@nycjules
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Registration: 17 December 2010
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helpful hints for tropical living by nycjules
with all the rain come mosquitoes. i just found out from a friend that a great relief is pine tar soap which isn't as bad as it may sound. here's a link on it ehow.com/list_6636659_pine-tar-soap-benefits it's available on amazon.com bar and body ...
thanks guys, has anyone else found certain things which would help any new folks make the transition? Read More
helpful hints for tropical living
with all the rain come mosquitoes. i just found out from a friend that a great relief is pine tar soap which isn't as bad as it may sound. here's a link on it ehow.com/list_6636659_pine-tar-soap-benefits it's available on amazon.com bar and body ... Read More
does anyone know of a more active forum by nycjules
i'm looking for a forum that lists current happenings and chats with people who are now living in PR. if you know of one, i'd really appreciate a link. this one is somewhat helpful (and i do appreciate the links i've received to particular ...
thanks! there's a newcomers group for san juan on FB. they charge to join, but they have coffee groups and other events. Read More
does anyone know of a more active forum by nycjules
i'm looking for a forum that lists current happenings and chats with people who are now living in PR. if you know of one, i'd really appreciate a link. this one is somewhat helpful (and i do appreciate the links i've received to particular ...
anyone's ideas on any of the following best source for current events in and around San Juan? other towns. ride shares that aren't run for tourists or other ways to travel to different towns explore on the budget? art and local (saints, whatever) ... Read More
does anyone know of a more active forum
i'm looking for a forum that lists current happenings and chats with people who are now living in PR. if you know of one, i'd really appreciate a link. this one is somewhat helpful (and i do appreciate the links i've received to particular ... Read More
Big move to PR!!! by Abattig
I'm officially moving to PR in September to start another chapter of my life. My BF & I have been traveling back & forth from OH/PR on a monthly basis for almost 2 years now which is becoming quite costly. Once there, I plan on opening a very, ...
hi and welcome. i love the idea of having more new kinds of food in the San Juan area. i live in villa palmeras part of santurce near the shore. i spent time in ponce and now live in a work-class neighborhood. i have managed and keep working on my ... Read More
new friends by KMee
Hi Everyone, I'm originally from MD and am living in Dorado, PR. I'm really into outdoor activities and have been looking for some partners to explore more of PR. I haven't been able to find any classes or lessons to keep me active and I haven't ...
Hi, I was on the beach in Ocean Park Park on the beach today (between Isle Verde and Condado, near Barbosa Park, and a lot of people were parasailing and sail-surfing (?), so I walked down and saw that they were giving lessons. Today was very windy ... Read More
is it standard to require rent in cash here? by nycjules
i do have receipts for all payments, but i've never had to do this before. they also require rent on the 25th (for checks to clear by the first). there are other "interesting" things going on and they have a month's deposit, plus my deposit to the ...
thank you, nomad. i would still like to know if it's standard practice to require rent in cash. i need to know how to get my deposit returned from the electric company - the acct is in my name, but i could use the $100 for another deposit. and my ... Read More
is it standard to require rent in cash here?
i do have receipts for all payments, but i've never had to do this before. they also require rent on the 25th (for checks to clear by the first). there are other "interesting" things going on and they have a month's deposit, plus my deposit to the ... Read More
Concerned over crime wave by chucknevers
I posted previously, am preparing for a move to San Juan (Condado) after the summer months are over...I think. I'm reading El Nuevo Dia daily, and the murders on the island are becoming a major source of concern. There was a hairdresser who was ...
A few weeks ago I had my first scary experience here. I live in a ground floor apt. and keep the gate to street locked, but leave my front door open for the draft. A seemingly homeless man tried to get in the gate and when I went to tell him to get ... Read More
Moving to San Juan in September by chucknevers
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just found this site in my search and think it's very informative. just thought it might be of help to you and others here. congrats on giving notice! enciclopediapr.org/ing/ Read More
request for more practical info by nycjules
hi all, i think i've read almost all the posts and responses and have some helpful info, but i still have more questions if anyone can help. i read a post/reply about the bus lines which is a little helpful - i've looked online and in the bus, but i ...
thanks adolpho, i've bookmarked the pages. i don't know why i couldn't find these on google, but they're great to have! Read More
request for more practical info by nycjules
hi all, i think i've read almost all the posts and responses and have some helpful info, but i still have more questions if anyone can help. i read a post/reply about the bus lines which is a little helpful - i've looked online and in the bus, but i ...
great! thanks! Read More
request for more practical info
hi all, i think i've read almost all the posts and responses and have some helpful info, but i still have more questions if anyone can help. i read a post/reply about the bus lines which is a little helpful - i've looked online and in the bus, but i ... Read More
Moving to San Juan in September by chucknevers
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adolpho, hahaha! i knew i'd have some adjustments to make gatronomically, just have to learn to deal with them on a daily basis! i'd have to ask about the name of the restaurant, but it was on the main street and pretty full, so i wondered if the ... Read More