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    How many of us are still here?

    LMAO
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    Advice needed! SSI payments stopped

    And to add further insult to injury, I was also told that I had to have the form in a Brown envelope, sealed. When I went to the Embassy I had all the paperwork, showed the people at the gate ... you do have to go to the alternate gate area ... and then sealed it, waited while my passport was...
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    Advice needed! SSI payments stopped

    I had this same issue last year. I was told by a person at Correo that they do not deliver to the Embassy, was told to use DHL. I used DHL, got a delivery confirmation and the Embassy said that they did not receive it. I brought the form to the Embassy and had to show my passport. I would...
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    How many of us are still here?

    One big issue for me is the cost of Healthcare. My monthly premium is now 432,000 a month not including medications. (over 65 no major issues) There have been monthly increases, for over a year now, (no longer qualify for being under 65 discount ... which was 80,000) between 2.5% to 3.5% every...
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    Desperately seeking an apartment.

    You are welcome. Julia and Rob have great suggestions also. A lot of getting an apartment from the local offices will have to do with how long you are looking for. The lowest time for a contract that I have found has been 2 years, so that is something to consider. This is why I chose 4 Rent...
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    Desperately seeking an apartment.

    I recommend using 4 Rent Argentina. They are local and should have what you are looking for. I have used them a few times.
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    My Skynet Moment

    Here is an oldie In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) Song by Zager and Evans ‧ 1969 In the year 2525, if man is still alive If woman can survive, they may find In the year 3535 Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie Everything you think, do and say Is in the pill you took today In...
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    Looking to rent a 1BR or 2BR apt beginning May-Aug

    4 Rent Argentina is a great option. They are local.
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    The Government hopes for a privileged relationship with Trump, but Washington will set conditions

    Hanoi, Vietnam is dangling a 54 hole golf course, to be named Trump __, can Argentina get off this easily? 😄
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    Best place in Recoleta to exchange USD for ARG Peso

    Av. Sta. Fe 1126 local 1, C1059 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires This is near the corner of Ave 9 de Julio/Cerrito Not far from the other suggestion and if you are going to Florida and do not want that exchange experience this is a great option.
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    Prices increasing in January

    Just to continue with this theme: Dear Customer, In the month of January 2025 the percentage to be charged for Fuel for International Freight will be 19.50% . We would appreciate it if you could update all applications related to this concept as soon as possible. Thank you for choosing DHL...
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    Alternatives to Airbnb/VRBO/Booking.com

    I recommend 4RentArgentina as well. They have a local office and I have used them often, no hidden fees.
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    Disappointed with Food in Argentina

    My favorite Asian kitchen is Z+T Restaurant on Sarmiento. Opens at 11AM and closes at 3:30PM The food is always fresh, good options and friendly staff. I believe that after 2 or 2:30pm they sell what is left at half price.
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    A Christmas Heist: the story of Argentina’s biggest art theft

    This brings back memories of the Isabella Stewart Gardner heist. Still unsolved, huge rewards still out there. Maybe D.B.Cooper can shed some light? :cool:
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    Both Sides Now

    I was at the Rolling Thunder Revue in Harvard Square. My old stomping grounds. I had friends that worked at the theater and about 15 of us got seats. There were some great shows at the old Harvard Square theater. Then they broke it up to being a multi-screen venue. Never the same again. <sigh>
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