ABOUT THE LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA BLOG

I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
I’m NOT an expert (an "expert" 2 ME knows 101%-NOT me). I believe in sharin info•helping where I can! And with over 2,200 entries, so some things might be out of date, so if you find old info PLEASE help each other by getting the updated info & sharing it with me to revise. At least you have some basic info to get you started.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP:
Better yet - do you have extra time on your hands & looking for a volunteer project? Since this blog is a labor of love & RARELY does anyone share a donation (even though MANY have said how much it's helped them), I could REALLY use help updating info. Spanish speakers ESPECIALLY welcome since my VicLish can be somewhat limited at times!!

DONATE:
Has my blog helped in any way? Helped find something•brought more EASE? More exposure or business?
I welcome you to show YOUR appreciation for my efforts!
ANY size DONATION is APPRECIATED!
(see below other ways to show your appreciation)
The easiest way is with PAYPAL - Attn: LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com
(you do NOT need to have a PayPal account to do this - just a credit or debit card)
ADD INFORMATION:
Do YOU have/know of a Business•Event•News•Place•Things 4 Sale•Rent to add? Email:
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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• APPLE LAPTOP - Do you have a Laptop you're not using? Mine recently broke so I'm using a lender. Must be new enough to run current Skypes & have an SDCard slot.
• Amazon.com or GoDaddy.com Credit•Gift Certificate (attn: SarongGoddess@gmail.com)
• Something else to share?? A gift certificate or invite for your business? I'm open!! (at times I'll add other things here that I'm seeking)

Saturday, August 28, 2010

AUGUST NEWS from Gail Nystrom’s CRHF - Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation



PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENING  -  The PARADOX OF POVERTY
The beauty of La Carpio as seen through 75 locals that live in La Carpio (where some of the poorest people in Costa Rica live)
WHEN:  THIS FRIDAY - Sept. 3 - 6:30-8pm
LOCATION:  CHILDREN’s MUSEUM (Museo de Nino’s) - National Gallery
This will be exhibited on display there throughout the month of September


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THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS!!
Over the past 1-1/2 years - over 900 volunteers (mainly from the U.S. and Canada and a few other countries) have visited/helped MANY people throughout Costa Rica!!  They have done such things as made and delivered over 800 Bunk Beds to MANY disadvantaged people, helping at kids summer camp (including camp for special needs kids), outings in the park for the children at the Education Center, worked on reading and other academic projects with the children, created beautiful/FUN murals in La Carpio and rural schools around Costa Rica, helped with food, clothing, medicine and vitamin distribution, helped create art projects with children, structurally upgraded 3 houses, built an office and storage area in the Montessori school, painted walls and LOTS of other projects!!!  Gail says THANKS to EVERYONE for every thing you've done!!!


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NEW WOMEN’S CO-OP!!!
CRHF has a NEW Co-Operative with 8 more women!!  They sold about 100 purses in August along with many other products they make and are becoming more and more self sufficient as well as setting examples in the community!!!

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SEPTEMBER NEEDS:
FOLDING CHAIRS for meeting room for the Women’s Creative Center at the Montessori School

FOR THE BEDROOM:  Twin Beds and Frames as well as new or  Bedding (including blankets and pillows)

FOR THE KITCHEN:  Plates, Flatware, Pots and Pans (doesn’t have to match) for their new quinta - bringing education, nature and a retreat center to the people of La Carpio.

(along with all the usual other things mentioned below)


JOIN CRHF's FACEBOOK PAGE
(to get the latest update of what is needed):



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ON-GOING THINGS NEEDED:
RECIPES of cheap, easy, yet HEALTHY FOODS (including some vegetarian options) - IDEALLY in Spanish but in English is ok also.

HOW TO MAKE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS (Google them on the internet)???!!!! This way it's healthier (especially when you have kids playing on the floor) AND cheaper AND BETTER for the environment!!

(Do not have time to create a whole list but have some good recipes? Email me/Vicki these separately and I will pass them on -  CRHF@CostaRicaResourceGuide.com)


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MEDICINE / MEDICAL SUPPLIES:
They are ALWAYS in need of ALL types (including used) of medical supplies / medicine (non-expired and including vitamins, etc.)


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SHOES, SOCKS, UNDER GARMENTS (ESPECIALLY BRAS), CLOTHES:
They are ALWAYS in need of used and new - ALL types - Shoes, Socks, UnderGarments (especially bras), Clothes - for all sizes - big people, kids, babies+++


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CLEANING PRODUCTS:
Basic Cleaning Supplies (both in bulk as well as family size): Liquid floor cleaner/disinfectants (NOT the nasty smelling stuff), toilet cleaners, laundry detergent, liquid or bar soap, dishwashing paste, cleaning cloths (like for mops) and sponges. The products (even used) or cash donation to go towards that would be appreciated. 

