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@saysme

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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Lives in San Juan

Registration: 25 November 2018

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last year
GuestPoster11302

Furniture removal by GuestPoster11302

I am planning to move next month from San Juan back to the U.S. and can’t find anywhere to dispose of my furniture. I have a bed, desk, dining room table, etc. Does anyone know of a trash removal company or someone in need of some apartment ...

saysme

CALL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SEE IF THEY WILL PICK IT UP. Read More

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last year
lenausa89

Building permits by lenausa89

Hello everyone! Who applies for the building permits in PR? We were told the Ingeneer does and not the builder. Is it the case? thank you

saysme

Oh, same deal as in the states. Yes, we call them expediters in English. They save you from the hell on earth that results from pulling any permit anywhere. Read More

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last year
lenausa89

Building permits by lenausa89

Hello everyone! Who applies for the building permits in PR? We were told the Ingeneer does and not the builder. Is it the case? thank you

saysme

@GCSchmidt12Are you talking about a plans expediter? Read More

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last year
lenausa89

Building permits by lenausa89

Hello everyone! Who applies for the building permits in PR? We were told the Ingeneer does and not the builder. Is it the case? thank you

saysme

You yourself can apply for a permit as as owner-builder and then hire a project manager who reports to you to oversee the job. This protects you in case you need to fire the contractor. The job will go on with a new contractor and you will control ... Read More

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last year
saysme

Accessing live U.S TV shows by saysme

Does anyone know a way to access a live stateside TV lineup? Liberty's "English-language channel lineup" is a joke. I have been streaming stateside TV using an Apple TV but I cannot get 'live' channels. I can only record what I think I might want to ...

saysme

Thanks guys. i signed up with Sling and managed to get what I wanted: live and DVR. Good price too. Read More

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last year
saysme

Accessing live U.S TV shows by saysme

Does anyone know a way to access a live stateside TV lineup? Liberty's "English-language channel lineup" is a joke. I have been streaming stateside TV using an Apple TV but I cannot get 'live' channels. I can only record what I think I might want to ...

saysme

But isn't it the Dish satellite that is providing access to TV streaming? Read More

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last year
saysme

Accessing live U.S TV shows by saysme

Does anyone know a way to access a live stateside TV lineup? Liberty's "English-language channel lineup" is a joke. I have been streaming stateside TV using an Apple TV but I cannot get 'live' channels. I can only record what I think I might want to ...

saysme

Direct TV is the one that blocks live channels from U.S. in P.R. All I can do is record and play back. Do you get Sling and Hulu etc. through a dish or an app? How are you accessing 'satellite' TV? Read More

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last year
saysme

Accessing live U.S TV shows by saysme

Does anyone know a way to access a live stateside TV lineup? Liberty's "English-language channel lineup" is a joke. I have been streaming stateside TV using an Apple TV but I cannot get 'live' channels. I can only record what I think I might want to ...

saysme

Are you talking about installing a dish? Read More

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last year

Accessing live U.S TV shows

Does anyone know a way to access a live stateside TV lineup? Liberty's "English-language channel lineup" is a joke. I have been streaming stateside TV using an Apple TV but I cannot get 'live' channels. I can only record what I think I might want to ... Read More

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last year
open water swimmer girl

calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl

We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...

saysme

Depends on the shark species. I scuba dive in the Caribbean and have seen divemasters actually play with nurse sharks by grabbing their fins. They are harmless and plentiful. You need a shark guide chart so you can differentiate among the species. ... Read More

saysme replied to a thread
2 years ago
EliCabi

Long term rental by EliCabi

Hello all, I’m moving to PR sometime between March and May of 2021. I’m going to be renting while I look for a house to purchase(12 months). When would be a good time to start looking at rentals? Or any advice in general on renting.

saysme

@vanescalera Can you contact me directly please? Thanks. Read More

saysme replied to a thread
2 years ago
EliCabi

Long term rental by EliCabi

Hello all, I’m moving to PR sometime between March and May of 2021. I’m going to be renting while I look for a house to purchase(12 months). When would be a good time to start looking at rentals? Or any advice in general on renting.

saysme

I am the person who started this rental thread looking for a place as Saysme. I would be interested in CR. I have been looking there but agents are unreliable in terms of response. Please let me know about the house. Thanks. Read More

saysme replied to a thread
2 years ago
apacheindian

"PR" version of websites by apacheindian

Many websites that I go to display the Spanish-language PR version of the website and URL by default.  For example I'm trying to go to the Google Store and no matter what I put in the browser, it takes me to ...

saysme

You need a VPN wherein you fool Google etc. with a US IP address. When I log on or restart my computer, I activate the VPN where I have selected Miami as the 'home location' for my computer. It then switches me over to non-Spanish home page and ... Read More

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2 years ago
Nolarosebud

Transporting pets using Amerijet by Nolarosebud

I’m relocating to San Juan for work and am considering shipping my dogs via Amerijet. Has anyone else used this service? Thanks!

saysme

You need to try Ebeneezer. The rates being quoted are usurious. Read More

saysme replied to a thread
3 years ago
jillmedina

Transitioning help needed by jillmedina

We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...

saysme

Beware of Seguros Multiples. I had a car accident and they were a nightmare to deal with. No one spoke English. They do not bother to use email and you can spend hours on hold trying to get someone. They canceled my policy and handed the premium ... Read More