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rubio · Apr 28, 2003

Hi everyone. I'm new to this site- My nickname is Rubio. I'm 36 years old...born and raised in the Dominican Republic until the age of 12. Since then I've moved away for educational and career purposes.

C?mo es mi pa?s hermoso?

Does anyone on this site live in the island?

Rubio

trina · Apr 28, 2003

Welcome to the site, Rubio! I just came back from visiting your beautiful country...you'll find lots of regulars on the site live in the DR...where in the DR are you from?

Visit the media gallery, and post a pic of yourself for Musicqueen! She's single, intelligent, and sweet...I figured I'd start working on your pic for her so that by the time she reads your post, maybe your pic will be up!

born and raised in the Dominican Republic until the age of 12. Since then I've moved away for educational and career purposes.

You were thinking of education and career at the young age of 12??? Ambitious, I'd say...I think I was only thinking of food back then!

rubio · Apr 28, 2003

trina said:
Welcome to the site, Rubio! I just came back from visiting your beautiful country...you'll find lots of regulars on the site live in the DR...where in the DR are you from?

Trina:
Thank you for the welcome!

I was born and raised in Santo Domingo- pero pas? muchos fines de semana en Sosua y Samana.

trina said:
Visit the media gallery, and post a pic of yourself for Musicqueen! She's single, intelligent, and sweet...I figured I'd start working on your pic for her so that by the time she reads your post, maybe your pic will be up!?

Despu?s de quince minutos encontr? la "Media Gallery". I uploaded 2 photos taken a couple weeks ago. I didn't know this site was the "love connection"

je je!!

trina said:
You were thinking of education and career at the young age of 12??? Ambitious, I'd say...I think I was only thinking of food back then!

Oh no...my parents moved for business purposes. So, I ended up living and going to school in Boston and spending my summer in Sao Paolo.:ermm: Demasiado viajando!

Where are you from in North America?

Excuse my spanglish!

Rubio

trina · Apr 28, 2003

It's okay, most people here speak Spanglish...it's widely used in our house, as my husband is Dominican...

I didn't know this site was the "love connection" je je!!

Just lookin' out for my friends!

pero pas? muchos fines de semana en Sosua y Samana.

Yo tambien...good places to pass time!

Anyways, welcome to DR1! You'll find lots of great info, news, and most of all, great people here!!!

ETA: I'm from Canada, land of the never-ending winter...sigh...

rubio · Apr 29, 2003

trina said:
I'm from Canada, land of the never-ending winter...sigh...

What a shame. Canada is very pretty in it's unique way. Toronto es una ciudad bonita. Tambi?n amo Nova Scotia. Ha sido muchos a?os desde que viaj? all?.

You must travel a lot to D.R. since your husband is from there. Do you own a home there to vacation or stay with relatives? You must spend your summers over there, I'm sure!

I uploaded my photos but I'm not sure if I did it correctly. Apparently not because they are not in view in the media gallery (I think?) Does anyone know how that works?

Rubio

trina · Apr 29, 2003

I uploaded my photos but I'm not sure if I did it correctly. Apparently not because they are not in view in the media gallery (I think?) Does anyone know how that works?

Rob is on Dominican time...once you've uploaded them, he has to do something, and then voila, you're on! Just kidding, Rob, I know, "DR1 is just a small part of your day"!!! So, when Robert has some time, your photos will be up for all to see...

What a shame. Canada is very pretty in it's unique way. Toronto es una ciudad bonita. Tambi?n amo Nova Scotia. Ha sido muchos a?os desde que viaj? all?.

Canada is very pretty, but I'm far from TO and NS...I'm in Calgary, the greatest part of Canada!

I've spent a lot of time in the DR (I lived there in 2000), we're looking for land to buy (Jazzcom put an idea in my head, we're going to have to do some research the next time we're back). Now that we have kids, I'm afraid travel isn't going to be so frequent...

Forbeca · Apr 30, 2003

Bienvenido Rubio

Es verdad, nuestro pais es bello.

Criss Colon · Apr 30, 2003

Yes,the garbage filled streets of Santo Domingo

are not only beautiful,but they are also a "Treat" for the nose as well!Not to mention all those abandoned cars and home appliances! Cris Colon

Forbeca · Apr 30, 2003

Re: Yes,the garbage filled streets of Santo Domingo

Criss Colon said:
are not only beautiful,but they are also a "Treat" for the nose as well!Not to mention all those abandoned cars and home appliances! Cris Colon

Chris, you are incorrigible!

rubio · Apr 30, 2003

Re: Yes,the garbage filled streets of Santo Domingo

Criss Colon said:
are not only beautiful,but they are also a "Treat" for the nose as well!Not to mention all those abandoned cars and home appliances! Cris Colon

Criss Colon:

Cada ciudad tiene sus problemas I.E. saneamiento, transporte, gente sin hogar, etc. Cuando dije la Rep?blica Dominicana es hermosa, yo no especific? Santo Domingo inparticular. Signifiqu? el pa?s en general.

