List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Fri Mar 13 16:40:27 2009:
Looking_for_a_juicer_and_a_blender CommentTo Elaine 1 or Ireland. I think it is true that many of the things that don't sell in the US, especially clothes... I was in Panama and Guatemala. Real junk clothes. BTW, I looked at your blog and really liked your postings. Thanks!... - Wed Mar 11 12:29:16 2009:
Early_Retirement CommentGee, you are only 22 and you are wondering when people retire? You know, you've got at least 40 years before you retire... unless as the previous post noted, you have a substantial income source, but what are you going to do with your time?... - Mon Mar 9 11:25:52 2009:
What_type_of_business CommentWhile I don't yet live in Uruguay, it seems plausible that since people keep their cars longer in Uruguay than in most... also need to research the auto parts distribution network and get yourself connected before you do your investing.... - Thu Feb 26 08:34:20 2009:
Considering_Uruguay Comment"Retiring" I always thought meant not working as opposed to "retiring and making a living." From what I understand,... From what I understand, Uruguay is a good place to retire, but not so good if you are seeking a US or European wage.... - Wed Feb 25 14:34:44 2009:
The_Cost_of_DirecTV_in_Montevideo CommentThank you Lee for your ongoing contributions. How much of this package is in... you Lee for your ongoing contributions. How much of this package is in English?... - Tue Feb 24 08:34:59 2009:
Liceal_Festival CommentGo to www.youtube.com and type in Uruguay Festival in the search box. Plenty of videos there for you to... to www.youtube.com and type in Uruguay Festival in the search box. Plenty of videos there for you to see.... - Tue Feb 24 08:32:33 2009:
Ocean_water_temperature_in_uruguay_montevide CommentDid that multiple times and there was only buoy temperatures, which are miles from the shore and not a realistic gauge... shore and not a realistic gauge of shore temperature. Can't someone just walk in the water and put in a thermometer ?... - Thu Feb 19 12:26:55 2009:
ocean_water_temp_in_Uruguay CommentI'm back on this topic. I saw a surfer oriented web page that listed the ocean surface water temp to be 50 degrees F... Rio de la Plata river, lets say near Maldonado, take a water temp from about 5 feet deep and give a reading?Thanks.... - Thu Feb 12 12:09:13 2009:
109182-moving CommentNYC at least $50, 000 and you will most likely not be able to enjoy the cultural scene. Expect a studio apartment to be... most likely not be able to enjoy the cultural scene. Expect a studio apartment to be at least $2, 500 a month rent. ... - Thu Feb 12 11:39:59 2009:
109182-moving CommentTo live in New York...a... live in New York...a lot!... - Thu Feb 12 08:19:09 2009:
Oldies_FM_90_3 CommentExcellent and very cool. Now something to do at work instead of... and very cool. Now something to do at work instead of working.... - Wed Feb 11 12:24:36 2009:
109182-moving CommentOK, I'm going to whine a bit on this post. I have been reading the posts on the site for many months now and I keep... information instead of asking others to hand it to you. All the information is right here!Thanks, I feel better.... - Tue Feb 10 09:59:39 2009:
Mr CommentIt retirement community is in Australia!This site is about Uruguay. Perhaps a map may assist you in understanding... community is in Australia! This site is about Uruguay. Perhaps a map may assist you in understanding this fact?... - Mon Feb 9 12:21:08 2009:
Okay_how_about_the_other_half_of_the_coin CommentSure, salaries/wages are low in Uruguay, so the expense/wage ratio is problematic. It is nerveless, not a better deal... as long as the currency exchange doesn't alter much.I think we are getting closer to a meeting of the minds?... - Fri Feb 6 08:17:09 2009:
Okay_how_about_the_other_half_of_the_coin CommentThis is a response to the posting of el aguila from: Your report is the first posting contradicting everything I have... questioning that. But I do indeed appreciate your feedback. I wonder if others living in Uruguay would agree?... - Tue Jan 27 09:58:26 2009:
