Oct 30, 2009 - Happy almost Halloween

They don't celebrate Halloween in the DR however there are local parties celebrating Halloween hosted by gringos lined up for tomorrow.They don't celebrate Halloween in the DR however there are local parties celebrating Halloween hosted by gringos lined up for tomorrow....

Sep 25, 2009 - Only 3 months till Christmas

Dave and I headed out with our friend Mack to Santiago on the 16th of September to get a "good deal" on a fridge since we were told they were cheaper in Santiago than in Luperon.Dave and I headed out with our friend Mack to Santiago on the 16th of September to get a "good deal" on a fridge since we were told they were cheaper in Santiago than in Luperon....

Sep 13, 2009 - Pacing ourselves

Pacing ourselves, yes that's what we are doing.Pacing ourselves, yes that's what we are doing....

Aug 18, 2009 - Hurricane season once again

It's always pleasant when our first mention of hurricane season happens mid-way through the month of August.It's always pleasant when our first mention of hurricane season happens mid-way through the month of August....

Aug 15, 2009 - Countertops are complete!

Saturday, August 15, 2009 Did I mention that we have a poured concrete kitchen counter, kitchen island and living room bar table? We decided for space reasons and to continue the non-traditional route that we we not going to have a dining room table so we poured a bar height curved table that follows the curve of the stairs as you enter from below up into the living room/kitchen.Saturday, August 15, 2009 Did I mention that we have a poured concrete kitchen counter, kitchen island and living room bar table? We decided for space reasons and to continue the non-traditional route that we we not going to have a dining room table so we poured a bar height curved table that follows the curve of the stairs as you enter from below up into the living room/kitchen....

Aug 10, 2009 - The stove is installed

Monday, August 10, 2009 We know that Squiggles the “guard” dog down the hill is alive and well since she showed up at our house last Friday morning at 6:40am with her tail a-waggin like crazy.Monday, August 10, 2009 We know that Squiggles the “guard” dog down the hill is alive and well since she showed up at our house last Friday morning at 6:40am with her tail a-waggin like crazy....

Aug 5, 2009 - Water pump, batteries, PVC chairs, shower and toilet and more!

Thursday, August 5, 2009 Our Italian neighbor down the hill below us had a new Dominican puppy living at his house for a few weeks as a “guard” dog, the term being very loose based on her lack of ferociousness.Thursday, August 5, 2009 Our Italian neighbor down the hill below us had a new Dominican puppy living at his house for a few weeks as a “guard” dog, the term being very loose based on her lack of ferociousness....

Jul 22, 2009 - Aly, mosquitos, ratones and ventanas

Wednesday.Wednesday....

Jul 10, 2009 - Back to work on the house...lights and more lights

Monday, July 6, 2009 We are up and off by 8am to go to Santiago to pick up lights for the house and groceries.Monday, July 6, 2009 We are up and off by 8am to go to Santiago to pick up lights for the house and groceries....

Jul 5, 2009 - Still unpacking

Sunday, July 5, 2009 It’s Sunday morning after our first night of sleep back on the boat and Dave’s back to presenting the cruiser’s net on the radio at 8am.Sunday, July 5, 2009 It’s Sunday morning after our first night of sleep back on the boat and Dave’s back to presenting the cruiser’s net on the radio at 8am....

Jul 4, 2009 - Back in the DR

Saturday, July 4, 2009 We landed back in the Dominican Republic around 1:30pm and were back in Luperon just in time to dump our stuff on the boat and head out to the playacita (little beach) for a 4th of July party at the beach.Saturday, July 4, 2009 We landed back in the Dominican Republic around 1:30pm and were back in Luperon just in time to dump our stuff on the boat and head out to the playacita (little beach) for a 4th of July party at the beach....

May 3, 2009 - Finally an update

Hola Amigos.Hola Amigos....