gary wirfs
@gwirfs
American expat in Costa Rica
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Lives in Grecia
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Registration: 02 June 2014
AA meetings in Montenegro? by gwirfs
Does anyone know of AA (alcoholics anonymous) meetings. I am unable to find any.
People from the neighborhood? Recovering alcoholics? I am in Budva and am recovering alcoholic *** Gary Read More
AA meetings in Montenegro? by gwirfs
Does anyone know of AA (alcoholics anonymous) meetings. I am unable to find any.
Hi--first thing i do before i move anywhere is check for AA meetings. I did same before moving here. And there was a site that said there was 3 meetings a week in Bar. Once i got here, i found those 3 had been cancelled and there was one every ... Read More
Hello- moving to Montenegr贸 by GBosc
Hello everyone, My name is Bill and I am considering moving to Montenegr贸 for a variety of reasons... 1. I love European culture, especially Southern Europe. 2. I love rock climbing and alpinism, and there seems to be much of both in ...
Thanks again---what is list of documents i must have? would your bookkeeper take more business? ciao gary Read More
Hello- moving to Montenegr贸 by GBosc
Hello everyone, My name is Bill and I am considering moving to Montenegr贸 for a variety of reasons... 1. I love European culture, especially Southern Europe. 2. I love rock climbing and alpinism, and there seems to be much of both in ...
thanks, i need someone like yourself and experience to send me instructions how you got your visa. ciao gary Read More
Hello- moving to Montenegr贸 by GBosc
Hello everyone, My name is Bill and I am considering moving to Montenegr贸 for a variety of reasons... 1. I love European culture, especially Southern Europe. 2. I love rock climbing and alpinism, and there seems to be much of both in ...
good to read your experience here so far. Well written. I am on my 2nd 90 day tourist visa--crossing border to bosnia, and came back. What kind of visa do you have? did you do the border crossing to extend 90 day visa? Read More
Re entering Montenegro by Banjoharp
Hi I read somewhere that if you stay 90 days you can re-enter Montenegro after 6 months from the first date of entry, not straight away. Is that true? Or can one go for a day trip to Dubrovnik and come back to Montenegro for another 3 months?
i tried the website you sent and got this response?? 404 - File or directory not found. The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Read More
Re entering Montenegro by Banjoharp
Hi I read somewhere that if you stay 90 days you can re-enter Montenegro after 6 months from the first date of entry, not straight away. Is that true? Or can one go for a day trip to Dubrovnik and come back to Montenegro for another 3 months?
thanks for info. What kind of visa do you have? Read More
Re entering Montenegro by Banjoharp
Hi I read somewhere that if you stay 90 days you can re-enter Montenegro after 6 months from the first date of entry, not straight away. Is that true? Or can one go for a day trip to Dubrovnik and come back to Montenegro for another 3 months?
i get different stories from different people. Some say can just keep doing 90 day tourist visa, and a week before 90 days up, go cross border to different country, then come back, register for another 90 days. I have done this once, so am on 2nd ... Read More
New members of the Montenegro forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Montenegro forum? Don聮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 on ...
Absolutely--forgot about Jeffrey. Had not heard from him a while, slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me. I look forward to hooking up with him again. tell him so. ciao gary Read More
move to Montenegro and looking for work by GuestPoster158
Hello everyone :) I am an American and looking to move to Montenegro and looking for work. I can do professional photography, teach English, housekeeping, caring for animals, babysitting, farm work, anything and everything really! I am ready to ...
Maddie---that is very very difficult. Janet--a member of group, and also of our practice english group has gone through the obstacles to get temporary residence visa. For me so far i have done the 90 day tourist visa, then go across border and come ... Read More
move to Montenegro and looking for work by GuestPoster158
Hello everyone :) I am an American and looking to move to Montenegro and looking for work. I can do professional photography, teach English, housekeeping, caring for animals, babysitting, farm work, anything and everything really! I am ready to ...
HI Maddie--I am Gary, moved to Budva May of this year. Am retired. I will pass on your message to few locals i know.. Anything else i can help with, let me know.. *** ciao gary Read More
Volunteering in Montenegro
This is exactly what I am seeking. I am retired and really seeking where to volunteer around budva. Few of us have started a group to practice English language every Sunday. But need more things to do. Let me know Gary Read More
english language school by kieksie
Good day I was wondering how many english language schools are in Montenegro and where i can find a list to forward my resume. Will appreciate Thanks Carissa Stamenkovic
Ok. I definitely recommend Montenegro to live. Especially Budva. There is new Budva University that may have English classes. If google will find info Read More
english language school by kieksie
Good day I was wondering how many english language schools are in Montenegro and where i can find a list to forward my resume. Will appreciate Thanks Carissa Stamenkovic
does your message mean you are seeking a teaching position in an english language school? Or are you seeking a school, to take english classes? I speak of neither in this response. But to let you know in Budva there is a small group that practice ... Read More
AA meetings in Montenegro? by gwirfs
Does anyone know of AA (alcoholics anonymous) meetings. I am unable to find any.