pensioner_visa_self_employment_loophole CommentAlso note, it is not $500/month income, not $1, 000/month income, but $1, 500/month income or investment of $100, 000... purchase of Uruguayan Government Security.(Article 1A and 1Bi&ii)I hope these long posts will be helpful to others.... - Tue Jan 27 09:54:02 2009:
pensioner_visa_self_employment_loophole CommentSo what I'm wondering is can one become self-employed as an artist so as to not be an employee as Article #6in the... the above posts states, "Prohibition...work as an employee will produce the loss of custom benefits and passport." ... - Tue Jan 27 09:50:46 2009:
pensioner_visa_self_employment_loophole CommentFrom the Uruguay Consular web page.Some corrections to previous posts are noted below. Please note Article #6 as to... of sale of the real estate property and/or work as employee will produce the loss of custom benefits and passport.... - Tue Jan 27 09:47:36 2009:
Relocation_Inport_Duty CommentFrom the Uruguay Consular web page.Some corrections to previous posts are noted below. Please note Article #6 as to... of sale of the real estate property and/or work as employee will produce the loss of custom benefits and passport.... - Tue Jan 27 09:46:09 2009:
Relocation_Inport_Duty CommentFrom the Uruguay Consular web page.Some corrections to previous posts are noted below. Please note Article #6 as to... of sale of the real estate property and/or work as employee will produce the loss of custom benefits and passport.... - Mon Jan 26 08:25:50 2009:
pensioner visa self-employment loophole? MessageA person on a pensioner visa is not allowed to be employed; I get it. What if however, someone with that type of visa... an income from their efforts? Just trying to think out an additional income. Are there loopholes here? Thank you.... - Fri Dec 26 13:20:45 2008:
General_questions_and_thoughts CommentWhat are the jobs like? What is any job like, depends on the boss and particulars of work. It is... are the jobs like? What is any job like, depends on the boss and particulars of work. It is universal!... - Fri Dec 26 08:17:43 2008:
Reed_Roofing CommentThanks Lee, that was a nice comprehensive article on the subject. While the reed roof looks quaint, I'll stick with... have a go with the reed. Can you imagine having a legitimate need to get on the roof of your home and not be able to?... - Wed Dec 24 14:28:07 2008:
Reed Roofing MessageI've seen on a number of real estate sites of homes with reed roofing. Since I don’t have any personal experience with... or to what advantages this kind of roof has over asphalt or tile. Any of you ever live in a house with reed roofing?... - Wed Dec 3 09:40:42 2008:
Mate and Teeth MessageIf the national drink is Mate and many people drink it all the time, I am wondering, are not their teeth stained with... I am wondering, are not their teeth stained with the color of the tea(brown or green)? Curious minds want to know.... - Thu Nov 20 16:02:48 2008:
World_Financial_Slowdown CommentThank you Lee. Yes, the dollar is up against most other currency. My wife, the financial genius in the family, tells me... higher unemployment and a tight credit market? Is there a Uruguayan stock market and if so, how well is it doing?... - Wed Nov 19 12:07:09 2008:
World_Financial_Slowdown CommentJust a bump to get a response.... a bump to get a response. Thanks... - Fri Nov 14 15:45:34 2008:
World Financial Slowdown MessageSo, I'm wondering if and how the current world financial mess is playing out in Uruguay. Is unemployment increasing,... increasing, people not buying products other than essentials, credit markets tightening and anxiety getting higher?... - Fri Nov 14 08:31:19 2008:
Stained_Glass_Supplier CommentThank you Lee, you have been so helpful to me and others as well. If you do get to that side of town, see if they have... glass, but other supplies like 50/50% lead/zink solder, copper foil, cutter heads, etc. Thanks again so very much.... - Thu Nov 13 16:25:10 2008:
