Pamela McDermott
@pammyfour
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Columbus, Ohio
Speaks Spanish, a little Russian, a little French from high school
Registration: 21 April 2015
Buying a property by angiecinto
hello dear Planner and Bob, I was talking to a Real Estate agent yesterday and she told me that I can buy a property in Dominican Republic without any problem being an american citizen, is that true?
Hmmm. Interesting, Bob. I'd love to know which three! :unsure Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Bob, how is your mom? Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Great subject! Although my experience was different because I married a Colombian man in tge US, in retrospect, I believe his primary motivation may well have been a green card.....enough said on that one, since once I decided to break off our ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Sending some prayers your way for your eyes! Meanwhile, keep cool. :cool: Read More
Moving to RD? Mind is racing... by jennmargar
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but have been reading it for quite sometime. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): Met a guy in RD and we've been in what we would consider a serious relationship for a year. I have gone ...
Hi! I've not lived in the DR for any length of time, but after reading yours posts, I want to suggest living there in your own place for a couple of months while you aren't working as a nurse, just to get a more personal feel for the place, ... Read More
happy birthday darlene by texasdonkey
hope is good.
Because mine is in December, it kind of lent itself to that, but I say, go for it whenever it is. We all need a reason to celebrate sometimes. ;) Read More
Moving to Cabarete...looking for housing/roommate by bellarocks
Hello, I will be moving to Cabarete sometime this summer and I was wondering if someone could help me or connect me with place for long-term (1year or longer)stay under $500. About me responsible single female, no kids, no pets. Looking for a 1 ...
Bella rocks, I found two places in Cabarete on sublet dot com the other day that would fit your needs, I think. Check it out, by searching for Dominican Republic North on the site. They're in Cabarete, by the beach, too. We can't use ... Read More
happy birthday darlene by texasdonkey
hope is good.
Make it last as long as you can!!!! I used to celebrate my birthday MONTH. Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
:D Happy 39th birthday!! I wish you a joyous and prosperous personal new year! :D Read More
Thoughts of the current political scenario towards the next elections? by drtuttle
It's pretty clear that there is a battle between the candidates inside the party in power for the highest political seat. Some are in favor of the constitution's modification to allow the re-election of Danilo, others wants him gone and are ...
Reminds me of here, in the US, LOL!! Read More
Thoughts of the current political scenario towards the next elections? by drtuttle
It's pretty clear that there is a battle between the candidates inside the party in power for the highest political seat. Some are in favor of the constitution's modification to allow the re-election of Danilo, others wants him gone and are ...
thank you oth. In light of apparent political hotheadedness, a good thing to know! Read More
Thoughts of the current political scenario towards the next elections? by drtuttle
It's pretty clear that there is a battle between the candidates inside the party in power for the highest political seat. Some are in favor of the constitution's modification to allow the re-election of Danilo, others wants him gone and are ...
How often are elections in the DR? Something to bear in mind for the future! :whistle: Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: “Civil” marriages are those in which the parties ...
Planner, I really like the way you think! As far as intercultural marriage, been there when I was very young. And it can be very difficult. That's how I learned Spanish at the beginning.... My entire social sphere consisted of Colombians... ... Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: “Civil” marriages are those in which the parties ...
Planner, I really like the way you think! As far as intercultural marriage, been there when I was very young. And it can be very difficult. That's how I learned Spanish at the beginning.... My entire social sphere consisted of Colombians... ... Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
As far as used car prices, if Blue Book means anything in the DR, they should stay the same... IF...... Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
Thatd be me, too, Gypsy. I'm kind of picky, too. But I can see the advantages of having help, if you're working part time, or have other involvements. And it is nice when you are able to help others , too. Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Thanks for the referrals Bob! And the insurance info, too!! :proud Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Thanks, Planner! Will do. :top: Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Good recommendations, Bob! I think we may just look at local ads for cars like the bulletin boards when we're here. Car Fax isa great site. And your door handle? Not a break in, was it? And gasoline..... We probably won't use too much ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Oh no! don't kill them, just get them fixed and they'll stop the yowling. LOL (we have 2 - AND they're neutered - and they stay INside, haha.) I'm sure Puerto Plata has some much quieter vicinities. But this one place appeared ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
