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Uruguay Jobs and Working Help Wanter: Bakery Production Manager

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:09:50 GMT

Jobs and Working: Uruguay; Jobs and Working; Help Wanter: Bakery Production Manager . Uruguay By Michael Byrd from Montevideo We are opening a commercial bakery near Progreso and are looking for a good bakery/production manager.[1] This person needs to be bilingual, English/Spanish We will be starting production next month, so we are ready to interview.[2] If you qualify or know someone who qualifies, let me hear from you. ...

Uruguay Montevideo Evenings and Events in Montevideo Advices

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:04 GMT

Montevideo: Uruguay; Montevideo; Evenings and Events in Montevideo Advices . Uruguay By AndreSW from Where it is freezing cold... 1 comments. Hi I will be with my girlfriend in Montevideo I speak some spanish, she doesnt at all 21st-23rd of February.[1] So we will only have one full day and two half ones.[2] I guess most of the days we will spend just doing sight-seeings and relaxing a bit as it is between Buenos Aires and Rio for us .[3] What I would like to ask you now if you have any advices what we could do in evenings.[4] Any insider advices on special places to go to enjoy wonderful evenings.[5] Might be unusual places with great view to chill out the evening but no clubs please or might be places with funny events or anything unusual or simply to spend a nice time.[6] Of course also day-recommendations are welcome.[7] Anything which you dont find in a usual city guide which is worth doing while being in Montevideo, because all ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 16:10:04 2012 by Ana Ines from Montevideo, Uruguay:
Something that is unique... is the local carnival.[1] During February, in all the neighborhoods you can find street stages with shows at least 4 different shows in each stage .[2] I suggest you google: Montevideo carnaval Murga, parodistas and nubolos are 3 different kind of shows there are more, but I am not a fun so I am not an expert .[3] If you don t understand the language you will only appreciate the customs, and the colors.[4] Much of what they ...

Uruguay Education Different forms of Spanish language

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:38:43 GMT

Education: Uruguay; Education; Different forms of Spanish language. Uruguay By Vicki from Kansas City MO 14 comments. Thanks Patrick, it is funny that even in the English language I find it varies from place to place with people using different slang, intonation and even adding sound to words that really shouldn't be there.[1] Two of my pet peeves are when: 1.[2] People use the word "ask" or "asked" and actually pronounce the word "akst" for either the present tense or the past tense of the word.[3] That absolutely drives me insane.[4] I think some of that is a cultural thing but it is really really annoying to me.[5] 2.[6] In the town where I live, I find people commonly add the letter T to the end of the word "counsin", making it "counsint".[7] I mean, really I understand people using different pronunciations for different letters, but I feel this is just plain stupidity.[8] Do you have pet peeves with people using Spanish ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 14:38:43 2012 by Ken Rose from Montevideo, ROU:
Uruguayan Spansih Heavyweights There are sufficient differences between rioplatense and other Spanish regionalismos to have produced at least one near-grammar and to have triggered major lexicographical efforts by at least two national academies.[1] The first work to appear was the 2003 publication of Hayd e I.[2] Nieto and Oscar de Majo's Hacia Una Gram tica del Espa ol del Rio de la Plata para extranjeros y nativos curiosos.[3] published in Buenos ...

Uruguay Expat EXPAT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48:42 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; EXPAT. Uruguay By Lionel from Montevideo 2 comments. This message would not fit in a personal contact to Patrick so I thought I would share it here.[1] I am sure a lot of us will get a laugh...[2] G'day Pat Been following you in the forums a bit.[3] I am an Aussie living here, getting married in December to a Uruguayo, Silvia.[4] I came across this little poem.[5] Felt I had to share it with you.[6] Hope it is not prophetic, or at least not in the near future.[7] EXPAT Here lies Pat Beneath the sward All his life He lived abroad Here lies Pat It's apt somehow An expat then And an expat now.[8] The poet is a bloke called Jonathan Lamb.[9] Hope we can say hello sometime when we are down Colonia way.[10] Cheers ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 11:48:42 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Hmmmmmm Shall someone call the paddy ...

Uruguay Atlantida Cheap houses for sale Atlantida uruguay

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:34 GMT

Atlantida: Uruguay; Atlantida; Cheap houses for sale Atlantida uruguay. Uruguay By Andy from New Zealand 1 comments. I am still looking for a good opportunity around Atlantia.[1] I want to find a cheap house for sale.[2] If that is not possible then at least a bargain rental for a year or ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 11:18:34 2012 by Patrick from Rural east Colonia departmento:
Cheap After 5 years of boom, wouldn't we all :- Atlantida seems to be very popular with both incomers and with MVD-eans.[1] I fear that if you want "cheap" you will have to wait until the northern economies recover and for the economy here to collapse once more.[2] Even here in east Colonia far away from the seaside and the ex-pat community, I see that a place I was considering for 60k U$S back in 2006 has just been sold for 550k U$S.[3] I'd admit ...

Uruguay Montevideo Super Bowl in Montevideo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:43:38 GMT

Montevideo: Uruguay; Montevideo; Super Bowl in Montevideo. Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 2 comments. I don't think it is that big a thing.[1] Did you see the post by Ken about it showing at Feligreta in Pocitos You can grab bus 121 and it will drop you off just 1 block from his place.[2] You could come to the Sunday expat meeting at noon see link at the top of the page for details and meet lost of people interested in seeing the super bowl and some might have other places you can watch too.[3] The Sunday meeting is held just a few blocks from ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 08:43:38 2012 by Lionel from Montevideo:
Keep in mind for the future Superbowl was on TV at Costa Azul restaurant at Montevideo Shopping.[1] Might be worth keeping in mind if you are looking for it next ...

