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[b]jdocop[/b] that’s a hefty bill, all right! Would it not be cheaper to use a dehumidifier?
I always suggest putting in closets, some small containers, with holes drilled in the lid and filled with [i]non-clumping kitty litter[/i]….and this really works:DWe have 2 small houses both using one meter so not exactly what you wanted.
There are 4 fridges, one commercial oven that is very cost efficient, 1 ‘suicide shower, 2 small plasma TV’s, one hardly on and 1 hardly off, 1 computer on 50% of the day, printer/fax occasional use, 4 fans running 24 hours, 2 washing machines, 1 dryer only used occasionally, 1 radio on 50% per day, water pumps, indoor & outside lighting. Interior lights off in our house usually by 8PM
Average $55 per month and we are in the interior of Guanacaste with an average temp. of 80%.There seems to be a couple of responses missing from this posting, including the one I made asking [b]jamesgoshen4[/b] if he had received my [b]PM[/b] to him, regarding this subject.
I know there was a couple removed for inappropriate responses, but mine wasn’t one of themWell as mentioned elsewhere, our dogs were poisoned and we are not rich Gringos, and we live in a rural community, newish vehicle but many locals have much nicer ones.
The best way, is definitely keep the dogs inside at night, which we did, but didn’t lock the door…:(
Having a hard time training the dogs [i]’NOT to eat anything that you don’t give them'[/i] although the one dog who didn’t ingest the proffered food, is very dubious of strangers now.Unfortunately, it is common, when thieves decides it is much easier to poison the dogs to keep them quiet during a robbery.
But if you think about how many dogs are here, the chance of yours being one of the ones, poisoned, the odds are in your dogs favor.
And you must not let your dog eat anything left [i]’lying around’.[/i]Well, the Tico Time has posted the announced delaying the payment until Jan 15th 2010, the [url=http://www.ticotimes.net/topstory.htm]Updated Tax Information[/url] on their website, and hopefully it can be accessed other than today.
Here too, is link to some of the documents for the [url=http://www.ccobb.net/hacienda/]Hacienda[/url] mentioned in the Tico Times article, that has been accumulated by Chris Cobb, also mentioned in the Tico Times article.Heard on the radio this morning that the deadline has been extended with full details on the Tico Times tomorrow. Remember the online version is only ‘visible’ on Fridays, if it is a lead article, unless you have a subscription.
Minuit, we are not submitting anything to ‘Hacienda’ having a residence under their specifications and neither are others I know of.Bob, you have done good job on behalf of every property owner in Costa Rica. Whether or not all your hard work is successful, at least you tried.
Many thanks.
Make sure you post this information [i]’elsewhere’.[/i]I have posted information regarding ‘[i]it really takes both of you'[/i] to make a success of this venture many times, in different places.
Having said that, it is I who really love it here and my husband [i]’goes along with it…’.[/i]even after 9 years this month of living here. If we didn’t have a good personal relationship, we would have returned years ago, possibly after the first couple of months, even though we had [i]talked the talk[/i] for many years prior to the actual move.
He has established a couple of [i]’partenerships'[/i] which he offers him a chance to offer his knowledge of both business acumen and mechanical expertise, to a young [i]Tico[/i] determined to improve [i]’his lot in life'[/i] as well as the [i]day to day[/i] requirements of living on a very large property complete with livestock and now starting some other interesting projects on it, he has enough to keep him busy, including a [i]pint-sized[/i] pup he brought home yesterday…
For many folk, the dream of early retirement is nothing like the reality, and boredom can soon set in, whether just keeping busy or they just miss the camaraderie that they have had with their peers for an extended period in their life who have previously shared the same interests, as one will find it difficult to find a local choir to join or city band.Still only a small percentage of the 50% [b]CountDown[/b] mentions have responded as yet, especially those actually living here, full time.
Of course, not everyone checks this site every day:roll:
While there are many thousands of ‘registered participants’ of this and other Costa Rica forums, it would also be interesting to see how many have posted ‘more than 5 times’. It seems to me, most just post one question and they are never heard of again.
It would be interesting if Scott could insert a ‘poll’ showing those
1)Intending to move
2)Living here part-time
3)Living here full time
4)Have not yet visited Costa Rica[i]Possible Scott?[/i]
These are Viajera 199 cards, but they only are compatible with specific unlocked, GSM phones. Many business sell the cards, and possibly at the SJ airport.Have no idea, though, about area you are headed to.
[url=http://portal.grupoice.com/wps/wcm/connect/Web%20Content/esp/cattelecom/personal/solucvoz/pospago/homol/0gsm]Compatabile GSM Phones[/url]
The [url=www.canadianclubcr.com]Canadian Club of Costa Rica[/url] is also open to ‘[i]non-Canadians[/i]’ and they have been involved in fund raising activities, especially for schools for many years and all volunteers are welcome, whether a member or not.
Again, both of these groups are in the Central Valley, which would limit your [i]house hunting[/i] to nearby areas.I too live ‘out of town’ but have a friend who go shopping and has lunch out, with her friends, occasionally. I am sure there are many North American [i]ex-pat ladies[/i] who play golf, and I did know [i]one[/i] who played when they lived here, but really used to [i]’Club'[/i] for the pool and exercise equipment, but there are many [i]Ticas[/i] who do play regularly at the private [i]’Cariari Gof & Country Club[/i]’ and public [i]Valle del Sol[/i] course, in Santa Ana . Many Japanese of both sexes, play here as well.
Many public golf courses over on the Pacific side, near the large hotels.
Most of the ladies I know that live near Escazu, Santa Ana, Belen spend many hours volunteering either in their immediate community or various groups like the [url=http://wccr.org/text/home/home.shtml]Women’s Club of Costa Rica[/url]
None that I have met play bridge and some have been known to play [i]Bingo[/i] at fundraisers using [i]corn kernels[/i] as markers 😆
[b]jdocop[/b] since you are not in an area of [i]’malls[/i] or the large department stores, you haven’t observed Ticas shopping! They do it like [i]experts[/i] …:D…and you can tell by their sense of style and coordinated outfits.
I garden, enjoy photography, nature and may see an ex-pat or even just an English speaking woman every few weeks…[b]soldier[/b], thanks for your reply. Again, it is good to hear that you did take the time to check things out, and hopefully you have found your [i]’paradise’.[/i]
[b]jdocop[/b] you did your research by vacationing here for 10 years and this makes a great difference in the [i]renting/buying[/i] scenario as compared to those who read books or looked on the internet then bought a property in an area that sounded [i]like somewhere they might like to live'[/i]
And I like your quote “…what difference does it really make how many stay, and how many go? What matters to me is whether or not I stay or go”.
