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  • in reply to: Plumbing issues & disposal of toilet paper! #173788
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    It really is important to follow these instructions if posted in a public facility or in someone’s home.
    Newer homes [u]may[/u] have larger pipes… but they [u]may[/u] not.

    in reply to: House Insurance ? #172758
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    Sorry, I misunderstood your response.

    in reply to: House Insurance ? #172756
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    INS is required for workers, not your household insurance.

    in reply to: House Insurance ? #172753
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    The problem if theft is involved, you have to prove it … and this is often, impossible.
    Your tools, unless they are individually mentioned, are not considered part of your household goods and this is often what is targeted.
    You can get earthquake and fire insurance, though.

    in reply to: Common Traits of Unsuccessful Costa Rican Expats! #170212
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    Some North American women I met over the years, also came hoping to find a partner, but found themselves, still lonely, but part of an ever growing group, while many men found ‘love’ [i]usually[/i] with a younger [i]Tica[/i].
    I remember reading an article I think it wasvwritten by George Lundquist, that more single females ‘return home’ than couples.

    in reply to: Common Traits of Unsuccessful Costa Rican Expats! #170209
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    [i]Well, some of us know that there are golf courses,[/i] it’s just that they are not all over the country and those that are located in the tourist frequented areas, may be more expensive than some of us want to spend.

    Many expats only pay their utilities and do their banking ‘on-line’ so they don’t have to interact[i]with people[/i] in Spanish.

    Checking the distance on a map, and going where they want to, takes [u]much[/u] longer than it should. 😯

    Multiple marriages seem to ’cause problems’ when one spouse wishes to return home to [u]their[/u] grandchildren and the other one doesn’t.

    Missing their old social scene in which they have had an important position …:roll:

    in reply to: Best place to advertise Land for Sale #166137
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    I think it will depend on where your property is located.
    No use picking an agent who specializes in the Central Valley if the land is located in the Osa peninsula.

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161596
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    Unfortunately, no matter what anyone else has to pay, it will depend on the person [u]you[/u] deal with and the CAJA/CCSS office in the area that you live, that will decide what [u]you[/u] are required to pay.

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161592
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    I would love to be receiving the $3000 pension!

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161589
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    One mustn’t forget to take with you in a CAJA hospital, your own pillow, linens, PJ’s, soap, and towels…and make sure you have someone to take them home to be laundered.
    Also one must arrange for a ‘visitor’ to be there, covering a 24 hour period, to help you to the washroom, feed you as there is[u] never enough staff[/u] nor ‘volunteer groups’ who step up to help the nursing staff.

    in reply to: Lake Arenal area #164350
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    Just remember [u]not[/u] to commit to any long term lease until you have personally viewed the property and checked out the area.
    This is not aimed at this potential property, but at any property.

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161580
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    What you actually said was [u]’…it was excellent’.[/u] It isn’t
    I am not going to get into a heated discussion with someone that has [b]never[/b][i][/i] been here, [b]never used[/b] CAJA but can find information, any information, on the net which support his answer.

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161579
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    We have been living here for 13 years and so our monthly payments are less than that, and is based on the requirements of that period, but [i]Pensionados[/i] who more recently have been based on the minimum $120 are approx.$120 and [i]Rentistas[/i] with $2500 is approx $250

    in reply to: Wheatgrass Anyone?? #161238
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    Try contacting [url=http://www.arkherbfarm.com/]The Ark Farm[/url]
    They may have a 2 x 1 sale…:roll:

    in reply to: CAJA Costs #161577
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    Unless you are both going to apply separately, only one pension of at least $1000 per month is required. Sometimes it is advantageous to both apply, in case of the death of the primary applicant, the remaining spouse will be required to apply again, if they are still ‘temporary residents’.
    As some of us mentioned before applying for Investor status is hit or miss, and it usually takes even longer.
    Can’t help with the what the monthly fee going that route may be. Contact your chosen lawyer or [url=www.arcr.net]ARCR[/url]

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