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#1 - Posted 2 December 2009, 9:37 AM
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Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise
Hello Everyone!

I am new to the forum. I recently published a book about my move to the Dominican Republic and the many things that shocked me. I write about a lot of my experiences and what I have learned over the past couple years... a lot of patience... Many of the stories are hilarious!

I am interested in getting the book into some shops in resorts and possibly the airports around the country.

Any suggestions or referrals would be appreciated! You can either respond to this post or email me at the address listed on the site.

You can see the book at www.MovingtoDR.com

Thanks in advance!

Ross
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#2 - Posted 2 December 2009, 6:10 PM
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RE: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise
It is of course remarkabley easy to move to the DR - people like Fred, Ross make an industry out of pretending it is difficult. In many ways easier than moving to France, Germany or Turkey.
It's really a shame people come up with such rubbish........ then try to extract money for it from their compatriots.
Shows what greed can do...
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Edited on 12/2/2009 6:12 PM by abc200.
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#3 - Posted 2 December 2009, 11:12 PM
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RE: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise
JaJa…

abc200, I did not post to try to get anyone HERE to buy my book… so put your wallet away and don’t be so uptight about something that only costs $20 … dude seriously lighten up… my book only costs $20… or should I say 700 pesitos…

Now, since abc200 went ahead and took the liberty to defame me and some other fellow named Fred (whom I do not know) I will go ahead and talk a little about my book and what I really write about, because it is obvious abc200 did not even look at my website before haphazardly starting to peck away at that funky little keyboard…

In my book, Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise I write about my personal experience of moving to the Dominican Republic and the things I absolutely LOVE about this country. If you visit my site you will see that I wrote, “This book is about how I decided to move to the Dominican Republic and maintained a first world income. Looking back it was not all that difficult. I did learn a lot of lessons but the process was fun!” That quote is on almost EVERY SINGLE page of the site.

Also, during the time I have lived in the Dominican Republic, I have published many articles and pictures with the intent of making people laugh and hoping to show the real life side of this beautiful country. Check out some of the great content here: www.movingtodr.com/drpictures.html

I mean seriously, where else in the world can you see a family of SIX PEOPLE riding on one moto?

Where else will you see two 60+ year old dudes standing on the top of the bed of a truck to hold a pile of junk in that is literally taller than they are while the driver happily drives down the Malecone, which is a three lane thoroughfare?

Or, even better yet, where else on this great planet can you see a guy carrying around a live goat that looks like a backpack while he happily rides down the road on a bicycle. (Yep, that one is on my site too… and I should warn you not to be drinking anything when you look because you’ll lose the entire beverage through your nose when you see this picture!)

Before anyone else writes such rubbish about me please at least check it out… www.MovingtoDR.com

Now, if you see something on the site that makes your blood boil let me know… I often tell people who comment on my work… "without critics there is no success so I appreciate your taking the time to comment on MY work!"

Now back to my original post…


Does anyone here know of any shop owners or resort owners who would be interested in helping sell my book?

Thanks in advance!
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#4 - Posted 2 December 2009, 11:19 PM
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RE: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise
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JaJa…

abc200, I did not post to try to get anyone HERE to buy my book… so put your wallet away and don’t be so uptight about something that only costs $20 … dude seriously lighten up… my book only costs $20… or should I say 700 pesitos…

Now, since abc200 went ahead and took the liberty to defame me and some other fellow named Fred (whom I do not know) I will go ahead and talk a little about my book and what I really write about, because it is obvious abc200 did not even look at my website before haphazardly starting to peck away at that funky little keyboard…

In my book, Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise I write about my personal experience of moving to the Dominican Republic and the things I absolutely LOVE about this country. If you visit my site you will see that I wrote, “This book is about how I decided to move to the Dominican Republic and maintained a first world income. Looking back it was not all that difficult. I did learn a lot of lessons but the process was fun!” That quote is on almost EVERY SINGLE page of the site.

Also, during the time I have lived in the Dominican Republic, I have published many articles and pictures with the intent of making people laugh and hoping to show the real life side of this beautiful country. Check out some of the great content here: www.movingtodr.com/drpictures.html

I mean seriously, where else in the world can you see a family of SIX PEOPLE riding on one moto?

Where else will you see two 60+ year old dudes standing on the top of the bed of a truck to hold a pile of junk in that is literally taller than they are while the driver happily drives down the Malecone, which is a three lane thoroughfare?