:o Hahaha! - that was my face as I looked at the ad for the Puerto Plata centro place. Yeeeeahhh. I need peace and reasonable quiet where I live. I'm just hoping we can find a decent cheap on gas vehicle. Like maybe a Honda. ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Hey Gitano, not too bad in the español spelling dept! Yes, it's surprising what a person doesn't need to be happy. I've been lightening the load quite a bit these last few years. Amigos son importantes. That.s true! A few ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Thanks, Tex! My son in law just got his PhD from OSU there this month, now theyre allgoing to Germany....wow, small world....I lived in Houston in 2008 teaching high school Spanish.... Just to be sure....then gas is $204RD....about 4.50/ gal ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Wow $330 a month is great! I'm still struggling to find one under $600. I found a rather dumpy place in Puerto Plata in the centro for $198 though! It seems like electric can be as low as $44 or as high as $100 or more, if you're not ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
yeah, Gitano mi amigo, and I wish I could just speak Spanish to them, because it usually gets me further. LOL. But these sites I'm forced to use already know I'm a gringa before I say a word, because of the site itself. I think maybe ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
What I was seeing was some kind of newer toll road that winds down through the hills..... dunno, maybe that wasn't what I thought it was. And yes, I was looking around and think we could probably get around 7-800 USD with the electric included. ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
I agree with you Bob and Gypsy! I think we'll probably use Santiago in the future. I saw a youtube vid a while back - a good one - where you could see a lovely new highway from Santiago to POP. It was beautifully scenic! This particular ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Gypsy, to explain a little bit about differentials in air fares that, distance-wise, appear to make NO sense: Jim has been working for US Airways / American (now, they just merged) for several decades. Airports charge airlines certain fees for ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Gotcha on that, Planner! :top: I'll use a different thread, or start another. Sorry! Read More
power cuts by luke418
Is it my imagination or is the utility situation getting worse. In recent times power cuts were liveable with maybe one long cut during week, usually Tuesday from 10-11 until 4 and a few short ones during daytimes occasionally. But these last ...
Could I ask a quick question: In those gated communities, they supposedly have their own electric generator/supply and water supply so they say..... how true/worth it is that? Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Thank you soooo much, Gypsy! I DO love to cook, and know what? Outdoor kitchen'd be the BOMB! That, and a glass or two of wine, and we'll be set! LOL Crank up the merengue and the salsa, and I'm ON....... hehe. Jim would love it. ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Thank you, Bob, for the info! Not too bad. Of course first step is to come down and spend a few months, right? hey I was looking at some places around Perla Marina - gated type communities to stay in while we're here. I did write to ... Read More
Two weeks to fill - or not! by billandelaine
Thanks to all the posts here (and hours of reading!), think I've got the travel part worked out and know not to drink the water and avoid most of the public transport except taxis. The basic quirks of island living are something we've been ...
I haven't gotten there yet, guys, but I can help you out with the pronunciations! Cah-bah-REH-Teh and So - SU- ah. Make sense? Hope it helps. Gosh I really love reading this blog! I'm totally addicted any more. :D Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Just wondering in a ball park kind of way, Bob....... If we were to build say a 3 br, 2 ba villa on a decent size lot..... it'd be nice to have a small garden and some fruit trees..... in the area of Cabarete/Sosua (which is where we've ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Thanks, Planner! I'll keep that in mind about the beef. Although I do hunt down the grass fed varieties here in the states right now. I know the amount of fat may be lacking, but it beats the hell out of the beef fed from GMO corn and soy ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Thank you for the new info, Gypsy! And for the welcome, too. I'll keep that in mind. :top: Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Very cool, Bob K :top: Thanks for your input! Not certain how we'll do without AC.... We probably won't need it too much, but still, it'd be good to have just in case, since we're northerners used to winters.... a freezer? Now, ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
thanks Bob! we are also considering building a new villa as well, preferably one that is electric sustainable i.e., solar powered with storage batteries. perhaps hurricane proof as well haha! it's good to know someone like yourself and your ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
thankyou planner! I had read about the interest rates and they are ridiculously high. something like 15 to 16 percent? :o after reading your saga about moving to I think it was the Santo Domingo area? I'm really even more interested in ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
thank you Bob! I've been reading a lot of the other threads on here. there is a lot of really good information. I'm trying to find a thread about purchasing a home in that area. I've heard people say that dealing with a foreigner is ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
My name is Pam, my SO and I are planning to retire in the DR, probably this August, starting with a temporary 3-6 month stay, looking at north coast at this point, say around Samana, Las Terrenas, Sosua, and Cabarete areas. I am a former Spanish ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Your link is to first quarter, and says topic closed. Please help! Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
Hmmm.... I always thought "limpia" was the word used in Spanish for "broke"..... Me estoy limpia ahora - I'm broke right now. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
:cool: why, thank you very much..... I'm historically very accomplished at inadvertency... LOL Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, my name is Pam, lived in the US all my life, and raised three children (now all grown) on my own while working various jobs (including Spanish teacher high school level), I speak Spanish fluently, although a bit rusty at the moment. I am ... Read More