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Thomas173

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7 years ago
taryna

Renovating a house in PR by taryna

Hi everyone! I am back on here. We went to PR in November and even though we got rained on just about every day we still loved it and are now considering buying our vacation home there. I've stalked Zillow and Points2Homes for weeks and have ...

Thomas173

I just did my roof a couple of month ago. We had a couple of leaks, found them and gouged out the cracks and filled them with roof sealant, then pressure washed the roof which took about 2 days then used Gidden hydrosteel 9900 $140.00 per 5 gallons ... Read More

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7 years ago
sam618

Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618

Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...

Thomas173

I used Rosa Del Monte I know they have bad reviews online, but they did a great job by us. Read More

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7 years ago
ReyP

News about the economy by ReyP

I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.

Thomas173

I used to fly in there a lot, Boeing, Lockheed or SpaceX would be a good fit. Read More

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7 years ago
bugbunkie

Making the move by bugbunkie

Can anyone share their experience as far as selling personal items and real estate and moved to Puerto Rico. How did you sell everything, where did you stay while waiting on your house to sell, shipping some items to the island... any suggestions ...

Thomas173

I used them and had no problems but was nervous because of the reviews. Read More

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7 years ago
Prettyana928

About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928

I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...

Thomas173

Yes they are all close. I hang out in Rincon all the time and go to Crashboat a lot. Read More

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7 years ago
Prettyana928

About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928

I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...

Thomas173

Welcome Prettyana928, I moved from NY to Anasco back in July and my kids attend Masis private school and they love it, its taught in English but they take Spanish and picking it up quick. We looked at 4 different private schools Masis we thought ... Read More

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7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Thomas173

Welcome Nicole, Rey is right jobs are very hard to come by, with that being said we moved from NY to Anasco, I would not recommend the public schools most of them are taught in Spanish. My kids go to Masis a private school and they love it, they ... Read More

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7 years ago
fruitfly

moving co. recommendation from NY tp Mayaguez? by fruitfly

Hi All, My household good are in storage at NY. Im looking for a mover to ship them here to Mayaguez. Most that I have googled have bad reviews, esp. La Rosa Del Monte. Anyone have a mover recommendation? Thanks fruitfly

Thomas173

I used La Rosa Del Monte and moved from NY to Anasco in July 2016, they were great no problems, price was the cheapest out of all the others I checked, the team was great we moved big stuff and over 50 med boxes. Read More

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7 years ago
Allison04

Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04

Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...

Thomas173

We live in Ansco my kids are 16 and 12 they also attend private school and love it, its been since July 2016 and we are all enjoying the area. Read More

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8 years ago
ReyP

Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP

Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.

Thomas173

They go to masis its a private school but I think its worth it. Read More

Thomas173 replied to a thread
8 years ago
ReyP

Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP

Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.

Thomas173

Hey Rey I am still back and forth from Anasco and NY the Military messed up my paperwork go figure, and we just go internet in Anasco but it is a like a hot spot from AT&T no other companies will come up the mountain, but you guys helped me when ... Read More

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8 years ago
condorbutch

Fresh Fish Market near Aguadilla? by condorbutch

Is there a fresh fish market anywhere in or around Aguadilla? I've been trying to find one without any success, also is there a Farmers Market anywhere in Aguadilla? Thanks for your help Butch

Thomas173

If you go to crashboat all the way down to the right the guys down there sell fresh fish when they come in off the boats but its hit or miss. Read More

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8 years ago
ReyP

Making recommendations by ReyP

If you know of a business or person that provides a service that other members could use. Please make an entry in this page. It will remain available long after the particular subject becomes old and it is archived. This way your recommendation will ...

Thomas173

Your hired!! lol Read More

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8 years ago
Thomas173

From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173

Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.

Thomas173

Yes the price was very good also and when we were loading the truck in NY we added a couple of things and they didn't even charge us. It was the cheapest I found and we got a lot of estimates. Read More

Thomas173 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Thomas173

From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173

Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.

Thomas173

Hey all! I just wanted to let you know how the move went. I am back in NY to finish up some paperwork for the military and should be done in a couple of weeks but I couldn't post from down there we still haven't got internet service all ... Read More