Or, even better yet, where else on this great planet can you see a guy carrying around a live goat that looks like a backpack while he happily rides down the road on a bicycle. (Yep, that one is on my site too… and I should warn you not to be drinking anything when you look because you’ll lose the entire beverage through your nose when you see this picture!)

Before anyone else writes such rubbish about me please at least check it out… www.MovingtoDR.com

Now, if you see something on the site that makes your blood boil let me know… I often tell people who comment on my work… "without critics there is no success so I appreciate your taking the time to comment on MY work!"

Now back to my original post…


Does anyone here know of any shop owners or resort owners who would be interested in helping sell my book?

Thanks in advance!


You should go to "la valerio" in santiago, they will defenetly help you.
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#5 - Posted 3 December 2009, 10:41 AM
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RE: Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise
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M2SDQ previously said:

JaJa…

abc200, I did not post to try to get anyone HERE to buy my book… so put your wallet away and don’t be so uptight about something that only costs $20 … dude seriously lighten up… my book only costs $20… or should I say 700 pesitos…

Now, since abc200 went ahead and took the liberty to defame me and some other fellow named Fred (whom I do not know) I will go ahead and talk a little about my book and what I really write about, because it is obvious abc200 did not even look at my website before haphazardly starting to peck away at that funky little keyboard…

In my book, Moving to the Dominican Republic: The Paradox of Paradise I write about my personal experience of moving to the Dominican Republic and the things I absolutely LOVE about this country. If you visit my site you will see that I wrote, “This book is about how I decided to move to the Dominican Republic and maintained a first world income. Looking back it was not all that difficult. I did learn a lot of lessons but the process was fun!” That quote is on almost EVERY SINGLE page of the site.

Also, during the time I have lived in the Dominican Republic, I have published many articles and pictures with the intent of making people laugh and hoping to show the real life side of this beautiful country. Check out some of the great content here: www.movingtodr.com/drpictures.html

I mean seriously, where else in the world can you see a family of SIX PEOPLE riding on one moto?

Where else will you see two 60+ year old dudes standing on the top of the bed of a truck to hold a pile of junk in that is literally taller than they are while the driver happily drives down the Malecone, which is a three lane thoroughfare?

Or, even better yet, where else on this great planet can you see a guy carrying around a live goat that looks like a backpack while he happily rides down the road on a bicycle. (Yep, that one is on my site too… and I should warn you not to be drinking anything when you look because you’ll lose the entire beverage through your nose when you see this picture!)

Before anyone else writes such rubbish about me please at least check it out… www.MovingtoDR.com

Now, if you see something on the site that makes your blood boil let me know… I often tell people who comment on my work… "without critics there is no success so I appreciate your taking the time to comment on MY work!"

Now back to my original post…


Does anyone here know of any shop owners or resort owners who would be interested in helping sell my book?

Thanks in advance!


We are getting spaced out - I only make the point that if you have all this wisdom why not post if for free and ask for donations for the 50 dollars it takes to maintain the web site a year plus donations to charity?
I do not have the book but any advice can surely be found on dr1.com etc.
Families on motorbikes can be found in many countries.
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#6 - Posted 3 December 2009, 1:35 PM
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deicibao

Thanks for the info! I will check it out.
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#7 - Posted 3 December 2009, 7:10 PM
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deicibao

Thanks for the info! I will check it out.

Seems a bit of a 'con'.
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#8 - Posted 15 December 2009, 10:21 AM
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I have been contacted by several international & expat organizations to see if I would be willing to speak. Yes, I am happy to speak to a group about my experiences. Just send me an email and we can make arrangements.

Thanks!
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#9 - Posted 15 December 2009, 10:32 AM
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I have been contacted by several international & expat organizations to see if I would be willing to speak. Yes, I am happy to speak to a group about my experiences. Just send me an email and we can make arrangements.

Thanks!

Still pedaling the bicycle!
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#10 - Posted 16 January 2010, 7:13 PM
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abc200 previously said:

Quote:
M2SDQ previously said:

I have been contacted by several international & expat organizations to see if I would be willing to speak. Yes, I am happy to speak to a group about my experiences. Just send me an email and we can make arrangements.

Thanks!

Still pedaling the bicycle!
S.



M2SDQ

Ignore ABC, he is not just a little loopy, it is much worse than that He has a one track mind that is so narrow an anorexic gnat could not travel down it

Good luck with the book!
Edited on 1/16/2010 7:13 PM by greenpeace2.
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