i understand. Thanks--my email address is ++++ Read More
AA meetings in Montenegro? by gwirfs
Does anyone know of AA (alcoholics anonymous) meetings. I am unable to find any.
thanks for response. If there aren't any, i love to participate in getting one going. I have never lived where there were none. New experience. Living on edge. Read More
AA meetings in Montenegro?
Does anyone know of AA (alcoholics anonymous) meetings. I am unable to find any. Read More
want to volunteer practicing english with people learning english
I am retired american, have two college degrees. I want to volunteer--practicing english with individuals learning english or classes learning english. free, no charge.. Gary Read More
New members of the Montenegro forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Montenegro forum? Don聮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 on ...
I am Gary. Retired American, moved to Chiang Mai Thailand in December 2014. Presently planning to move to Budva, Montenegro. Would need some contact--to learn about getting temporary residence visa. Also anyone with experience living Podgorica and ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 on your ...
Hi Ohh--I am Gary, age 66, investigating retirement in Chiang Mai. I would love to have contact with you for all questions i have. Can we communicate through emails> grwirfs@yahoo.com thank you for offering your contact for helpful ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 on your ...
Steve I am gary age 66. Retired. Life changes this year. Divorce, move to thailand. Hook up with expat club in chiang mai as well as hooking up with other western expats living there. Planning on moving in several months. My email is ... Read More
Living in Chiang Mai - looking to hear your life experience there by gwirfs
David I am Gary age 66 retired addiction counselor. I been looking at living in foreign country. First started with Costa Rica. Now am looking at Chiang Mai Thailand. I would live to read ur experience living in thailand. Grwirfs@yahoo.com Gary
David thanks fir yur experience and assessment. I plan on northern thailand-chiang mai. I won't buy house. Won't need job as I retired-SS and small pension. My plan-go to local AA meetings, go to gym every other day, ride bike and expand ... Read More
Living in Chiang Mai - looking to hear your life experience there
David I am Gary age 66 retired addiction counselor. I been looking at living in foreign country. First started with Costa Rica. Now am looking at Chiang Mai Thailand. I would live to read ur experience living in thailand. Grwirfs@yahoo.com Gary Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 on your ...
Hi Mike, good to hear from you again. I am seeking referrals for where to live in Chiang Mai, what areas to live in there, and what apartment websites, managers to be referred to. Also Mike, love to go bike riding with you--to find areas to ride ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮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 on your ...
Hi I am Gary, age 66, retired professional substance abuse counselor. planning move to Chiang Mai in next 4-6 months. I figure to stay least 6 months to check it out-and adjust--to see if will move to retirement there. I am using internet well in ... Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Are you a Thai Lady? Wow--i did not know this. Thank you for your recommendations, based on your knowledge. I appreciate it--as i am coming blind. I will tell you this--i have been married 3 times---and marriage has not worked for me--so from now ... Read More
Retirement Visa application assistance? by McNally
Has anyone out there used Siam-Legal or Thai-visa for retirement visa assistance and what has been your experlence with them? I'm in Dallas and will be retiring in July 2015 and may want to use one of them, but I'm concerned if they follow ...
Rob--yes got your email --will respond. Thanks for your visa information from your Thai embassy visit. Question--following their instructions--the letter sounds more do-able--the other choice--go to travel web site--set up itinerary--with return ... Read More
Retirement Visa application assistance? by McNally
Has anyone out there used Siam-Legal or Thai-visa for retirement visa assistance and what has been your experlence with them? I'm in Dallas and will be retiring in July 2015 and may want to use one of them, but I'm concerned if they follow ...
good discussion on this issue of need for return ticket or not. I just sent question to thai.visa contact form. will let you know what they say. gary Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
well thanks to all of you for reporting your experiences living in Thailand. I have read experiences on both sides of the road--very good, very bad--and in between. Question--my first visit i plan on 90 day non immigrant visa, then renew for 90 more ... Read More
Moving to Chiang Mai within 1 1/2 years by Ragnar514
Hi all, My name is Bob...I'm going to move to Chiang Mai within the next 1 1/2 years. I figure that it will take that long to sell both my house and car. I am initially going to rent a furnished apt. or condo for a year, then hopefully buy ...
