Just Plain Tired

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9 years ago

My wife and I are looking to relocate to Belize the Jan. of 2018. We will be traveling to Belize for a 30 day exploratory trip in Feb of 2017. We will be looking at the seaside locations as well as inland locations. We are in our late 60's and healthcare is of major importance. My wife was especially excited about a location about 30 miles inland of Placentia. She is especially interested in flowers, fruit trees and vegetation without nasty critters [if possible]. We, like many others will only have our SSN and a little VA disability and some retirement. From what we have been able see from the internet, we should be able to live comfortably but not extravagant. Any assistance in this subject will be greatly appreciated. (NO, we are NOT moving because of the elections, our candidate won. LOL) Thanks!

R.L. and Patty Carter
Abilene, Texas

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Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

Best keep that trump part to yourself when around belizeans. Healthcare in Belize is basic anything fancy like bypass is done in Merida or further north in the US or Canada. Make sure you get air ambulance insurance

brownsand Active member

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9 years ago

Oh no! Moving to Belize with a Trump mentality??!!. That's why I'm leaving USA--so tired of that mindset. Well, it sounds as if the Belizeans won't tolerate it and that's a good thing. If we outnumber them--it won't fester in Belize.

billdoesbelize Serial expat

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9 years ago

Wow................ I can't believe that the divisive US election diatribe has spread to an expat forum on Belize. At a time when voters struggled between the best of two evils, and everyone had to choose their own poison (so to speak, that choice was pretty much 50/50 btw ), I hope people will remember to, without judgement be helpful to those looking to make an informed decision on life in Belize.

To say Belizeans would not accept Trump supporters because of his reported ideas of racism or misogyny, is like saying that Hillary supporters would not be accepted because of her reported tendencies to continually lie under oath and obstruct justice.

Belizeans in my experience, look for common ground to move past differences and to embrace everyone, that is, until you prove by your actions that you are unworthy.

https://d.justpo.st/media/images/2015/08/23/everything-we-hear-is-an-opinion-not-a-fact-everything-we-see-is-a-perspective-not-the-truth-four-no-three-1440381067.jpg

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

What's interesting is people that see Trump as the problem and people that see Clinton as a problem are both looking at Belize as the solution

sloputtputt Contributor

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9 years ago

katzgar wrote:
What's interesting is people that see Trump as the problem and people that see Clinton as a problem are both looking at Belize as the solution

You got that right. Overall, I am fed up with our government system. When power hungry people want to rule the US, if is time to say adios and say hello paradise.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

billdoesbelieze, "Thanks" for your words. My original post was NOT intended to be my political statement. It was intended to be humorous. Obviously it was not! I do not wish to publish my political beliefs in this forum. I do not and will not apologize for my political stance. My wife and I will be coming down to explore Belize for a possible relocation early next year. We will arrive with as much information as we can obtain. Thanks to billdoesbelize and Katzgar for your clarifying comments. I will not respond to any other political statements. Thanks!

sloputtputt Contributor

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9 years ago

That is so true...

Travelgirl777 Member

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9 years ago

Forget Trump and Hilary! ~ My husband and I res entry relocated to Belize two weeks ago and we love it! I am a Belizean by descent. My mother was born in Beliz but I lived in the U.S. most of my adult life. We chose the town of Corozal. It is a seaside town very laid back, affordable and peaceful! If you do decide to come to Belize I suggest you leave your politics U.S. in the U.S.! Immerse yourself in the culture here. Walk around meet the friendly people. Take your time and decide what area fits your budget and lifestyle. I love Corozal. We are only nine miles to the Mexican border and the town of Chetumal which has excellent state of the art affordable healthcare. There is also a Sam's Club and duty free shopping at the FREE ZONE!! Leave your cares behind and through caution to the wind! After all you only live once! I tell my husband everyday " I'M GOING TO MAKE THE REST OF MY LIFE THE BEST OF MY LIFE!! When you come to Belize if you stop in CorozL we would love to show you our beautiful peaceful town!!! 😃✌️😎!

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

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Terrific message! In my search for a down to earth taste of Belize, especially the Corozal area, your
Well written thoughts are appreciated. I would love to read more about your thoughts on why Belize
Is special. Many thanks

bznorte Active member

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9 years ago

#11

we have lived in the Corozal area for over a decade....things have improved so much since we first arrived it is amazing. We have a GP doctor in Corozal Town that is excellent; our vet is US trained, has been here for many years and is excellent; our dentist is Belizean born, trained elsewhere and has a practice in Chetumal....great care and the cost is low compared to US standards and appts are timely; we use Clinica Carranza for specialists and have have state of the art care and again, appts are quite timely...no need for referrals to a specialist. The CFZ ( commercial free zone) at the Northern border is "officially" designated as an area where goods are purchased and taken OUT of Belize...not designed for goods to be brought INTO Belize...people do and most times they are charged duty.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