Teaching the ladies how to MAKE their OWN products could be an AWESOME project you can do!!!!


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RENT A CONDO IN PLAYA GRANDE:
Diana will donate 50% of the rental price to CRHF if you rent her 3-bedroom condos in Playa Grande - http://VillasCostaGrande.com


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DONATE MONEY:
Cash donations are ALWAYS needed!!! All money donations can be deposited with ease by going to any branch of Scotia Bank into their Fundacion de Humanitaria charity account (yes - it's just 4 numbers):
DOLLAR DONATIONS: 1297
COLON DONATIONS: 1298
After you have made a donation, PLEASE email her to let her know (for her records).
Unfortunately at this time she is not set up to receive international donations but it is in the works.


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(I welcome you to share this info with your peeps!!)

Gail says "Thanks for your support"


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To Donate/Volunteer - contact Gail Nystrom - 8-390-4192 / GNystrom@racsa.co.cr

To Drop Off Donations (non-money) in Escazu  -  contact Vicki@GraciasCostaRica.com   / 8-378-6679


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Thursday, August 26, 2010

TURTLE SEASON in and around Costa Rica

Ahhhhh (well, in between an "Ahhhh" and a "SCARMO monster looking!!")



(Mamma to be Turtles Returning to the Beach to Breed [in Ostional])

(Baby Turtles Returning to the Sea [in Ostional])


TURTLE NESTING•BREEDING SEASON
WHEN

TURTLE BREEDING SEASON varies by region around Costa Rica but overall the most turtles can be found around Costa Rica around the beginning of JULY to the end of OCTOBERish.

Female sea turtles have an inherent nesting instinct that drives them back to their natal beach to lay eggs. They typically return every 2 or 3 years and may nest several times in one season. Females lay anywhere between 80-120 eggs per nest, and the eggs incubate for roughly 60 days yet I’ve seen only 1 in about 5,000 Sea Turtles will become adults.  Hence mothers don’t usually see their babies ever again (I’ve heard that sometimes you can see tears coming from the momma turtles eyes as they’re returning to the sea).



TURTLE TOURS
Hours for the Turtle Tours depends on the high tide - varying anywhere from 5:30pm to 2am or LATER!!  It can also be an arduous experience waiting for them - especially the Leatherbacks as they can often take up to 2 hours to come ashore but MANY people consider it a VERY MOVING experience!!  Arrange tours ONLY through a CERTIFIED LICENSED guide or park ranger (or through your hotel). IMPORTANT NOTE:  cameras, flashlights, video or flash photography are STRICTLY PROHIBITED on night turtle tours as turtles are extremely sensitive to ambient light and noise which could cause them to return to the sea early, and rangers and biologists want to keep our impact to a minimum.

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SEA TURTLE SPECIES and
WHAT AREAS TO FIND THEM
Costa Rica is breading grounds to many of the world species of Sea Turtles - the:
LEATHERBACK TURTLE's  
(Dermochelys Coriacea [aka in Costa Rica as “Baulas”]) 

The LARGEST TURTLES IN THE WORLD (AVERAGING 5’/1.5mts and AVERAGING 772 lbs/350 kg!) =
Pacific and Caribbean Coast

http://CostaRicaTurtles.org/costa_new_leatherback.html
http://Leatherback.org



LOGGERHEAD TURTLE's
(Caretta Caretta)




OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE's
(Lepidochelys Olivacea





HAWKSBILL TURTLE's
(Eretmochelys Imbricata)






GREEN SEA TURTLE's
(Chelonia Mydas

Caribbean Coast and Pacific Coast
http://CostaRicaTurtles.org/costa_new_green.html





BLACK SEA TURTLE's
(Chelonia Mydas Agassizii 
[some say it's a form of a Green Sea Turtle]) 
Southern Pacific Coast



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JULY 1-OCT. 31
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN
Tortuguero National Park (http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/tortugueronationalpark.html) is home to 4 species of sea turtles. Tortuguero is the largest nesting site for the:  Leatherback (their highest nesting period is from around March to May), Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Turtles (appear in smaller numbers around the same time) and Hawksbill's (nesting season runs from March to October).

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COTERC (http://coterc.org / Volunteer - http://coterc.org//?page_id=25#axzz0xfUX9asD ) just north of Tortuguero. A biologist runs the remote jungle station, accessible mostly by canoe - the station is staffed by volunteers who generally pay for the privilege of living in very rustic conditions, eating beans and rice and spending long hours working on turtle conservation throughout the night!! 


