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John A

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American looking for information about Belize

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American

Lives in Detroit

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Registration: 07 June 2013

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John A
John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Belikins home delivery by John A Miner

I have been trying to call Beliken at 501 422 2095 on my magic jack to get home delivery in Corozal. No luck. In fact I don't seem to have much luck calling many 501 numbers. Now when I call South Carolina or Michigan- no problema. Any suggestions ...

John A

The Magic Jack working properly is totally contingent on the Internet Connection. I used it in the US and it worked perfectly. I would routinely talk to someone using a Magic Jack in Cuenca Ecuador or Michigan from South Carolina and the ... Read More

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John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Belikins home delivery by John A Miner

I have been trying to call Beliken at 501 422 2095 on my magic jack to get home delivery in Corozal. No luck. In fact I don't seem to have much luck calling many 501 numbers. Now when I call South Carolina or Michigan- no problema. Any suggestions ...

John A

I would say not good. Very moody. IN fact I just cancelled the service this weekend. It seems like every 5th or 10th word is dropped/muddled. I would ask - What'd ya say? A whole darn lot. I get 480 minutes a month on my SMART Phone plan. I ... Read More

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John A Miner created a thread
11 years ago

Belikins home delivery

I have been trying to call Beliken at 501 422 2095 on my magic jack to get home delivery in Corozal. No luck. In fact I don't seem to have much luck calling many 501 numbers. Now when I call South Carolina or Michigan- no problema. Any suggestions ... Read More

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John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Shipping Books/CD's by John A Miner

I will be moving/retiring to Corozal Aug 30. I have a few boxes with books and CD's. Can anyone suggest the best (as in cheapest) way to transport these items? I am thinking about putting them in a large suitcase and paying the airline a small ...

John A

OK I will check them out, Thanks Read More

John A
John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
John A Miner

Shipping Books/CD's by John A Miner

I will be moving/retiring to Corozal Aug 30. I have a few boxes with books and CD's. Can anyone suggest the best (as in cheapest) way to transport these items? I am thinking about putting them in a large suitcase and paying the airline a small ...

John A

Ok that settles it. I will just bring them with me on the flight. Thanks for the info Read More

John A
John A Miner created a thread
11 years ago

Shipping Books/CD's

I will be moving/retiring to Corozal Aug 30. I have a few boxes with books and CD's. Can anyone suggest the best (as in cheapest) way to transport these items? I am thinking about putting them in a large suitcase and paying the airline a small ... Read More

John A
John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
cathypoohbear

Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear

I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...

John A

I am sure looking forward to meeting your lil wonder dog. Hawk you write and I quote - "with my little dog pulling a small trailer." That dog may be Little but it sure is strong. To pull a trailer, however small, for 2400 miles- That is ... Read More

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John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
heather n andy

brits by heather n andy

Hi,any British expats fancy making contact with us ?.

John A

I am not a British XPAT I am from Detroit. I did work in London for 6 months in the early 90's. My favorite question to ask a Limey was - How do you like the improvements we Yanks have made to our shared language? Unfortunately none of the ... Read More

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John A Miner created a thread
11 years ago

Tennis Anyone

Are there public Tennis Courts in Corozal or Ambergris? Read More

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11 years ago
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Prescription Medicine by John A Miner

I take eye drops daily for possible early onset glaucaoma. It's 9$/month. Does anyonne know If I will be able to get the equivalent eye drops in Corozal or just have it shipped monthly from the US? Thanks John

John A

Thank you very much. I will Email her presently. Read More

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John A Miner created a thread
11 years ago

Prescription Medicine

I take eye drops daily for possible early onset glaucaoma. It's 9$/month. Does anyonne know If I will be able to get the equivalent eye drops in Corozal or just have it shipped monthly from the US? Thanks John Read More

John A
John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
Bikai

Retirement in Belize by Bikai

What I heard from Belize is that it's humid and hot, a lot of mosquitos in Summer, not very good medical care, and crime in the rising. I wonder how much of that is true.

John A

It's all true- even worse than you have heard Read More

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John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
donnac

Looking to Retire in Belize by donnac

Hello all, My name is Donna and my husband is John. We will be in Belize this July (2013) for a month while we check out the best area for us to retire which will be August 2014. Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We ...

John A

I have the same plans only for September. I have found a place for rent in Corozal < $500 month for everything. At my leisure I will take the ferry to Ambergris spend a weekend probably at Perdo's hotel and find a place there that fits my budget. ... Read More

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John A Miner replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Update profile picture by John A Miner

I am having trouble uploading my Profile pict. It is 4.50 MB. Is updating your Belize forum Profile Picture similar to Facebook? I do Edit/ Change Profile Pict /Upload /Navigate to the Picture I want/ Select it/ Select Open /Validate / ...

John A

I did all that. I uploaded a screen saver picture at work and I was able to change my profile pciture. Must be my home PC that has the problem. By the by that profile picture of the surfer is not me. Read More

John A
John A Miner created a thread
11 years ago

Update profile picture

I am having trouble uploading my Profile pict. It is 4.50 MB. Is updating your Belize forum Profile Picture similar to Facebook? I do Edit/ Change Profile Pict /Upload /Navigate to the Picture I want/ Select it/ Select Open /Validate / ... Read More