Irv in Pocitos profile

Bio:

Born and spent 60 years in Toronto. Met and married a wonderful Uruguaya. Moved the family to Montevideo last year. Renovated an old house in a fantastic part of the city called Pocitos. This country takes some getting used to but once you do, it's a wonderful place to live.

• Wed Feb 27 19:08:30 2008:
  Dormitorio_de_Servicio Comment

  If you're talking Pocitos, that's a trend that's well underway--converting the maid's quarters into an active part of... their own cleaning or has help come in 2-3-4 days a week. They've taken over the servicio and expanded the kitchens. ...

• Mon Feb 18 06:23:25 2008:
  Dogs_in_Uruguay Comment

  If your dog can be concealed, the old expression 'what you cant see cant hurt you' may be applicable.

  Restaurants in... wash (depending on who's stepped on what the night before), my sidewalk in Pocitos every morning for that reason.

  ...

• Mon Feb 18 06:14:19 2008:
  Gardening_Service Comment

  Oops.. change that from week to month..... change that from week to month.. :)...

• Mon Feb 18 06:13:19 2008:
  Gardening_Service Comment

  Yes. You can hire gardners and pool maintenance service in Piriapolis.

  Garden maintenance can be a little odd in... from UYU1200 to UYU1500/month.

  Cant speak for everyone but I provide the lawn mower. My guy brings his own trimmer. ...

• Sun Feb 3 08:59:19 2008:
  214314-Apartment_for_Rent Comment

  Christine.. this apartment is avaialble during the dates you asked about. See the web link that comes with this post...... (remove the spaces to get the address to work)

  If you wish to discuss it further, leave a comment on the post. ...

• Mon Dec 3 16:29:32 2007:
  Wanted_waterfront_house_in_Piriapolis Comment

  A friend of ours has a 2 bedroom apartment for rent during the period you're looking for. It's not 2 blocks from the... Antonio, I did a post on it way back... you'll find it on the website under real estate or rentals...

  Good luck.. ...

• Mon Dec 3 16:20:50 2007:
  Apartment_in_Piriapolis Comment

  A friend of ours has a 2 bedroom apartment for rent during the period you're looking for. It's not 2 blocks from the... find what you're looking for. apartments are not rented with plastic or travelers cheques. US dollars is the best. ...

• Mon Nov 5 18:39:44 2007:
  Back_to_Uruguay Comment

  I first came here in the 80's... with my wife who was born here and emigrated to Canada in the late 60's... during the... where it went to and wishes it were back.

  The people have NOT changed. And that's the best part of any country. ...

• Tue Oct 2 22:57:39 2007:
  thank_you_so_much_Lee_and_Irv_from_Pocito_i_realy_apreciate_your_help Comment

  If Zena is interested, we can hook her up with a Romanian couple that have been here in Montevideo for the past 4... Maybe they can give her more information.

  They were at old Maz the 2nd week they were here....

  Nice people. ...

• Tue Sep 25 20:44:49 2007:
  change_visit_visa_in_work_permit Comment

  If you have friends back home in Romania, they can get most of the documents for you on your behalf and put them... working in hotel management?

  (BTW, my grandparents were Romanian.. emigrated to Canada just before he was born :)...

• Tue Sep 25 20:38:43 2007:
  moving_to_Uruguay Comment

  The one advantage you may have in coming here is your English. If it's passable, it does give you an edge if you apply... may be surprised. A lot of these opportunities are pure chance.. being in the right place at the right time. ...

• Wed Sep 19 18:33:21 2007:
  Residency_permit Comment

  Most of the benefits in 16.340 have been taken away. You can NOT bring a car, (or a moto or any other motorized... bring a car, (or a moto or any other motorized vehicle), any more. Used vehicles/motos/buses, etc. are prohibited.

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• Wed Sep 5 18:19:15 2007:
  214314-Apartment_for_Rent Comment

  Rent something on a beach in the East. Most days, even when it's hot, the ocean breeze will cool things down. And if it... days, even when it's hot, the ocean breeze will cool things down. And if it gets really hot, wade into the water... ...

• Sun Sep 2 15:00:50 2007:
  Interested_In_moving_to_Uruguay Comment

  Hello Joe. I agree with Steve.. In our case about 30% less.

  The biggest singular expenses on our spreadsheet are... here. You can live in a very nice ocean front condo for less than U$S1K a month if everything's paid for.

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• Sat Jul 21 17:03:44 2007:
  Permanent_Residency_in_Retirement Comment

  There is a provision for people coming here to live. A good broker can get your container (or shipment) released... documentation and get 6-12 months to produce the residencia legal (permanente) at which time, the duties are dropped. ...