Member name: Irv in Pocitos
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| 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. | List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Wed Feb 27 19:08:30 2008:
Dormitorio_de_Servicio CommentIf 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 CommentIf 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 CommentOops.. change that from week to month..... change that from week to month.. :)... - Mon Feb 18 06:13:19 2008:
Gardening_Service CommentYes. 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 CommentChristine.. 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 CommentA 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 CommentA 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 CommentI 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 CommentIf 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 CommentIf 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 CommentThe 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 CommentMost 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. ... - Wed Sep 5 18:19:15 2007:
214314-Apartment_for_Rent CommentRent 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 CommentHello 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$S1K a month if everything's paid for. ... - Sat Jul 21 17:03:44 2007:
Permanent_Residency_in_Retirement CommentThere is a provision for people coming here to live. A good broker can get your container (or shipment) released... documentation and get 6-12 months to produce the residencia legal (permanente) at which time, the duties are dropped. ... - Fri Jun 29 15:11:46 2007:
Property_in_Salto_Uruguay CommentI've been to Salto on business.. importing citrus... but my 2 hour meeting wont count for much on giving you any useful... hope you and your family can take the heat... Last summer it was in the 40's for many, many days.. good luck... ... - Fri Jun 15 17:59:27 2007:
Amethyst_is_February_s_Birthstone CommentThe biggest selection of emerald jewelery I have seen in my life was in a little jewellery store at the top of the... jewelery I have seen in my life was in a little jewellery store at the top of the funiculare on the Island of Capri. ... - Thu Jun 14 20:46:34 2007:
What_are_the_prospects_for_Americans_in_Uraguay CommentThere's no quarantine for animals coming from the US... none at all. You'll need shots done a certain number of days... get by with english in most restaurants, shops and lastly, most movies on TV are in English as are DVD rentals. ... - Mon Jun 4 11:46:03 2007:
Apartment_Rentals_in_Uruguay CommentFor U$S250, you will have no problem at all, but probbably not in Pocitos. The minimum apartment here is $5000 pesos... other areas close by. I have no idea what Ciuded vieja ranges from/to, but I believe you can do a good deal there too. ... - Mon Jun 4 11:39:51 2007:
I_have_apartment_in_Montevideo CommentIt's the closest restaurant to where I lived (just moved). Been there a few times.. as a resident, I tend to avoid it... bar... very, very nice place.. everyone had wine. Hey, I guess that's where the extra $50 per person comes from :)... - Thu May 3 21:30:09 2007:
WiFi_security CommentBelieve it or not, there was/is a scam artist here who was calling people and telling them there was a problem with... hot spots and personal identify theft. Come to think of it, fake ATM slots haven't made their way here either. ... - Thu May 3 21:22:14 2007:
Internet_in_Uruguay CommentThe law seems identical to laws in LA and Toronto, the only ones I've been exposed to repeatedly. Smoking is... will do that to me. But I always smile and pay... Compared to the rates in Toronto, it's just a harmless game. ... - Wed May 2 21:07:05 2007:
Sunday_brunch CommentLee.. misplaced your email address... mine is irv punto fisher at tonidercorp punto com.... u know how to reconstruct... know how to reconstruct it... I'm hiding from the bots :-)... My wife's looking forward to the capsicum fiesta... ... - Wed May 2 20:58:32 2007:
Internet_in_Uruguay Commentpart II..the owner told the government to stick it and last time the country saw him, was on national TV being taken... an unspecified period. His restaurant is still for rent isn't it? The president is an Oncologist... get it!!! ... - Wed May 2 20:54:11 2007:
Internet_in_Uruguay CommentWow! No smoking in any PUBLIC places. I like it. How is it enforced? Are smokers fined or arrested? I'm all for... Well, this is a small country and the only person I know who publicly flouted the law did so on a restaurant on 21 ... - Fri Apr 27 09:25:17 2007:
American_Televsion CommentLee. You got it right.... That's the right way to do it... ILast night, I took the plunge and watched a Bruce Willis... vocabulary and syntax and move up from there. Guess I have to live with Tom and Jerry for the next few months :-)... - Thu Apr 26 21:56:41 2007:
Boats CommentBoating is not a big thing in Uruguay. As I recall, there are a few small marinas in Montevideo and one larger one... in one of those two areas. Perhaps Steve has seen the (or perhaps one of 'the') Ferrari yachts moored at Punta. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:48:28 2007:
