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LaLaLives
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in Apple Valley, CA
Registration: 09 December 2012
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Interesting Article in the New York Times Re Puerto Rico by NomadLawyer
"Economy and Crime Spur New Puerto Rican Exodus" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/us/economy-and-crime-spur-new-puerto-rican-exodus.html?_r=0 Of course, generally speaking, just because something is put into print doesn't make it true. That said, ...
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Interesting, indeed, and thanks for sharing. I wonder what PR will look like in another 10 years. Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Yaay!!! You have a blog!!! Adding it to my RSS right now. Love the photos and your family is beautiful! Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Thanks, William. You have a knack for making even the most average day sound like a good time. To the chili & tp shopper: "Dude, high five for preparation!" Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Sorry... duplicate post. Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Sounds like a great adventure. How long was your exploration? Any pics? By the way, bat poop is an excellent fertilizer. ;) I know a farmer who's built bat feeders on his property just so that he can collect the poop for his veggie's Looking ... Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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There's a vlogger on YouTube (can't recall her channel right now) who's lived in a few different places, including PR and she's shared similar complaints about the disregard for others in traffic and while waiting in long lines. I feel for you on ... Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Another great post! Now I'm going to need some time to recover from the vision of boas and flying cockroaches, though, lol. Good job saving your family from flying monsters and I'm looking forward to reading about your next adventure. Read More
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Paradise Tax
Rarely does Roberto have much to say about the downside of living in Puerto Rico, but he's dedicated a new blog post detailing his experiences with Internet and power outages, as well as a few other topics ... Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Aww, the Little Puerto Rican Princess...you are a sweetie who deserves every moment of love, comfort and happiness! I'm such a softie. That post actually made me tear up. :) Thanks for rescuing her!!! Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Me thinks one of the reasons your blogs are so exciting to read and, perhaps why you are having such a fun adventure, is your "go-with-the-flow" personality. From heavy traffic to shoddy hotel rooms, you seem to have a very open and easy spirit. ... Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Enjoy your day off and thank you for the update. Sounds like you've had some challenges and have welcomed some new blessings at the same time. May you be blessed even more so for adopting a little fur buddy in need. That's amazing! What are your ... Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Your positive attitude...even about giant monkeys, reptiles and ridiculously long waits for official business...is so nice! If you ever start a blog, let me know. Can I pre-subscribe? LOL Read More
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Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
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Thank you! More please! Read More
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Crime by trn
My wife and I and our two kids have been living in PR now for about 9 months. Our kids go to Baldwin...one is a teenager. The school is quite good and we live in a nice community in Guaynabo close to the school. We like the island and have been ...
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Hi TRN, For English Language News, try this: laht.com/content.asp?CategoryId=14092 Bob, the expat who runs robertospuertorico.com/ gave me that link a couple of years ago. It isn't solely dedicated to PR, but it does include news from the ... Read More
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Puerto Rico - daughter's break=up by mommajulia
Hello. New here. Daughter in Mayaguez, PR for Grad School. Went down with boyfriend. They broke up and he's now holding her car hostage. She holds the title, but he won't return it. I've told her to go to the authorities, but she won't. The ...
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No, I'm not sure, but I base my reply on having witnessed other cases where a car was not reported stolen and was involved in an accident and the owner sued. I could be wrong, but at the very least it is something to consider. No worries about ... Read More