Ron Pinto
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, fair Italian, some French
Registration: 13 November 2017
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Man, this thing is finding all kinds of ways to kill us. This year has been added to my blacklist. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I seem to me like Bolsonaro has a pathological necessity to emulate Donald Trump, as if Trump were his master and mentor. Read More
Returning Brazil wants to bring home her money too - advice by mberigan
Hi, A Brazilian widow who spent a good 20 years in the USA wants to bring home her patrimony of less that U$50k without huge hassle or horrible taxes. She wants easy because she's not great at understanding financial matters. She doesn't ...
Well, Matt, I only hope the best for her and that she will never regret any decisions. I made several bad decisions, regarding moves, and I know how hard it is. Best of luck to her. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi Tex, All the places you mentioned had a part in my life. When I was on a project in Mexico, because of the odd connections and schedules, I would rather drive from Parra de Las Fuentes (Coahuila) to Reynosa/McAllen, spend the rest of the night ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Tex, You might be thinking of the Woodlands, also very nice and on Hwy. 45. Kingwood is on Hwy. 59, not an Interstate. As for the low prop taxes, I must disagree. Back then I was paying 6 K annually. California is not as bad, and now I don`t ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Robal, Are you kidding? $ 70 for a bottle of Centrun? Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Tex, You might be thinking of the Woodlands, also very nice and on Hwy. 45. Kingwood is on Hwy. 59, not an Interstate. As for the low prop taxes, I must disagree. Back then I was paying 6 K annually. California is not as bad, and now I don`t ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yup, we lived in Kingwood for 6 years, from 1999 to 2005. We bought a 5 bedroom house there which was very nice, but eventually it didn`t work and we returned to California. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hey Tex, As much as I wanted to remain in California the cost of real estate here is prohibitive. I have been thinking about Kingwood, in Houston, where I can still get a 3 bed, 2 bath for under 200 K, even under 150 in some cases, and if you know ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Had you been drinking "cachaça" instead of tequila you would probably be teaching Portuguese today, but tequila was good for Spanish. I had a vodka the other day and was mumbling "spaciva" all day long. Read More
Returning Brazil wants to bring home her money too - advice by mberigan
Hi, A Brazilian widow who spent a good 20 years in the USA wants to bring home her patrimony of less that U$50k without huge hassle or horrible taxes. She wants easy because she's not great at understanding financial matters. She doesn't ...
I have lived extensively in both countries, so my question is legit: Why does she want to return to Brazil? My mom returned to Brazil. from San Diego, in 2007, but took the way back in 2010, never to return to Brazil. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi guys, For whatever reason, I was no longer receiving any notices on your comments. Is it possible that you all stopped commenting? Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, Mugtech, a certain stable genius believes that if you affirm something enough times it will become reality. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, I keep hearing that our planet is overpopulated. There you go. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yet, I read that Rio has reopened bars and restaurants and São Paulo is ready to do the same this coming week. I suppose Brazilians are really determined to be number one in something, anything. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
According to reports, we are currently at 40,000 cases/day nationwide. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I am not surprised at all at the new wave. I knew it was coming when I saw those several thousand people marching without masks. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Does anyone doubt it was overbilled? I am sure the price shown was triple the real price. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Sure Tex, Orange County has to date, 13,843 cases with 779 deaths. This is as of today. Much better than LA County. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hey guys, Los Angeles County has surpassed many countries. We have now over 100 K new cases. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, at least there is someone working to find a way to treat it, instead of wishing the virus to be gone, like some politicians. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Meanwhile our presidents, mine and yours adopted ones, keep calling it "uma gripezinha" or "kung-flu", the latest denomination from the Trump group. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Interesting, The only two countries where this virus is being disrespected by the respective presidents. Read More
Homeschooling in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Homeschooling your children as an expat in Brazil will definitely come with its load of challenges. Here is a special call to parents who are already homeschooling their children or who plan on doing so to share any information ...
Hello Tex, I enrolled my kids is an American academy that does homeschooling K-12 courses. When we were in the US and the school wasn`t happy with my oldest son`s behavior, and tried to send him to another school, I took him out and started ... Read More
Homeschooling in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Homeschooling your children as an expat in Brazil will definitely come with its load of challenges. Here is a special call to parents who are already homeschooling their children or who plan on doing so to share any information ...