Stained_Glass_Supplier CommentI understand it is "Cristal Manchado".... understand it is "Cristal Manchado". Thanks... - Wed Nov 12 14:11:58 2008:
Stained_Glass_Supplier CommentJust bumping up the message so to get a... bumping up the message so to get a reply... - Tue Nov 11 11:37:38 2008:
Stained Glass Supplier MessageConsidering an activity to do while in retirement, I am thinking of starting a home business in stained glass products... I could get a residence visa and work all I want. This is correct, yes?Thanks and I learn so much through this site.... - Thu Nov 6 13:56:09 2008:
ocean_water_temp_in_Uruguay CommentWell, there is still time before I retire. My questions are part of my preparation activities. A world economy repair... affordable medical insurance, and natural disasters. I do think I have an open mind though.Thanks for asking.... - Tue Oct 14 09:14:15 2008:
Flood_Plains CommentPersistence paid off and I discovered a 50 year flood was in these areas: Departments of Durazno, Soriano and Treinta y... was in these areas: Departments of Durazno, Soriano and Treinta y Tres, Tacuarembo, Florida and Cerro Largo y Rocha. ... - Mon Oct 13 11:15:59 2008:
Flood Plains MessageI have been researching, without success, where the flood plains are in Uruguay since I have understood floods are the... floods are the biggest natural disaster in this country. Does anyone have any resources they can post on the subject?... - Fri Oct 10 08:48:08 2008:
Chiropractic_in_Uruguay CommentThis is a web page that breaks down specific exercises for each region of the back. What I find interesting however, is... however, is the back is one big muscle so anything one does to exercise the back can't hurt.Thanks for asking!... - Thu Oct 9 10:46:00 2008:
Chiropractic_in_Uruguay CommentI used to go to a chiropractor for "realignment" of my spine. The chiropractor used a spring loaded device that would... solution is to strengthen the back muscles so the muscles will work with the vertebrae to keep everything aligned.... - Tue Oct 7 13:45:51 2008:
Scuba_Diving CommentGo to: http://travelqa.blogs. nytimes.com/2007/06/05/ diving-in- punta-del-este- uruguay/ (remove the spaces in... the spaces in the web site for the correct link) Maybe one of the instructors can offer you the help you seek.... - Mon Oct 6 08:25:34 2008:
George_W_Bush_to_See_a_Clean_Uruguay_but_maybe_not_why CommentThe US Secret Service, who protect the President, requires that along the route all dumpsters be removed and all... on rooftops along the route too. By the way, do us a favor and don't send him back, ship him to Argentina will ya.... - Thu Oct 2 16:28:38 2008:
What_kind_of_food CommentWhen you can't eat all the food, is it typical to ask for a "Doggie bag" or what ever they call it there? They don't... to ask for a "Doggie bag" or what ever they call it there? They don't throw what food is left over away do they?... - Thu Oct 2 15:27:27 2008:
Luxury_Homes_Uruguay Comment"It is a dangerous place to go for lunch because you will get WAY TOO MUCH food to eat and pay way too little for it."... you will get WAY TOO MUCH food to eat and pay way too little for it." Why that's horrible, I must stay away from there!... - Thu Oct 2 15:22:33 2008:
Okay_how_about_the_other_half_of_the_coin CommentReal Estate seems fairly cheap compared to the US, or at least it appears so as I browse at all the real estate sites I... I can find. I know I will have a major adjustment to not having a car. Big adjustment!Thanks again for the info Lee.... - Thu Oct 2 12:03:32 2008:
Okay, how about the other half of the coin MessageI have researched great stuff about Uruguay and Montevideo. I wonder about what is the negative content of this place.... high cost of auto ownership. I have now heard of the lack of sufficient heating in many of the residences. What else? ... - Thu Oct 2 08:15:31 2008:
Luxury_Homes_Uruguay CommentBy "Very edgy, " do you mean a high crime rate, and seedy with porn shops, prostitution, drugs and... "Very edgy, " do you mean a high crime rate, and seedy with porn shops, prostitution, drugs and etc.... - Wed Oct 1 12:53:10 2008:
