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    Container shipping question

    Just about to ship a container to the states.....haven't done the digging to find out if this is the law, just hoping someone might know. I was told the container would come to our home and load our boxes...then to the port and then shipped. Well now the company is telling me...that a huge...
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    Professional Wedding Planner

    Hi there! Just wanted to pass on a name and website of a very nice and talented lady I know who is a Professional Wedding Planner... http://www.debbiebleu.com.ar Weddings are her speciality, for over 7 years...but she also organizes all types of events such as anniversaries, birthdays, 15...
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    Vanilla Beans..???

    Hello all! I am in need of vanilla beans for a Christmas tart I am making...and not sure where to even try and locate some.... Any help is appreciated....in Zona Norte please....
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    Auto gas up 10%

    Just saw on the local news, auto gas is going up 10%....what's next??
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    Good Business....box & bags...

    Just wanted to pass along a story and 2 thumbs up for an honest company and businessman in BA! We ordered a lot of boxes recently and there was a confusion on the price once they were delivered. We took the boxes, bubblewrap, etc., but not happy with how it turned out. Well later that day I...
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    Slippery Elm...found here??

    Any help in locating "slippery elm" would greatly be appreciated... And if you know what it's called in Spanish...better yet...:)
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    Mitre Train Zona Norte not running...FYI

    This hasn't been on the news as yet...but there was a terrible accident at the La Lucila train station....someone didn't hear the train and was killed while walking across the tracks at the pedestrian crossing. The warning bell there is very weak...none the less you have to be so very careful...
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    best street for leather goods?

    Hello! Friends in town and wanted to point them in the right direction for best leather goods...coats...purses and such. Which streets and area of town? Thanks for the help!!!
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    Books shipped from Amazon...

    I haven't used Amazon to ship books here as yet....I know others have. I wanted to purchase a baby book, like a Dr. Spock type, for a first time Mom and dear friend of mine. Any issues shipping direct from them? Or does anyone know if I can get this kind of book here? Thanks in advance!!
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    Suggestion for restaurant...Recoleta area

    Friends in town...need a suggestion for a good dinner house and/or lunch spot....not over the top expensive but one that is a winner for quality and taste and atmosphere... They are staying in the Recoleta area....so that would be a great starting point. Thanks so much for any and all ideas!!!
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    Brazil nuts...can't find them...

    Can't locate Brazil nuts over the past month or longer...checked many stores and health food stores too...no one seems to know why. Has anyone seen them around in your area?? I am in Zona Norte...if you have seen them here would like to know where. Thanks so much!!!
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    Shipping Vitamins???

    Hello! I am having a "care package" sent and will have a few bottles of vitamins in the box. I have never had anyone claim the vitamins on the required box content slip. Has anyone every done so and had any issues?? Would I be better off to list used books instead? Thanks for your help!!
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    Lipton Tea...can't find...

    Hello all! My neighbor lady loves Lipton tea and can't locate it lately at her usual grocery store...if any of you find it, in Zona Norte area, please let me know... Thanks for the help!!!
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    Peanut Butter find!

    Just wanted to share a brand of Peanut Butter I got today....they have creamy and chunky! It's Dame Mani....found it in a dietetica shop in San Isidro...16.50 for 510gm and it's from Argentina. It's soooo good!!! Almost a cross between Adams Natural Peanut Butter....no floating oil....and...
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    Counterfeit money in ATM's?

    I have some friends coming down in a few months and they told me they had read about counterfeit money in ATM's here...I hadn't heard this...has anyone?? Thanks!
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    Article on gas increase...

    http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=200908031322dowjonesdjonline000393&title=court-rulings-challenge-argentinas-plans-to-raise-gas-rates Check out the link...interesting article on the gas increase.
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    internet grocery store w/home delivery...

    Just saw the other day a delivery van with "LaStore.com.ar" on the side.. Looked it up and sure enough! They have a video of the wearhouse and it looks very new and modern and clean! I did check on a few items I knew prices of and they are a little more expensive..but you pay more for...
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    Gas/Electric Bills...illegal....

    Just saw this article in the BAHearld... 'They are illegal' Deputies present bill against utility hikes The Radical Party, the Socialist Party and the Civic Coalition along with the National Movement of Consumers presented a bill in Congress to halt the hike of gas and electricity services...
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    Tamiflu is it easy to get now??

    Just curious as I haven't read any articles or heard on the news lately....are the pharmacy's now stocked with Tamiflu or is it hard to come by? Thanks!
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    Good article on H1N1

    http://buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/5759 Interesting article...important read. What I found interesting is the last few lines...he suggests to wear masks, wash hands often and don't touch face or mouth with your hands..common sense. BUT in another article the Health Minister...
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