Uruguay Events Carnival

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:49:50 GMT

Events: Uruguay; Events; Carnival. Uruguay By Oregon Woodsmoke from Bend, Oregon, USA 31 comments. Is Carnival the same time every year When will carnival be held for 2009 How does one find the activities Is there a guide published to tell where the activities are taking place What exactly is carnival I want to thank you for all the help you are giving ...
---Last comment Tue Feb 7 04:49:50 2012 by Jerry 3 from Ciudad Vieja:
Accuracy So much for the accuracy of the Tourist Office On my map, they specifically circled the part of Isla de Flores that is past Minas up to ...

Uruguay Real Estate Rentals and Escribanos...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:04:09 GMT

Real Estate: Uruguay; Real Estate; Rentals and Escribanos.... Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 3 comments. In the "notes" section, C ndida, asked this question which I will post here so more can comment on it: "I and 314;l like to know if it and 347; usual that an 'escribano' ask a fee about 1 month rent to arrange a rental.[1] There was this nice house and when I talked with the owner he sent me to his escribano.[2] This is finally not my escribano, so why should I pay " I answered, but hopefully someone has a more complete answer.[3] A normal real estate agent commission for a 1 year rental is 1 months rent.[4] I've not used an escribano for doing a contract, so I don't know the normal fee for ...
---Last comment Mon Feb 6 14:04:09 2012 by C ndida from Montevideo:
What the price should be Hey guys, I talked today with an escribano and he explains that you should be required to pay the making of the contract.[1] He also told me that usually is half month the price.[2] He suggest that if the escribano asks more than you should talk with the owner and divide the price: you the half and he/she the other half.[3] Now you ...

Uruguay Travel How about airport security

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:17 GMT

Travel: Uruguay; Travel; How about airport security . Uruguay By John Green from Alabama, USA 8 comments. Does anyone know if the security measures at the airport in Montevideo are as extreme as they are in the US If not, what are ...
---Last comment Mon Feb 6 10:30:17 2012 by John Green from Alabama, USA:
Some things I just won't do The title pretty much says it.[1] I'm sure we all have some things we just won't do.[2] It isn't going through customs on arrival in Montevideo that I don't like, it is going through all you have to go through to get on a plane here.[3] I don't mind going through a metal detector or having my bag x-rayed.[4] I have taken my wife to the airport to go back to the Philippines a couple of times and remember thinking to my self that ...

Uruguay Medical health insurance

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:29:28 GMT

Medical: Uruguay; Medical; health insurance. Uruguay By mark keller from zurich 2 comments. hello everybody i am thinking about immigrating to uruguay.[1] my question: how about health insurance for people with cronicle diseases are health insurances in uruguay allowed to refuse admission to already sick people who is taking care of medication thank you very much for your advice ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 14:29:28 2012 by mark keller from zurich:
helpful informations dear patrick, thank you so much for having taken your time to respond to my question.[1] your informations and comments are very useful; i will gladly check out the mutualistas next time i will come to uruguay.[2] thank you, too, for your interesting tip concerning nueva helvecia take care and thank you again, mark ...

Uruguay Montevideo Winter Weather in Montevideo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:51:13 GMT

Montevideo: Uruguay; Montevideo; Winter Weather in Montevideo. Uruguay By Adrian Hyso from Chicago 6 comments. Hello All - Happy New Year Question, I plan on arriving in URG around early June and might hang around for a month or two.[1] Can you please tell me how the winters are like in Montevideo How have the last few winters been Thank you all so ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 13:51:13 2012 by Dan from Norwalk, CT:
indoors vs.[1] outdoors I was referring to what if feels like outdoors.[2] Indoors, if you have central heating or a wood burner, it's obviously much better than if you use space heaters, because with central heating your whole house or apt will most likely be dry and warm opposite cool or cold and humid, depending on what type of device you use and which area of your house or apt you decide to use it ...

Uruguay Montevideo New member, weekly meetings still going on

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:46:13 GMT

Montevideo: Uruguay; Montevideo; New member, weekly meetings still going on . Uruguay By Spyro from El Viajero, Earth 1 comments. Buenas...I hope this isn't deemed too novice of a question but I've just joined this site, recently arrived, don't know anyone and plan to spend some time in the country exploring and networking.[1] I'm interested in meeting some expats at the and to that end plan to attend this Thursday's and/or Sunday's dinner/brunch meetings and just wondering if people actually show up Is there a point person to ask for upon arrival ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 12:46:13 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Meetings.... It's certainly not too much of a novice question...[1] but in view of the next meeting dates being at the top of every page here...[2] sometimes I wonder why it is a common question.[3] Any suggestions on how to make it more clear that the meetings are ongoing, and that people show up every week...[4] usually between 10 and 15 for the Sunday meetings....[5] sometimes as many as 45-50...[6] fewer for the Thursday meetings but they haven't been going ...

