Recent content by weissbr

I've been watching from afar and planning another trip to BA. Over time, the blue dollar has declined from about 15 to about 12.7 a reduction of about 15%. At the same time, the official rate has gone up to 8.8 or so. They used to move in tandem in the same direction. Anybody have a clue why...

I've previously spent two winters in BA. In 2007 it was simply an incredible bargain. You got 3 pesos for a dollar, prices were low, and we lived extraordinarily well. We came back for the winter of 2010 and experienced the rapid inflation. Pesos were 5-6 for a dollar but prices had risen far...

Hi, I'd love to get some more info on the apt. Address, photos square footage, etc. Thanks, Barry Weiss [email protected]

Hi Philip, I highly recommend Sottovoce. It became our favorite restaurant during our 3 month stay. The pastas, in particular, are magnificent. The wine list is very good, some markups are high but lots of nice bottles under $200, some under $100. Right down from the Alvear Palace Hotel on...

Hi, My wife and I used [email protected]. She is a fully licensed Pilates teacher, highly knowledgable and careful. I give her the highest possible recommendation

Hi Phillip, Haven't heard from you yet. I'm going to assume that Rita and I are "reserved for previous guest". I bought what I hope is a killer bottle for tomorrow. See you then. Barry

Hi All, My wife and I are actively considering the purchase of an apartment here. We would both use it ourselves and rent it when we are not here. I need a special accountant to help me understand: Argentine taxes on rental properties and rental income. How they relate to U.S. taxes on rental...

Hi, We've seen 2 tango shows at the Borges Cultural Center; both great. A friend is coming to visit tomorrow and wants to see a tango show. I'd like something different this time BUT what seems to be advertised are very expensive dinner shows really for tourists. I'm seeking a recommendation...

Barry & Rita, Please RSVP and let us know if we can come. Thanks

Yeah-- wow-- Tangerine. I didn't know a positive testimonial was spam to you. Maybe you need to not get baexpat updates, if it's such a burden. Folks here are trying to connect *positively.* Sorry that ruins your day.

I had the most *wonderful* experience with TeQuan-- he is lovely, attentive, gentle, and professional. I had a consultation first, followed by an appointment for a haircut 10 days later-- he did a fantastic job! I'll be back in a few weeks! TeQuan has my highest recommendation.

Hi All, My wife and I have been taking Pilates instruction with Jeanajoon ([email protected]) and I want to recommend her highly to board members. She comes to our apartment for private lessons for the two of us. We are highly disparate in fitness, flexibility and strength plus we both have...

I just met a *lovely* man from Texas-- he just located here three weeks ago and he cuts hair-- very reasonable and nice, nice, nice. His name is TeQuan. [email protected] He's got an ad up on BAExpats-- my husband found him.

lunalili, I'm checking in now to meet at a cafe. You can't get private messages on this site; I have enabled them. Why don't you send me a PM with a phone and/or email and we'll connect. Barry Weiss

We've just arrived for a 3 month stay. We will need to phone home. Want to buy a cell phone with prepaid minutes to use while we're here. Advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Barry Weiss