Nanraughley
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Not sure
Speaks English and a little Spanish
Registration: 08 November 2016
Dorado vs. Palmas (looking for hands on feedback) by LifeIsAVacation
Hola! My name is Mario and on May 15th I'll be moving down to PR together with my family. I'm actually flying out next week (April 11th to 15th) to look at houses to rent and we've decided we'll be either in Dorado or in Palmas Del ...
That's good to hear, Rey. We hope to return to Humacao in late May or early June to evaluate whether we can rebuild. Our barrio still doesn't have electricity, as far as we know. Our neighbor texted us recently that linemen are working their ... Read More
Group from States coming in June to help victims of Hurricane Maria. by Journeyandbeyond
I am looking to assist a group of women coming in June to help victims of Maria. They want to paint, clean or whatever else a person or family need close to the Metro Area... They are only here for 5 days. Please contact me to let me know if ...
I can also recommend Second Union Church. Wonderful, active ministry. Read More
Group from States coming in June to help victims of Hurricane Maria. by Journeyandbeyond
I am looking to assist a group of women coming in June to help victims of Maria. They want to paint, clean or whatever else a person or family need close to the Metro Area... They are only here for 5 days. Please contact me to let me know if ...
I urge the group of women to contact a specific organization, rather than randomly choosing a neighborhood. As much as I love PR, I know that it is more dangerous right now. I young woman I have known for many years was working in San Juan with ... Read More
A Different Perspective of Living In PR by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I spent about 22K moving my family of 5 to the island in December 2016. We had an awful experience overall and one morning, something just told me to leave the island and I did.... then the hurricanes hit. ...
I have blue eyes, and my husband is a "ginger," with ancestry from England and Scotland. We never noticed any prejudice or discrimination, although we were surrounded by Puerto Rican neighbors. They went the extra mile to help us after ... Read More
Electricity!! by Gary
Totally unexpected we got reconnected today! An electrician who lives in the area and a friend who has a lift truck fixed some little things that the US crews didn't get to do before they were pulled out. Next they put in the breaker/switch and ...
Thanks, Gary. My husband and I have just been approved for an SBA low-interest loan to rebuild, after being declined a couple of times. We hope to visit PR in May to evaluate our situation. We prefer to wait until electricity has been restored in ... Read More
Electricity!! by Gary
Totally unexpected we got reconnected today! An electrician who lives in the area and a friend who has a lift truck fixed some little things that the US crews didn't get to do before they were pulled out. Next they put in the breaker/switch and ...
Congratulations, Gary! Do you happen to know about Barrio Mariana in Humacao? Read More
Question about selling in mainland by ReyP
I have most of my logistics all lined up for a move to Puerto Rico with the exception that I still need to sell my place. In a couple of months we plan to put my place in the market and once it sells, head to PR. My fear is that scenario could ...
We rented an unfurnished apartment for almost a year after the sale of our house. I know your situation is different. Our closing went smoothly, although there was a short delay. The time period in which we rented gave us an opportunity to plan our ... Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
We hope to be able to rebuild eventually. We need a structural engineer or someone with sufficient knowledge and experience to evaluate the remaining concrete level to determine whether it is strong enough to support one concrete level above it with ... Read More
we are looking at moving there and buying a house by Billclin
Hello I have read some of your posts and found them to be very helpful thanks we are looking at moving there and buying a house I would love to chat to get some more information we are retiring I am 54 years old but I am ready to enjoy life
My husband and I bought a fixer-upper in June and lost it in Maria at the end of September. We're retirees in our 60s. We're back in Florida until electricity is restored to our neighborhood. We love PR and especially the people. We have the ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
Yes, it was a three-story house with two wooden levels and a bottom level of poured concrete. The house had been there since the 1950s and had withstood several hurricanes, including Hugo and Georges. Maria was an entirely different animal. I think ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
My husband and I returned to Florida after our house was destroyed in Humacao. We managed to get flights two and a half weeks after Maria passed through. We hope to start rebuilding when running water and electricity are restored in the area. Our ... Read More
New storms brewing in the Atlantic by Gary
[img]https://www.foryourpics.com/images/2017/09/14/two_9-14.png[/img] 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.
Up! Up! Up! Amen! Stay safe everyone. May God bless you. 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 ...