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APRIL to OCTOBER
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
The Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge (http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/gandocamanzanillowildliferefuge.html) just south of Puerto Viejo hosts 4 species of marine turtle – the LoggerHead, Green, Hawksbill - are protected along the shores of Playa Negra in the village of Cahuita (the Hawksbill is one of the smaller marine turtles and has a beautiful, serrated shell) and the LARGEST SELECTION of LeatherBacks. The conservation organization ANAI has been researching turtle nesting habits and protecting Leatherbacks for more than 20 years.


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JUNE to DECEMBER
NORTHERN PACIFIC COAST - GUANACASTE
Playa Grande - Las Baulas National Marine Park ( http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/lasbaulasnationalmarinepark.html )  encompasses the beach of Playa Grande, an important nesting site for the endangered Leatherback Turtles.  Nesting season runs from October through March.  
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A GREAT COOL boutique hotel to stay at with the BEST RESTAURANT I’ve found in Costa Rica (the Great Waltini's Restaurant and Bar) - that’s located ON the Estuary is - Hotel Bula Bula (http://HotelBulaBula.com  Tell them Vicki sent ya!!)

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Ostional National Wildlife Refuge ( http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/ostionalwildliferefuge.html ) - Olive Ridley Sea Turtles are known for their huge arribadas/egg-laying episodes, where tens of thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Turtles are spotted here just about any night during the wet season (May-November) but the peak months are August to September/October (though often just a few days each month).

VOLUNTEER
Playa Camaronal (south of Carillo Beach and Ostional Wildife Refuge - north of Nosara and Samara), hosts the Leatherback and Olive Ridley Sea Turtles). Scientists, students, researchers and volunteers work diligently at Camaronal’s Turtle Hatchery/Refugio de Vida Silvestre Nacional Camaronal ( http://FundacionCamaronal.org/drupal/node/15 ) - initiated by Costa Rica’s marine turtle restoration program (PRETOMA - http://PRETOMA.org). Camaronal Wildlife Refuge ( http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/camaronalwildliferefuge.html )

Santa Rosa National Park, the oldest in the region, is home to 2 of these beaches.  Naranjo is difficult to get to because of poor road conditions (the 7-mile dirt road is normally ONLY passable with a 4-wheel drive in dry season). Nancite Beach is restricted because of turtle nesting research programs, and advance permission is required to visit this beach, which involves a difficult hike from Playa Naranjo. 


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MAY-NOVEMBER
SOUTH PACIFIC
Ballena National Marine Park ( http://CostaRica-NationalParks.com/ballenanationalmarinepark.html ) beaches are a nesting site for both the Hawksbill and Olive Ridley Turtles. Both species nest on the beach and can be observed on night turtle tours.

The Black Sea Turtle can be observed nesting along the shores of the Osa Peninsula. This sea turtle is slightly smaller than the Green Sea Turtle and nests sporadically along the coast. There is still much debate in the scientific community if the black sea turtle is a sub-species of the Green Sea Turtle, or its own species. The Osa Sea Turtle Conservation Program (http://OsaConservation.org/Volunteer.html) runs turtle preservation projects in Drake Bay.


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Please NEVER NEVER NEVER TOUCH OR REMOVE 
THESE PRECIOUS SPECIES OR THEIR EGGS!!  
It is HIGHLY ILLEGAL (except in a few "controlled" areas.  
And please don’t be stupid and eat the eggs if you find them at a bar.  If ya have a problem getting it up, work on it or get Viagra [turtle eggs are considered an aphrodesiac]).




NOTE ABOUT THESE PICTURES THAT HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING AROUND THE INTERNET FOR YEARS


THE TRUTH:
I agree it looks bad, but this is actually the ONLY place in Costa Rica (and apparently the world) that this is legal. Here's why:   "So many turtles come onto the beach in a short time span that most of the first nests are destroyed by later turtles. Therefore, in 1987, a project was initiated to allow local people the right to collect and sell a percentage of the eggs from the first 3 days of each arribada. This is the ONLY place in the world where it is legal to harvest turtle eggs. This practice is designed to PREVENT poaching and to help the local community." (from:  




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(this is by NO MEANS any "official" site or even slightly knowledgeable.  I'm just combining info I've gathered from various resources [which I'll add later].  I'm just sharin' some basic info to help a friend figure out the scene and I make NO profit from ANY of this!!).


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CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING
If you're seeking Transportation, Places to Stay, Doctors/Dentists - I can connect you with some of the BEST people I've found!!  