Uruguay Events Sunday Montevideo Expat Lunch Meeting, Six Year Anniversary

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:23:23 GMT

Events: Uruguay; Events; Sunday Montevideo Expat Lunch Meeting, Six Year Anniversary. Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 4 comments. It was just about six years ago that the idea for the Sunday Expat meetings popped into mind, and I asked the owner of Old Maz restaurant if it was ok to invite some people over for lunch on Sunday.[1] I really had no idea if anyone would show up.[2] I put an announcement on Total Uruguay and the very first week we had a small meeting and it grew since then.[3] I planned the lunches with an objective of simplicity and clarity or maybe I was just being lazy .[4] The original concept, was same time, same place, every week.[5] No invitations, no RSVPs.[6] Just show up if you want.[7] That plan has worked out exceptionally well.[8] I've seen other meetings come and go and some speak of the stress of organizing expat meetings.[9] Though there have been some challenges, I have to say that after six years, the original ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 12:23:23 2012 by Shirley from Montevideo, Uruguay:
Thanks Thanks, Glen I'll look for it next time I'm in that ...

Uruguay Expat Changing dollars to pesos

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:46:21 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Changing dollars to pesos. Uruguay By Terry 1 from Dubuque, Iowa USA 3 comments. We read somewhere that there is a charge of up to 3% to exchange money in Uruguay.[1] If that is true, are we better off using the dollar and not doing the exchange or are there only certain places that do this If we do exchange money, are we better off with small bills I read that sometimes there is a problem with change from a purchase.[2] Enlighten us please.[3] Thanks ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 10:46:21 2012 by Patrick from Rural east Colonia departmento:
Money changing I live in the campo and lack ATMs.[1] I do have a peso income but not enough for my needs so I usually change cash dollars into cash pesos in one or more of the exchange houses in the Ciudad Vieja.[2] There is a cluster of them near the stock exchange where Rincon crosses Missiones.[3] I find the optimum sum to change is 2, 000 U$S.[4] Its enough to ensure a better than published rate but not enough to spark demands for ID and form filling. ...

Uruguay Technology earphones for computer

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:34:48 GMT

Technology: Uruguay; Technology; earphones for computer. Uruguay By Charla Cooper from Montevideo 10 comments. Hi: I need to buy some earphones for my MacBook Air computer, for making calls to the US on Skype and/or Magic Jack.[1] I would like to get some good ones.[2] Sound quality is very important in my business.[3] Any suggestions ...
---Last comment Sun Feb 5 07:34:48 2012 by MattK from Atlanta:
USB headset or microphone Hi Charla, I would recommend getting a headset or microphone that uses your USB port.[1] It will have much better quality and you can have the microphone and headphone in one headset, or you can only use the USB port for the microphone.[2] For the most part, I bet most all headsets with USB ports will do.[3] Headset that I have used in the past and liked it: Logitech USB Headset H530 Microphone that I have used in the past and ...

Uruguay Recommendations Abitab and Red Pago

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:28:13 GMT

Recommendations: Uruguay; Recommendations; Abitab and Red Pago. Uruguay By Lisa from Atlantida 5 comments. Are there any advantages/disadvantages of using these services to pay water and electric bills Thanks ...
---Last comment Sat Feb 4 17:28:13 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Grocery Store You can pay many bills at the cash register of your grocery store at least Disco and Tienda Inglesa in Montevide though probably not BPS .[1] Antel, and UTE...[2] as well as prepay your ...

Uruguay Montevideo Looking for short-term furnished apartment for a couple

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:48 GMT

Montevideo: Uruguay; Montevideo; Looking for short-term furnished apartment for a couple. Uruguay By Sahra from Boston, MA 5 comments. Hello, My husband and I are coming to Montevideo in Early February 2012 and are looking for a furnished apartment between $500-700 USD.[1] We are a responsible couple in our mid 30s volunteering and learning Spanish.[2] We would love a place to call "home" while we are away from our home in Boston.[3] Any recommendations What are the different neighborhoods ...
---Last comment Sat Feb 4 13:59:48 2012 by Lionel from Montevideo:
A possibility Depending on the dates of your visit I may be able to put you on to an apartment you could share with the two owners who are lovely girls in their twenties both of whom have very good English.[1] I am sure you would benefit from their local knowledge also if you were interested.[2] Contact me personally Contact Member link if you want further details.[3] Enjoy your time working with the ...

Uruguay Shopping Looking for a slow cooker crockpot

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:25:26 GMT

Shopping: Uruguay; Shopping; Looking for a slow cooker crockpot . Uruguay By Laurie from Melo, Uruguay 29 comments. With the heat being quite unbearable at times and cooking in the kitchen during this weather completely miserable, I would like to use a slow cooker.[1] They are no where to be found and this really has me thrown for a loop.[2] I can only imagine how the cooks here would so love these wonderful appliance, thus getting them out of the kitchen on these hot days, as well as not heating up the place.[3] I've often thought in a quite silly mind that if I looked into importing protocol, then I could start an importing empire of slow cookers only and become a millionaire chuckle So my question is, does anyone know where I can get a beloved crockpot I desperately want one Many ...
---Last comment Sat Feb 4 08:25:26 2012 by Kathy Niell from Aguas Dulces, Rocha:
Tiempost What about shipping by Tiempost My Uruguayan family use it all time, and they are a pretty thrift bunch You can have it shipped "Retira Agencia", which means they deliver to the Tiempost station in your area where you pick it up.[1] Piece of ...

