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Why do you think that would be? Once I move there, I’ll be retired and will have all the time in the world to work on a garden and art.
[quote=”costaricafinca”]You will find that it is very difficult and time consuming to maintain an organic garden here.[/quote]
I don’t care what anyone says, this crap is bad. At some point in time, everyone said smoking was ok and it was such a norm. Then drugs are approved by the FDA and years later we find out that they cause all sorts of problems. There are tons of toxins that are in foods that the FDA allows for Americans that European countries will not allow. I work with folks with primarily stage four cancer and gmos have been linked to hematologic cancers in particular. There is also a recent study correlating gmo foods with autism. I hope people will wake up to this. When I move to CR, I will have an organic garden cultivated from non gmo seeds.
I like it. I’ve been to CR several times and am saving to move there. I’m an upper middle class educated person working in healthcare/oncology. My job buries me in stress every day. There’s something innocent and silly about this commercial. We have enough serious garbage and sophistication in the world. I go to CR for the nature and simplicity. To say that it appeals to middle class low/average earners sounds a little elitist to me. I think if they would like to improve it, they should show add pictures of Monteverde, Arenal, Osa, scenes of turtles hatching, but sophistication? No thank you. I can’t wait to turn my back on so much sophistication. I want nature and a book.
Would you let us know what you find out about the costs? I’d be intereted to know also.
[quote=”sandt330″]whyworry,
Thank you so much for the response. Exactly the answer I needed! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year![/quote]
Sorry you are going through so much unacharmed. That sounds overwhelming and here you are contributing to this network. I hope you have good support around you and that everything will fall into place as you need it.
[quote=”unacharmed”]I am hauling it off to Florida because our lawyer was out of the office when we sent him all our original documents for residency last year. His wife died and he was out for 3 weeks. Someone apparently took off with them. First he said he hadn´t received them and and would keep checking. When confronted with the EMS Correos signature confirmation, he admitted they were gone. Then my husband got sick and died, all within 11 months. At 56. So now I have to start all over with my own residency. That is why I am back and forth to Florida. Paso Canoas is a difficult border crossing. And becoming a recent widow has its challenges. Lots of paperwork and Murphy´s Law situations in addition to grief and a whole lot of other emotions that slow one down. Life will settle down soon I hope.[/quote]
I read and post. I don’t find the forums boring at all. I think usually the people who are bored are looking too much for others to entertain them. If someone is bored, then post something interesting. Here’s my question. After moving to CR, did you do more of what you love? I plan to rest, bike, learn to cook, work on art, read a ton, no garbage, just really marvelous authors including Pablo Neruda, Tolstoy, maybe start a blog, an animal rescue. The mind is a wonderful playground. Why bored?
super helpful last post. I’m putting almost more into my 401k than I can afford to do but I’m heck bent on retiring to CR when my son graduates high school and then I’m hoping he’ll go down there for two years with me and do some volunteer work before going to college. I don’t want to eat like an American. We have so much garbage in our diet. Part of the beauty of CR is eating purely, cleanly, fruits, veggies, rice and beans. Nice post—glad you are working on getting back there!
That was exactly the kind of information I was trying to find, Nancy–thanks so much:)
When one has solar installed, are there any monthly costs for it?
Will it provide 100% of electricity needs?
Any typical problems with solar panels?
Good or not good to plug into a grid (not entirely sure the meaning of this but I think it has to do with selling it back to the electric company)? More cost associated with plugging into a grid? Any real benefit to doing so?
I’m planning on paying for a house outright and then want my monthly costs to be minimal.
Thanks everyone!