I'm so sorry, Gary. Are you close to PR-909? Maybe the workers will find you soon -- I hope! 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 returned to our little "pocket" as of about 10:45 p.m.!!! Yippee!!! It's so blessedly quiet without the roar of the generator. 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 ...
We're right there with you, Gary. 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 ...
Hoping for power tomorrow. It will be a week without tomorrow morning. Shutting down the generator for tonight. Good night 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 ...
Thank you for the information, Gary. 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 ...
We still don't have power, although we're looking down the mountain, and houses within view have had theirs restored. None of the homes on our road have power. At one point we also lost water, but that came back Sunday morning. We're ... 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 ...
Along with no power, we no longer have water. We have a supply, but bathing with a bucket is not fun. Some of Humacao has had services restored, so we're hopeful that ours will be soon. Hang in there everyone. We're counting our blessings ... 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 ...
No change here in Humacao. As we look over the city at night, there is very little light. I haven't heard any updates regarding electrical service. If anyone hears something reliable, please post the information. Thanks! Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
We didn't see many lights in Humacao last night as we looked down from our verandah. We lost power around 9:30 a.m. and still don't have it this morning, but we have nothing to complain about. We have each other, an intact home, and all of ... Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
We lost power this morning in Barrio Mariana, Humacao, and still do not have it. We'll fire up the noisy generator when necessary. So far, we're fine. House seems to be holding up well. Thinking of all of you. Read More
Hola, hola. by Guest02
Retired USCG 6 months ago, final was Sector San Juan. Last 3 years @ Resident Inspection Office Ponce Port State Control vessel inspections on foreign ships in five south and west coast ports: Mayaguez, Guanica, Guayanilla, Ponce, and Guayama. . ...
USCG, if you were responding to my post, I don't live in Palmas, but in Barrio Mariana on the side of a mountain. Our house overlooks Humacao, El Yunque and Vieques. I'm praying that Irma turns north into the open Atlantic because our main ... Read More
Hola, hola. by Guest02
Retired USCG 6 months ago, final was Sector San Juan. Last 3 years @ Resident Inspection Office Ponce Port State Control vessel inspections on foreign ships in five south and west coast ports: Mayaguez, Guanica, Guayanilla, Ponce, and Guayama. . ...
USCG, let me add my thanks for your service. My husband and I recently bought a home overlooking Humacao in the East. Beautiful view. Welcome to the forum. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Welcome, rard. My husband and I have lived in PR since May. We bought a house in the mountains overlooking Humacao. We take the same precautions here as we did in Florida and have never felt in danger. All of our neighbors are Puerto Ricans. The ... Read More
Head count by ReyP
Lets see a show of hands of all people that are considering or have definite plans to move permanently to Puerto Rico.
My husband and I became homeowners in PR this summer and live here full-time. Love it (with the exception of the traffic)! Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Beachbum, my husband and I had Carlos, a buyer's representative, who patiently acquainted us with different areas in the east and showed us a number of houses. We bought a fixer-upper with a gorgeous view on a mountain overlooking Humacao. We ... Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
Hi, Rey. Our house is in Barrio Mariana about 900 to 1,000 feet up on the side of a mountain. The view is spectacular! We can see Vieques and El Yunque. However, the house is a real fixer-upper, but it has character, and my husband likes projects -- ... Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
My husband and I just bought a house in Humacao as our retiement home. We moved here from the Gainesville, Fla., area, but I lived for a number of years in Panama City. I loved the beautiful sugary-white sand beaches there, but North Florida does ... 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 ...
I believe you are referring to a "suicide shower." If so, the contraption is a water heater so that you can have at least semi-warm water while showering. We have one temporari!y until we can install an actual water heater in our home. Our ... Read More
Prenatal care and L&D by Justpeachyy
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I know people have baby's everyday on the island here and it's fine. But I'm finding routine tests that were done with my first pregnancy aren't done here. ...
Congratulations! May your family be blessed! Read More
PR Here We Come by GuestPoster21098
Good Day All First of all, thanks so much for this GREAT site and all the people up here that are so willing to take time out of their busy day to reply to our Fact Finding and Newbie questions. It is very kind of you to be willingly to do so. My ...
