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syringles

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Indianapolis

Speaks English and a little Spanish

Registration: 15 September 2013

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syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

Hola... I have not been too active here in the last few months.... If any remember I came here for my six month trial,, very shaky first month in a bad unit in PUnta Cana until I moved to Playa Turquesa condos (and thanks to all who made it through ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

We had rain here in Punta Cana ever since Saturday, actually I think first time was Friday evening... and this was first time since I arrived in May that it ever rained during the day.. other than that just a couple afternoon showers but this past ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

EVERYDAY LIFE FOR THOSE DOING THAT "VISIT FOR 6 MONTHS AND SEE IF YOU LIKE IT".. My 2 cents .....Don't treat this as vacation... It is quite fun to take advantage of your new surroundings, including all the restaurants, etc. It is ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

Thanks Planner, I certainly hope so as well... Sounds like you have had a momentous last month or two... perhaps a break in your hard work is due to you!!! So very very glad I found this forum and the support I have had (especially since my ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

Hola.... Leslie here and glad to have been back since 8/6.... I went over the days I missed on the forum and I cannot believe that I was so busy with my Nietas (grandbabies) that I never even knew there was a potential for a tropical storm as that ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles

Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...

syringles

Hola, To all of those who have helped me on this first part of my 6 month Punta Cana trial vacation, thank you very much... Planner, sadly I can't believe I will miss your visit to Punta Cana, not great timing for me but hope you have a good ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ?? by syringles

So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ...

syringles

http://erinbtaylor.com/markets-as-cultural-intersections-i-reflections-of-nationality-in-haitian-and-dominican-paintings/ For those of you who are interested: So last update to my own question and then I'll close as I found an interesting ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles

Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...

syringles

OH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL WAY FOR ME TO END THIS TOPIC.. After reflection, it is clear that any tablet, spray, topical solution, etc. would not have helped the fact that this owner simply didn't care... I know I've written ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ?? by syringles

So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ...

syringles

So thank you guys and my luck has turned as I found a young Dominican waitress who use to live in Miami and speaks very good English who was happy to explain... She stated that the purpose of NO FACES,is that all Dominicans are made of so many ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

wow, Bob K, you have me in tears. I know that there are some negative things, especially here in Punta Cana said about the Dominican People but I happen to feel they are wonderful people and as in the US, where there is education, there is better ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

syringles

Planner, So good to know you are feeling better.. That's a lot to deal with as you've related over the last month or so!! Here's to hoping that you just got everything at one time so you can cross them off the list of "weird things ... Read More

syringles created a thread
10 years ago

Hoping to get an answer to this question - Looking for art but have ??

So, I have always been a fan of the paintings done by (i believe) Monet and a few other Masters of what I knew to be done in the Caribbean somewhere...I remember clearly the villages of what might have been Tainan Indians... However; since arriving ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles

Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...

syringles

Will keep you all updated and will preview posts.. I write as I speak which is tangential (all over the place as my one neurologist said).. It's not an excuse but that inner voice always thinking to make sure to cover all bases for those who ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles

Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...

syringles

Sorry just missed this while replying to Bob....Still in Punta Cana....LOVING NEW CONDO... sorry again long post.. thanx for all help and advice was gist of my post to you guys...here til July 17th when i go home 15 days to see grandbabies and ... Read More

syringles replied to a thread
10 years ago
syringles

HELP... WAS NOT PREPARED PROPERLY FOR THIS PART OF A DAY IN THE LIFE by syringles

Actually, I have just lost the first copy of my post about this but alas probably too long.... Summary though, you all know how much homework I did... I remember "other side of Dominican Postcard" reviewing numerous months ago so seeing trash in ...

syringles

Sorry Bob, tried not to make this one so long but had many to thank, including you and i think lessons learned for the "try it for 6 monthers".....not all is about climate, rental owner so,very important!! yes I had to,move due to newest ... Read More