Recent content by aeng

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    Cangrejo bridge closed due to major structural failure.

    I was associated with the concrete industry for many years, now retired. There are hundreds of different mix designs according to the project. Here it seems they just add water to make it easier to shovel or pour. Its the Resident Engineers responsibility ... take cubes and test for 28day...
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    Terminal Illness

    How bad is yourelanoma ? I had it on my face several years ago and had it surgically removed. {I'm now available for any Mafia movies - joke}
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    Gardener Pay

    Hopefully to make things a little easier ? I pay my Gardner 100pesos an hour. He works 4hours a day 3 days a week from 8am-12. The property I have doesn't warrant full time employment. He gets a meal and drink which can take anything from 15 - 30 minutes depending if he came put his telephone...
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    Water Supply Problems on the North Coast

    To answer chico bill I had no street water in Perla Marina for 6-7 months despite which Coraaplata were still sending me Bills I wrote to their Head Office and complained. Surprise, surprise ! I got a letter of apology ; they cancelled the Bills and promised I would not receive any more...
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    Traffic rules for Semana Santa

    I agree with Melphis . ... I thought it was April 1st. Also with chico bill,, fine them 500 pesos for each offence, - they could then pay for overtime to police the chaos at night !! Take the moto away on the 2nd. offence. It ain't gonna happen !!!!
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    It was about time: Certifying electricians in the DR

    I'm just trying to sort out the electrics in my house !! It's a disaster Every Light switch, every Socket is wound together using Insulation Tape. Nothing identified in the House fuse box. Several years ago there was a failure at the Edenorte Transformer post. A neutral wire failure which...
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    Chinese Restaurant in Cabarete

    I passed by this morning. There is a FOR RENT sign posted on the front. Guess, no more Chinese take-aways !!!
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    Chinese Restaurant in Cabarete

    or closing up shop !!
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    Take care where you park

    Or Pedro Clissante, Sosua ... God forbid if there is ever a fire or a Ambulance emergency
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    Dominican Pharmacies and Expats

    I recently suffered an irritating cough. I was prescribed 1x 10 tablets ; another 1x 10 capsules and 1x 5 capsules. Cost 2115 pesos. !!! How can anyone afford to be ill ???
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    Intrant to move ahead in its plan to register motorcyclists

    Having placed new Asphalt on Pedro Clissante. someone has forgotten to replace the "sleeping" policmen !!! the stretch after Banco Santo Cruz eastwards has become a race track and down right dangerous !!!
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    Intrant to move ahead in its plan to register motorcyclists

    when will they do it in Sosua !!!
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    Cangrejo bridge closed due to major structural failure.

    You are quite right ! this is a stupid idea. It's only a matter of time before someone hits those height restrictions and causes further damage to the bridge. 4" pipe suspended on 3" chains - as they have on entry points to Road tunnels under the Thames in London - and I know they get hit !!!
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    Cangrejo bridge closed due to major structural failure.

    I couldn't agree more with Astucia. Just wait until the bridge is open for 2 axle vehicles and then the trucks and buses believe it's their right also. Who is going to turn them around and send them back ? Chaos descends !!
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    Fedogolf and Residency

    Back to the beginning. I believe the point here is being over-looked. Fedogolf are taking an annual Fee WITHOUT advising Residencia or a Cedula is required for membership