My husband and I just bought a home in the mountains near Humacao, and there is a Sam's, Walmart, and other shopping. We go to church in Palmas. Caguas isn't too far away, and it has everything. Warning: Traffic is a challenge in all cities ... Read More
PR Here We Come by GuestPoster21098
Good Day All First of all, thanks so much for this GREAT site and all the people up here that are so willing to take time out of their busy day to reply to our Fact Finding and Newbie questions. It is very kind of you to be willingly to do so. My ...
Palmas del Mar also has an English-speaking nondenominational church as well as a Catholic church. Read More
Anyone want to start a Facebook group? by Karenqc
So...we have a handful of Rincon FB pages (the main one with 10k+!!) but nothing island wide. I'm noticing more and more of you gringos moving over here and thought maybe we should produce something. I can help maintain it, but I don't want ...
I'm not a frequent user of FB, but I would want it for members only. Read More
Poverty Crisis in the heart of the island by ReyP
This is a translation of an article in El Nuevo Dia. It deals with the poverty and unemployment numbers, I think you will find it interesting. It is long but it touches on the situation in the island that many of you never get to see or get to ...
Thank you, Rey. This is important information -- certainly different from what seems to be a shop-shop-shop-'til-you-drop mentality in the east, as evidenced by the full parking lots, crowded stores and well-dressed people. Read More
My experience with La Rosa Del Monte (and some Hacienda) by richvide0
First here's a summary of the experience with La Rosa Del Monte if you don't want to read all the details below: We shipped household goods (90 boxes along with a queen mattress and box spring) and our 2008 Ford Escape from ...
It's a little less than 2,000 sq.ft. We weren't really looking for square footage. We wanted tall ceilings, an open floor plan, and, most of all, a beautiful view. We also wanted a separate area for our guests from the U.S. We were looking ... Read More
My experience with La Rosa Del Monte (and some Hacienda) by richvide0
First here's a summary of the experience with La Rosa Del Monte if you don't want to read all the details below: We shipped household goods (90 boxes along with a queen mattress and box spring) and our 2008 Ford Escape from ...
Experts? I'm not sure what you mean, Rey. Our (maybe) property is approximately a half acre. I'd have to look up the square meters. We haven't officially closed on the house yet although we are living in it. We understand that the CRIM ... Read More
My experience with La Rosa Del Monte (and some Hacienda) by richvide0
First here's a summary of the experience with La Rosa Del Monte if you don't want to read all the details below: We shipped household goods (90 boxes along with a queen mattress and box spring) and our 2008 Ford Escape from ...
We have a new type of clutter now. We bought a fixer-upper! Read More
My experience with La Rosa Del Monte (and some Hacienda) by richvide0
First here's a summary of the experience with La Rosa Del Monte if you don't want to read all the details below: We shipped household goods (90 boxes along with a queen mattress and box spring) and our 2008 Ford Escape from ...
My husband and I went in a different direction. We had originally planned to ship our belongings. We got a number of estimates but decided that, despite our attachment to some of our furniture, nothing we owned was worth the price. We gave some ... Read More
News about the economy by ReyP
I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.
My husband and I just moved here. I hope we're not going to be left with only a lot of old retired people like us. 馃槮 Read More
vehicle purchase by bugbunkie
One of the items that I will need to purchase after moving to Puerto Rico is a vehicle. Preferably a small pick up truck. Any good advice as to what to look out for, private or dealer, insurance, transfers, etc. Any input and advice is always ...
Approximately how much more can we expect to pay for a new car at a Puerto Rico dealership? Does anyone know how much it costs a dealer to import a new car? Read More
Strike on May 1st?? by Dawndoro
Just wondering what everyone has heard regarding a possible strike that could start on May 1st and possibly effect everything from utilities to travel ...??
