Nothing easy in SD

That's why is not called the "BIG EASY", but Santo Domingo!

You can tell time is kind of not a thing to hurry for in the DR... It's kind-of the other way around here!

You have transmitted something that we try to convey to these people that visit for two weeks and decide to move here.

Thank you for your frank analysis of the situation.

There are some good things, too. I just paid about $8 to have the garbage-men remove nearly a ton of refuse that was produced when my son cleaned out one of the back yards...in the rain, mind you...You can't to that in the States...

HB

Welcome Steve

I hope your wife or her family is providing you plenty of backup during these trips!

Los Mamaeys ain't the sweetest part of town

The DR is what it is, adapt or die!

they are idiots, but you do not have time to replace them. as a union ironworker, foreman, in NYC i always told them, "be on time, if you show up late, you go home, no pay", i'd then call the union hall and ask for other workers. sprry to hear of your problem, if you had more time you could replace them.............i am fascinated by the guy with a pair of pliers, screwdriver, dress shoes, who calls himself a plumber. he also does cable TV. get rid of them instantly, they will get the message, no work = no pay, and you may have to wait till you find good help it is out there. i've never seen as good a quality of work in NYC, it just takes time to find the right people..........

We travel to DR often and there is always something that needs to be repaired or replaced.
My husband sets up a time and it is agreed in advance. If you are not here on time you should not bother coming.
It works most of the time.