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Agency Man: In six months of research, yours is the first reference I've seen to Cuenca being "cold and damp". Do we spoze this is the well-known Chamber of Commerce perspective? ("We here in Scranton never mention the word 'snow' ".)Or is this ... Read More

Mr. Mug: I salute your courteous reply. Sounds like you've got it pretty well doped out. We are same age, but maybe slightly different perspectives. Amazing, right? I get energized by relocation; the most mundane tasks can become an adventure ... Read More

Mr. Mug: I'm doing the exact same drill, Kerrville, Texas vs Cuenca. My comment about your Living Cost Comparison is to question your calculation. I found two monthly living cost calculations for Ecuador, and it appears one can live well for about ... Read More

To Loving and Zen and to all: We have 100% agreement! I was not at all offended, not 1%; and I agree that the generosity of the post-ers on this forum is exemplary. (And by "this forum" I mean this ENTIRE forum, not just this topic.) Hope to ... Read More

Neil and Everyone: One challenge with email is you can't see the guy's face or hear his voice, so something that was said affectionately and jocularly can come across as, yup, whiney-baby. I'm planning to relocate to Ecuador, so please know I ... Read More

Right on, Mugtech! I am developing a theory that there is something I am calling "EcLove" which is the unreasonable love of Ecuador, to the point where you make excuses for every failing. It's like you visit your neighbor and his Newfoundland dog ... Read More

Hey Mr. Gravel: The blogger at gringosabroad.com is Brian, from Nova Scotia. Dick Read More

Thanks JM, for the reply. What you imply, but don't say, is as important to me as what you do say: Yeah, this Suicide Shower is indeed endemic in Ecuador. Which is bad news on two fronts. Pleasure: I'm a guy who likes to run through the entire ... Read More

Meanwhile, this Suicide Shower thingee is dangerous as hell and very inconvenient. And, what does it imply about shaving/washing water? Is there a heating element in the sink spigot? Or does one heat a pan of water on the stove with which to ... Read More

Neil: Don't have her number. But her name is Bubbles, and she is at the bar at Redstone American Grill at Ridgedale every Friday night. Good luck. Dick Read More

Neil: I'm in love with the notion of living in Cuenca, but it is beginning to remind me of being in love with a girl who is an alcoholic: sweet, sexy, loving, great cook but, ummmm.... What made me think of that analogy is your final statement, ... Read More