Sosua will have a Hard Rock Café

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You really are clueless. Many of them own several condos in Piantini and Naco. The Dominican chapter's clubhouse is near Metaldome in SD and the Nomad chapter is in Juan Dolio. The Quebecers all got out of jail years ago.
I am very familiar with the area near the Metaldome. I go to the fresh fruit and veg market twice a week. I will look for their clubhouse for a chuckle.
 

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Bogus!!! But its's nice to glamorize dirty bikers, just like that T.V series. What's next, are you going to tell me they are also surgeons and accountants.
I thought you were supposed to be some up-market gentleman - at least in your own mind. Yet you just react with a very ill-mannered "Bogus!" as soon as anyone says anything that doesn't agree with your opinion.
 
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Bogus!!! But its's nice to glamorize dirty bikers, just like that T.V series. What's next, are you going to tell me they are also surgeons and accountants.
Tell you what. Next week I'll be at my condo in Piantini. Arpel 7 Are you familiar with it?. Don Pepe is right next door. I'll let you take me out for dinner, and I'll leave the tip. Afterwards, we'll go visit the clubhouse in Juan Dolio. Bring a gift for them and don't wear your crocs.
 

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I thought you were supposed to be some up-market gentleman - at least in your own mind. Yet you just react with a very ill-mannered "Bogus!" as soon as anyone says anything that doesn't agree with your opinion.
I am a realist.
 

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Tell you what. Next week I'll be at my condo in Piantini. Arpel 7 Are you familiar with it?. Don Pepe is right next door. I'll let you take me out for dinner, and I'll leave the tip. Afterwards, we'll go visit the clubhouse in Juan Dolio. Bring a gift for them and don't wear your crocs.
I know Don Pepe well. Never have I seen a pack of motorcycle gangs loitering in that area, never, unless you consider a pack of moto delivery drivers as a biker gang. Unless I missed something you said they are nomads, does that do not indicate they are homeless. Maybe some have watched too many biker gang shows. They tend to glamorize those losers. I have no problem with them beating and shooting each other, just as long as they keep those loud motorcycles out of my area. I respect not a bunch of inconsiderate hooligans who scream around on a motorcycle that is designed to make noise. It takes zero talent or skill to own one and they are made to bother people.
 

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Speaking of all things Sosua.. Is Ahnvee still operating?
Another Brilliant Failed Business Model ..
lmfao

Its crazy when us Amateurs know exactly what will happen to them . but these People with the " deep pockets" cant see it clearly..
and think they are smarter than everyone else .

The one guy I do have hopes for is the Sports Bar Complex at the end of Clisante..
I wonder how he is making out .. that dude has Balls . and Heart .. I really do hope he succeeds .
 

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I've driven past there during the afternoon a couple times lately and that whole end of PC looks like a ghost town.
 
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Many tourists like to enjoy something familiar when in a different country...not for every meal, but on occasion. And, many will splurge a bit, whereas they might not go to one "back home." This Hard Rock Cafe can fit that desire. If they are depending on a big percentage of repeat local customers, that could be a struggle.
 
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I've driven past there during the afternoon a couple times lately and that whole end of PC looks like a ghost town.
That whole force the hookers to the east end of PC , out of site and out of mind, never did work out. Oh well, what will they try next?
 

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Bogus!!! But its's nice to glamorize dirty bikers, just like that T.V series. What's next, are you going to tell me they are also surgeons and accountants.
I know of one who is a moderator on an English-speaking web site and was also a manager of some pretty large free zone companies.
 

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I know of one who is a moderator on an English-speaking web site and was also a manager of some pretty large free zone companies.
Does he ride around town on an extra loud motorcycle begging for attention dressed up wearing leather chaps like he is in a drag show. Those loud motorcycles are seriously inconsiderate. What makes them more offensive is they design them to do that.
 

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Does he ride around town on an extra loud motorcycle begging for attention dressed up wearing leather chaps like he is in a drag show. Those loud motorcycles are seriously inconsiderate. What makes them more offensive is they design them to do that.
Loud pipes save lives.
 

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Many tourists like to enjoy something familiar when in a different country...not for every meal, but on occasion. And, many will splurge a bit, whereas they might not go to one "back home." This Hard Rock Cafe can fit that desire. If they are depending on a big percentage of repeat local customers, that could be a struggle.

The Tribe has an Excellent Senior Leadership Team .. They dont make mistakes like this .
As an overpriced" Hamburger joint" with a recognized Name, this will be a complete Failure .
There is no amount of repeat business from guys visiting 3 times a year that can save them.
The Need Expats to eat there as well, which is not going to happen . and the Demographic now in Sosua are not really Hard Rock Customers .
Although in Atlantic City NJ that is not necessarily true..
I just dont see these Dudes hanging out here though , but that could be 100% wrong.

The most likely Scenario is THEY KNOW something , which the rest of us dont . and this is just to get their Feet in the Door .
Im thinking more like GAMING.. which is the Tribes real bread and Butter .
This is the End Game , imo.
 

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Does he ride around town on an extra loud motorcycle begging for attention dressed up wearing leather chaps like he is in a drag show. Those loud motorcycles are seriously inconsiderate. What makes them more offensive is they design them to do that.
This may be more of a "back in the day" image rather than a current image. You could be sitting next to a member of the Hells Angels and not even realize it. I know I was certainly surprised a while back when we were out to dinner and was told at the table next to us were members of the Hells Angles. They were having a dinner to honor someone who had passed. You would have never known, they were dressed in very nice suits, looking very much like wealthy businessmen. You can't always judge people/person by a preconceived idea. With that said they do have quite the "reputation".
 

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It should be remembered that this month alone 50+ cruise ships will dock in our two ports. I would not be surprised to see a tour which includes a visit to the Puerto Plata Hard Rock!
 
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It should be remembered that this month alone 50+ cruise ships will dock in our two ports. I would not be surprised to see a tour which includes a visit to the Puerto Plata Hard Rock!
I thought it was 80 something.
 

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Heading to the Hard Rock for a burger!
 

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This may be more of a "back in the day" image rather than a current image. You could be sitting next to a member of the Hells Angels and not even realize it. I know I was certainly surprised a while back when we were out to dinner and was told at the table next to us were members of the Hells Angles. They were having a dinner to honor someone who had passed. You would have never known, they were dressed in very nice suits, looking very much like wealthy businessmen. You can't always judge people/person by a preconceived idea. With that said they do have quite the "reputation".
I find this VERY hard to believe. You mean the losers that scream around town on motorcycles w/o mufflers, covered in tattoos from head to toe, sporting biker jackets because they failed in every other aspect of their lives, so they resorted to drug dealing. Now they are wearing suits and having high tea and crumpets. I guess anything is possible. I am sure they are also Mensa members.