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I’m vegan and have a gluten allergy which is why I like Costa Rica and their rice and bean lov’n, [/quote]Touch base with Wendy at [url=http://www.cashewhilllodge.co.cr/vegan-retreats.htm]Cashew Hill Lodge[/url] in Puerto Viejo – she is a certified vegan chef and also has a gluten allergy, as well as having raised children here. She and her husband are both awesome!
As to home births, etc., touch base with Arp & Trish, who had their child at home here this past year. Trish’s blog is here – [url=http://www.tinygrass.com/#nZnZZFUtkSrm]Tiny Grass[/url]
Finally, Sharon Wallace is an MD who lives in Cuidad Colon and does home births. Email me off list for her email.
Nora
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Sorry for being so Harsh , But i can NOT run my Show this way.
Willem[/quote]Then just a guess, but you probably are not going to make it in Costa Rica 😮 You do not run the show here – the show runs you! It’s all about different and yes, in some cases, lowered expectations.
This is the latest report from Frances Jones with Lighthouse Animal Rescue –
Needs report from earthquake victims’ camp
They need EVERYTHING!!! Food, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, pillows,
towels, blankets, foam mattresses, linens, EVERYTHING!!!!I have been into the zone every day doing animal rescue and it is horrendous.
Anyone who says “it is safe” is out of their mind.It is EXTREMELY dangerous in the areas we have been working. There are MULTIPLE
tremors daily and it scares the hell out of me because all the earth around me
is constantly shifting.We went in today but did not get to the area we wanted to go. The ground is so
unstable it is too dangerous and they won’t allow us past a certain point.
Especially when it rains, as it did today.In spite of the fact that we could not go into the most effected areas, we found
many abandoned animals, starving and sick. We only have my Montero and can load
only so many crates into it. Hopefully, this weekend, we will have some large
vehicles going in with us along with several veterinarians.The people in the shelters need donations of food for cattle, pigs, chickens,
dogs, cats, goats, etc. Animals are dying there. If you don’t care about them
then think of the contamination and disease if hundreds of them die there.I have a terrible fear (phobia actually) of earthquakes so it’s no fun
being in these areas when we feel so many rumblings and the ground is
so unstable.If you stomp your foot it feels like you are stomping on something hollow. You
can feel the earth vibrate from your stomp.Please say prayers that we can save more of the animals and that we will stay
safe.My rescue partners, Isabelle and Joray, and I brought out lots more animals
today and will be going back in again tomorrow. Before today we had three
others helping but they could not go today.There seems to be some problems with other groups rescuing theses animals.
We stopped at the “emergency veterinary base station” today to pick up one of my
crates they had borrowed and, even though their “base station” is very near the
quake site, they
had no animals except for one parrot. And, as we were leaving to go hunting for
more animals, someone brought in a VERY pregnant dog. One of the vets said he
would take the dog home with him as she looked like she might give birth any
minute. Another vet there, (I am assuming she was in charge) told him, “No, the
animal can stay here tonight.” He argued fiercely and finally won. He took the
dog home with him to look after her, thank God!!!I don’t have a clue why they can’t find animals in need. We are having no
problem. You can hear the cows bellowing, dogs barking frantically, goats
bleeting, from hunger!!! All you have to do is follow the sound for crying out
loud!!!Although I have no problem with giving them locations of animals found, photos
of each animal, and any information they want so that owners can reclaim their
animals, I will not trust my rescued animals to them. I am leaving notes on all
the collapsed homes, from which I take animals, telling the owners where to call
to claim their animal. Most of the animals we find are not at homes. They are
just wandering around wondering what happened to their world. Others are still
chained or penned, without food or water for DAYS.The other organizations have all been told that my rescues are going to Karin.
They tell me they are sending theirs to her too. But she has received more
animals from Lighthouse, my shelter, than she has from ALL the LARGE
organizations.
I do not understand this.Residents of the quake area have told me that they took homeless (due to the
quake) animals to the veterinary base station and were told,? “Ummm We’re not
really set up for
that. We don’t have any place to keep them. Just let them go.” THESE PEOPLE ARE
HOMELESS TOO!!! They are living in the shelters and in dairy barns, etc.
They care enough to try to get help for the animals and are TURNED
AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!Karin, the director of Animales de Asis in Heredia has told all the
organizations she will take ALL the animals into her shelter so that is NOT a
problem. She’ll even send trucks to pick them up!!! Her shelter is a no-kill
shelter. She does NOT euthanize the animals she takes in and does adoptions in
the park in San Jose every weekend.I am trying to get her paypal info so you can donate to her if you’d like. She
deserves it. Her phone numbers are 2267-6012 and 8382-5163Please be patient if you try calling to make a donation, to adopt, or to help.
Her lines are VERY busy with HUNDREDS if calls from people asking to adopt the
animals.Please pray for everyone effected by this quake. Please pray for the animals
left there with no food and water.