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Does anyone have any idea the potential range of cost of installing solar panels on say a 2 or 3 bedroom house? I can’t seem to find this anywhere.Thanks![/quote]
Hi Lillian,
My husband and I are going to have solar panels installed this Wednesday on the roof of our 2-bedroom/2.5 bath home in San Isidro de Perez Zeledon. We found an excellent company owned by a German gentleman (Pura Sol) also located in Perez Zeledon. The total cost for a 5KW system is close to $11,000 US dollars. If you need further information, just let me know. Regards, Nancy King[/quote]
[quote=”costaricafinca”]According to the Sloth Sanctuary they no longer accept volunteers as they have found that it is [url=http://www.slothsanctuary.com/frequently-asked-questions/volunteering/]detrimental to the animals[/url]. At the [url=http://www.toucanrescueranch.org/get-involved/]Toucan rescue center,[/url] they accept paying volunteers for specific time periods but they do not permit you to ‘hold a sloth’
Plenty of dog rescue centers though….free![/quote]
Hi John,
Thanks–sure I am interested. I’ve found a handful of places that install solar panels but I’m really trying to get a handle on price range. So far all I can see is in the area of $30K but it’s a number probably far out of context depending on the size of a house, etc. Thanks!
[quote=”johnr”][quote=”lillianwickram”]I’ve been to Costa Rica a handful of times and am considering retiring early there. I will rent before I buy. The one thing that concerns me in particular is the cost of electricity. I don’t run the air conditioner constantly here in the states but would not like to see a $300-$400 bill in CR if I can avoid it. I’m going to look at the areas of the Nicoya Peninsula, Manuel Antonio and a couple other areas. I’d like to be within 30 minutes of the beach.
Does anyone have any idea the potential range of cost of installing solar panels on say a 2 or 3 bedroom house? I can’t seem to find this anywhere.
Thanks![/quote]
If you would like I can send you information on a company that does this. They are actually in the Osa but have come up to the NP to do quite a bit of work for me – and they do excellent work. Let me know.[/quote]
I am right there with you Octavia, but probably have a little bit longer to go than you. After our last winter, I can’t stand to be here. I will not miss the seasons when I retire. I can fly back to Chicago for a week or two for that and that’ll be enough for me. Much prefer greenery and year-round nature:)
[quote=”Octavia”]Thank you very much to Lillian and Sweikert for the links. I will pore over them with great interest. I grew up in Aurora and am now anxiously awaiting my impending retirement to get the heck out of Dodge here in Chi-town- which is just a terrible mess. I very much appreciate the time you took to help answer my question.[/quote]
these are the folks that have a sanctuary but I don’t think they work to release these sweet animals back into nature. The Toucan Rescue Ranch has a focus of trying to re-integrate these animals back into nature when possible.
I think it depends on what you want–to see these animals rescued or rescued and re-integrated back into their own natural habitat. I think the latter is ideal. Leslie and Jorge, who run the TRR, are given a lot of respect by the CR government and rescue sloths, toucans, parrots, monkeys and other animals. They are wonderful people.
All three of us are from the Chicago area:) I grew up in Northbrook but currently live in Batavia.
[quote=”sweikert925″][quote=”Octavia”]I would love to volunteer for a sloth sanctuary as I find them magically noble and, well, fabulous! [/quote]
Try [url=http://www.slothsanctuary.com/]this place.[/url] Sounds like it’s pretty much what you’re looking for, even if not quite in the area you’re looking to settle in. Maybe they know of an offshoot group closer to Manuel Antonio or can help you start one.
[quote=”Octavia”]Thank you in advance. (Chicago)- [/quote]
…And howdy neighbor, I’m also a Chicagoan at present.[/quote]
My son and I recently visited The Toucan Rescue Ranch in the San Jose area and had an absolutely incredible experience there but most places I know are north of where you want to be. http://www.toucanrescueranch.org/
There is another sloth sanctuary in Limon area but I don’t think they focus on release.
And then one more that I know takes volunteers but again, I think this is north of where you want to be. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g6003263-d3138302-Reviews-The_ARA_Project-Punta_Islita_Province_of_Guanacaste.html
[quote=”Octavia”]We plan on retiring and buying a home in South Pacific area (Manuel Antonio-dominical-uvita-ojochal) in a year or 2 (depending on where we find our perfect spot/house). I would love to volunteer for a sloth sanctuary as I find them magically noble and, well, fabulous! Is anyone aware of a sloth sanctuary on the South Pacific end? I would also be very open to volunteering for dog rescue activities or anything animal related. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. (Chicago)–[/quote]
