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    Rest In Peace Camden Tom

    Hey all, this is Mary, I am so sad to say that Tom passed away yesterday very suddenly of cardiac failure in our yard while mowing. I know he enjoyed facebook and recently realized it is the humanity in one another that makes social media work, not the politics. Toms wonderful children Charlie...
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    The north coast culinary scene

    All in all, the north coast culinary scene with it's 100's of restaurants, really leaves something to be desired. That being said, we did have a couple meals this week that were worthy of comment. We stopped at Scotch & Sirloin for the first time. Ambiance....excellent, service...top notch...
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    Big 10 channel?

    Does anybody know of anyplace in Cabarete that carries the Big 10 sports channel?
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    Cardinals to build a new ball field is Sosua

    Cards plan to honor Taveras in several ways : Sports
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    N Coast condo for sale with owner financing

    As seen in the DR1 real estate classifieds. A charming, well built 1 BR, 1 bath condo only 100 meters from a beautiful beach. Located between Cabarete and Sosua. Excellent security and maintainence. $110,000. 20% down, 7% interest, 4 year balloon. For more pics, click here Maquay PM me...
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    Anybody watch House Hunters International last night.

    My wife and I were very surprised to see that house #2 was OUR house. We sold it a couple years ago but the buyers recently defaulted on the financing so we got it back a month ago. Apparently, it was filmed before. Fun surprise. Anybody know who the real estate lady was?
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    Coconut buyers?

    I know there are guys that you can contract with who will come around on a regular basis to harvest your coconuts and pay a few pesos per coco. I've got about 100 coconut trees and I'd like to find one of these guys. Anybody selling their cocos? How much are you getting? If you have a buyer...
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    Jarabacoa

    My wife and I are in Jarabacoa for the first time. What would you put on your "must see" or "must do" list?
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    A plug for Britannia Bar - Sos?a

    My wife and I are sitting a Britannia right now. I just had the pork medallions and mashed potatos and all I can say is WOW. The food, service, and price are exceptional. Met the new owner, Ray. Seems like an excellent guy and is obviously doing some good things here. Just sayin'
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    Cabarete/Sosua

    For the purpose of buying or selling of real estate, where is the divideing line between Cabarete and Sosua? Casa Linda is in which? How about Haciendas el Choco?
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    My compliments to..........

    ........Dean Brown at Century 21 Perdomo. Once again he put together a transaction on one of our properties. Well done.....again. Thank you.
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    Chiri, are you kidding me????????????

    Do you have any idea how many folks are out here sweating this situation all day, every day? And you close the only source of info that most of us have? Did the family ASK you to close the thread? This is totally unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I need a jump....

    ....we're arriving in Sosua this afternoon and I know our car is going to need a jump start. Does anybody know where I can buy some jumper cables in Sosua?
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    Only nine more posts........

    ..........and I'm GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it only took me 7 years. A lot of folks have come and gone in the last 7 years but I have to say, all in all, I've met and become friends with a lot of good folks via DR1. There's always been a lot of nonsense on the forums but there's always been a...
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    I'm looking for contact info........

    ........for a POP attorney named Brugal. I believe she specializes in real estate law. Phone # or email address? Thanks
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    Asphalt contractor referal?

    I need to install about 1 kilometer of asphalt road. Does anybody know a reputable contractor on the north coast? Thank you in advance.
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    Global financial scene

    I'm sitting here watching the morning financial news (squawk box). It appears that the euro continues it's signifcant slide and the pound is practically collapsing. I'm guessing that the Europeans and the Brits who have purchased DR (dollar based) real estate in the last several months must be...
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    My compliments to......

    ........Sosua Property Mgmt. Home They are very responsive to inquiries and have on line accounting. Very comforting when I'm a couple thousand miles away. Thanks guys
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    Watch HGTV tonight

    This may have already been posted somewhere but, if not, HGTV has a segment showing an American couple shopping for a vacation home in Cabarete/Sosua. 9:30 eastern time. Could be fun.
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    Major Fraud Alert!!!!!!!!

    While in Cabarete last week, I used my cash card in the cash machines at Banco Popular and Banco BHD. Apparently, one of them was rigged with a card reader of some kind. I just received notification from my bank that there has been several dozen cash withdrawals in the last couple days as well...