Contact me at 
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com
1-941-312-7569 (from the US )  •  (506) 8-378-6679 (from CR) or 
Skype - VallartaVicki - and I'll Connect you!!!


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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

EVENT - Aug. 19 - Curso “MAXIMO BALANCE” - incorpore la Energía Vibracional de los Aceites Esenciales en los Chakras, Meridianos y Órganos


Curso 
MAXIMO BALANCE
Incorpore la Energía Vibracional de los Aceites Esenciales en los Chakras, Meridianos y Órganos.


CUANDO:  
Comienza Jueves a partir del 19 de Agosto de  6-8pm

Alinee el cuerpo
Cuando el cuerpo está alineado empieza a ponerse en balance. El alineamiento desde las cervicales hasta la espina dorsal, permite los impulsos nerviosos  fluir desde el cerebro hasta todas las partes del cuerpo.
También hay un alineamiento externo que se crea desde el sistema de chakras, que son una serie de vórtices energéticos, si estos no giran correctamente o están bloqueados la energía  que entra al cuerpo puede estar distorsionado o puede que no entre correctamente causando desbalances.
Los meridianos acarrean energía a músculos, glándulas y órganos, si estos están bloqueados también pueden crear dolor y estado de no salud. La Técnica de Balance Aromático nos conecta con la Fuente y nos alinea en luz, salud y poder. Utilizar y oler aceites esenciales de grado terapéutico, nos ayuda a levantar nuestro nivel vibracional de amor y gratitud.

Sé un gran creador
Reconoce tu poder creador, tenemos las herramientas internas para manifestar lo que deseamos en la vida. Creamos con cada pensamiento o palabra que decimos.
Creamos por default o con intención. Si creamos por default es porque no prestamos atención a lo que decimos o pensamos,  y lo que enviamos se nos regresa.
Debemos ser más conscientes de lo que pedimos y como lo pedimos. Pensamientos y emociones juntas manifiestan y crean. La emoción es la energía en movimiento que conlleva la vibración de los pensamientos. Nuestros cuerpos emiten estas frecuencias o vibraciones.
Se consciente del poder de tus palabras
Las palabras son más poderosas que los pensamientos, porque  es el pensamiento manifestado. Yo soy significa que existe. Por lo tanto, si me expreso “Yo soy feo” eso es, y eso representas. Hacer afirmaciones positivas son poderosas estrategias para la sanación.
Proponte tener un cuerpo sano
Proponerse es tener la voluntad de que pase. Tenemos que tener claro que queremos para que se realice y hacer un decreto de cómo queremos que este nuestro cuerpo.
Cambia la vibración de tu cuerpo interno!
Con una adecuada desintoxicación de los órganos internos y con suficiente oxigenación, mas la vibración de los aceites esenciales y sus componentes activos que transforman nuestra vibración a una más elevada.


PRECIO:  
40 mil colones al mes, 12 mil colones solo por una clase


DIRECCION:  
Creciendo en Grande, Zapote


FAVOR CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA:






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EVENT - Aug. 21 - Curso REIKI PARA NIÑOS - Energía y diversión!

Curso 
REIKI PARA NIÑOS 
Energía y diversión!

con la Maestra Iliana Cabañas


CUANDO:   Sábado 21 de Agosto de 10am-1pm

Descubre el movimiento de la energía, los colores y utiliza tu sensibilidad de conectarte al Amor Universal para:

Poder para tu crecimiento y para ayudar a otros
·          aprendemos a estar en el presente
·          desarrollar intuición
·          mejorar la memoria y concentración
·          conectarse con la fuerza y poder personal
·          conseguir bienestar
·          controlar la ansiedad
·          poder para tu crecimiento y para ayudar a otros

Se enseña que Reiki es Amor, que no se ve, pero se siente y se dá través de nuestras manos. Los niños y niñas aprenderán a hacerse auto-tratamiento y tratamientos hacia otros


PRECIO:
$50 por niño, de 10 años en adelante


DIRECCION:
Los Yoses Sur - En el Instituto Creciendo en Grande
Del antiguo Itan 400 Este, 300 Nte de la Sede Lechera, edificio color terracota
con beige en el Centro Empresarial Karla Chaves


FAVOR CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA:
8-346-8913  /  lila@ColoreandoAuras.com


CALENDERA:  


CONTACT:
Iliana Cabañas (Lila)
http://ColoreandoAuras.com

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

APPLIANCE REPAIRS & PARTS - Fix-It Guys/Shops for the repair of things like Refrigerators / Fridges, Washes & Dryers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers in Costa Rica

VIC’s PICKS

MELVIN Valverde  
Melvin is AWESOME, speaks quite good English (best when you're face-to-face and you aren't rambling like I tend to do!!), is VERY FAIR with his prices AND - he GUARANTEES HIS WORK for up to 6 MONTHS (how many others do that [and honor it!!!])!!!!

