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    Anybody moved Houshold goods from the DR back to the USA

    Well we're done here after 15 years going back to Houston with my dominicanos in tow. Selling all the furniture really is not the best option, most iis quality furniture and nobody want to pay what its worth, so I've decided to take at least a 20 foot container of all the good stuff. CBP...
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    A man was having...............

    A man was having premature ejaculation problems so he went to the doctor. The doctor said, "When you feel like you are getting ready to ejaculate, try startling yourself." That same day the man went to the store and bought himself a starter pistol and ran home to his wife. That night the two...
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    Diamtomite

    Any body know if there is available here in th DR a sedimentary a rock called Diamtomite or in spanish it is "diotomita" it is similar in content as diatomic earth. would be appreciative for any information to its availability here. thanks
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    Jalapeňos!

    Real Jalapeňos! First time seen actual jalapeňos here, chilies, habenero and others but never real type m jalapeňos Price Smart Avenida Republica Columbia Bit pricy RD$249.00 box We are out right now so bought a box and Maria is stuffing them with philly cream and wrappin up in some good old...
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    Dominican natuerlized Citizenship? Is there a reason to

    What are the Pros & Cons for an American expat to naturalize & become a Dominican? Can a naturalized citizenship be revoked? Also w/ dual citizenship, as in Dominican and in the DR, you will receive nothing in terms os assistance from the A.C. In my case I would live to go back to live in the...
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    7.5 KwP Photovoltic System Installed & Kudos to a DR Gov. agency & EDESUR

    Someone once asked for pictures, here's the link to the system and production stats....:laugh: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/pv/public_systems/HDAt149204 Went into full production on March 13, 2013 when EDESUR installed the Bi-directional meter. The dual axis function goes active as...
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    Solar Panel Installation

    Well I am almost there: I have my solar panels here..... I have my Micro Inverters here..... I have my Mounting situation all laid out, how and where to mount everything. These are going to be 16 panel array's, 3.68 Kw each measuring 14' x 16' and I am planning to mount these on polar...
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    Laser Sights, Legal yes or No????

    Does anybody know if a Laser Sight aka "mira laser" is legal to mount on a legal and licensed firearm?
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    Renewable Energy Law No. 57-07

    According to Law No. 57-07, does this mean if one installs a renewable energy system such as solar panels which produce more energy than one consumes that the local electrical distributer is obligated to buy this excess energy? Is what is know as "net metering" actually practiced here? Or is...
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    Union Libre before marriage????

    What, if any are the legal ramifications to signing a "acuerdo de union libre" for the purpose of Medical/ life insurance coverage for spouse, not legally married. Does it leave the legal door open for an "acuerdo de seperacion de bienes" so that when we legally marry later?
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    Dominican Born or Homeland Bound

    Another thread leads me to ask, general consensus: Ex-pat Children Born in the DR to Ex pat or mixed couples and your Child has rights to your Home country citizenship. Do you acquire them both Passports? Do you Recognize only their Dominican Heritage or do you Encourage it? Will you...
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    1 st Travel w Dominican Born N. American Kiddos

    Ok, I know the published rules and requirements for children leaving with a lone parent, I know the Migracion website, I have even posted links to it for others who wre looking for answers. Heres the story: I want to know, how many N. Americans o Europeans have Dominican born children and have...
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    Junta de Vecinos Authority, so to take them on or not?

    Exactly how much pull or Legal Authority does a Junta de Vecinos yield? Is it legal for them to barricade a thru road so that it is shut off from people not living in the area? Is it legal for them to deny access to a road weather it is closed community or not? If I hire a company to do a job...
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    US Citizen Child Dominican Mom

    My case American Father with child born to Dominican Mother in the DR. I pay child support as I should, amount as requested by the mother. We have agreed joint custody/visitation agreement in contractual form. Our actual Relationship (the mothers and mine) is quite stressed, we no longer get...
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    Traveling with Young Children

    I (US citizan, DR Resident) need to travel to the States, would like to take along my Son (US Citizen, DR Born & Resident) he has a US passport, is under 14 years old. Do I need any special documents to leave the DR with my son. Upon our return, I have my cedula but what will he need to...
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    Cooks y pasta lovers

    Planted my garden some time ago, first time to try Lemon Basil, well it grows great here, got a bunch don't know what else to do with it all, makes a nice basil pasta with a lemony spirit. Anybody want to come and get some, we are here in Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo. Just pm me.
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    Land Survey Reveals

    Recently, four years after purchase we did a land survey of our "patio" because I want to build a wall at the rear of the proerty. Anyway, on one side we have a block / concrete wall that evidently crosses our property line and encloses about 60 meters of the neighbors land inside our wall, or...
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    Gun owners don't renew

    As per DR1 home page & Listin Diario el 26/06/07 The Interior and Police Ministry has informed that 26,497 gun permits have been cancelled for failure to renew the document. This means that only 7,101 people came forth to renew their permits and can legally carry a firearm. The last day to...
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    Bees, HELP, Green Thumbs

    This year I have planted and am expanding my vivero or canucoo, I know there have been reports of less bees for the honey producers here as well as in the STATES. All veggies, nortmal american garden stuff, years past have been very good, so that is why I am expanding, but NO HAY...
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    In the quest for a good water filter

    In the quest for a good water filter, I found the following system, Crystal Clear: Don't drink the water Certainly for DR use a distiller is the way to go, but electric.............. Anyway, this system being sold on the above link makes a lot claims seems to be al lot of scientific mumbo...