Uruguay Jobs and Working Good Conduct Certificate

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:11:25 GMT

Jobs and Working: Uruguay; Jobs and Working; Good Conduct Certificate . Uruguay By PaoNatiss from Montevideo, Uruguay 3 comments. Hi, does anyone know where I can go to get a good conduct certificate for work I got my health card and now I need to go get the good conduct thing but my uncle told me the place changed now and he doesnt know where they do it.[1] Does anyone here know ...
---Last comment Thu Feb 2 15:11:25 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Blank Paper When I got mine, it was basically a blank piece of paper with a rubber stamp on it So, if you record is nothing, how can you get a copy of it jajajaja Anyway, the reason I got mine was for Paraguay and the process went like this: 1 Go to the police Guadalupe 1513 corner of San Martin, give finger prints and pay.[1] The only hassle was the hours of operation which seemed to differ from their website and what was on their door. ...

Uruguay Education Cheapest Ways to learn spanish

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:22:10 GMT

Education: Uruguay; Education; Cheapest Ways to learn spanish. Uruguay By Mahsa from Montevideo 4 comments. Hello dear friends, I am new here.[1] Do you know how I can register my daughter in a Spanish institute for ...
---Last comment Wed Feb 1 19:22:10 2012 by chilelivin from mvd:
Hire a maid You want your kid to learn Spanish Hire a maid.[1] Both my daughters speak Spanish fluently AND my house is clean ...

Uruguay Shopping Good knives, scissors and blade sharpening

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:42 GMT

Shopping: Uruguay; Shopping; Good knives, scissors and blade sharpening. Uruguay By Tips on Uruguay from Montevideo 6 comments. When you move to a new country its not very hard to find the supermarket of the drugstore.[1] What is most hard to find are the specialty shops, unusual items or services that you just take for granted at home.[2] I was looking for a special type of scissors for cutting my hair and I was told to go to Afilado No.6 - a shop on the very end of Soriano Plaza Independencia end .[3] I went there to find they sold the most interesting collection of things.[4] They seem like an outlet store for a beautician - they sell hairdryers, hairbrushes, waxing supplies, some cosmetics, nailcare things etc.[5] However I thought it might interest some that they sell good knife collections, a wide array of quality scissors and best of all they offer a sharpening service for a good price They have a website although it ...
---Last comment Wed Feb 1 15:50:42 2012 by Lionel from Montevideo:
Man powered machines I am fascinated by any machining tasks achieved without motors.[1] African craftsmen wood turn on lathes powered by their foot driving a cord around a spindle.[2] Great ingenuity that we tend to lose when the need does not drive ...

Uruguay Expat Anyone have little kids

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:41:56 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Anyone have little kids . Uruguay By chilelivin from mvd Just wondering if anyone has little kids here Mine are 3.25 and 1.5 Would be great to meet some other ...

Uruguay Expat Looking for relocation information...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:17:53 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Looking for relocation information.... Uruguay By Billy Soloe from Las Vegas 4 comments. I am looking for relocation information to Uruguay from the United States.[1] I am a current property manager in Las Vegas Nevada where I have managed apartments and motels.[2] I hope to relocate with my family wife and 3 children there and wanted to continue to find out as much information on how to gain legal citizenship status.[3] I am looking into owning and operating my own motel/hotel outside of the city and preferably more rural and close to the ocean, if not on.[4] I am interested in building and all aspects of property ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 31 17:17:53 2012 by Billy Soloe from Las Vegas:
thanks for the replies Thank you very much for responding..I wasnt so sure that anyone would respond, let alone that quick.[1] The reason I was looking for citizenship was I wanted to live in a country that wasnt so actively engaged into going to war all the time and yes, while I should do some visiting and stay for awhile to see if I like it having not been there before, Im still really unhappy living in the states anymore and the politics that ...

Uruguay Immigration New subjective immigration requirements

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:37:12 GMT

Immigration: Uruguay; Immigration; New subjective immigration requirements . Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 5 comments. Is there a new subjective immigration requirement that you must past to quality for legal residency in Uruguay Some are reporting that Immigration is now looking at your entries and exits from the country to determine your intent.[1] For example, if you come for a few days and then leave, your application will apparently be rejected.[2] Is that a viable way to determine intent Is is reasonable In my view it is reasonable to only grant legal residence status to people who intent to live in the country.[3] However, determining that intent may be difficult.[4] Maybe it would be more sensible to have a period of time one must have been in the country BEFORE applying for residency would be more sensible.[5] I mean, if someone's been in Uruguay for one day, do they really have any idea if they want to be a ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 31 05:37:12 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Employment I don't think the various plans are designed to increase public employment.[1] In fact this idea should be easier to implement than their going out and seeing if you are actually living someplace.[2] With this they can just look on the computer.[3] If they have a large backlog of applicants, well, the answer is to hire more people.[4] So they don't need to add confusion.[5] I am saddened to see the process becoming less and less clear.[6] Whatever the ...