When I was there I didn`t much care. I did it and didn`t ask for permission. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Tweetstorm ahead! :lol:No kidding, Abthree, I wonder if it will be "those liberal communist FDA bastards" or the fake news. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
We have 2 BK in Novo Hamburgo and 2 McDonald´s. What I really really want is KFC and Dunkin Donuts!Robal, when I returned to the US KFC was my first stop, even if I had visited KFC in Sao Paulo a few times. As for Dunkin Donuts, I went over to ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I can imagine your satisfaction after all the lockdown!Yes sir, and as much as I tried to avoid it, I finally gave in and removed my mas to eat it. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah, guys, I did the same yesterday. Drove somewhat far from home but went to a Jack-In-The-Box and had a sourdough burger, my favorite. It was delicious. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah Ron, I see your point there! But due to the resurgence I mentioned above, there was a global fall of stock markets: Dow Jones - 6.9% NASDAQ - 5.27% S&P500 - 5.89% STOXX 600 (Europe) - 4% VIX (fear index) - up to 40 points (48%). Peak at ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
This could be sacrilegious, but I find something good about the virus. Those familiar with the Los Angeles traffic will understand: This morning, at 8:00 AM (peak traffic hour) I went from Altadena, my house, all the way to Burbank (15 miles) in ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah Yex, I kind of enjoy being away from airlines for a while. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Tex, I have flown Copa on occasion, but never a good ending. My last time I had an overnight layover. I smoked at that time and requested a visa so that I could go out of the airport to have a cigarette but they wouldn`t give it to me because I ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Not mentioning the total cases and deaths will not end the viral crisis. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
At least many were wearing masks, especially the looters.You mean. very particularly the looters. I wonder why. Likely because they are such socially responsible individuals. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
We should have the results in a week or two. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi guys, Been wondering what is going to happen in the US after all these demonstrations. If new cases don`t spike it will be a strong case against social isolation. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi Robal, AM Prime is pretty good, however, the movies available to be watched outside of the US are quite limited and the free delivery doesn`t really work for international deliveries, I don`t think. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hello Tex, I enrolled in AM Prime from Mexico using a US card. No issue, however, for easier and cheaper delivery's sake, I stated my address as that of my family and after delivery there they would bring it to me across the border. I do ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi there Tex, In spite of all the stuff going on, we are OK and not overly stressed. I hope all is well with you and all my friends here. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, too late. I already answered but was going to proceed very carefully. I hope there is nothing this person can do with my answer. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Just joined today, makes me suspiciousAs does me, but I will go a little way, not too far. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, I guess I will give the guy a shot, very carefully. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, he says that his name is actually Mr. Stewart and that he has a business proposition. Supposedly he is in Brazil. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi Robal, going off-topic, have you heard of this guy? https://www.expat.com/forum/profile.php?id=2951493&lang=en I wonder if he is legit. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
It`s time we some of the "upper crust" affected by this royal f*** up that is going on. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I´m so accustomed with everything in Brazil that I´m immune to almost anything. Loud music? I don´t hear them anymore... Barking dogs? Now music to my ears... That´s real immunity. I´m now grabbing real quick a Heineken as I ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Well, Alascana, they strike out with me. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
There are two, and only two things I miss from Brazil: The food and the fruit. When you guys talk about food it brings memories and makes me want to go to some local Brazilian restaurant, but they are closed. Must be patient. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