COMMENTS:  Melvin was VERY resourceful in helping me "Tico-ize" things with my "fiscally challenged" times (ie; get me a temporary fix on some OLD appliances - to get it working - for NOW).  One funny one was on this OLD purple fridge I had where the seal wasn’t sealing properly around the door so he put VASELINE around it and it SERIOUSLY worked as long as I had it for over a year!!!).  He's also done a REALLY GOOD job when I DID have $$ to fix things properly.  ALL of the people I know that have used him have RAVED also!!
ENGLISH:  I found him to speak quite good English (though he doesn't admit to it)!
LOCATION:  Escazu - but he’ll come on his motorcycle to you all over (though if you're further out, there will probably be some sort of nominal fee for the extra time/gas).  


MARVIN Villa Lobos
(8-388-8604)
COMMENTS:  He did a GREAT job taking care of quite a few things and at a decent price (Vicki/me). 
ENGLISH:  Marvin speaks some English (I did ok with him with my VicLish [a funny/totally non-perfect version of Spanglish]).  
LOCATION:  Guadalupe but he comes to you all over.  



BELOW ARE OTHER TECHNICIANS OR APPLIANCE REPAIR STORES THAT OTHERS HAVE SHARED BUT I DON’T HAVE DIRECT INFO WITH
(I don’t believe they speak much English and since my Spanish is QUITE limited - I’m going to rely on you to contact them and share back perhaps?!?!!?)


LARGE & SMALLER ELECTRONIC THINGS FIXED either at their location or large things like fridges or big screen tvs they will come to you
SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS DIAZ!! 

with 5 locations (their Santa Ana store is THE BEST & Grecia is 2nd best.  The rest send out to these 2 locations for the work)
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2011/12/servicios-electronicos-diaz.html


 
There's a place in San Jose that does more challenging repairs & I believe has parts also though I don't have the name - just a phone number - no English-speaking person.  2-257-1613.


Jose Quesada
(2-252-2411-h  -  8-878-2412)
Who Melvin recommends when he's too busy.
LIVES:  Alajuelita


Eduardo Barquero Alvarez - Tecnico de Electronica y Linea Blanca  
(ServiciosElectronicoSB@gmail.com)
ENGLISH:  Not sure
LOCATION:  San Jose (but he comes to you)


Marco 
(8-866-3129)
Ron said he’s a GE Service Technician and might be able to provide a source or repair your washer. 


Yire
(2-228-6878)
COMMENTS:  I think you have to go to him - not poz but I’ve had a few people share positive things about him
LOCATION:  Escazu (Centro) - 800 mts South/East of the Costa Rica Country Club 


El Tallercito
(2-223-0330)
COMMENTS:  For a moderate fee they will pick up and deliver within the Central Valley. 
LOCATION:  San Francisco de Guadalupe - Frente "Canal 4" (basically the road than connects La República to the rotonda Guadalupe) 


LOCATION:  San Jose - On the corner - 100 mts. North of the entrance to Hospital de los Ninos (sounds like you have to go to them)


LOCATION:  San Jose - 200 mts East and 50 mts South of the National Theatre - behind the Caja de Costarisencias Securidad Social (sounds like you have to go to them)



NOTE:  It’s REAL IMPORTANT to get prices (or at least estimates) UP FRONT - ideally IN WRITING (I find an email is best & safest) especially for something like getting a dishwasher hooked up!!!  Sometimes something like that may cost more than it’s worth in the long run.


HINT:  Did you know that your clothes dryer should be cleaned out every so often???  WOW!! I’ve had mine for over 4 years and it was used.  I was shocked at the build up.  WOW how much better it works now!!!


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OTHER APPLIANCE RELATED POSTS:

Tips to Extend the Lifespan of your Appliances in Costa Rica  

 NEED AN APPLIANCE REPAIR PERSON?
My #1 guy is:
MELVIN VALVERDE
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/02/appliance-repair-melvin-valverde.html


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WHERE TO GET LARGE & SMALLER ELECTRONIC THINGS FIXED
HANDS DOWN
SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS DIAZ!!
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2011/12/servicios-electronicos-diaz.html


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Vicki Skinner (aka the Sarong Goddess) 
and report back to me at LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com
with your experience/comments so I can add them to their description!

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