Uruguay Expat Questions not answered

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:01:46 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Questions not answered. Uruguay By Leslie 1 from U.S. 3 comments. I found your website while researching everything I could learn about Uruguay.[1] So far, my research has left the following questions unanswered, and I am hoping you will be generous enough with your time and experience to provide answers to them.[2] Thank you in advance.[3] BTW, your site seems to focus almost exclusively on Monetvideo; does that mean there are no/few expats outside the city 1 As a lifelong daily lap swimmer, proximity to a pool will determine which area even which country I live in.[4] According to www.swimmersguide.com, pools available to the public are in Colonia del Sacramento, Salto, and, of course, Monetvideo.[5] Can you verify this Entry fee or membership cost per visit, month, year 2 I am interested in retiring to Uruguay for 3 things I ve never found in the U.S.[6] and ...
---Last comment Mon Jan 30 14:01:46 2012 by Leslie 1 from U.S.:
Thanks for your help FYI, Glen, I have tried to "contact member" repeatedly and from 3 different computers and never can although I can Patrick .[1] Maybe the problem is on your ...

Uruguay Jobs employment opportunities

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:41:53 GMT

Jobs: Uruguay; Jobs; employment opportunities. Uruguay By Harpreet 48 comments. Can somebody guide me for the job opportunities available in Uruguay.[1] If there is someone interested to find well qualified employees, they can contact me.[2] Thanks Harpreet ...
---Last comment Sun Jan 29 03:41:53 2012 by jamie davis from United states:
Look to hire software engineers in Uruguay Disclaimer, I am in the early stages of researching what it would take to open an office in Uruguay.[1] This post is intended to network with software engineers .net c sql crystal vb for whom english is their primary language.[2] please email me your cv/resume to jdavis at hcrss.com At this time I am only taking applicants for software developer positions.[3] Buenas ...

Uruguay Entertainment Book Exchange

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:18:12 GMT

Entertainment: Uruguay; Entertainment; Book Exchange. Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 2 comments. You might get in touch with Ana Ines...[1] she is organizing a English language book exchange ...
---Last comment Sat Jan 28 18:18:12 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Ana Ines Click main menu Click experts scroll down and you'll see her name and photo . ...

Uruguay Expat Adoption Dogs

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:49:06 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Adoption Dogs. Uruguay By dewi from Indonesia, heaven Haloo...I'm Dewi...I live in Montevideo 1 year, now in March I want move to Germany, now I need some one to take my dogs, they need a new family....[1] my dogs is Great Dane Germany Grandanes and Spepherd Germany Pastor Aleman The color Great Dane white and the shepherd Black The age dogs 7 month...if you interest you can send me email or sms my handy 093973137 I wish they get a new family in here....[2] kisses - ...

Uruguay Travel Hostels in Montevideo and Beyond

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:36:51 GMT

Travel: Uruguay; Travel; Hostels in Montevideo and Beyond. Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com A while back someone asked for a recommendation of a good hostel to stay in.[1] He was looking for a place in Montevideo.[2] Since no one answered, I contacted some Hostels in Montevideo and invited them to participate here: - Pocitos Hostel - Red Hostel - Palermo Art Hostel - Elviajero Downtown - Punto Berro Hostel - Buen Camino So far, no replies or participation.[3] Does anyone have some Hostel Experiences to share Personally, I prefer casual bed and breakfasts ie: private room and good social interaction with other guests. ...

Uruguay Retirement High Fiber Wheat Bread Recipe Pan Integral Casero

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:02 GMT

Retirement: Uruguay; Retirement; High Fiber Wheat Bread Recipe/Pan Integral Casero. Uruguay By Kathy Niell from Aguas Dulces, Rocha 4 comments. 1 Tablespoon, 1 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast Pinch of brown sugar or regular sugar if you can t get brown 1 cup 8 fluid ounces/250 ml warm water 1 1/2 cups warm milk skim, 2% or whole 1/4 cup 2 1/2 ounces/75 g honey or sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 Tablespoon salt 4 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup polenta instant cornmeal 1 cup oatbran or wheatbran 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup all purpose flour In a bowl, sprinkle the yeast and brown or regular sugar over the water and stir in to dissolve.[1] Let stand until foamy, four or five minutes.[2] In a mixing bowl, place 2 cups whole wheat flour, salt, oil and warm milk.[3] Mix well.[4] When the yeast is ready, add it and another cup of whole wheat flour to the mixing bowl.[5] Mix well.[6] Add the other cup of whole wheat flour and mix well.[7] Mix in the ...
---Last comment Fri Jan 27 13:10:02 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Cook Ability My cooking skills end with popcorn...[1] so I'm looking for someone who can try out your recipe for ...

Uruguay Medical Dentist Recomendation

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59:38 GMT

Medical: Uruguay; Medical; Dentist Recomendation . Uruguay By Kathy Niell from Aguas Dulces, Rocha 2 comments. ...
---Last comment Fri Jan 27 07:59:38 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
or wait... a day or two until the "related posts" section fills in and then check out the links...[1] the link below for "a trip to the dentist" is a good one.[2] Although the original message here was deleted...[3] I'll leave the thread because a lot of people are looking for dentists and this may help ...

Uruguay Transportation Embeded YouTube: Carmelo-Tigre Ferry... no Boat

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:27:54 GMT

Transportation: Uruguay; Transportation; Embeded YouTube: Carmelo-Tigre Ferry... no Boat. Uruguay By Sonia Duarte from Montevideo, Uruguay Why take a ferry from Carmelo to Tigre when a boat is so much more ...

