Neil Winslow
@xcaret
Canadian looking for information about Belize
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Canadian
Lives in Calgary
Speaks English
Registration: 21 January 2013
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Hey Dave , thanks for the info regarding shaw satellite in Belize. I just spoke to a friend of mine in the Orange walk area , he said he heard they can hack the satellites in Belize now. We used to get free direct, dish, and bell, here in Calgary ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Travel writter gary ,hah, you have been outed again. Halleb,are you his partner? Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Hey beart9h1v8, I believe you to be to only one on this forum who says they were at SB,and does not work for the sales dept. Its so obvious that the fanatics who ignore everything negative about SB and still tout the place have a good reason for ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Prestonia, Great atricle. I doubt if those determined to buy will pay any attention to it until the next tidal surge wipes it off the map, then the finger pointing will begin. No well,or septic, I hope they have a doctor handy for the diseases that ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I just read an article in " Money sense magazine" saying $14,292 per year was enough to live on in Costa Rica, I have a feeling you migfht make it. 1200sq ft. house rents for $650.00 per mo us. add @200 for the full time gardner and maid, the ... Read More
Want to join a caravan from South Texas to Belize by cathypoohbear
I & my husband would like to know if there is any ex-pats that will be traveling from South Texas to Belize that we could follow or join in a caravan with them. We are traveling with a dog and will be driving through Mexico. We would just like to ...
How was your trip to Belize ? I read that the Mexican town cops are looking for handouts but the Federallys dressed in black were exellent to get along with. A lady who with her husband used to transport things to Belize by truck and trailer .. Like ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Thanks 2flyaway, I'm glad that was a mistake lol. I was worried . I havn't been fooling with satellites for several years , you can't get free sat tv anymore , They used to show the footprint of all the tv satellites I'll have to see if I can find ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Thanks for telling me Shaw satelite doesn't reach Beize.. I have always thought they were circling the equator , obviously not.. When first hacking Direct and dishnet up here some people who thouight it was illegal hid the dish by covering it with ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Is there any reason why a peron with satellite tv who wants to move to, or have a vacation home in Belize , couldnt simply take the sat dish and receiver along and inbstall it and continue watching tv as always ?? Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Thanks , Yeah, I wondered about Belize.. And bandwidth,plus limited usage of the web.. One thing I wonder about is If a person moved to Canada with a US satellite ststem it will work because the foot print of the sat covers canada ( and Belize too) ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Thanks My tv's are already hoked to pc's. Thanks.. Neil Read More
Internet in Belize
Can you folks tell me how internet in Belize works? I'm in Canada ,and we can get it over the satellite if we want .. Can you do that in Belize too? If not could I just take my satellite dish,receiver and tv to Belize and keep watching Canadian tv?? ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Hey Molari! Thanks for the great information.. This is slightly off the topic of tv in other countries.. I live in Calgary and the cable company( shaw) is changing the signal so everyone who doesn't want their chanles cut by about half , have to buy ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Jodivin, ,Thats the only informative post on this entire SB thread.. Thank You .. No ,the people who called me got my info when I loogged onto SB site . No matter ,salesman are suposed to be pushy ,even if we don't like it..lol Really ,, Your post ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Of all of the people who "were ging to S.B" surley some must have come back by now . It strikes me as very strange ,no one is saying how many homes are built and being lived in.. What about an airel photograph of the entire priject.. All this ... Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Wow , I never thought of that , I'll check those sites out ,thanks Neil Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
Good idea , but no one in their right mind wants to watch canadian tv, if they can have Direct instead lol. Thanks.. How bout if I knew someone in US ,could I not just get another receiver added to their acct and use it in Canada ? Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ?? by xcaret
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ...
That slingbox sounds great.. At the moment I want to watch direct tv here in Canada.. Thanks. Read More
Direct Satellite Television in Belize ??
I understand there is Satellite tv in Belize ,and It's American.. Can someone tell me how that works? In Canada they won't sell u recievers or program them ( I mean Direct and dishnet) My friend has a motorhome with satellite tv, he got it ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Being that I'm a member of this forum that "sanctuary Belize " is part of ,I get email notices when someone posts here .. I read whats said , and sometimes agree,other times I don't .. Since the whole thing seems fishy to me ,from the posts made ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Thanks Popeye1, I will google mexico mike . Yes Playa Del Carmen is nice too. I hear it's grown like crazy .. I loved the whole area , ( that's where my login name came from) I loved xcaret's underground river you float down and everything else . ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
What about Chetumal ??? I have never been to Belize , but spent a lot of time around Cancun.( not in the hotel zone) They have WalMart, and good roads busses everywhere you want to go , and cheap.. Any kind of booze you want ,and I love the people ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Would anyone ( in their right mind ) actually drive from Canada to Belize vith a Camper van and motorcycle traier behind ? I'd like to visit for a few months.. Would there be anything I should beware of at the border entry point ? Neil Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Well , at the start of this thread it was revealed that the previous owners , were jailed , then the property "sold" to relatives , I think it was .. Anyway , go for it folks .. but do yourself a favor ,, go to the website , you will find that you ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I wonder if the roads are all paved . Being a Harley rider myself ,this might be a major concern.Do you mibd having parts you might need sent in? Like oil filter.and oil maybe .. The more I read on this forum , the more I think Chatumal might be a ... Read More
Caye Bank
Did you find the Caye Bank offered brokerage acct.s? I asked a couple of years ago , and they did not offer them. I still do not have an offshore brokerage acct. ( but want one ) Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...
