[Ronny]

I found your post rather helpful Scott, however, since you’re the one printing the money ( or points ) so to speak, I think I’ll have to hang on before handing you over any of my points.
hmmm, how did you get so many points to begin with?

[Ronny]

Thank you for the quick replies. I will certainly look into using CasaCanada’s services to make this process much simpler.

[Ronny]

Thanks for the link Jerry. I was thinking about using CasaCanada as it’s specifically geared for Canucksters.

[Ronny]

Interesting. Maybe a refundable round-trip ticket would be the way to go if they aren’t significantly more expensive. I wonder if it’s possible to get a refund for the return portion of the flight or if you can only get a refund for the entire round-trip ticket.

[Ronny]

Thanks Maravilla. My next question is regarding one way tickets for flights. I understand that my next visit to Costa Rica will require proof of onward or return flight because my application for pensionado will not be complete.
Once I have submitted all the required information in Costa Rica, and am waiting for approval, will I then be able to fly with a one way ticket the following year, or do I have to wait till my residency is accepted and finalized?
I know these questions might seem a bit lame, but I’ve heard that it can take quite some time for approval.

[Ronny]

I’m about to begin the process of applying for pensionado status and have a question about the $1000 per month. I plan on being in Costa Rica for six months and Canada for six months for the first few years.
Once that I have submitted proof of a pension over $1000 per month, is it necessary for me to have my pension checks sent and cashed in Costa Rica?
I’ll be purchasing a vehicle, so would the money being changed into colones for that transaction qualify as a year or more of money exchange needed for pensionado status?

[Ronny]

I have to admit that I am also a slow learner. I left my power lines unattended in the ground and my light fixtures were left attached to the house in plain view while I was away. You would think that I would have had the smarts to remove them when I’m out the first time they were stolen. How stooopid is that?!! I guess I wasn’t cut out to be a marine. Oh well…

[Ronny]

I’m glad this came up. I have the same issue with a gecko that always spends the night in the same spot, over some ceramic tile outside.
A few feet away is a different splatter every morning and I’m guessing that it might be from a bat.
I know this sounds odd, but when it’s dry and and I sweep it up, there’s a very strong licorice odor.
Has anyone else ever noticed this?

[Ronny]

I just received this e-mail from Ojochal seguridad…

Between Uvita and Ojochal, the Pinuela wash-out that took out a section the width of the Costenara will take is a big job to repair. The equal or greater issue is the slide that occured 1 mile further South where a section of the hill from the ocean side collapsed and has covered the road. It looks big but having walked it, it is much bigger: 50 meters across, 3 or 4 meters high and the real issue, approximately 150 meters in length. For you footballers, a distance of 1 and 1/2 football fields. The further insult is that the slide was not exactly at the top of the hill so in addition there is currently a 100 meter lake between the slide and the peak of the hill. The only good news is that there was a bus caught between the wash-out and the slide that, until it runs out of gas, it is shuttling people between the wash-out and the slide so people can hitch a ride from either end. I predict one week minimum before vehicles can get through, but if we start a betting pool and with all the other problems I would bet on two.

[Ronny]

I’m assuming that you mean Ojochal. There are several slides and washouts on the costanera making the journey impossible. Supplies are running low in town and people are stranded in the more elevated areas.

The photo shows Playa pinuela 7 km south of Uvita…

[Ronny]

The following link is a really interesting video about prohibition and how it doesn’t work.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9077214414651731007#

Hemp has a million uses and it’s a shame that it takes such a bad rap.

[Ronny]

Well, I have to say that it will be a first for me if I decide to go. I ‘ve never been to a “seniors gone wild” party. Will you be snorting crushed viagra in the back room before the square dance rave?

[Ronny]

I was going to show up until I read the part about the “all-naked” theme. My guess is that most people that have joined this forum are well into the “sagging body parts” years.
Who knows, maybe National Geographic will pick up on it and feature a story on the newly discovered Lost Gringo Tribe of Costa Rica…complete with pictures.
This will require alot more than watermelons. Maybe David can be the acting shaman for the evening and break out some ayahuasca or something much stronger than gin to help blur my vision.

[Ronny]

Not sure if you’re able to see Dateline on NBC in Costa Rica… probably somehow with your pc.
This friday they will be airing a special on Wild Bill.

http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20101019150320603

[Ronny]

Just thought I’d mention that if you click on the link of my original post at the very top, there are daily updates and the whole story from the beginning on several pages.
Scott must have a few contacts in Jaco that could help find out where the serial killers were renting…non?

[Author]

Posts