Hi Bob--I am Gary. I just came across your message on 大咖福利影院 for moving to Chiang Mai Thailand in a year and a half from Feb this year. I am planning to move there in 4 months. I am going through divorce first--friendly so far--as we are ... Read More
Hello All, Soon to move to Chiang Mai .. by rsbg1
Hi all, I'm new here and my wife and I are wanting to make the move to Chiang Mai.We are planing a trip in the end of October to scope it out, and also hope to buy a home there. We live in Las Vegas, Nv USA now and cant wait to get out of here for ...
thanks for your feedback, appreciate it. I have not know of the idea for long term guest houses. You have any contact people or websites or emails of them for me to contact to ask about them--where they are, prices, pictures, etc? Here is who i am ... Read More
Hello All, Soon to move to Chiang Mai .. by rsbg1
Hi all, I'm new here and my wife and I are wanting to make the move to Chiang Mai.We are planing a trip in the end of October to scope it out, and also hope to buy a home there. We live in Las Vegas, Nv USA now and cant wait to get out of here for ...
Yo, thanks for reply and details of yur and wife house purchase and building. I am going to be renting for first tour in Chiang Mai. So I need to get info on some good rentals and good areas to live in. Sounds like u found great guarded community ... Read More
Hello All, Soon to move to Chiang Mai .. by rsbg1
Hi all, I'm new here and my wife and I are wanting to make the move to Chiang Mai.We are planing a trip in the end of October to scope it out, and also hope to buy a home there. We live in Las Vegas, Nv USA now and cant wait to get out of here for ...
thanks for checking in again with the blog with update. I am Gary, planning to move to Chiang Mai in few months. I have not chosen where in Chiang Mai to live-so i am checking in here with people having experience of choosing where to live. So i ... Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Hi Mike--Tell me more about Chiang Mai where you live--the apartment you live in? have a/c? wifi? furnished? how much is rent? utilities? You can put me in touch with websites or emails of people who run apartments. I need to be on ground level-50% ... Read More
Visiting CR beginning in November. by neilalan
Hi, My wife Laurie and I are visiting CR beginning in November. We have located lodgings using AirBnB and VRBO in Atenas through our first three months. We will probably spend some time in Panama as well. Although we may want to relocate in Costa ...
Neil-Hi--am glad to read your new intro! I am Gary, age 66, retired, and just now doing research to follow my life dream to live in foreign country--and i have a variety of choices---and after reading your experience so far--i would love to do what ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don聮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 on ...
Bill, i just posted my general info about me on new members part, and i read your information. Sounds like fascinating life experience so far for you. I am seeking other people living in Ukraine now. It sounds like you are married to Ukraine wife ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don聮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 on ...
I am Gary, age 66, retired professional addiction counselor--worked for Betty Ford Center--private treatment center started by former First Lady Betty Ford--when she got into recovery for her alcoholism, and the rest of my time i worked with the USA ... Read More
costa rica requires health insurance by gwirfs
What if a person already has international medical coverage myself? I am federal retired employee of USA--so i have blue shield international medical coverage. So one is required to buy costa rica health insurance--but if already have own medical ...
thanks for more experience of this matter. I must pay attention to my expenses, living on retirement. I would like to not have to register for insurance, which means i must pay for it, if i already have very good health insurance. Read More
costa rica requires health insurance by gwirfs
What if a person already has international medical coverage myself? I am federal retired employee of USA--so i have blue shield international medical coverage. So one is required to buy costa rica health insurance--but if already have own medical ...
wow--thanks for this information--requirement to be resident! How much is monthly cost? Read More
Seriously Considering Moving to Thailand..! by jpizzo76
Hello, all! My father & I are considering moving to Thailand. We've lived just outside of New Orleans for our entire lives (my dad lived in Florida & California for a brief period, but other than that, he's been here his whole life, ...
Mike-Hi, I am Gary, age 66 looking into moving to Thailand, looking for good place to live.. responding to ads, and getting information..deciding where to live--if is areas where expatriates gather.. I am retired substance abuse counselor, dont ... Read More
costa rica requires health insurance
What if a person already has international medical coverage myself? I am federal retired employee of USA--so i have blue shield international medical coverage. So one is required to buy costa rica health insurance--but if already have own medical ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮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 on ...
Hi, I am Gary, age 66, planning to move to Costa Rica, looking for good place to live.. responding to ads, and getting information.. I am retired substance abuse counselor, don聮t smoke, drink, use drugs聟exercise regular.. so need a local gym to ... Read More
New member looking for some information
hi, I am gary, live now in cathedral city, CA. I am professional addiction counselor, also recovering alcoholic myself, retired from working for now, and I am planning to move to costa rica in next year-looking at heredia now-to live at that ... Read More