"Not seeing them, Ron. What's your secret? Well Abthree, it must be my gullible looking face. Who knows? They may even think that I look rich. I refuse all the requests that look like scammers, so... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Why do we have this wave of women trying to connect here? It seems fairly obvious why at least based on their appearance. Of course, I am assuming you guys also have been requested. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah I saw the news with Moderna´s mRNA-1273 vaccine. It´s a messenger RNA component that stimulates immune response... robal You mean it isn`t real? Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Saw in the news yesterday: "American lab finds vaccine tests to be positive. All 45 human subjects that received the vaccine developed antibodies similar to those who had survived the virus, eventually killing the virus. The next step is to ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Man Tex, this is heartless. On the other hand, there is heartless BS going on here. Unemployment is exploding, people are losing their jobs left and right, or at least having their hours cut, and now, to help out, groceries have had the highest ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hey Robal, in case you haven`t received this, I believe it is important to you. Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (May 11, 2020) Location: Brazil Event: Virtual Town Hall on Federal Benefits - May 28 at10:00am The U.S. Embassy ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
What a nice country, Texan, their own citizens. Wow! Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
California is starting to reopen slowly. Not all business will be allowed to function, some business will be allowed with restrictions, I am still not going anywhere other than the grocery store and I am desperate for a haircut. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Nothing more to do. Just hang on like me. I haven´t done anything, so as not to complicate matters. I receive 2 govt pension, all on direct deposit so I should be very visible. I can´t understand the delay... Yep, nor can I. Guess ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah, but that is not my case. Wife is a naturalized US citizen and I have had a SS card, paid taxes forever and now I am receiving my pension with automatic deposit. What else do they expect? Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hello y' all, Los Angeles has started a slow reopening today. Beaches, car dealerships, some stores, and whatever else. As for stimulus money, so far no one has stimulated me. I would love some motivation. I am not sure how much more of this ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I hope you are right, Robal. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Wow! The Blackbird does nearly one kilometer each second. If it were flying very low one would not be able to really see it. It would be like a flash. I have stood next to one, in Arizona, and it really is impressive. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Was feeling a bit unusual so got a test today. Not many people there, quick and simple. Will know in a co8uple of days. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I hope, if it reopens, that you are correct. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi guys, Being local, I will let you know if anything happens. Now Mr. Trump wants to reignite the country on May 1st. If things are better by then and he does reopen, if the contamination goes up again he will be done. I guess both our countries ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
In California, Los Angeles County is by far the one with the most cases, but the neighboring county of Riverside has set a new rule: If you are caught without a mask in the streets you will be fined 1 K. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
1. 20 more dead totalling to 208 this time. 2. SP state Dept of Health has confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 3,506. 3. Of the 20 municipalities of São Paulo, the gender deaths: Men - 117 Women - 91 Hey Robal, alright!!! The men are winning!! ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi Robal, So many variations of the information. This is telling me that somehow they are going to screw it up. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I heard of another approach to treat, not to prevent such as a vaccine. They are talking about using antibodies of people who were sick then recovered. I wonder. As for the vaccine, perhaps moving full speed they could have it ready by years` end, ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I heard that they will use the tax returns to identify the recipients primarily, but also the SS accounts of the retirees for a direct deposit. I hope this version is correct. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Not quite that simple. Some will get money and some will not. We'll have to wait and see what will really happen. Meanwhile, the politicians insist on carrying their own agenda, shame. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
You are right Robal, which is why I feel a bit less annoyed by the fact that my son will miss his leave to come home. At least he is safe. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yes Texan, he volunteered. Just got a very short message from him today: "Extended again. Keep om writing. Love all." They must have surfaced for one minute. At least I found a Facebook page for his sub and tonight, at 3 AM, we are ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yup, just got that notice here as well. I find it annoying that my son, who was supposed to enjoy a long leave now, is stuck in a sub, somewhere in the Pacific, in silent mode. I imagine that the silent mode is imposed just to keep the crew from ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yes sir, crazy stuff going on all over. I have been pretty quiet at home only leaving it to go to the store maybe once/week. or less. Between newscasts, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the Internet I am entertained enough. I hope y`all are doing well. Read More
Medication in Brazil by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Brazil ...
