My original introduction to the DR came through Marko, and I could not have been more fortunate, since his little bar/ hotel/ watering hole for expats is about as all-inclusive as one can hope for as a jumping off point. In November 2003, He picked me up at the airport and I settled in for a week or so until my rented condo space opened at Condos Dominicanos, another place I highly recommend for the "older" among us. I was surprised to hear that he sold the bar, as I have a hard time not thinking that the bar is Marco and Marco is the bar. He has always been an open and valuable source of information, although he can be somewhat intimidating in his delivery. He is a good soul. I am not trying to say I am exactly a "fan" of Marco, but he is an original. I have always been grateful for his presence and willingness to help others find their bearing in Sosua. So, where has Marco "retired" to and what is he up to? Wherever and whatever, I hope he is well.
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Where is Marko? Marco?
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Marco.
as for retiring that is on dr1 and i dont think he has sold his bar
I was with marco in his bar in june he told me he was going on a cruise
as for retiring that is on dr1 and i dont think he has sold his bar
Marc is still around but Rick runs Rocky's (very well I hear 
). You can PM Rocky if you want to get in touch with Marc - he isn't on DR1 as frequently but he will still get your message.
Good thing we're all different :cheeky: I don't find him intimidating at all.
). You can PM Rocky if you want to get in touch with Marc - he isn't on DR1 as frequently but he will still get your message.Good thing we're all different :cheeky: I don't find him intimidating at all.
Alive and Kickin'
I'm humbled by your words, Amigos.
I'm lucky to have found a job/business/career like Rocky's provided me with for ten years. It was quite simply a dream come true.
Now, in retirement, I get to immerse myself in my hobby of tweaking computers, doing some repairs, experimenting, inventing, etc.
The rest of the time I travel as much as I can, 4 big trips this year, so my luck is holding out, another dream come true.
I still live at Rocky's. It's where I feel at home.
If all goes according to plan, this is where I will spend the rest of my life.
From a very grateful Marco/Rocky.
I'm humbled by your words, Amigos.
I'm lucky to have found a job/business/career like Rocky's provided me with for ten years. It was quite simply a dream come true.
Now, in retirement, I get to immerse myself in my hobby of tweaking computers, doing some repairs, experimenting, inventing, etc.
The rest of the time I travel as much as I can, 4 big trips this year, so my luck is holding out, another dream come true.
I still live at Rocky's. It's where I feel at home.
If all goes according to plan, this is where I will spend the rest of my life.
From a very grateful Marco/Rocky.
As of today, I understand that he is hopping around the islands for a while.. I miss him already...not that we talk every day, but it is good to know that he is there if we need him...
Yesterday, we solved, long distance, an issue I had with some nasty pop ups...
A few lines over DR1 PMs and bingo! So far, no more nasties...
Bon voyage, Marc/Rocky etc etc...see you around the next time..
HB
Yesterday, we solved, long distance, an issue I had with some nasty pop ups...
A few lines over DR1 PMs and bingo! So far, no more nasties...
Bon voyage, Marc/Rocky etc etc...see you around the next time..
HB
You too, HB? Yesterday I couldn't boot up, so after Grahame got back from golf at Playa Grande he took my computer to Marc, who not only righted that problem but got rid of a whole load of hidden nasties I had, unbeknownst to me, lurking in my computer. And all on the day before Marc went on holiday (when normally people are busy with their own concerns)!
So a huge thank you to Marc, the computer goes like a dream now
. Have a wonderful holiday!- Status