@richvide0
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 07 February 2016
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Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
Up unti now we've been making weekly visits and taking out the water. I'm just going to have to pressure wash the walls and floors when ready. Not much else we can do at this point. Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
Still no power or water in the Las Piñas section of Barrio Beatriz. I have seen work being done on the lines. We still have a high tension wire going through our property, down the mountain that has several large branches resting on it, bending ... Read More
Looking for properties to start a new school in the Caguas area by richvide0
We are starting a search for properties in the Caguas/Cidra/Cayey area to start a small Montessori school. The ideal property would be a closed school that either could be rented or lent to us to start out. We are hoping to open in August. For ...
That's a good idea regarding this SBA. I know the government has rented out unused schools to various organizations for a dollar a year. I have found the department of education's website regarding this along with a list of available ... Read More
Looking for properties to start a new school in the Caguas area
We are starting a search for properties in the Caguas/Cidra/Cayey area to start a small Montessori school. The ideal property would be a closed school that either could be rented or lent to us to start out. We are hoping to open in August. For ... Read More
Discount furniture places? Amazon prime can't deliver by BeckyPotterbaum
Ok, so I guess I'm so used to going on Amazon, Overstock, Wayfair or even Walmart for those amazing deals on shippable furniture and larger household items. Amazon prime is amazing with their free shipping! But alas, I'm at a loss - I'm ...
There is this Facebook group where people are selling their stuff. Lots of stuff posted every day. Se Vende Si o Si Hope Depot sometimes has nice sales as well as Walmart. Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
I would love to build a roof with concrete but just the test of the soil to see if the house could handle it would be $3000. We simply can't afford it. We'll do the best we can with the money we have. Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
We lost water and power with Irma but our house was ok. Maria tore off our roof and destroyed our belongings. This is in the mountains of Caguas, barrio Beatriz. We've been living with family in Humacao since then. We were trying to work with ... Read More
Internet by PeasantDaughter
Forgive me if this is a redundant question, but the forum search function isn't working for me right now. In order to move to PR, it is critical we have reliable internet. Since we are also starting a farm, it won't be in a metro area. ...
Lately, the last two years or so many small local providers have been popping up all over the island. They basically serve the "last mile" and do that wireless. It's microwave they use btw and not Wifi. Wifi is limited to maybe ... Read More
Hurricane prep. by dugtx1
Still jammed up here in Aransas pass Texas . Epicenter of Hurricane Harvey . Going to be jammed up here helping friends . Does anyone have any better hurricane Irma info and have they told the island to board up and get water yet? Things went ...
If you have old laptops you're not using, charge them up. They can serve as a way to charge your phones and other electronics via usb. Read More
Internet by PeasantDaughter
Forgive me if this is a redundant question, but the forum search function isn't working for me right now. In order to move to PR, it is critical we have reliable internet. Since we are also starting a farm, it won't be in a metro area. ...
For me in the mountains of Caguas we have no choice but to rely on our cell phone data for internet. It can be quirky but so far it's done the job. But if you need to upload/download big files it would be a nightmare and would eat up all your ... Read More
Installing a mailbox on a road with no name by richvide0
It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain Now everyone! "La la laaa la lalalala la laaa laaa la" I live in the Las Piñas sector of Barrio ...
I think all roads have a name but they are not used much in the country. My farm is on Camino Pastillo but the address is a HC # That might be for a Hacienda #. If you have any neighbors you might ask them or go to the post office with your Hacienda ... Read More
Installing a mailbox on a road with no name by richvide0
It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain Now everyone! "La la laaa la lalalala la laaa laaa la" I live in the Las Piñas sector of Barrio ...
Go to your local post office and describe where you live. They will put you in touch with the local "hired carrier" who will give you an HC number to use as your address. Have done this twice here.Perfect. Thanks! Read More
Installing a mailbox on a road with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain Now everyone! "La la laaa la lalalala la laaa laaa la" I live in the Las Piñas sector of Barrio ... Read More
Keeping you out of trouble by ReyP
Little things you may want to know to keep you out of trouble. We speak Spanish / Español in PR, not Puerto Rican. We are Puerto Ricans or Puertorricans, also Boriquas or Borinqueños (based on the Taino name for the island ...
I like to joke around the my g/f's family regarding the dropping of the "s" in words. They insist the "s" is there but I don't hear it. Read More
Fire ants on bell pepper plants. Problem? Also another ant question. by richvide0
I've discovered tons of fire ants on my bell pepper plants recently. I've been spraying a concoction of garlic, lemon and water on them. It hasn't helped so far. There are a lot of black eggs under the leaves. Today a few did a number on ...
I hate fire ants! The sting can really hurt and I know a woman in Texas who had to be hospitalized from fire ant bites. You got to use the bait/poison that they take to the nest and kill the queen - only way to really get ride of them. The ... Read More