Early_Retirement CommentWhat an odd coincidence. One of our friends was over for 'tea' today and talked about some 'lofts' being auctioned off... Until today, I'd never heard of lofts in Montevideo.. Maybe they've been calling them something else. Dunno. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:41:37 2007:
Requirements_to_get_Drivers_license_in_Uruguay CommentA lot of things like this may appear black and white on the web, but are in fact, anything but, when you're on the... as motorcycles here.. dunno why). I said I had an M (motorcycle) rating on my Canadian license and they said ok. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:32:07 2007:
Restaurant_Tandory CommentThanks for the tip Lee. My wife loves spicey food. I love to watch her eat it. Gonna try it this weekend.... for the tip Lee. My wife loves spicey food. I love to watch her eat it. Gonna try it this weekend. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:23:40 2007:
American_Televsion CommentDepends on your language of choice.By sheer numbers, on cable (I dont use dish anymore).. it's local and spanish. a... In english with Spanish subtitles. Unfortunately, when u watch a lot of these, it doesn't help one learn Spanish. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:19:46 2007:
Motorcycles CommentVery popular as I wrote earlier. My wife says they're dangerous as hell. Personally, I've never seen any driver... a moto carefully and defensively, it's no more dangerous than at home. But my wife says no... and she's the boss. ... - Thu Apr 26 21:14:49 2007:
Off_roading CommentAhhh.. a subject dear to my heart... my last bike in Canada was a 500 Aprillia.. That's pretty much out of the question... his body, but he made it to the bottom unscathed. I'm a wuss.. I rode the backside and met up with at the beach... ... - Thu Apr 26 20:53:10 2007:
Mothers_Day CommentMothers day (dia de la Madre) in Uruguay is the 2nd Sunday in May.. May 13. Same as Chile, Peru, US, Canada and a whole... fiestas like this would be similar, but they're not. Argentina celebrates it on the 3rd Sunday in October--the spring. ... - Tue Apr 24 22:28:49 2007:
Early_Retirement CommentDecent restaurants is a non issue in Uruguay. Ask anyone. Uruguayans are very discerning when it comes to food. Bad... can order from the supermarket on line at no extra charge. Did I hear someone say Uruguay was a 3rd world country? ... - Tue Apr 24 22:06:39 2007:
Buffet_21_One_of_our_favorite_places_to_eat Commentesq Coco's: River y Luis Alberto de Hererra.My friend says she believes it's open for lunch but best to call ahead... River y Luis Alberto de Hererra. My friend says she believes it's open for lunch but best to call ahead first. ... - Tue Apr 24 13:38:34 2007:
Buffet_21_One_of_our_favorite_places_to_eat CommentMi amiga that introduced us to the place is coming over later today. I'll ask her..While here, a little... for dinnertime, after a year here, we've gone from 7pm to 10:30 mas or menos. Still not quite local yet, but close :-)... - Tue Apr 24 13:15:52 2007:
I_have_apartment_in_Montevideo CommentCloser to the oceanside restaurant. But equidistant to Old Maz... to the oceanside restaurant. But equidistant to Old Maz :-)... - Mon Apr 23 18:14:46 2007:
Five_Star_Hotels CommentThere are a number of smaller, boutique hotels in the Punta area that are 5 starish.. but the only one I know for sure,... nothing at all until mid March.. He insisted and persisted and almost protested.. but to no avail. That's Punta. ... - Mon Apr 23 18:05:52 2007:
Best_Places_to_Buy_Furniture CommentWe furnished our apartment mostly from Divino.. avda Italia.. You'll find a very large selection (by Uruguay... horrified mother of 10's of thousands of unamed insects. The filling was definitely nog NEW material. Caveat emptor. ... - Mon Apr 23 17:48:22 2007:
Wanted_waterfront_house_in_Piriapolis CommentWith very few exceptions, you cant buy a house on the beach. The beach usually has a road that runs alongside it and... he is, he did NOT buy in Punta del Este.. so he's definitely not your average bear. What a view of the ocean he has. ... - Mon Apr 23 17:11:41 2007:
Buffet_21_One_of_our_favorite_places_to_eat CommentLee, have you been to Coco's? (think it's on Rivera??). I first went to Coco's and was amazed at the food. Just loved... Not even close. If you do go, let me know how you think the 2 compare. Could be I just went on the wrong day.... ... - Mon Apr 23 16:55:52 2007:
I_have_apartment_in_Montevideo CommentHello Dan.. We bought ours in 2004... Small world isn't it. Which side of 21 are you on? East or West? We're East..... ours in 2004... Small world isn't it. Which side of 21 are you on? East or West? We're East.. halfway to the Ancap. ... - Sun Apr 22 21:11:49 2007:
Sunday_Afternoon_in_Pocitos_Montevideo_Uruguay CommentA couple of Canucks stopped by today around 13:20 but didn't see the group... Of course, it has been raining for a few... it was cool.. and only one brave soul was sitting outside.. probably a smoker... But we had a nice lunch anyway... ... - Sun Apr 22 21:03:51 2007:
Permanent_Residency_in_Retirement CommentHello PokerPrincess.. fellow Canadian..$60/mo is NOT in a good area... For $150/mo you can find a clean, 1... the 'clasification' box choose 'Pocitos 1 dorm' To calculate rents; for USD divide by 24. For CAD divide by 20 ...
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