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  • in reply to: Jakob Dylan New song about his trip to Costa Rica #162116
    Doug Ward
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    Good thing he had a nice trip.:)

    Some others sing it differently.:shock:

    ” They stole my passport and took my bike.
    They got my laptop on Saturday night.
    …….may not ever return ” 😆

    in reply to: CR’s rainy season #161526
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    The crazy part is the clowns at ITC push tourism this time of year.I would never consider just visiting in the so called dry season. Gimme April to Oct any day.
    59 and sideways the last 2 days. The wind died down last night.
    Had my first visit been in Dec, I’da never returned.

    in reply to: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Moving to Costa Rica #162126
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    Wait until he finds out his electric is higher than anywhere in the US. With his money it makes no difference but it sure was a shocker for me. Plain stupid.

    in reply to: Reference book on trees/plants #158276
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    [quote=”pranaspakeywest”][quote=”Doug Ward”]Here’s the non-ripoff source.
    Best of the best.
    https://www.securesitecr.com/editorialInbiocarritoLibreria/product_ing.php?cat=38%5B/quote%5D
    That is a great link. I’m confused though about how to purchase from them. I live here in Manuel Antonio, and it looks like of you order with a CC which has a billing address in the States, then the delivery has to go there. Do you know how we can purchase any of these books while living here in CR? Is there somewhere that I can pick them up in person? Thanks![/quote]
    You can go to inBio park and get them….or……if you have any friends near San Jose they could grab them.
    I had an employee pick them up a few times and I think he got them from the U of CR book store.
    I’ll ask him later today.

    in reply to: Reference book on trees/plants #158273
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    in reply to: questions about availability of items #173429
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    [quote=”maravilla”]they have organic flaxseed oil in caps in most macros here. they come in 1000 mgs soft gels. i’ve been reading about this concoction as a cancer preventative. is that why you take it? just curious and should i be eating this????[/quote]
    I drink Linasa a few times a week. Tasty and filling for lunch.Buzz in a few ‘nanners and some cinnamon.
    I like that avatar.Nina Hartley :shock::lol::lol:8)?

    in reply to: Planning Second Trip Help Monteverde! #201392
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    The only thing Monteverde is missing is a guy in a mouse suit:shock:. Head up to Tenorio-Miravalles and Rio Celeste.
    In 1997 Monteverde was still awesome. I returned in 2005. That was my final drive to Monteverde.

    in reply to: WalMart in Alajuela #202654
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    [quote=”DavidCMurray”]Thanks for the information, guys. The new Alajuela WalMart is, indeed, there and open for business. This afternoon they had a pretty attractive deal on a 32″ Sharp Aquos TV which we took advantage of.

    And, I’m happy to report, not a shot was fired and there was no lingering odor of pepper spray. You North Americans are truly in for a culture shock.[/quote]
    Well. Since one Walmart can put thousands of Ticos out of work, I suggest a tracking device for the new idiot box.

    in reply to: Are any other VIPs coming to Costa Rica SOON? #204983
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    Talk to a vet at Dos Pinos. Those guys can seem to find anything.Most of the “vets” here think the Internet=Facebook.
    Never forget. Books and catalogs are like Kryptonite to Ticos.:shock::lol:

    in reply to: Where to find Landscape Large Trees #169620
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    Oh. Just ask for St. Augustine grass. It’s plentiful and works great here.

    in reply to: Where to find Landscape Large Trees #169619
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    [quote=”GEEGEE”]Does anyone know where to find nice large trees like
    Magnolias and Eucalypus Trees. We are in Grecia (mountains) and getting ready to Landscape our Guest Home. Also,
    where to get GOOD Sod.

    Many thanks,

    GeeGee[/quote]
    The only decent large stuff I’ve seen was on zoo road in Alajuela.Let them install them and get a written guarantee.I was in the biz for many years and all I’ve seen here is people clueless of how to dig the tree and secure a root ball.:roll:

    in reply to: Local San Jose area physician with U.S. DEA registration #161255
    Doug Ward
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    Find a Cuban trained doctor.
    Also before you take medications prescribed by a Tico “doctor”, go to drugs dot com and check for any interactions unknown around here.If I hadn’t done that, on two separate occasions, I might not be typing this.

    in reply to: Where are All the ex-Canadians Living #198583
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    [quote=”costaricafinca”]As a Canadian I would advise you to come for an extended stay, at least three months with your daughters, then make the decision, whether or not, to move.
    Personally, I wouldn’t make the move with kids in that age group, since it is hard making an adjustment to another school, period. So, when a language barrier is in place, life will get harder, for all of you.[/quote]
    Home school. Your kids already probably have twice as much knowledge as their new babysi…I mean teacher will have.

    in reply to: Socializing with the Gringos in Costa Rica #160832
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    What is a Gringo ? A type of Lizard perhaps ?:shock:
    OH ! You mean those clowns that sell houses for ten times what they’re worth.
    I have to go clean my shotgun now.
    Thanks for the reminder.

    in reply to: looking for wood #162979
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    It’s ridiculous to choose a wood floor over concrete/ceramic. It makes zero sense here.
    Ask any Tico.

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