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09-02-17 08:15 View Post | View Thread
I stand corrected
You are right, thanks.
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09-02-17 03:03 View Post | View Thread
I'm not exactly sure but it is possible you...
I'm not exactly sure but it is possible you missed the point I was trying to make. I used "game" as an analogy to help illustrate that success can be difficult to apprehend if you do not understand...
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09-01-17 15:02 View Post | View Thread
Personal Anecdote
Personal Anecdote.
Once again I am going to state the obious to many, the difference is I am going to put the obvious in my own words. It has occured to me that living in the Dominican Republic... -
08-29-17 14:10 View Post | View Thread
Personal anecdote
Personal anecdote.
First let me say that my observations can be perceived as stating the obvious to many who have experience in the Dominican Republic, but in this case I am simply sharing my... -
08-26-17 04:34 View Post | View Thread
Personal anecdote
Personal anecdote:
There is a saying: "If a Dominican woman doesn't have shoes don't buy her any. " This saying is obviously hyperbole but it makes a good point about spoiling and doing too much... -
08-19-17 11:56 View Post | View Thread
Personal non mongering anecdote
This incident made my day. I have a moto-concho I have known since I have been living in Puerto Plata. Over time I've given him small assignments like running my dry cleaning and other errands. I...
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07-03-17 13:16 View Post | View Thread
Jaiba o Haiba
Jaiba o Haiba.
After reading all the comments I am thinking "got to love this group". Haaaaaaaaaaaaa! -
06-30-17 14:12 View Post | View Thread
Soy Haiba
Soy Haiba.
Recently I was talking to one of my Sosua chics and she said the word on the street is that I am "tacano-cheap" and a "haiba. " Haiba is a Dominican word for crab but it is also used as... -
06-08-17 20:16 View Post | View Thread
Every ex-pat has to do what fits them best
When I first moved to the Dominican Republic I lived in Los Cerros which is the sector on the other side of Charamecos outside Sosua. It didn't take long for Sosua to get old but that's me other...
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06-08-17 12:24 View Post | View Thread
Are all Gringos alike?
Are all Gringos alike?
I know this is going to sound corny but I did not start out mongering in the Dominican Republic. I volunteered and contributed to the Dream Project which is an NGO that... -
06-08-17 01:44 View Post | View Thread
Are all Dominicans alike?
Are all Dominicans alike?
I will state again my post are not intended for contention just to share some of my perspectives as I immerse myself in Dominican culture.
It never ceases to amaze me... -
06-04-17 15:37 View Post | View Thread
I only speak from my anecdotal experiences
I have followed the different points in this discussion and believe everyone is making valid points. One of my favorite analogies is "is it a floor or a ceiling?" Of course the answer depends on your...
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06-03-17 15:42 View Post | View Thread
Should I pay or not. One ex-pats anecdotal experiences.
Should I pay or not pay? (My anecdotal experiences).
We talk about what we pay ad-nauseum but seriously this thing can be complicated. I realize my experience is different from some others and I... -
06-01-17 11:16 View Post | View Thread
Ahorita es no solo una palabra es un estado de mente
Ahorita es no solo una palabra es un estado de mente.
I realize this is old news to many but regardless I'd like to share my experience as an anecdote. Since living in the Dominican Republic I... -
05-18-17 10:26 View Post | View Thread
I am still alive and kicking
In the past some of the responses to my observations has been contentious so I backed off from sharing. Also my style of mongering has changed since ii have been living here working a lot of Facebook...
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05-17-17 21:25 View Post | View Thread
Puerto Plata Ex-Pat Update
Puerto Plata scene update.
I have had a few encounters with chics here in Puerto Plata that I have met on Facebook I'd like to share. As quiet as it's kept there are chics here that are NOT having... -
11-15-16 06:15 View Post | View Thread
Map reading
I used maps early in my LE career but toward the end we used GPS devices to respond to our calls for service so out of habit I have become more reliant on GPS devices than maps. I guess I am a...
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11-14-16 22:21 View Post | View Thread
Airbnb
Many of the Airbnb apartments have gated secured complexes. The owners sometimes have 2 or more parking spaces and are willing to let you leave your car in the parking lot. Depending on the owner he...
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11-14-16 07:08 View Post | View Thread
Options for personal vehicles while in Santo Domingo
All of the aforementioned concerns are legitimate. I have probably spent more money in total flying out of SDQ between gas, lodging, food and chicas, however in my case my objective has been to break...
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11-14-16 06:54 View Post | View Thread
I am not familiar
I wish Google would have directed me to that route.
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11-14-16 06:52 View Post | View Thread
Overthinking.
It is natural to respond and think according to how we are trained and what we have learned from life experience. In my case had I not responded training earlier in my LE career I might not be...
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11-13-16 02:37 View Post | View Thread
I followed Lady Google
I was on the main highway out of the city I don't recall the name and traffic was at a stand still so I simply followed the instructions of Google, however the GPS had no way of knowing the AMET...
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11-13-16 02:03 View Post | View Thread
Camaro in Santo Domingo November 2016
Beginning my excursion.
Airfare from Las Americas (SDQ) to Atlanta is sometimes $300.00 less than from Gregorio Luperon (POP) so recently I have been departing from Santo Domingo to return to the... -
10-17-16 05:58 View Post | View Thread
I am not a moderator
Since I am not a moderator I cannot create sections so I will simply put what I am writing in the appropriate section.
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10-16-16 17:41 View Post | View Thread
Camaro's Chronicles
I will keep the Camaro Chronicles in this section. If I visit Santiago, Santo Domingo or other location and I have something note worthy to report I will include a synopsis in that section.
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