Recent content by PeterInBrat

They were tearing up a stone wall next door when this popped out. Eats mice and bats(!) among other things. About 10". https://youtu.be/6PGzwKqfGtI

I recently got back from a two month visit to the states. When I got back I ask my lovely if she knew where my chef knife was~the one I had had for about ten years. It took about three days for her to fess up that she had accidently destroyed it while trying to crack open a coconut with it...

We lost our six month old puppy last night. Rat poison, as usual. I don't think he was targeted. A hard loss as always.https://youtu.be/6B-2EmIo-3E

Does anyone use blood test diabetic strips here? I want to know cost and availability of meters and strips for mi esposa's father, who's diabetes has gotten worse in the last year and now needs to be better monitored. Also looking for good online resources in Spanish. Thanks

6:30AM~still dark. Two guys on a moto. They were mugging a commuter woman on a motoconcho across the street who was screaming for help. They had just let her go and I went out to help, thinking they were making their getaway. But when they saw me, they stopped their bike and went for me too...

Found this while surfing YouTube https://youtu.be/tgLJCEaQP7o

Went mostly for groceries, over an hour in checkout. 24 registers, 12 open. Like going to Walmart on food stamp day. Sale nothing special. https://youtu.be/HMVNgcGtKHs

One of the new businesses in town sells premade 16oz batidas for 30 pesos. Batidas normally sell made to order for 80 pesos, 100 pesos in some places. At 30, it's almost as cheap as making them at home. Worth walking the four blocks any day, esp since they're close to our nearest fruit stand...

The local economy in a nutshell. Any other ubiquitous local businesses come to mind? All but the poorest barrios: Colmados Salons/Barber shops Paca/Variadades Bancas Street Vendors Cyber/Nintendo Pica longa and other fast food stands Calle Principales: Gomeros/Repair Shops...

We recently moved out of our casita into a newly built two bdrm apt a few blocks away; we now rent our casita to mi esposa's sister. Like most folks, we've got a 1000 liter tinaco for water on our roof that's fed from a cistern.* This is more than enough for us for a week, which is how often...

So, I've become hooked on this stuff. Garlicky sausage with fresh herbs in it. Any ever make their own? I'm mostly concerned about not knowing about the hygiene from where it's made and having it sit out all day. I'd make it without the casings.

Perhaps Frank knows more about this. No idea if the new owner will start fresh or keep the business. Saw a post on Facebook. I think Sunday is the big day.

I've been doing most of my Wifi off grid with a $40 tablet and a 1400mAh power pack to extend the charge on it. My next trip back, I'll be bringing down a 6000 mAh power pack that is designed for use as a car starter/battery charger, but has a 2 Amp USB port as well. I'll also be bringing down...

I want to bring my wife to the US for less than a month next spring. We were married back in June. Nothing like a simple tourist visa? Would it be easier to get one of my brothers or my father to sponsor a different kind of visa? Mi esposa's is telling me I have to bring paperwork to a...

Looking for online single story floor plans for Dominican starter homes. Something between 50-80 sq meters not including a secure carport. I see several common designs around here and can redo them with an app, but I'd rather just copy and paste.. My ideal would be a duplex that could have a...