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@dickk
American looking for information about Ecuador
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American
Lives in kerrville
Speaks English; Spanish un poco
Registration: 26 September 2012
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
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
Cuenca: getting there and living there by dickk
Single sixties guy leaving Kerrville, Texas for Cuenca Decemberish; three month scouting trip; find a First Year Apartment, etc. Then send for the dishes. May I ask a couple of questions? Getting There: Anyone have any intel on preferred US ...
Say, Bartender! Bring Vinny here whatever he wants! Edd, Mike an Nards already have theirs. (Translation: thanks for replying) PS: I assume I can find you on this forum? This particular thread will be long buried when I get there in November ... Read More
Your everything Real Estate related Cuenca thread. by Nards Barley
This thread is dedicated to random observations and questions about the real estate market.
NB: This "thread" is, and, indeed, all of your various posts are, full of very good information, and I thank you. I have been withholding saying that, thinking that we readers should respect your time and not bother you; but your comment about its ... Read More
Cuenca: getting there and living there by dickk
Single sixties guy leaving Kerrville, Texas for Cuenca Decemberish; three month scouting trip; find a First Year Apartment, etc. Then send for the dishes. May I ask a couple of questions? Getting There: Anyone have any intel on preferred US ...
Mike/Edd: Hope I get to shake your hands and thank you in person for your fulsome replies, which add two items to the To Do List: secure temporary (hotel)residence PRIOR to departure and find van operator. Plus valuable airplane intel. And, scrub ... Read More
Cuenca: getting there and living there
Single sixties guy leaving Kerrville, Texas for Cuenca Decemberish; three month scouting trip; find a First Year Apartment, etc. Then send for the dishes. May I ask a couple of questions? Getting There: Anyone have any intel on preferred US ... Read More