Uruguay Construction and Renovation Prefab Construction in Uruguay

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:06:47 GMT

Construction and Renovation: Uruguay; Construction and Renovation; Prefab Construction in Uruguay. Uruguay By Andy from New Zealand 6 comments. I was doing some search and ran across this almost interesting website: www.prefaburuguay.com.[1] I saw it is almost interesting because it offers almost no information beyond the most basic information on prefab construction.[2] They provide no contact information.[3] Even the whois record is blocked.[4] There is a contact form where you can send them a message but I would like to know who I am sending the message to.[5] The photos look like frame construction with drywall.[6] Those techniques based on all my research are very uncommon in Uruguay.[7] Has that started to change I am sure one of the photos features snow Has that stated to come to Uruguay What is the current state of affairs with respect to prefab housing and prefab construction in Uruguay Are there any good ...
---Last comment Thu Jan 26 20:06:47 2012 by Kathy Niell from Aguas Dulces, Rocha:
Construction tips experiences Patrick, you are always so funny Your advice is good, ...

Uruguay Immigration Do I have a chance

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:03:21 GMT

Immigration: Uruguay; Immigration; Do I have a chance . Uruguay By Sunny from Somewhere very cold 12 comments. Hello, I have been wanting to escape from the cold European country I'm living currently for as long as I can remember and hope to live in Uruguay as soon as possible.[1] Do I have a chance I'm female on my twenties, college graduate, learning Spanish I already speak two languages and my goal is to be fluent before trying to emigrate to Uruguay.[2] I don't have any savings however, only student loan debt, will that take away my chances If I can't immediately find paying work but have a volunteer work waiting and place to stay , how will that effect on my chances If I book a flight to Uruguay, take all the necessary documents with me and ask very nicely, do I have even a slightest chance Thanks : ...
---Last comment Thu Jan 26 16:03:21 2012 by inno from Uruguay:
yes indeed yes indeed, my views about this country and its future are the subject of another thread, but well, just broadening a lil bit the to-have-a-chance concept here.[1] Of course, you first start to get an impression of other places by what others say, but when money is such an issue it is better to figure things out over a sounder basis before gettin adventurous.[2] Sunny: It will be very important for you to keep on learning spanish, beyond ...

Uruguay Jobs and Working Drug testing in MVD

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:42:54 GMT

Jobs and Working: Uruguay; Jobs and Working; Drug testing in MVD. Uruguay By Brian Lanning from Chicago 1 comments. So I have a complicated situation.[1] My employer in the US wants me to switch from consulting to permanent.[2] I'm ok with this, but in the typically USian mindset, they want me to get a drug test.[3] I ain't flying back just to pee in a cup.[4] So I'm going to propose to them that I find a laboratory here in uruguay that can do the test for them.[5] I'm sure such a place exists, but I'm having a hard time finding one.[6] Can anyone suggest a place ...
---Last comment Thu Jan 26 15:42:54 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Yes...[1] but... A friend got a job at Pluna and needed a "health exam"...[2] she was surprised that the "health exam" was peeing in a cup for a drug test.[3] So, it can be done...[4] but I have no idea where you start.[5] You could call the HR department at Pluna, I ...

Uruguay Rocha Retired foreign man looking for long-term rental

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:50:51 GMT

Rocha: Uruguay; Rocha; Retired foreign man looking for long-term rental. Uruguay By dutara from BsAs at the moment 4 comments. I am looking for an apartment or house on the coast, and if I can see the sea from the window it would be very nice.[1] It does not need to be big, one bedroom or a studio.[2] It must have a kitchen and hot water.[3] I will need heat for the cold weather.[4] Cable TV and telephone not important, but I need internet maybe a nearby internet locutorio is ok .[5] I do not have a car so it must be near to markets and shops.[6] If possible I am trying to keep the rent below $500.[7] I prefer a quiet area; I have stayed in empty towns in Rocha during temporada baixo and like that very much.[8] I am not looking for restaurants or entertainment, just a peaceful place, anywhere south of Chuy.[9] I am now in Buenos Aires, will be coming to Uruguay in March.[10] I would also consider a care-taker or house-sitter position.[11] If ...
---Last comment Thu Jan 26 12:50:51 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Caba as for rent in Aguas Dulces I set up a business page for Kathy's rentals on here...[1] you can get her contact info and link to her page directly ...

Uruguay Retirement Is the cost of living really lower there

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:45:39 GMT

Retirement: Uruguay; Retirement; Is the cost of living really lower there . Uruguay By John Green from Alabama, USA 47 comments. I am thinking of retiring to Uruguay in 5 years, maybe sooner if my job plays out.[1] I have read that the cost of living is lower in Uruguay and I also read where a lot of things are expensive.[2] So, is it really cheaper to live there I live in a pretty low cost of living area, Alabama but with mostly Social Security to live on once retired, I need to know if I can manage.[3] My biggest concern about staying here is medical insurance for my wife.[4] I understand that medical plans are less expensive than Blue Cross here.[5] What about food, clothing I expect to live a relatively simple life and want to try to assimilate into the Uruguayan way of life once ...
---Last comment Thu Jan 26 12:45:39 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Bread Recipe I moved the bread recipe to a new topic...[1] so this one can make stay on track about cost of ...

