CasaSunny
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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American, Married
Lives in Culebra, Culebra
Speaks Polish
Registration: 01 May 2017
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Exorbitant Contruction Materials Price by Elcalipocho
Has anyone been quoted/charged exorbitant contruction material prices after the hurricane? Materials like zinc and metal tubing? Had some friends replace patio covers destroyed after the hurricane... prices were ridiculous.. Like 3 times the price ...
Also note that due to imposing import tariffs we (in the construction field) are observing a increase of 30% on steel, solar and other materials. Many of our clients are delaying building projects till things settle (hopefully). Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png 5 day tropical weather outlook. Too early to say where they will go and how strong they will be. Yup, the most active weeks of the season aren't over yet.
Ok great that's good I thought I was the only one with the wapa issue. Well fingers crossed that a projectile didnt hit the house! Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png 5 day tropical weather outlook. Too early to say where they will go and how strong they will be. Yup, the most active weeks of the season aren't over yet.
It also appears Live news is not working i.e. wapa and telemundo.pr is that correct? I only see news from 11 hours ago or so.. Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png 5 day tropical weather outlook. Too early to say where they will go and how strong they will be. Yup, the most active weeks of the season aren't over yet.
Hows Fajardo? I'm still waiting to hear about our place in Culebra. However I've seen photos of St. Thomas and Vieques and it appears concrete structures are still standing and doing good. A reported satellite phone call to Culebra has ... Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png 5 day tropical weather outlook. Too early to say where they will go and how strong they will be. Yup, the most active weeks of the season aren't over yet.
I've been using this tool. http://stormcarib.com/closest.cgi It appeared to be fairly accurate with Irma 10 miles +/- Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png 5 day tropical weather outlook. Too early to say where they will go and how strong they will be. Yup, the most active weeks of the season aren't over yet.
Gary , What site generates this map? Read More
Your Electricity... On Yet..?? by JohnnyNight
Humacao off where I'm at.. Sorry...:) I stuck out the outage a few months ago but I guess I lost my "trooper" mentality since then... In hotel now... One thing I did get a while ago for my phone were a couple battery packs and a ...
Power, cell and internet back on in Culebra Read More
Puerto Rican shower by muchmore
Is ot just me or.......Have you ever experienced (what I call) a Puerto Rican shower? It's one of those showers with the weird electrical something-or-another gadget hooked to the shower head (presumably a regulator) that limits water flow ...
Honestly I didn't know what to expect with the thread title - haha. :lol: This is something I was intending on writing about, as it was a new experience for me as-well. Read More
Puerto Rican shower by muchmore
Is ot just me or.......Have you ever experienced (what I call) a Puerto Rican shower? It's one of those showers with the weird electrical something-or-another gadget hooked to the shower head (presumably a regulator) that limits water flow ...
The first time we visited Culebra we stayed in a villa that has one of these shower heaters aka "suicide booths". Man that was a quick shower! This too had exposed wiring. As an engineer I couldn't continue using it and decided for ... Read More
Landscaping, Gardening Store in PR
Hello All, Looking to put together a landscaping plan for our house in Culebra to provide our contractor. I'm having a hard time finding a store that has a list of available trees and plantings for my design. Preferably near San Juan, Caguas, ... Read More
What's your favorite Beach in Puerto Rico? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
We have the most amazing beaches but I have to say that these are on my top list. What's your favorite Beach? 1) Buye Beach in Cabo Rojo 2) Half Moon Beach, Red Beach & Navia Beach in Vieques 3) Flamenco Beach in Culebra 4) Playa sucia in ...
Yup, exactly. You can take a 20 minute water taxi over there, hike the lighthouse, see the goats, swim in the tide-pools. One of my favorite places to be! Most times you will be the only people on the ... Read More
What's your favorite Beach in Puerto Rico? by KWRealEstate_Act2022
We have the most amazing beaches but I have to say that these are on my top list. What's your favorite Beach? 1) Buye Beach in Cabo Rojo 2) Half Moon Beach, Red Beach & Navia Beach in Vieques 3) Flamenco Beach in Culebra 4) Playa sucia in ...
Flamenco Beach Culebra Zoni Beach Culebra Tortuga Beach Culebrita Read More
Looking for land to build on. by Staticcling
Good day expats, my wife and I are looking for some land with ocean views not on but close to beach. We hope to build and move within the next 24 months. The Ricon area looks like a good place. Any info on building in PR would help. Colorado is ...
Check out the available land in Culebra! Amazing oceans views and island! http://www.culebraislandrealty.com/Land_for_sale/land_listing_sheet.htm http://www.culebrarealestatesales.com/index.php?page=2 Read More
Concentration of Expats by Aharkness
For those who have been there for a while... where/ what area would you say is the largest concentration of expats living in PR? Thank you!
Theres a big group on Culebra Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? DonÂ’t 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 ...
Thanks! Most definitely will come back some posts and photos. Read More