#12

Thanks for the great information. We are hearing a lot about that region. We will check it out, thanks again.

pwalters3 New member

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9 years ago

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That's exactly where I'm looking to move. Will be touring area July 2017. Will stay in touch and hopefully i can get a guided tour

brownsand Active member

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9 years ago

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My comment has more to do with mindset, than election. Not a Hillary or Trump fan. Been considering Belize--way before any election. Looking for a place to retire but, not interested in running into putrid mindset.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

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retiring to belize is easy. Belize is cheap enough that a SS pensioner can live there at a comfortable level. There is plenty of fishing and touring to do. Dont have a heart attack because the golden hour isnt available in Belize. Moving there with children and a career is a different kettle of fish.

backthat Active member

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9 years ago

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Hi there,
I plan to be in Corozal for about a month in January. I spent some time in your City last year and it was great. I would be looking to rent for awhile in Corozal, keep your eyes and ears open if you hear of anything. Contact: xxx I will be comming from Southern California.

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farmertom Active member

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9 years ago

#17

I think Billdoesbelize has a fine perspective. Belize is simply. Different.
My take is that the negativism of the press in the US has made good candidates unwilling to run for office, just like the increasing demands on police has netted poorer and poored applicants. Everyone loses.
The only thing that really works is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
And living in a backward country is always more expensive than living in the US. If you live to the same standards. The lack of expensive alternatives in poor countries makes living seem cheaper, if you live more like the natives. But one can always live cheaper in the US if you live to the standards of poor countries. Compare how long you have to work for a loaf of bread, how long you have to work for a tire, how long you have to work for a container of butane/propane.
But there is something about living among poorer people that seems to make most of us richer. It is a blessing to be able to help people who are truly poor through no fault of their own.
May this be a special season of Thanksgiving for all of us.

Travelgirl777 Member

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9 years ago

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I'm so happy I moved to Corozal, Belize where the topic of TRUMP/Clinton doesn't even come up as a topic of conversation! As I sit with my Expat friends from different parts of the globe for breakfast or lunch all we talk about are such things as "What brought you to Belize? Where is a good place to eat or get fresh baked bread? Have you been to Chetumal? I just bought a GREAT used SUV TODAY? Should I get my phone from BTL OR SMART?? Or I got a FANTASTIC deal on my house/land!!! ~ LIFE IS TOO SHORT AND PRECIOUS to sit around worrying about Donald & Hilary just as I'm sure they are not worrying about us!! 😃😎😘!!

backthat Active member

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9 years ago

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Hello Just Plain Tired,

I read your post about Corozal, I was in Corozal Two times. I spent Two weeks At Serenity Sands, It was very ice. Did not get to explore much, because of transportation. I will be back at the beginning of next year, would love to meet you and your husband. I will be renting a hotel in Corozal,until I locate an apartment. Would love to meet you all.

Travelgirl777 Member

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9 years ago

#20

We would love to meet you as well! Just let us know when you are in Corozal and we can meet you at Miss June's Kitchen where Expats meet to share good food and great stories about their life and journey to the THE CHARMING AND PEACEFUL town of Corozal! 😃

backthat Active member

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9 years ago

#21

OK, Looking forwarded to it.

lifeagain Member

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9 years ago

#22

Funny how you mention you are utilizing Social Security and then brag that your guy/team won...well Paul Ryan and the senate NUMBER ONE priorty is cut backs and turning SS and Medicare over to Wall Street/Privatise....get ready for some retirement financial anxiety. Just what you dont need....
Do some additional iternet research and consider a few places in Nicaragua.....there are some great expats communities and cost of living is cheap, cheaper, cheapest.
Corn island's to start.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

#23

I stated earlier that I would not respond to any more political rantings but I will this last time. You are obviously a hillary supporter. So obviously you are also void of ethics, values and morality. You lost, get over it.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

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I stated earlier that I would not respond to any more political rantings but I will this last time. You are obviously are a Hillary

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

#25

He said nothing about supporting Hillary and I think if you checked your facts actually Hillary didn't lose she several million votes ahead of the woman groper your advocacy for the woman groper is shameful quit making stuff up and just try and deal with facts

sloputtputt Contributor

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9 years ago

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Hey guys, aren't we wanting to live in Belize for one purpose and that is to get away from the political nonsense if you are an American? Let's try to keep politics out of this forum and only discuss the advantages, and of course, any disadvantages regarding Belize.