Uruguay Recipes and Food Embeded YouTube: Que comer en Punta del Diablo

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:56:20 GMT

Recipes and Food: Uruguay; Recipes and Food; Embeded YouTube: Que comer en Punta del Diablo . Uruguay By Sonia Duarte from Montevideo, Uruguay Los supermercados y los restaurantes de Punta del Diablo aumentaron sus ventas esta temporada..[1] .[2] .[3] .Supermarkets and restaurants in Punta del Diablo increased their sales this ...

Uruguay Retirement US Doctor wants to work in Uruguay

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:23:36 GMT

Retirement: Uruguay; Retirement; US Doctor wants to work in Uruguay. Uruguay By Lucas from USA 8 comments. As much as i can find from contacting UY embassy and other blogs, to obtain medical license in UY, you need to contact La Universidad de Medicina, tel no: 598-2924-3414, web site:www.fmed.edu.uy or www.mec.gub.uy, email: centrod einformacion mec.gub.uy.[1] I have called and emailed multiple times but did not receive any reply and only busy signals with phone calls.[2] Someone told me that I have to go to the university in person to get anything done.[3] I was told that in Nicaragua, Italy and Spain, one needs to show proof of education i.e.[4] your medical degree , verification of courses taken and training to the Uni Med.[5] There is no medical board in the countries mentioned above.[6] I have a feeling that UY is very similar.[7] Getting a license to practice is not difficult, but getting a job is. ...
---Last comment Wed Jan 25 13:23:36 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Which all side steps his question... Can he open a private clinic to offer medical services.[1] Or, more aptly, what is necessary ...

Uruguay Atlantida land cultivation

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:02:36 GMT

Atlantida: Uruguay; Atlantida; land cultivation. Uruguay By hugo lerner from Yakutat, Alaska currently 16 comments. if you had 10 hectares of land in near Atlantida, what would you do with it to create ...
---Last comment Wed Jan 25 11:02:36 2012 by path from inner circle of thought:
getting things done Glen, Thanks for the encouragement.[1] I think they key to getting things done is to first get ourselves UNdone.[2] I feel that its imperative to first unplug from the "machine".[3] Cancel your TV subscriptions, learn to live debt free, quit your lucrative career, learn to live completely off-grid, get rid of all the toys and trappings that come with a frivolous life, find meaning in your relationship to the planet and all life on ...

Uruguay Real Estate Short term rental

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:04:28 GMT

Real Estate: Uruguay; Real Estate; Short term rental. Uruguay By frederic engel from panama city 3 comments. Hello everyone, I am looking for a three months short term rental apartment in Montevideo, good location, internet...etc...[1] any infos Thank ...
---Last comment Wed Jan 25 06:04:28 2012 by Jerry 3 from Ciudad Vieja:
Referral Sure.[1] It's his job, after all.[2] And, in case you are wondering, I don't get a commission He did a fine job of finding us our place, so I want to return the ...

Uruguay Jobs and Working Employment

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:56:10 GMT

Jobs and Working: Uruguay; Jobs and Working; Employment. Uruguay By Ines Rodriguez from El Pinar Uruguay 24 comments. American born and raised of uruguayan parents just relocated to Uruguay, I am fluent in English and Spanish.[1] I have already applied at Zonamerica does anyone know of any other companies ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 19:56:10 2012 by PaoNatiss from Montevideo, Uruguay:
oh thanx ohh I see.[1] thank you that is good to ...

Uruguay Technology Magic Jack issue

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Technology: Uruguay; Technology; Magic Jack issue. Uruguay By Charla Cooper from Montevideo 6 comments. Hi Guys: I am looking for someone who is familiar with Magic Jack who can help me with an issue.[1] I will pay for the service.[2] I bought headphones, but cannot change the setting.[3] I really think this needs someone who really knows Magic Jack.[4] Thanks, ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 17:28:23 2012 by Jerry 3 from Ciudad Vieja:
Questions... OK, obvious question: is the a microphone attached to the headphones Usually, the mic part of the headphones is connected to the computer via a USB port, the headphone part plugged into the headphone jack.[1] Is that what you have Which model Mac are you using This is useful info because, for example, the latest MacBook Pro has an audio line in, the MacBook Air does not.[2] Which OS version And all I can find about a Magic Jack app ...

Uruguay Immigration Cedula

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:39:19 GMT

Immigration: Uruguay; Immigration; Cedula. Uruguay By James Freeman from Wilmington, North Carolina 3 comments. I am coming to Uruguay in the middle of February to apply for temporary residency.[1] I have been instructed to bring 4 passport photos with me as well for my cedula.[2] However, I was under the impression that you did not get a national photo ID until after the 1 year period of being a temporary resident was up Can someone shed some light Other places I have read say that you walk out of the immigration office the same day with your photo ID card. ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 15:39:19 2012 by Glen from TotalUruguay.com:
Apply and don't worry Once you apply, you are no long a tourist.[1] That means you can't leave....[2] until you pay immigration US$10 or $15 for a little paper which is "permission to leave and return".[3] There is no limit on how long you can stay.[4] There may be some "unwritten" limited on how long you can leave for.[5] Once you are a legal resident you can come and go as you wish.[6] Though if you go for more than 3 years you can lose your legal resident ...

