Best of luck in your new venture, cobraboy. As I stated once before, I think you will do just fine as you showed us all that you really planned and prepared for this journey. As you know, the DR life is full of surprises, some will be good, some will be bad... just keep your positive attitude that you have always portrayed and life will be good. You have amassed a very healthy and wise circle of friends, so you will always have a safety net.
Wishing you and your beautiful girlfriend a wonderful life together!
Marlie