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OldBaldy

@OldBaldy

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná

Speaks Sometimes. LOL

Registration: 01 March 2016

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5 years ago
*Juan18

filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18

We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...

OldBaldy

Yep the whole system including the pressure tank fits under the kitchen caninet below my sink. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
5 years ago
*Juan18

filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18

We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...

OldBaldy

I considered a whole house reverse osmosis system but then decided that the $2000 USD cost was a little more than I could go for so I paired.it down and went with a 50 gallon per day under the sink system with UV light and 5 stage filter system. ... Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
5 years ago
Jasjasmkd

Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd

Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know

OldBaldy

Sorry but I really can’t help with rental or real estate prices. I built my home so I never had any reason to look at rental prices and I dont follow the local market at all. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jasjasmkd

Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd

Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know

OldBaldy

Just let me know when you hit town and I will be happy to introduce you around. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jasjasmkd

Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd

Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know

OldBaldy

Hello Jasjasmkt, I live in Las Terranas full time. The expat community is very esay going and everyone will be happy to iffer their opions and share thier personal experiiences. One Love in the Peblo de Pescadores is an unofficial expat hang out ... Read More

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6 years ago
OldBaldy

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

OldBaldy

I’ve done a bit if investigation. In mybparticular case it is still goong to be lass exspensive to import my 2017 Jeep wrangler even without benifit of the residency tac breaks sunce I recieved mine almost a year ago than it would be to ... Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
OldBaldy

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

OldBaldy

Thanks planner - I hope the tax break is still valid but ya know it will be what it is so not much use worrying about it now. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
OldBaldy

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

OldBaldy

Planner quick question? Why would I be paying full cost? My understanding was that I was allowed to bring in one vehicle duty free as a pensionista. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
OldBaldy

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

OldBaldy

No - I recieved my residency last August. Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
OldBaldy

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

OldBaldy

Thank youbso much! Read More

OldBaldy created a thread
6 years ago

Import company recommendations for a vehicle

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 Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cooking like a local in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Dominican Republic. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...

OldBaldy

Just to throw a spanner into the conversation, I love to cook and will finally be moved down full time in July. My question is where to get the spices I need to cook , Thai, Indian and middle eastern? Really looking for a good sources for Curry, ... Read More

OldBaldy created a thread
8 years ago

Apostille service recommendation in the USA?

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience using a Apostille service in the US to get their documents done? I have been trying to get my documentation done but just don't have the time needed to track down all the ... Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your new local habits in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Dominican Republic? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see ...

OldBaldy

Party at Planners place! Read More

OldBaldy replied to a thread
8 years ago
Travelove

Volunteering in Las Terranas? by Travelove

Are there opportunities for volunteering? Is there a library in the area? Thanks!

OldBaldy

Sorry I didnt see you ask about a library - yes there is an English book library in the same complex as the Super Lindo. I don't know what days hours it's open but that's where it is. Read More