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    Roast Pork in Boca Chica

    I was told an American guy and Dominican guy were opening a Roast Pork joint in front of the Europa hotel. Did this fail or did the idea move east and become Village?
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    Taxis from SDQ to Boca Chica

    Anyone got a handle on this. Used to be 1300rd, by the arrival area. 800rd if you went up to the departure area. I can get picked up But.---------------.
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    Boca Chica Butcher Shop

    We're going to beach it Christmas week. There was a great butcher shop (Italian?), top of the hill from the police station in BC. Does anyone know if it's still there? Great place, clean with excellent meat. Gotta have my mother-in-law's Soncocho.
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    Thread with School Costs

    Someone posted a very good breakdown of school expenses about a week ago. I've searched but can't find it. Any one remember where it is.
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    Trojan Batteries-- Santo Domingo

    Can someone point us to the right place to buy real Trojan batts. in SD and price. We bought them before at Price Smart. Maybe that's still best. Current price?? Thanks.
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    US Unlocked Smart Phones in DR

    There are some deals to be had on unlocked Smarties in the US. I did a DR1 search. Is a CDMA useless for Data. I Phone 5s cheap but CDMA. Is GSM a must?
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    New Pistol Permit Laws

    Can anyone guide me thru the new laws. Where to get the paperwork etc. THX.
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    Again, Gringo Behavior/ Health Care

    Maybe 10 days ago, I started a Thread about this topic. I got Pooh-Poohed for a drunken rant. No offense taken. Since then, just on this site, Two gringos dead. This Topic should get a Sticky. Maybe, Locations of any type of care for Emergencies, Directions, etc. Can't believe how many times...
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    Gringo Behavior and Health Care

    I'm am so guilty!! We love the DR for all its Beauty, (some) Freedoms and we let our "wild" flow. We continue to let our freedom flow without regard to consequences. Don't expect a lifeguard. I've watched 3 little girls be carried out of the water on Boca Chica Beach. Crying Abuelas...
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    A/C for cheap

    Homemade AC Air Cooler DIY - Can be Solar Powered! - Home/Auto Air cooler 40F Air! - 12VDC Fan - YouTube Check this out. I think it's a great idea without a solar panel. Great for the DR bedrooms with an invertor or gust to save money.
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    JCE Office

    What would be the bets that the main JCE office will be open Wednesday of Semana Santa? My friend is without cedula and needs one pronto?
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    Office Depot

    Are they still by IKEA. How are the prices. Need a printer. Pricesmart has a Brother that will do. I like Pricesmart for their guarantees. Sometimes the prices aren't so good.
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    Mercado Nu--Crap

    Tourist Attraction??? Please..Always loved the place. My wife grew up working there. We would drive thru the outside with her ****ty van. How they flocked and priced. My wife knew the game. Inside is a great trip. I got to the point that I liked and felt safe there. Calf deep in all the ****...
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    Best Clinics in Santo Domingo

    Would like some feedback from DR1ers on what clinics are best when you have insurance. Please leave out Cedimat and Plaza de Salud. Thanks.
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    Happy Holidays to all DR1ers

    Wishing all Seasons Greetings. May you all experience peace, love and kindness through the holidays and 2014. I have enjoyed another year of interacting with you. Again, thanks to the stallwards of this site for helping through their Private Message advice. I do want to apologize for...
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    La Barquita--La Javilla --Crap

    Medina's initiatives seem good and I do like them. However, this latest project just smells like old times. I have a house in La Javilla which I've not been able to see for 4 years. My family only goes to that Barrio in the daytime. The Huge Fernandez Health Center( on Charles de Galle) is 600...
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    Posting Map

    I have scanned segments of a great map of the DR to my pictures. How do I post the map to the board???? Tech Challenged am I.
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    Planes, Trains and Kickbacks

    Posts lately have touched on Bribes involving Fighter Planes from Brazil. Wow! who would have ever thought? I'm an American Taxpayer, Veteran and sick an tired of being screwed. When will we wake up?? How much money have We and the World Bank given to solve the Electric problem in the DR and...
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    "Numb Nuts and Vs"

    Does something seem strange the last couple months with some posters? Seems to be numerous ones that know so much, and ask everything. Have Dominican families or wives or girlfriends and boyfriends. Where to live, what business to own, my novio this or my novia that, my family-----.WOW. I've...
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    Cheap Dental Care for young child in SD

    Child has no insurance. Sounds like it could be an absyss. Thanks.