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About 12 years ago, we built a raised covered (but open) terrazzo off the back of our house. It’s about 35’x20’. Because of the size, Mr AE didn’t want a cement roof, so a welder built a steel frame and we had a Spanish tile look metal roof put on. We’re near the ocean, and one area has rusted...

A cowboy, who just moved to Montana from Texas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. He sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders three more. The bartender approaches and tells the cowboy, "You...

Saw this advertised today, good for DR mosquitos! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/9ohKonRjt9f1VrHD/?mibextid=CTbP7E

Good article about the popularity of Dominican music https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/dominican-republic-music-scene-influence-premios-heat-awards-1235667760/amp/

Senate approves law that exempts the import of cameras for security systems from taxes The Senate of the Republic approved in first reading a bill that exempts from taxes the import of digital cameras used in the country's security systems, to combat crime. Senate of the Dominican Republic...

https://apnews.com/article/haiti-transitional-council-leader-1a6dd7f6180fd3489c4d4179b294bdf6

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exciting-new-twist-dominican-republic-cacao-flavours-silva-cacao-sv0pe

https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cultura/2024/04/25/conoce-las-candidatas-de-miss-republica-dominicana-2024/2701483?

This popular restaurant (locations in NY, NJ, Florida and Texas) is now open in Philly, across from the Rivers Casino. Our son attended the opening and is raving about the food and the atmosphere. https://mamajuana-cafe.com/ https://g.co/kgs/6ZvXCyj

I’m occasionally guilty of this 😊

Dominican writer Julia Alvarez has a new book, a novel set in DR. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820829

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/haitian-groups-seek-billions-reparations-france-2024-04-18/

https://nypost.com/2024/04/20/sports/former-astros-prospect-ronny-garcia-dies-in-traffic-accident-at-24/?utm_source=facebook&sr_share=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHVg5jYFsLdvLfgAFmByQ_LTF3vVn7Oeu7JhEdgXZjoNQOeI23sH4AWikDQ_aem_AeMbhsGpfs-Lyc7SgK7HoS6KGO6h...

Lost your cedula? Get it replaced free

It is with great sadness that I share the news that long time DR1 member and frequent poster William Webster has died. He was a friend and a true gentleman, and I will miss him. My condolences to his wife and daughters during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.

I may be the last person to know these exist, but today I found this stuffable travel pillow on amazon. (Today there’s a 50% off coupon on this one, not sure for how long). Anyone try these?