Yes even here in oil rich Calgary we have beggers , to lazy to work.. A few are a little retarded it seems but mostly they all want to get high .I just say no. Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...
What kind of rents are they asking for a average 1000 sq ft. house ? or apt ? Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...
I'm glad you posted you experience with the beggers, thats the real world , not the pie in the sky dream a vacationer gets while visiting for a few hours on a guided tour.. That is so disgusting.. One question , do you at times give in and give ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Thanks , I'm trying to get there this summer or fall. Neil Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
bmcraig, Having searched for the home you purchsed thru out Belize,would you say the equivantent home or thereabouts could be found in most areas of Belize except for near the ocean? Did you find any areas less expensive than others , I am ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Jettz, those chicken eggs taste so good because they dont force feed them lay mash ,,but let them eat what grows wild .. I had a few that ran around in the yard ,big eggs and great taste .. Neil Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Jettz, do vendors come by with fresh produce and eggs etc? My friend is having a house built near Progresso and he said they show up every morning selling fresh produce , I assumed eggs and chicken would be included. On the islands I dont think that ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
doglady ,my friend who lives in San Pedro and is having a house built near Progresso tells me Belize is on Carribean time ,meaning ,what we dont do today we can always do tomorrow. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
The menonite houses are wood and not so good in San Pedro's hurricane season ,plus they are only 24X24 I have been told.. Better go with concrete block.. and a good roof.. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I found this sweety of a little house .. You might have to scroll a long way down because i copied and pasted the whole thing it looks like ..lol This is a good site ..Have fun checking through the all. Attachments View Listing ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
http://markleonard.point2agent.com/ This site is a little better .. I just checked out the first couple of pages .. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Doglady , I have to apologize to you for sending that less than ideal site .. It has more expensive homes /acerages etc. than the one I was viewing several weeks ago. There were so many beautiful homes around the $100,000.00 mark I couldn't beleive ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
http://www.century21belize.com/results/?sarea=3&sprice=20&stype=5&submit=Go I typed "belize real estate " into google and this great site comes up ( the one I pasted above ) residences for 15,000.00 us. Yep fifteen thousand no misprint .. but ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
You being a parelegal can offer inexpensive offshore corporations . Called IBC's . Just a thought . Belize has banking secrecy. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Well Popeye , you might no know how to spell Belise lol. but you sure do bring up some interesting points ,you are very informative . I was aware of the flamingos ,I had just forgotten them. When I used to visit Cancun,I had a pocket translator ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Good post Popeye, I have spent lots of time around Playa Del Carmen ,and Belize , as a visitor , and sure do love those beaches . I even was wondeing about the Merrida area . Its not far from a beach ,about 20 miles north is the town of Profresso I ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Ladytrougher, What did you think of Belize ? you can probaly give us a lot of info from a visitors point of view .. Read More
Commercial Driver Shortage in Alberta?
Billions, I was born here in Canada ,and although there are many driving jobs ,I have no idea what you need to come here to live . Thats just because I always have lived here . You need to contact our government websites to find out the answers you ... Read More
Commercial Driver Shortage in Alberta?
How did you and you husband make out with the driving jobs? I'm in Calgary and there are lots of jobs , I used to drive myself but that was long ago. I had a 1970 Mack. Anyway I have never heard of scams here but thats not to say there are none. If ... Read More
Sports to try in 2013
Punrun, I had a girlfriend from Bagio, and another one from Cebu. We are still friends and one is a hairstylist who cuts my hair , the other makes me pansit yummy. They know each other and have new boyfriends we all get along good. Read More
Sports to try in 2013
cross country skiing.I'm a long time downhill skier but tried C.C 4 times and its awful!! I probably waited to long this year to try again but will give it a try next year again . I also started rollerblading 20 yearsgo but didnt get very good at ... Read More
i'm looking for jobs in the forest industrie
I do not know what a forest technician does , but British Colunbia has a huge forested area compared to Alberta. You might want to email someone in " forestry B.C. or go to the government web site and find forestry. I worked in a logging camp ... Read More
I´m thinking about moving to Canada by knt1110
hey I´m from Guatemala and I´m thinking about moving to canada and was hoping to get more info here
In Alberta we get cold winters not like you might think. The ground freezes solid , you can not dig into it with a shovel untill spring. In Southern Alberta from about Bowden and south we get warm winds that melts a lot of snow,and it doesnt often ... Read More
Living in Alberta by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Alberta, or you used to work and live in Alberta. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Alberta? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
They are always advertising for school bus drivers , but that is not a good paying job because you drive the kids to school then park the bus the at 3:30 pm take them home . The city of Calgary hires bus drivers now and again but there will be a ... Read More
Moving to Canada by isabela3115
hi everybody. my name is Isabela. iam polish living from 7 years in cyprus together with my husband and 9 years old son. because of the difficult situation in cyprus iam thinking very seriously to move with my family to canada. i need some ...