And pray for our safety as we go in there every day..God bless you,
Frances “Kitten” Jones and all the fuzzbutts
Please visit our blog at http://mrbudbud.blogspot.com/
our web site at http://www.lighthouseanimalrescue.comAdd me to those who think you just need to suck it up and pay the refugio. Just like shelters in the US, the few shelters that are here are maxed out on space and money. At least the Heredia one is no kill…you have already said they are nice dogs – they should have a shot at getting adopted if they are at the shelter. I don’t think you are going to come up with any other alternative, especially from up there.
I am not a rich gringo either, but sometimes you just have to do the right thing. Hopefully it will come back to you in good karma or a good dog for your finca when you do get here…but even if it doesn’t, you will know you have done something good.
Actually there are quite a few of them around, if you start looking. I am actually on the hunt for one to buy for myself. The rear engine gives them a lot of weight in the back, so while not quite four wheel drive, they do tend to have superior traction and to go places other cars can’t.
They are one of the easiest cars around to work on – I have had three and done a lot of work myself, which I never did on my other vehicles. Not sure about parts, but can probably “create” just about any part you would need for it, they are pretty standard. And there is at least one VW dealer here, if you needed anything too specific.
Depending on the age, the BB value may not be that high anyway, if it were me, I would at least pursue it and not discount the idea totally. And if you DO bring it and decide later to sell it, let me know!
Nora
PS And they float!! : )
Good morning, Alfred –
Not quite a true 12 cup – about 7 – 8 normal sized coffee mugs, but enough to get the two of us jump-started in the AM : ) I bought mine on ebay, but Amazon has them, too –
did a lot of research prior to buying – compared the Bodum to the Nissan, etc…went with this one because of the size and it got decent reviews on Amazon. One thing to note, if you are not going to drink it all right away (within an hour or so) and need it to stay hotter a little longer, suggest pre-heating the carafe by filling it with hot water first before you make the coffee. It will then stay drinkably hot for at least half the day. Have also used it to make tea and mate. Hope that helps!
I have a 12 cup Bodum stainless thermal French press and love it. It keeps the coffee much hotter than a traditional glass French press – best thing I have purchased recently!
Hola – with all the homeless dogs in Costa Rica, I wonder why anyone would actually consider paying money for a dog. By buying a puppy from a breeder, you are perpetuating the cycle and contributing to the problem. Please, please reconsider buying and instead give a 2nd chance to a homeless one – there are many dogs of all ages and breeds who need loving homes. Adopt one and save a life –
http://animalsheltercostarica.com/
http://www.adoptame.org/
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lar.htmlSpay & Neuter your pets – and please support the organizations who are trying to make a difference –
http://www.mckeeproject.org/
http://www.costaricapetcare.com/If you don’t think there is a problem, please check out the following links –
Buy or Adopt?
Please read before buying a pet or if you are considering giving up a pet for adoption –
http://www.meganmcgees.com/favorites/buyoradopt.htmlHard truths –
http://www.sarl-nh.org/shelter_dogs01.swf
http://www.novoiceunheard.org/OneAtATime.htmSincerely,
Nora
The US has already sold it’s soul to China to finance Bush’s war. Can’t see what’s wrong with Chavez doing the same…what’s good for the goose and all that
The US has had it’s grubby little fingers, both for the good AND the bad, in just about every CA or SA country at one point or another. It just depends on your definition of good : )
Just remember the quote “We know Saddam has weapons of mass destruction – we have the receipts” Pretty much sums it up…
Trying for pura vida
From the letters section of today’s “Inside Costa Rica”
ICE has effectively blocked VOIP from Vonage on their ADSL service. Ports 10,000 – 20,000 are closed and these ports are required for audio transmission.
The workaround is to get a public IP from ICE and then the ports are open.
Unfortunately, getting a public IP from ICE is a read ordeal and requires a fairly high level of technical knowledge to successfully complete the application for the public IP.ICE is trying to hold back the tide of the future by suggesting legislation that would make VOIP illegal. It would make much more sense for ICE to offer VOIP in connection with its’ various Internet connection services (ADSL & RDSI). This positive approach would provide income to ICE and not make criminals out of people using VOIP service.
My Costa Rican vet, who we love and is into natural medicine and preventative veterinary care, highly recommends “Super Perro” for my dogs. While I do tend to cook for them a lot, when I am too lazy to I supplement with commercial dog food. He said that Super Perro is the best brand available here – the fewest additives and the best balance of ingredients. Most US commercial dog foods are pretty bad for your dog (though Nutro Natural and some of the other organics are great)- that is not even getting into the whole animal testing discussion…just was surprised and rather tickled by the recommendation of Super Perro – I love the price!
Or you can easily meet North Americans…in North America! I don’t understand why people move to Costa Rica and want to hang out with North Americans. Not that I don’t love North Americans (well, most of them), but since you even state you love the people, would it not make more sense to want to learn how to meet and hang out with Ticos? Don’t mean to pick on you specifically, William, you are by no means alone, but it is a question that genuinely puzzles me…
