Deanna
@sunnybrook77
Canadian looking for information about Belize
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66 posts
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Edmonton
Speaks English, French, some Spanish and German
Registration: 13 February 2013
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Corozal Atlantic Bank ? by curious15
I will be in Bz this summer scouting the Corozal area. I am preparing ahead so I have as few obstacles as possible when I have boots on the ground. Can I currently use a debit card at the Atlantic Bank in Corozal? What fees will I be charged by ...
I have had excellent transactions with Atla bank in Corozal. They service my very well while I am away in Canada or in Belize. It is a bit of a hassle though to get set up initially. They have a form with all the requirements they need. ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
LAN I just read this thread and loved it. You are both spot on with your approach to moving, the changes involved, and what to do with your belongings, as well as the fluctuations of feelings prior to moving abroad. All the best to you both and ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Kris got to do something besides fool around on the net. looking forward to seeing you soon. krisI love to do landscaping, so hoping something might happen with that, or the horses. But i don't imagine there are many horses around Corozal. We ... Read More
Corozal by mststp
Would love to learn more about Consejo Shores. Can you help me?
I know of which you speak and do not have the answere.. Must be a way for someone to blend into both worlds?? I want to be part of the Belizean community, volunteer and assist with anything possible, but I do also want to know I can leave my home ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Yes, but where better to not earn an income -- here or there? If one is going to retire I cannot think of a better place to do it. Lower cost of living, better weather, better life!! But that is why I have done a bit of research for volunteer ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
What all are you taking? Furniture? Appliances? Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Gives you goosebumps eh, to know not only is there a better life to live as we were intended to live, but that it is possible and one only needs to make it happen. Will be some humps for sure, but welcome ones. Can't wait for the day we stop at ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I wish you so much luck and happiness. Will be a totally different outlook for sure, and very welcome indeed. I'm looking forward to helping with the school and education and maybe even helping the sailing club as they have an excellent program ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
I think the best risk assesment will be to NOT have the "need" to have so many material things and cut down the attraction for thieves. If they can't see something they want should be less attraction. hence why so many houses look poor on the ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
Read stories of thieves backing up to windows and hooking onto the bars with their trucks and driving away. In the end nothing is 100% secure anywhere. Just peace of mind to know they at least can't burn it down. Feel fairly confident that our ... Read More
Building Workshop / storage by 2flyaway
Looking for some advice on building an outbuilding on our property. We will not be building our house for a year or two. We will be living in a prefab. We will need to store our belongings until the home gets build. We need to bring them into Belize ...
That is I built the garage with apt on top, so we can store stuff while not there. Everyone said definete concrete, but we are on the ocean too and sound like you can get away with more wood inland, but then one has the security stuff. Good luck ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Dave - i am doing the same, bus Cancun to Chetamul on Nov 7-12. would you mind copy me your info? thankyou D Read More
Any info for building while not in the country? by sunnybrook77
We have just made our deposit to build in Consejo and just looking for any input on how to ensure things go as promised? Fellow came recommended and have a "contract" (not to Canadian standards) and got a hold back, which I understand is not ...
So mari is just basically fill of what ever rock is around? Interesting that the material and type of paint affects heat. Never thught of it on top of concrete, but makes perfect sense. got a really good link for wind flow from another fellow on ... Read More
Visit to Corozal by chefpeppers
Planning a visit to Corozal mid to late Sept. Have been reading posts for the last month or so and found much good and needed information. Planning on a seven day visit. Is this adequate time for just getting a feel for the area, making contacts ...
Brownie! - you are from Edmonton??? We can share stories if yuo like. I contacted another couple of couples early this year and we met and stay in contact. One of the couples just listed their home, have bought land around SI and planning to move ... Read More