If you move here to Calgary Alberta , you will find lots of jobs for yourself, Your husband will find so many jobs here that he he will be able to pick from many places wanting mechanics , both heavy duty ( diesel) and automotive . Also its easy to ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I just noticed this topic " Cost of living for Belize " I have a Canadian magazine called Money Sense that describes the cost of living in Belize , I scanned it but dont know how to send it . It says for a couple blue collar types $1,555 per mo or ... Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
Before going to the sales pitch , yopu might want to experience the pressure you will get , by first going to a 2 hour time share pitch in Cancun. Its unbeleivable what sales people can try to do. Besides saying that , yes it will be interesting to ... Read More
Swimming to the reef to snorkle ?? Would I tire and drown first? by xcaret
I am wondering if the reef is close to shore in places that one could swim to it with snorkle and flippers and not be tired out. When in Cancun the locals showed me a spot where the reef was 6 feet from the shore , they also told me to take a loaf ...
Thanks I'll google it right now. Read More
school for 15 year old gorl in grade 10. in northern Belize?
Thank you . I really appreciate that. I have a friend living in Belize , but I aleays seem to get answeres he guesses at because its mostly not correct .lol. Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
Sorry, Leonardo bought a whole 104 acre island with airstrip included ,not on Ambergriss caye I just got my island mixed up lol. Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
My friend leased alot in the town of Progresso,and will have a 1200 sq ft house built by reliable locals for 60,000 . septic tank or field is extra. he will have it raise on pillars to have his car underneath the house. He has leased the property ... Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
I better add this to my negative post about I.L. They did open my eyes to many places that one could retire in. Without reading their news letters I would have had a hard time finding them all. They do have interesting information too, with lots of ... Read More
Belize vs. Costa Rico
Thanks for the website ... And correct spelling of Costa Rica opps. Read More
Belize vs. Costa Rico
Hs anyone spent time in Costa Rico ? I have 2 articles in " Money Sense magazine " they say nice things about both countries. I would like to reaearch weather conditions in each , I like the White sand and reef in Belize , but I think Costa Rico has ... Read More
Swimming to the reef to snorkle ?? Would I tire and drown first?
I am wondering if the reef is close to shore in places that one could swim to it with snorkle and flippers and not be tired out. When in Cancun the locals showed me a spot where the reef was 6 feet from the shore , they also told me to take a loaf ... Read More
Int'l Living - Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit by MyBetterHalf
Just curious if any forum members have seen or purchased the Live & Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit from International Living. If so, do you think it was worth the money? Thanks, as usual! Diane and Larry
Having been a suscriber to International Living several years ago ,I found most everything printed is a form of ad by the author. The things I did research ( panama ) left out much negative stuff, and was not reliable at all. Forums like this one is ... Read More
school for 15 year old gorl in grade 10. in northern Belize?
Thanks for the advise , I'm going to take my daughter to Belize in the hot summer to see what she thinks of it before I make any decisions. Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
I just read a few more posts regarding S.B. The guy calling himself "iamdshaps" has 2 posts only , both defending this place , notice he wants us to go there for the tour ,well thats what the time share people do too, once your there the pressure is ... Read More
school for 15 year old gorl in grade 10. in northern Belize?
I'm thinking of relocating to Belixe. My daughter is 15 , and will be in grade 10 next semester. I read Corozol school is on a hunger strike ?? What about Progersso, or Orang Walk ? Or anywhere near by ? Are there good english speaking schools ... Read More
How about health insurance for permanent residents who have moved to .
I only noticed a commercial ad asking that I fill out a form to get a quote. What do you ex-pats sugest? Neil Read More
Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover
Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!
I had looked at this Sanctuary place on the web , and was conned into giving my ph.# to see the rest of the site . Next day some guy calling himself Derren phoned me , he was extremley patronizing and agreed to what ever I said. Next thing I knew ... Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ? by xcaret
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ...
Thank you for the info.. This just goes to show how rumours start,my friend lived in Belize and said he had considered having one of those houses built ,he thought they were regular sized,and storm resistant.lol. Thanks . Read More
Buying a car in Belize or bring one in with me ?
My friend who spent time in Belize told me a group of Menonite people had a factory in Belize and were assembling chinese car parts and selling the finished product, I dont find anything when googling it . He also mentioned the Menonite folks build ... Read More