General_questions_and_thoughts CommentHi Lee and thanks for today's input and previous comments too. I'm guessing the summer climate is closer North... pollution from Auto exhaust in Montevideo? After all, it is a city. Perhaps the ocean breeze pushes much of it away. ... - Wed Oct 1 08:29:46 2008:
General questions and thoughts MessageIf the water is fairly coolish in the Uruguayan summertime and too cold to swim in the ocean past March, where... from Montevideo to have blue clear ocean water as opposed to the brownish hue that is present closer to Montevideo? ... - Mon Sep 29 12:05:24 2008:
Atlantida_why_not CommentIf the water is fairly coolish in the Uruguayan summertime and too cold to swim in the ocean past March, where is it... if the ocean water is a clearer blue or does it still have the brownish hue that is present closer to Montevideo? ... - Fri Sep 26 16:48:41 2008:
USA_110_V_to_Uruguay_220_V_devices CommentThanks Lee, I'll internet research... Lee, I'll internet research that.... - Fri Sep 26 14:43:34 2008:
USA 110 V to Uruguay 220 V devices MessageOK, for those American expat who moved to Uruguay. One of my concerns is all the electrical devices I have from tools... for me. I do understand I have to purchase different plugs adapters for these things too. How have others done this. ... - Fri Sep 26 08:55:07 2008:
What_are_the_prospects_for_Americans_in_Uraguay CommentWhile moving to Uruguay and replacing household items and electronics (USA is 110V) along with other items with a 23%... the cost of a stroke, a heart attack, cancer, 3-6 months in the hospital etc. Anyone got this figured out yet?... - Wed Sep 24 11:27:03 2008:
Relocation Inport Duty MessageI am finding it difficult to obtain what the relocation duties are for moving household items to Uruguay. Some... page that provides detailed content?Also, does anyone know what the regulations are to bring a dog too? Thank you.... - Fri Aug 15 08:27:43 2008:
pension_taxes CommentAh ha, thanks for clearing that up! It's... ha, thanks for clearing that up! It's appreciated.... - Wed Aug 13 16:29:14 2008:
pension_taxes CommentAccording to Astori, 87% of retirees will not pay any taxes with the new system. (El Espectador.com, 20 May... to Astori, 87% of retirees will not pay any taxes with the new system. (El Espectador.com, 20 May 2008)(End of post)... - Wed Aug 13 16:28:23 2008:
pension_taxes CommentThe new tax, called the Social Security Assistance Tax, will have a non-taxable minimum of UYP 14, 200... UYP 26, 626 and 88, 750 will pay 20% and those receiving more than UYP 88, 751 will pay 25%.(continued next post)... - Wed Aug 13 16:27:23 2008:
pension_taxes CommentGov’t Cans Income Tax on Pensioners, Implements New TaxUDN (20-MAY-2008) Economy Minister Danilo Astori and Labor... announcement that it will annul IRPF on retirement income and create a new tax instead. (continued next post)... - Wed Aug 13 16:23:33 2008:
pension_taxes CommentThis is what I read. If this is accurate, I would be in the 20% tax range, which in addition to possible USA Income Tax... for me would be difficult for my wife and I. Do you know if this was approved? Frank (See next post for quote) ... - Tue Aug 12 14:30:43 2008:
pension taxes MessageI understand there was new legislation that went into effect regarding taxes. I wanting to find out how this new tax... taxes are an important decision when considering emigrating to another country. Thanking responders in advance.... - Wed Jul 16 08:18:55 2008:
ocean_water_temp_in_Uruguay CommentThank you Lee. That was the information I was looking... you Lee. That was the information I was looking for.... - Tue Jul 15 16:09:21 2008:
ocean water temp in Uruguay MessageI am an American considering retirement in Uruguay. Can anyone give me information on the seasonal coastal water... to me. I’m guessing the water is fairly cold in the summer and warm in the winter. Am I right on this? Thanks!...
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