Tim OBrien
@timo31750
Sri lankan expat in the Timor-Leste
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About me
Sri lankan
Speaks Japanese, Mandarin, English, some Spanish
Registration: 07 August 2013
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about FACEBOOK... FOR Maria :) by OGA1
New documents from Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA has masqueraded as a Facebook server in order to infect users computers with malware. [The malware can spread to other Facebook users and collect files off of their hard drives.] Gizmodo 2014 ...
John C, Snowden is a boy, 30 years ago I worked with programmers that wrote FORTRAN and Cobalt software on tape driven machines ( IBM 360's)for the military that even though 30 years old was unimaginable in it's capability. Scary stuff dude and ... Read More
about FACEBOOK... FOR Maria :) by OGA1
New documents from Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA has masqueraded as a Facebook server in order to infect users computers with malware. [The malware can spread to other Facebook users and collect files off of their hard drives.] Gizmodo 2014 ...
Hello Maria, any fool would know that open IS{P's used by facebook, yahoo, amazon, twitter and an other open net link source are just what our government and most others loves. All you social fools with your lunch menus and I am taking a dump pucker ... Read More
Quito and Cuenca Internet Quality? by crsR66
Can anyone comment on the quality and speed of internet service in Quito and Cuenca apartments??. Planning a visit and personal situation makes high quality/speed internet necessary. Thanks..
Based on what I've read,I thought you'd like to know some tricks for speed and blind operation. I purchased a Roku 3 series unit with a dual band ASUS wireless router. It has the 2.4 GHZ as most wireless routers do but it has the programming ... Read More
Why expats are ditching their U.S. passports by gardener1
Interesting article from the conservative and very mainstream CNN. Why expats are ditching their U.S. passports 3,000 Americans around the world renounced their citizenship last year. Meet five U.S. citizens who have given up their passports -- ...
Hello folks and it's interesting reading on some of your tax opinions. Unfortunately, everyone I've read is not accurate and frankly disturbing that so many opinions have been posted without anyone doing some serious due diligence on taxation ... Read More
A place to stay for a week in Cuenca? by OGA1
Hi, everyone... my daughter and I are coming to look around in Cuenca for a week in a few days ... I need to find a nice/clean/cute place to stay that is ...hmm moderate in cost- would u have any suggestions for us please? We shall also be looking ...
Helllo, I am certain that you'll get a number of responses but to be brief, everything on your needs list is readily available. The center of the city revolves around Park Calderon (English spelling) There is a small tourist office sponsored by the ... Read More
Visa and household goods duty free by MarMe
Hello, I have a chicken/egg sort of question. I need the residency visa before I can import my household goods duty free, but can't return once I have the residency to ship them. How have others dealt with this? Am I missing something? Do I get ...
Krystin hello, I guess I and most others before me are wondering why you're even considering a $8,000 dollar hit for a container and then some. more for air freight pallets? By the way, it ain't over till you get your container and that.s assuming ... Read More
Placer mining in Ecuador? by James-Esq
This is probably an odd-ball question, but does any one here have any experience with placer mining in Ecuador? You might be a geologist, mining eng, etc. Knowing a bit about the industry in Canada ( i did have some leases once), i was just ...
I have some bridges for sale one has 3 toll booths. The others just charge an entry fee, Talk about mining gold. Read More
Questions.... many questions..... by Modern Gypsy
Hi Everybody!!! Me and my family are thinking about jumping the USA ship for many reasons most of you are familiar with. We are seeking a new life where we could live/play/work comfortably without the stresses associated living where we are. I am ...
Based o your bio, I'd say you are really up against it. Toolbox costs are prohibitive to ship. Driving down, really?? Not likely. As for work, difficult at best unless you plan on doing work from your house which poses another set of issues. If not ... Read More
Indian expats. by rajksantosh
Indian expats: I would like to know how many indians are there in Ecudor.
I've never seen a one?? Read More
where do we start quito rental by Eric Whalley
We are currently living in San Jose Costa Rica. My wife says she wants to rent next winter in Quito. We are fit. I am a British national ,she is Canadian. need a furnished two bedroom apartment .Second bedroom for friends and family. What are the ...
No substitute for hands on investigation and personal visits to satisfy these questions. The most expensive thing I ever purchased was " free advice" Do it yourself , avoid the naysayers, thieves, online friends and others with their own self ... Read More
Climate vs arthritis & joint pain by Mrshargi
I'm wondering if the climate in Ecuador helps these conditions
Everything is relative and in your case depending upon the level of pain you have Ecuador is not a panacea for your pain. Probably more shots & pills is the alternative as it currently probably is. There are no shortcuts to avoid prolonged pain, I ... Read More
Playas ecuador by CATHY123
Hi just want to talk to expats that are living in Playas and if they could tell me a little about playas we are coming in March 2014 for 2 weeks to visit and to furnish our beach front town house will we need to go to the big cities to buy
Cathy, open Gringo Trees recommendations icon, specifically search for facilitators mentioned for furniture assistance. I would highly recommend using one of them as they are Ecuadorian, speak Spanish and know the lay of the land. For a few days in ... Read More
New Flights into Salinas by ddagencylv
FYI as of 1/16/14 TAME has flights to the coastal city of Salinas via Quito 2x week. ATR42-500 turboprop aircraft. FLT#105 UIO 7:00pm 8:10pm SNC Thurs and Sun FLT#106 SNC 8:40pm 9:50pm UIO Thurs and Sun
any idea if they fly Cuenca to Salinas?? Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Intelligent?Creative? You're kidding right? Asking a question along the lines of a questionable evolution process for any people is infuriating to these people who read these blogs and other readers like. You're question as posted only puts other ... Read More
Apartment rental costs by timo31750
I have read these blogs for well over a year and have exchanged comments with many inquirers. To date, I have never seen any inquiries or mention of apartment rentals? I would love to hear from all or any of you who've rented furnished units in ...
Thank you for your gracious and insightful reply. Some of your comments made me stop and think things over once again. Once again Thank you. Read More