I was watching for some coverage, but I did not see any. I hope everything has calmed down now. Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Yes, that would be very nice of you, Anna. My husband and I would find your story helpful as we begin our search in May. Any insights that could steer us clear of possible mistakes and that could offer encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks! And ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Hola, Anna, Your words are encouraging to me. I'm trying to spend time each day studying Spanish. I can read fairly well, but I'm very nervous about trying to carry on conversations. My husband and I are moving to PR in May. I think I will ... Read More
Great video of Puerto Rico to share
Gracias, Rey! My husband and I will be there soon to continue the adventure! Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
Hi, Rey, I'm fortunate. My husband was a regional sales manager for a pest control products and fertilizers company in the Southeast for many years. He can take care of the bugs! As I said, the furniture is not of great vaue. It just means ... Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
Hi, Diane, We've managed to down-size from a 4-bedroom house to a 2-bedroom townhome, and we don't intend to take everything from here. The estimates have ranged from approximately $4,500 to $7,000, shipping from Jacksonville, Fla. We live ... Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
Thank you. We live in Florida, so it has been exposed to quite a bit of humidity, but that is something to consider since we hope not to use air conditioning as much in PR. Unfortunately, I'm not sure our children have space or appreciation for ... Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
Hi, Forum Friends, We plan to move to PR in May -- to rent at first and then to buy a home. Ideally, we would like to pack and store our household items in shipping cubes untl we buy and then notify the shipping company to ship them to our new ... Read More
Puerto Rican Citizenship? by Nicole312
Hi, If you were born in Puerto Rico and have a Puerto Rican birth certificate, but live in the states, are you considered a Puerto Rican citizen in Puerto Rico? Would you still have to physically reside in Puerto Rico for a set amount of time to ...
With this history in mind, are Anglo citizens of U.S. resented when they move to Puerto Rico? When my husband and I have visited there, we have always felt welcome, but maybe we are simply unaware of emotions under the surface. Read More
Speaking Spanish in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Puerto Rico. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
I'm trying, Rey. I have been studying every day, but learning a !anguage at 67 is not as easy as it was when I was in college. I have never had the opportunity to practice Spanish in conversation, so, except for some vocabulary words, it all had ... Read More
Purchase Price Vs. Listed Price, Plus Other ?'s by Live2sparkle
Hello, I continue to read all the posts and it is exciting to read all the information, but also overwhelming and scary too! Every time I read posts, a million more questions arise, but I try to refrain from bombarding everyone with my worrisome ...
Rey, your description of property at a higher elevation sounds exactly like what my husband and I want. We'll be in PR around 3 a.m. Sunday! We have been in touch with your friend Carlos and look forward to meeting him. We'll be looking for ... Read More
Art Museum Ponce PR by Sitka
We just made our first visit to the art museum in Ponce, PR. Very Nice! It is a remarkable museum with a large collection of art that goes back to the 1500's. The building is large, modern, well lighted with very good signage in both ...
Yes, I agree. My husband and I and our adult daughter visited the Ponce museum in June. It was impressive, fascinating and beautiful. I recommend it highly. Ponce is a lovely city. We hope to find a home somewhere in that area -- or at least in the ... Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
My husband and I visited the west coast area when we were there in June, thinking that we would like to settle there. However, we decided it was too busy for us -- although there were certainly beautiful spots, and it would be easier for us there ... Read More
Arriving in San Juan in January... looking for realtors and used cars by miminich
Hey folks! I've been following this forum quite a bit---thanks to everyone for asking thoughtful questions and posting such great answers. My girlfriend and I are going to pull the trigger---we'll land in San Juan on Jan. 18. We have ...
Thank you so much for the great information. After our 10-day visit in February, we plan to come back and rent for 6 months to a year and take our time as we house-hunt. We would love to have a small house with a separate apartment or casita for ... Read More
Arriving in San Juan in January... looking for realtors and used cars by miminich
Hey folks! I've been following this forum quite a bit---thanks to everyone for asking thoughtful questions and posting such great answers. My girlfriend and I are going to pull the trigger---we'll land in San Juan on Jan. 18. We have ...
I like the idea of a buyer's agent, Rey. My husband and I haven't contacted Carlos yet, but we will soon. We've just booked a place to stay for 9 days in February and hope to begin our serious search for a home then. We appreciate your ... Read More
looking for small finca... by GuestPoster198
I am in the market for a small farm about 3 acres give or take. Would be willing to not finance if location is right. Our lease is up in December so ideally before then. I have been searching classificados but have not found anything or have found ...
Hi, Rey. Please PM me with Carlos's contact information also (xxx). Thank you. Nan Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico 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 ...
Thank you, Rey, for your reply. Yes, please provide your real estate agent's contact information. Nan Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico 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 ...
Hi, everyone, My husband and I have recently retired. We're planning to relocate to an affordable area that is warm year-round. We love Belize, but we can't use Medicare there. We visited beautiful Puerto Rico at the end of July and traveled ... Read More