Recent content by AlfromTexas

The owner of my condo brought a new faucet for the kitchen sink. He told me that a plumber woud come and install it. Chichi came yesterday and installed the faucet in about 45 minutes. He then demanded $75 US for the installation. I didn't negotiate ahead because I thought it had been arranged...

On my recent return to the DR, American Airlines told me that I could not stay more than 30 days without a VISA. They changed my return flight from November 15 to May 27. How do I get a VISA?

I have leased an apartment in Sosua, but like everyone else, I have a power problem. The inverter was installed by Easy Power in February of 2004. The inverter in not charging. Easy Power has been saying that they will come check it tomorrow. This has been going on for 10 days. The owner has...

On April 10, I went to the Banco Popular in Sosua, DR to use the ATM. A lady there told me that the old machine did not work. I should use the new machine. I withdrew 5000 pesos. When I checked my account on Monday, I discovered that there had been 5 more withdrawals, totaling 55,000 pesos...