Uruguay Life Where are you from

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:32:55 GMT

Life: Uruguay; Life; Where are you from . Uruguay By Glen from TotalUruguay.com 9 comments. When someone asks where are you from, which answer do you provide - Where you were born - Where you grew up - Where you lived last in the USA - Where you lived last in some other country - Where you live now - What your nationality is whether it reflects your culture or upbringing Which is the correct ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 12:32:55 2012 by Dan from Norwalk, CT:
Ginkooye We all respond differently to different situations for various often unexplained reasons.[1] I was in Poland a few years ago.[2] Loved it I have one Polish friend and a few Polish-American friends.[3] But I only know one word in Polish: "ginkooye" mispelled to death which means "thank you".[4] At one point I had also learned how to say "vodka will kill you " but I forgot ...

Uruguay Expat Security outside MVD

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:28:10 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Security outside MVD. Uruguay By Kathy Niell from Aguas Dulces, Rocha 4 comments. I have lived here for nearly seven years.[1] Aguas Dulces is a far cry from Montevideo.[2] I think the full time population is like 400 people.[3] For me, it IS paradise I have never had any problems whatsoever here, but my husband, who is a native Uruguayo, is always reminded me to be careful, keep the door locked and NEVER open it to anyone who comes to our farm.[4] I think he s a little paranoid, but then I have heard on the news of robbers targeting seniors and beating them terribly.[5] You also occasionally hear of someone being robbed of several thousands of dollars they were foolish enough to keep in their home.[6] We would NEVER do that.[7] We also have a Cimarron watch dog of whom everyone around here is terrified.[8] There are many places in Uruguay besides MVD and Punte del Este.[9] Get off the beaten ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 10:28:10 2012 by Dan from Norwalk, CT:
being prudent and proactive You gotta be prudent and proactive both, in order to avoid being the target of criminals.[1] Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural area, it doesn't matter.[2] Uruguay is a small country.[3] And crime is not exclusive of any geographic area.[4] It can be everywhere.[5] Yes, it's far less prevalent in the rural areas, but it does happen there too.[6] Where there's money and valuables there will be criminals.[7] Case in point: ...

Uruguay Travel Montevideo Maps

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:44:57 GMT

Travel: Uruguay; Travel; Montevideo Maps. Uruguay By Fred from London and Montevideo 10 comments. Does anyone know where I could buy a decent road map of the city of Montevideo and beyond I've bought three so far.[1] The print is too small for me to read without daylight.[2] Some roads are missed off print and the current one and despite folding it to its original shape and putting it back carefully back into it's plastic container has decided to tear itself in half.[3] :- Thanks Fred ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 05:44:57 2012 by Jerry 3 from Ciudad Vieja:
Punto Map There is also a map called "Punto" that covers the main parts of MVD, shows the bus routes and terminals, has a street index, shows a few tourist sites.[1] It also has block numbers so you can find find, for example, Rivera 2753 fairly easily.[2] What it does not show is the direction the buses are running so you can't see which streets are one-way in which direction .[3] I forget what it cost, I think it was under ...

Uruguay Expat Spanish Language and Volunteering

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:47:26 GMT

Expat: Uruguay; Expat; Spanish Language and Volunteering. Uruguay By Aiman from Jordan 3 comments. Hi all, My name is Aiman and I am from Jordan.[1] I am writing this post for the second time as it seems the first one hasn't been published.[2] I am planning of moving to Uruguay on a temporary basis around mid Oct 2011 in order to improve my Spanish skills.[3] I also would like to do some voluntary work while I am there.[4] I can commit myself for a period of 3 months or more, if really needed.[5] I come across a Spanish school in Montevideo called Academia and they offer volunteering.[6] Can anyone please give me more information about this school and how good are they Also if anyone who knows of good Spanish school which doesn't charge crazy prices and can arrange FREE volunteering, please let me know.[7] I have a tight budget.[8] I am interested in volunteering in community development, micro-credit, ...
---Last comment Tue Jan 24 04:47:26 2012 by Lionel from Montevideo:
World Word Exchange here is the link for World Word ...

Uruguay Life Just moved to MVD Uruguay

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:22:06 GMT

Life: Uruguay; Life; Just moved to MVD Uruguay . Uruguay By PaoNatiss from Earth, The Universe 6 comments. hello everyone My name is Paola and I am 30 yrs old.[1] I just recently moved to Uruguay from NYC and I am finding it hard to adjust so far.[2] I am originally from Argentina but I have lived in NYC most of my life and needed a change so i decided to try Uruguay.[3] Argentina would've been an easier adjustment only because Buenos Aires is fast pace like NYC but I thought I would try Uruguay for a year and then see where Life takes me.[4] I wanted to find out how everyone adjusted to living here Some of things I like are: The people are wonderful super nice and polite.[5] The food is GREAt so I spend a lot of time eating but have lost 20 lbs eating 3 times what I ate in NYC The architecture is beautiful.[6] The things I dislike: like in Argentina seeing all the street dogs break my heart, the graffitti ...
---Last comment Mon Jan 23 05:22:06 2012 by Jerry 3 from Ciudad Vieja:
iPhone There was a guy who attended a few of the ex-pat Sunday lunches July, August who had an iPhone and used a prepaid chip.[1] Sorry, I don't remember his name I think he was from New Zealand and involved in energy generation projects but when you go to the lunch, ask around, someone may remember something.[2] He may even be there.[3] Another thought, though: which iPhone do you have Maybe the ability to use a prepaid sim is limited to certain ...