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[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2167690]Thanks, Tacoma. One of the best reports we have seen for some time. Really gives a newbie and idea what to expect.[/QUOTE]Exactly my sentiments. Now I can't wait to see who copies the entire thing just to say nice report.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2167697]Now I can't wait to see who copies the entire thing just to say nice report.[/QUOTE]I was temped Mr. E. :D
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Mangos at the airport has some terrible food.[/QUOTE]Yes, Mangos suck!
Nice report; keep them cumming!
[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2167690]Thanks, Tacoma. One of the best reports we have seen for some time. Really gives a newbie and idea what to expect.[/QUOTE]It was so long. But I couldn't stop reading it. Made it interesting throughout. Good job nice report dude.
[QUOTE=Tacoma101;2167665]Does anything happen on the beach at night?[/QUOTE]Yes, lots of interesting stuff. Especially in the darkest parts. Why don't you take a stroll in the small hours and see for yourself. Don't forget to take a fat wallet, your bank cards, camera and smartphone.
[QUOTE=GrownMan1;2167818]It was so long. But I couldn't stop reading it. Made it interesting throughout. Good job nice report dude.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the kind words, guys. Can't wait to check out Santo Domingo next.
Stopped by a roadside vendor today for some mangoes, a fruit I love. Each one costs 35 pesos, the young man told me. Ah OK, how much for 4 then? Can you do 30? He thinks and then says, "you can have 4 for 100 pesos".
[QUOTE=Tacoma101;2167863]Thanks for the kind words, guys. Can't wait to check out Santo Domingo next.[/QUOTE]Great post man! That's the Sosua I know and love!
Covered just about all the bases.
Also reminded me of the great steak at the Waterfront!
The only negative comment from the Sosua critics you got was some lame complaint about some future none existent post. Well done!
Mr. Charles is this DR law or a scam.
[QUOTE=Scotch;2168531]Mr. Charles is this DR law or a scam.[/QUOTE]If you are asking me, I would reply it is both.
I have heard of a few similar cases. I guess it depends on how good her lawyer is (including knowing whom to bribe or from whom to call in favors), how bad his lawyer is, and, in particular, what promises and commitments he made her in the emails offered as evidence.
Obviously the law is rarely applied, otherwise there would be dozens of cases every month, although there may be a few more than we hear about as the parties may wish to keep it quiet to protect their reputations in different ways.
It is very hard to make statements about Dominican law. There have been so many regimes adding new laws, but they rarely delete old laws, so it is one confusing palimpsest from which anyone can pick laws or rulings to suit there own case, if their pockets are deep enough.
If the "friend" threw her out only or mainly because she was fucking other guys he is an idiot. What else did he expect?
Shacking up with locals is usually disastrous. That is why I recommend haitianas. They are no less grasping, and indeed may be even more desperate for money, but they are less likely to know Dominican law and less able to use it to their own advantage. They usually try to steer clear of any sort of officialdom. Most of them are illegal immigrants anyway or have precarious status. Obviously there are exceptions to this if they or their families have been here some time.
[QUOTE=Scotch;2168531]Mr. Charles is this DR law or a scam.[/QUOTE]Women have been rolling men since Adam and Eve!
Be careful who you hang with! LOL!
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That is why I recommend haitianas. They are no less grasping, and indeed may be even more desperate for money, but they are less likely to know Dominican law and less able to use it to their own advantage. They usually try to steer clear of any sort of officialdom. Most of them are illegal immigrants anyway or have precarious status. Obviously there are exceptions to this if they or their families have been here some time.[/QUOTE]When out of the country, I am a chocolate lover. But I am the exception to most my friends except Gogo. However, Trying to convince the brothers to just go Haitian. It's like trying to tell Olkool he can only pick from the Casas. Or telling Mr. E he can only stay in two counties. Or telling Gogo you are only limited to 3 drinks an hour. Or how about making it official no more BBBJs in the Sue. Needless to say it ain't happenin.
[QUOTE=Tempoecorto;2168269]Stopped by a roadside vendor today for some mangoes, a fruit I love. Each one costs 35 pesos, the young man told me. Ah OK, how much for 4 then? Can you do 30? He thinks and then says, "you can have 4 for 100 pesos".[/QUOTE]It has nothing to do with the Math skills. It is a discount for buying 4. This is normally done in other countries.
[QUOTE=Scotch;2168531]Mr. Charles is this DR law or a scam.[/QUOTE]I don't know the exact application of law, but yes, it is not a scam and I know of couple of cases like that. It is not a spousal support. Allow for 1000 pesos a day to settle with your girlfriend.
[QUOTE=Sammon;2168711]It has nothing to do with the Math skills. It is a discount for buying 4. This is normally done in other countries.[/QUOTE]Of course you are right, Sammon. I was a bit surprised at the normally affable Tempoecorte posting that.
However, it did remind me of when the late Dominican Billy and I went to buy two cases of beer (48 bottles) for a party we were organizing that weekend. The supplier, Billy's usual one, gave us a price which roughly worked out at an extra 10 pesos per bottle. When asked why he was imposing a "negative quantity discount", he explained that it was surcharge to discourage us from doing it again as he could not replace his stock until Monday and would have to disappoint his regular customers.
Yes mangoes have just come in. I bought 12 for 100 pesos today but they were small ones. The bad news is that the avocado season is over.
[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2168772]Of course you are right, Sammon. I was a bit surprised at the normally affable Tempoecorte posting that..[/QUOTE]Oh come om Pooter! I thought it was bloody hilarious. My counter offer to his 35 pesos each was 30 (pointing to 4) which would mean 120 pesos vs his first quote of 140. Instead I got it for 100.
The mangoes were nothing to write home about though.