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@dickk
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in kerrville
Speaks English; Spanish un poco
Registration: 26 September 2012
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Why Not Ecuador by mugtech
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Agency Man: In six months of research, yours is the first reference I've seen to Cuenca being "cold and damp". Do we spoze this is the well-known Chamber of Commerce perspective? ("We here in Scranton never mention the word 'snow' ".)Or is this ... Read More
Why Not Ecuador by mugtech
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Mr. Mug: I salute your courteous reply. Sounds like you've got it pretty well doped out. We are same age, but maybe slightly different perspectives. Amazing, right? I get energized by relocation; the most mundane tasks can become an adventure ... Read More
Why Not Ecuador by mugtech
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Mr. Mug: I'm doing the exact same drill, Kerrville, Texas vs Cuenca. My comment about your Living Cost Comparison is to question your calculation. I found two monthly living cost calculations for Ecuador, and it appears one can live well for about ... Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
To Loving and Zen and to all: We have 100% agreement! I was not at all offended, not 1%; and I agree that the generosity of the post-ers on this forum is exemplary. (And by "this forum" I mean this ENTIRE forum, not just this topic.) Hope to ... Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
Neil and Everyone: One challenge with email is you can't see the guy's face or hear his voice, so something that was said affectionately and jocularly can come across as, yup, whiney-baby. I'm planning to relocate to Ecuador, so please know I ... Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
Right on, Mugtech! I am developing a theory that there is something I am calling "EcLove" which is the unreasonable love of Ecuador, to the point where you make excuses for every failing. It's like you visit your neighbor and his Newfoundland dog ... Read More
Headed for Cuenca...but worried about Government
What if this idyllic Cuenca, this lovely, affordable Ecuador, turns into Cuba? Like...I arrive, and Edd and Vinny and Nards tell me, "You are now trapped in the Communist Paradise; Correa took off the mask yesterday". My Spanish is insufficient to ... Read More
Anyone from Canada in Cuenca? by claude.gravel
I would like the opportunity of discussing Cuenca as a place to live in Ecuador.
Hey Mr. Gravel: The blogger at gringosabroad.com is Brian, from Nova Scotia. Dick Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
Thanks JM, for the reply. What you imply, but don't say, is as important to me as what you do say: Yeah, this Suicide Shower is indeed endemic in Ecuador. Which is bad news on two fronts. Pleasure: I'm a guy who likes to run through the entire ... Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers! by dickk
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ...
Meanwhile, this Suicide Shower thingee is dangerous as hell and very inconvenient. And, what does it imply about shaving/washing water? Is there a heating element in the sink spigot? Or does one heat a pan of water on the stove with which to ... Read More
talk to me about Suicide Showers!
Found two blogs which describe this charming appliance as being pretty ubiquitous all through South America. Instead of the water supply running to your shower from a water heater, the heating element is IN THE SHOWER HEAD! So, I'm in a 36" X 36" ... Read More
One-way tickets verboten? by dickk
The Exito Travel site advises that "most airlines will demand to see a return ticket within the 90 day stay parameter, and if you don't have one, they will deny your boarding and you lose your ticket". Es verdad?? Since my intention is to stay ...
Neil: Don't have her number. But her name is Bubbles, and she is at the bar at Redstone American Grill at Ridgedale every Friday night. Good luck. Dick Read More
One-way tickets verboten? by dickk
The Exito Travel site advises that "most airlines will demand to see a return ticket within the 90 day stay parameter, and if you don't have one, they will deny your boarding and you lose your ticket". Es verdad?? Since my intention is to stay ...
Neil: I'm in love with the notion of living in Cuenca, but it is beginning to remind me of being in love with a girl who is an alcoholic: sweet, sexy, loving, great cook but, ummmm.... What made me think of that analogy is your final statement, ... Read More
Re Cuenca: Having a Stinking Spell
What we call a "sinking spell" is a steep drop in mood, aka a depression, perhaps momentary. A Stinking Spell is a sinking spell that stinks. Maybe it's just Dreaming giving way to Reality. I'm coming to Cuenca for a 90-day holiday, which I ... Read More
One-way tickets verboten?
The Exito Travel site advises that "most airlines will demand to see a return ticket within the 90 day stay parameter, and if you don't have one, they will deny your boarding and you lose your ticket". Es verdad?? Since my intention is to stay ... Read More