I read it a couple of times but continue unsure about what is the bottom line of your post. Not sure if you are more concerned about people being cavalier using medicine, or if you are relieved your child receives quick treatment at private ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
My wife will be working at home as of tomorrow. As for me, I hope the SS will keep sending my checks, Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Yeah, Tex, Elective surgeries canceled here as well. I like the limit on the buses. It may take longer, cut profits, but keep you alive. Take care Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Thank you Robal. I have, however, been vaccinated against the flu and pneumonia. I will check with my doctor. Cheers. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi guys, I don`t know about Brazil but it usually follows whatever the US does. I hear that the shutdowns here will be for two weeks The head of the Federal CV taskforce estimates that this (the epidemic) will go on until July or August and that ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Holy cow, Robal, Not sure I want to go with Tamiflu. It seems to be dangerous. We`ll see. Thank you anyway. Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Thank you, Robal, I will start my search here. Be well, Ron Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi guys, I can`t speak for the other states but California is going nuts. People are buying toilet paper as if they were going on a diarrhea run for the next 5 years. I went to the market to buy a few items this morning, as last Friday there was no ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hi Robal, Do you know what is the equivalent of Tamiflu in the US? Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There´s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in São Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and São Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
Hello all, Let me know if my American friends already receive this regularly, in which case I will stop posting: Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (03/16/2020) Location: Brazil Event: Effective March 17, American Citizens ... Read More
Medication in Brazil by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Brazil ...
Gentlemen, I just received this. I am posting it here in case you haven`t and could be interested: The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal ... Read More
Medication in Brazil by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Brazil ...
Hi guys, As far as responsibility, I tend to have more trust in American doctors and drugs, as you know how scared they are of courts and paying millions. As far as prescriptions, tests and what have you, I used to trust the Brazilians or Mexicans ... Read More
Cost of Living in Brazil in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Brazil to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hi Robal, Just before I returned to the US I was seeing the gov. reporting 4 or 5% inflation. My shopping in Brazil was quite repetitive every week, with me buying the same frozen dinners, fruit, bread, etc., always at the same market, Pão de ... Read More
Cost of Living in Brazil in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Brazil to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Fortunately I am no longer living in Brazil, but I remain here because I have at least one friend with whom I enjoy exchanging ideas, perhaps more. Read More
Adopting a pet in Brazil by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Brazil. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Please do that. I find very few people here in LA (read none) with whom I would care to share anything. It would be refreshing to share ideas with someone wit a mind outside of my family. (Did you think I would include my family with the bunch of ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Brazil by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Brazil. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Yeah, let me know. Take care, enjoy the rest of Summer. Read More
Adopting a pet in Brazil by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Brazil. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Hey, Robal, are you planning a US visit sometime. I suspect I would enjoy a beer with you. Well, maybe a coke as I am not a fan of beer or any alcohol in fact. OK, ready to be considered a left extremist. Enjoy Summer, as I as am fighting winter. ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Brazil by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Brazil. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Although a bit expensive, I could bring my Boston Terrier to Brazil when we moved there. All I needed was the usual vaccinations and $ 1,000 to Delta Airlines. Odie arrived two days after I did, I picked him up at the airport and walked out of ... Read More
Carpooling in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everyone, In order to move around in Brazil, you will have to spend time on the road; for your work commute, to drop your children off at school or for everyday trips. Carpooling could be the right option for you. We would like to know ...
I believe carpooling is dependent on a more civic and socially aware population then the Brazilian. Read More
End of the year by Ron Pinto
I want to wish all of you a wonderful time during the holidays and that 2020 will bring a renewed injection of hope and energy for great accomplishments.
If you were in Sao Paulo I would recommend a great laptop repair shop. They fix your laptop, right in front of you while you wait, and do not charge much at all. They are in the electronics Mecca of Sao Paulo, Santa Efigenia area. Read More
End of the year by Ron Pinto
I want to wish all of you a wonderful time during the holidays and that 2020 will bring a renewed injection of hope and energy for great accomplishments.
My pleasure, Sir. Even if I am no longer in Brazil, I enjoy reading and occasionally posting here. Best wishes. Read More
End of the year
I want to wish all of you a wonderful time during the holidays and that 2020 will bring a renewed injection of hope and energy for great accomplishments. Read More
Folktales and legends in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everyone, Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Brazil. 1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in ...
LOL...There you go, Robal, all clarified. Read More
Folktales and legends in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everyone, Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Brazil. 1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in ...
Come on, you know that was the girl`s explanation when confronted by her parents. Read More
Homeschooling in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Homeschooling your children as an expat in Brazil will definitely come with its load of challenges. Here is a special call to parents who are already homeschooling their children or who plan on doing so to share any information ...
I will, Tex, while thinking of you guys Read More