribbean after all that's going on with the economy. The way I see it, the way the US is going with all the shootings, threats, kidnappings, etc, we are not safe ...

Sugarbird

Not really...if I do in the future I'll just move. If you want to try it there's really no good reason not to give it a try. You'll never know unless you do. Read More

Sugarbird replied to a thread
9 years ago
ReyP

Visiting PR July 11 by ReyP

Hi guys and gals, I am leaving early tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Isla Del Encanto, I will be mostly in the Fajardo area, Juncos and Las Piedras areas. I plan meeting some of you in Fajardo for lunch on Sunday. I may take also a trip to ...

Sugarbird

that's really impressive...a lot to take care of though. Read More

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9 years ago
NanetteQ

Health insurance by NanetteQ

Update...My house sold a week ago so I will officially be moving to Rincon the end of August!!! I am trying to find information on the health insurance system there...can anyone help? I filled out on-line forms from a link on this website three ...

Sugarbird

I can help you with that! You can't use healthcare.gov for PuertoRico but Triple S is BC/BS of PuertoRico and they offer qualified healthcare plans under US "Obamacare" guidelines. You will find the coverage is excellent and very less ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Puerto Rico by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Puerto Rico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...

Sugarbird

I live in Fajardo and I have never felt threatened or in danger here. Actually most strangers I have had occasion to interact with have been very helpful and friendly. I seldom go out after dark but I bicycle a lot and walk in unpopulated areas. I ... Read More

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9 years ago
travelgurl

Cell Phone by travelgurl

I am trying to work out a new cell phone carrier before I move next month. I am currently on Verizon and have no desire to deal with Claro (they are trying to force that). I am trying to decide between Sprint and AT&T. I have heard that ...

Sugarbird

I have had AT&T for years here. It's very reliable and has a lot of good features re: roaming and data. You can just buy a pay as you go plan if your phone is unlocked. $40/mo. There is a slightly less expensive version called Net 10 which ... Read More

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9 years ago
ReyP

Looking for a property or lot July 11 thru 19 by ReyP

I plan to go to Puerto Rico from July 11 to 19. Looking to contact with realtors and property owners. What we are looking for: 1) Possibly a lot to build on that is separated from other houses. Need 1/3 acre or more. 2) Also possibly a house with a ...

Sugarbird

Where in PuertoRico are you planning to look?....Also everyone is saying that the economic situation here is so uncertain it might be better to rent a property for a while rather than invest...you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of a big ... Read More

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9 years ago
seoulguy

More red flags hinting at PR's future? by seoulguy

Those who've committed to PR one way or another and those contemplating it (including myself, but less every day), should pay attention to Padilla's televised address tonight. See if you can detect the winds of bank runs or ...

Sugarbird

Yeah, you're right seoulguy, PuertoRico really sucks.Better stay in AZ. Read More

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9 years ago
NomadLawyer

Puerto Rico's Sovereign Debt Crisis by NomadLawyer

Well, Gov. Garcia Padilla has admittedwhat many of us have known for sometime: Puerto Rico cannot pay its debt (of $72 billion). Tragic. This will (and has for some time) have major consequences for the economy and the value of assets held in PR. If ...

Sugarbird

O.K....problems are a dime a dozen...any ideas about a solution for this one? Read More

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9 years ago
hct408

3 Weeks in Puerto Rico, this is what I have learned... by hct408

Okay, so we have been in Puerto Rico for three weeks now, and there are a number of things I have learned. These may be helpful for people who are on their way here in the future. In no particular order: 1) It is true, drivers here are ...

Sugarbird

In three months you'll be driving like a PuertoRican. you will not find a pay at the pump gas station anywhere. Relax and enjoy. Read More

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9 years ago
Amy Renea

Salvation Army in Humacao by Amy Renea

Hello! New to Humacao and really want to do some thrift store/antique shopping. I read that there is a Salvation Army in Humacao, but cannot seem to find it. Does anyone know what part of town it is in? Also...anybody have a killer taco stand ...

Sugarbird

Frogrock, I live in Fajardo and have been looking for fabric stores for a year now. I'd be thrilled to get to know you...can I get that invitation for coffee and a chat? Read More

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9 years ago
BearNVa

Looking to meet people for outings... by BearNVa

Hello Ex Pats... A gay married couple here, just moved to PR about a month ago... we are looking to meet open minded friends for outings. We were thinking of just actually going down the puerto rico day trips list and seeing how much of it we can ...

Sugarbird

Seems like most of the expats are on the west coast...long dive for east coast me. Read More