Spiceman39 Serial expat

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9 years ago

#27

Many people hear what they want to hear and see what they want to see . Keeping an open mind and scientifically analyzing the facts is a rarity any more. It takes intelligence ,tolerance and willingness to accept the fact that one could be wrong to be successful. Any Scientist/doctor would know that. Re evaluating our own point of view and keeping an open mind to other,s point of view is just common sense.
Both Sides have good and Bad policies, some reconcilable and others not.
Unless one can eliminate or drown out the opposing view which is called dictatorship, we all have to live together and find common ground.
My 2 cents worth

Spiceman39 Serial expat

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9 years ago

#28

I agree with sloputput.
I wish Politics stay out of spots,entertainment industry and those of us spending time in "paradise" i even keep the subject out when I am with my own children.

billdoesbelize Serial expat

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9 years ago

#29

Well................. Belize politics might be a relevant conversation here. But I'm not sure how many of us are actually qualified to have a conversation about it until we have spent enough time to actually formulate a relevant historical opinion, rather than one that is based in the cultural bias and political systems that we have left behind.

sloputtputt Contributor

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9 years ago

#30

billdoesbelize wrote:
Well................. Belize politics might be a relevant conversation here. But I'm not sure how many of us are actually qualified to have a conversation about it until we have spent enough time to actually formulate a relevant historical opinion, rather than one that is based in the cultural bias and political systems that we have left behind.

I always believe that political opinions will destroy friendships, therefore, I try to stay away from it so I don't lose friends. Also, it will destroy a fun in the sun, worrying about what a person said politically to get upset about it.

Will The Old Serial expat

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9 years ago

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katzgar wrote:
He said nothing about supporting Hillary and I think if you checked your facts actually Hillary didn't lose she several million votes ahead of the woman groper your advocacy for the woman groper is shameful quit making stuff up and just try and deal with facts

If it is facts you really want, try these. But first please stop with the name calling, and demonizing, if one actually has facts on their side, it is not necessary to get nasty to get ones point across.

We are discussing the Untied STATES of America a Constitutional Republic.
The founding fathers in their great wisdom set up the Electoral Collage System to avoid the country from drifting into the United CITES of America for presidential elections, realizing cites populations would grow and shift the population centers away from rural STATES over time.
As the country was set up, all power went to the STATES, (not cities), except what powers the Constitution granted to the Feds.
Election of the President is by the Electoral Collage on a STATE by STATE basses, there ls no such thing as a "Popular vote" in Presidential Elections, that term is an invention of the media.

When counting total votes irrespective of the states, The Trump campaign submitted 45 pages of documentation to CNN and other media outlets showing that around 3,000,000 'none United STATES citizens' voted illegally, most of them voting for Hillary. Conveniently CNN and most media outlets left out the documentation or even a mention of it, choosing instead to just say 'Trump, without evidence, says illegal voting cost him US popular vote'.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

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There was no name calling I live in the country so I'm very familiar with all of our institutions in our history Trump groped women by his own admission it's that simple

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

#33

trump claimed voter fraud with no proof at all...http://www.politifact.com/california/statements/2016/nov/28/donald-trump/pants-fire-trumps-claim-about-california-voter-fra/

http://www.politifact.com/california/st … voter-fra/

he is also a birther which automatically disqualifies trump from any honest civil conversation.

"The founding fathers in their great wisdom set up the Electoral Collage System to avoid the country from drifting into the United CITES of America for presidential elections" incorrect, this is why the EC was set up... http://www.factcheck.org/2008/02/the-re … l-college/

you spend too much time on bteitbart

farmertom Active member

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9 years ago

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Anyone MOVING anywhere to avoid politics is in for a real SHOCK!

farmertom Active member

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9 years ago

#35

LOL..... the groping was Hillary's husband...... Maybe we could switch to religion?

farmertom Active member

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9 years ago

#36

One can see about as far forward in history as he has looked behind... Eh? Not my quote.
I don't think you and I can get into a really decent argument over politics; should we try religion?
Much appreciate your thoughts, perhaps we'll meet sometime, although I suspect you may be as busy as I am! Wish you well.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

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Bill didn't run this election your comment on him he is irrelevant plus he was tried for it and punished for it Focus man really you need to try and focus again Trump admitted it on film

ChuckinPgh New member

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9 years ago

#38

Hello farmertom. Are you a farmer retired or a would be farmer? I share some of your insights and have a farmers experience in my background. Currently doing some hydroponics stuff locally And have taught several courses on the same thing. Thinking about relocating internationally and looking at Panama besides Belize. Right now just gathering info on mostly Central America.

Tx Hurricane Guest

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9 years ago

#39

I would also point out that trying to defend Trump by pointing out Clinton's proclivities is really pretty absurd

ChuckinPgh New member

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9 years ago

#40

HI Katzgar. Talked with you a week or two ago. To update you a little, am a little handicapped, but stay mobile with a walker and can do steps one at a time. Just left a note for farmertom. Are you a former USA citizen?