DancingLions
American expat in Costa Rica
Forum posts
14
About me
American
Speaks English, enough French to get by, and almost enough Spanish to get by (but working on it).
Registration: 08 June 2025
Activity
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@HOMERFROMLAWTON I was familiar with the first six words of the phrase ;- ) Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@daveandmarcia We were thinking a Honda CR-V AWD. Regarding your comment, hybrid or not?We're back in the States for six weeks while I finish shutting down my chocolate shop. A big party for our regulars on October 3rd, a few weeks of wrapping up, ... Read More
Proper Prior Planning ... by DancingLions
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ...
@daveandmarciaThanks! We're already working with them to plan the shipment. They've been a fountain of accurate information. Read More
Proper Prior Planning ...
Well, after *a lot* of research, planning, questioning, more research, and more planning, we're here. We have a beautiful home in the mountains outside of Atenas. We're renting for two years or more before making any further decisions about housing. ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@DancingLions - Richtl, are you one and the same ?....An improvisational fairyland that you have created with your post and replies.... - @edwinemora I am. I didn't join the forum to be insulted; I joined to gather information that might be useful ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@daveandmarciaTechnically, Jabberwocky wasn't entirely nonsense. Lewis Carroll put an awful lot of thought and calculation behind what he wrote. Probably my favorite poem, and I can quote it start to finish. Hunting of the Snark is up there, too, ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@daveandmarciaAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration, "50% of small businesses fail within 5 years, and 80% within 10 years." I'm retiring from my small business after almost 20 years, and am used to tight odds. I also do my homework. Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@rainagain I appreciate your candor and kind words. My wife and I aren't terribly social, but have made friends with some of the local ticos. Being a chocolatier, I already have close friends and colleagues throughout Central America, including ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@gst1212 Making the effort to learn basic, conversational Spanish will be a big plus.My chocolate maker's Colombian. At least I can talk chocolate stuff in Spanish. Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@edwinemora these people are literally evaporating their 'plan B' if it doesn't work out for them and bolting down their escape hatch to be able never to go back to their originsIf you only have a "plan B," you're not planning deeply enough. It's ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@daveandmarcia Thank you very much for the bank recommendations. Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@gst1212When you conclude the transaction at BCR, and count the cash and check the receipt, the machine might "eat" the debit card within 10-15 seconds. If the "hard copy" of an expat passport is not displayed to the teller or person on the ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@gst1212 I appreciate all of your comments, particularly the suggestion about MediSmart--I'll definitely look into that one! And my Spanish is improving on a daily basis. Regarding the "80%" discussion, I was a physicist before becoming a ... Read More
Joining In the Fray by Richtl
Hi Folks, I've been browsing this forum for awhile, and guess it's time to join in. My wife and I are in the process of moving from the Northeast US to Costa Rica. We've both lived in many places, and are entering this with few illusions. Also, I'm ...
@edwinemora Thank you for your suggestions and concerns. We've both lived outside the US before, so we're not particularly naive about it. And we have sufficient resources to return if need be. One never knows. Read More