Sin embargo, ahora no he visitado mi pa?s por muchos a?os. Y las cosas cambian...

Sanitation is a problem, but try living in a city where you need an escort everywhere you go for fear of being kidnapped for money.

aranoid:

My two cents.

Rubio

Jan · Apr 30, 2003

I live in Santo Domingo and its not that bad Criss! Have you seen the new garbage trucks and the new big garbage dumpsters in Zona Colonail? I figure they'll make great new homes for the bumms(jejejj).
Welcome to the board Rubio!

sunnyvillas · May 1, 2003

Another newbie here

Hola All,

I am aslo a newbie here and would like to say hello to all of you and introduce myself.
I am a tour operator, who specializes in a rentals of properties in Sunny destinations.
I have travelled by now in 45 countries and still going....and I have lived in 5

)) Just a gypsy at heart.
I live NOW in Denamrk and there is a long story behind that one, which I will tell you one day , if anyone is interestd

))) I am ....years old, at my age, you don't even mention it anymore, although I do look much younger.
Speaking of which, how do i get to the media gallery, duhh!! Just a red head( natural) with no clue

)))
I have been to Dr few times and lived in Sosua for over 6 month and met a lot of wonderful people
So, I hope I get a wonderful welcome and can contribute to any subject on DR or other hot places.
I am off to get a Presidente

)))
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rubio · May 1, 2003

Re: Another newbie here

sunnyvillas said:
I have travelled by now in 45 countries and still going....and I have lived in 5)) Just a gypsy at heart.

Hi SunnyVillas! I have traveled to many countries as well (Because of my job) I have lived in many countries as well. Never been to Denmark though...Belgium- yes!

sunnyvillas said:
Speaking of which, how do i get to the media gallery, duhh!! Just a red head( natural) with no clue)))

When you click on www.dr1.com...you'll see "message boards" to the left of your screen. If you scroll down even more you'll see "Media Gallery." I uploaded my photos but it appears they have not been posted yet, or I have done something wrong, OR I'm looking for them in the wrong place! Either, or

Of the 5 countries you have lived in, which did you like the most?

Rubio

Criss Colon · May 1, 2003

Guess you mean the Dominican Republic?Rubio

Several high profile "kidnappings" in the last year! Last one was a son of the Lama family.You know,like in "Plaza Lama"?Millions in ransom paid! "Come on down!" Cris

rubio · May 1, 2003

Re: Guess you mean the Dominican Republic?Rubio

Criss Colon said:
Several high profile "kidnappings" in the last year! Last one was a son of the Lama family.You know,like in "Plaza Lama"?Millions in ransom paid! "Come on down!" Cris

Criss Colon:

There is no denying there are kidnappings in the D.R. But you simply cannot compare it to: Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Brasil, Ecuador, Philippines, Nigeria, not to mention Russia and India. Many of these countries I have visited and a couple I have lived in. It was a part of life. Period.

There are so many other things to discuss about the D.R. than "garbage" and the "high profile kidnappings."

I read enough of that in newspapers.

My two cents.

Rubio

Criss Colon · May 1, 2003

How about "Money Laundering"?

sunnyvillas · May 1, 2003

Re: Another newbie here

Thank for the welcome Rubio,

I think the country I enjoyed living the most in was Italy.
I do love the history, the people, food, wine, the climate and all that jazz, I would move there in a heartbeat, if I would be alone

))))

So, what do you do that you travel that much? If it's not a secret and if it won't cost me my life

)))

I do hope I can meet more folks here and offer themmy travel services and advise.

Thanks again

rubio · May 1, 2003

sunnyvillas said:
Thank for the welcome Rubio,

I think the country I enjoyed living the most in was Italy.
I do love the history, the people, food, wine, the climate and all that jazz, I would move there in a heartbeat, if I would be alone
So, what do you do that you travel that much? If it's not a secret and if it won't cost me my life)))

Two of my favorite countries to visit are Chile and Switzerland. Luxembourg is lovely too! And of course any place with a beach is just wonderful.

I work for an international corporation...so I travel quite a bit. It can be both enjoyable and tiresome at the same time I get used to it.

Rubio

rubio · May 2, 2003

Here's a link to my webpage

http://www.geocities.com/rubio0o

Rubio

Hlywud · May 2, 2003

rubio

Trina is correct, wait till the Musicqueen gets a load of your picture, she will want you big time.

Trina have you checked out this mans website?

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