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A question I have often seen asked but not sure if I've seen answered is where one where one can go to escape the city for a few days with a bunch of friends or a couple of families. As I run a little B&B I don't have much interest in chi-chi spa resort type places. My idea of a good time is to...

Hi guys, I have a little B&B in Palermo which is always in need of bits and pieces of repair and maintenance. We had a good handyman until recently who could turn his hand to most things but unfortunately he can't come anymore. Anyone have any suggestions for a replacement? Someone who above...

Given that we see so many newcomers to BA (and plenty of veterans who don't get out much) asking the same questions or complaining about things that are impossible to find in BA, it would be very useful to create a directory that remained as the first post in the food section. Perhaps separated...

A kind Canadian gave me two 600cl cans of maple syrup which I have yet to use so I am practicing pancake recipes. However, as we don't eat US style pancakes in the UK, I am not exactly sure how they should come out. The ones I have made look like the pictures, puff up ok and taste pretty good...

Anyone fancy real vietnamese food cooked by a genuine vietnamese chef? About to start an occasional puerta cerrada which will take place at my B&B in Alto Palermo. The man is just back from Asia with a suitcase full of ingredients. PM me if you are interested in being invited. Spicy goodness on...

Hey guys, we have one more place on the tasting panel for our trial vegan puerta cerrada menu testing. As a confirmed carnivore I was quite surprised how good the last one was. All we ask is that you pay the cost of the ingredients (5 courses) and wine (130 pesos all in) and participate in the...

Does anyone have familiarity with industrial dishwashers? Specifically the AL 55 by Italian company ATA. The instructions seem to bear no resemblance to the actual machine and the company that sold it to me are not being overly helpful!!! Any help would be much appreciated!

The best way to get stuff rolling in BA is to put some ideas out there and see what comes back. Therefore, I don't want to define a job (or various), I want to explain what I am doing, what I need and see if anyone is interested. So after a year of restoration, I am finally nearly ready to open...

After 2 years living in this great apartment in Villa Crespo, I am finally moving into the place I bought a year ago and have been restoring and wanted to let anyone who might be interested that my current apartment will shortly be available for rental. Its a duplex with a big balcony on the...

This story claims that foreign credit cards can no longer be used in local restaurants.http://www.facebook.com/gatewaytosouthamerica?hc_location=timeline . It has been a long time since I paid anything other than cash, so I don't know if it is true though it would surprise me.

Well finally, after 17 years here on and off, someone finally stuck a pistol in my face today. Actually 2 guys, 2 pistols, with 2 more guys in back up. I heard a lot of noise on the stairs, shouts of voy arriba, voy arriba. Obviously I didn't watch enough Miami Vice as a kid. I thought they were...

The truth is I have kind of given up posting here, overwhelmed by the negativity, so I write a little blog that explains the little things that make me happy. While you may well come to the conclusion that I am easily pleased, my ramblings are below: Reading the English press a few days ago, I...

Does anyone have any experience or good contacts in the world of publishing. I expect to finish my first novel in the next 8 weeks. It is a financial thriller dealing with financial fraud and biotechnology with a hint of S&M (yes I did start writing it before 50 Shades of Grey was published). I...

Please PM me if you have either to sell here. Amounts over USD10K. Payment wherever you require. Rates for Pesos better than blue.

"If you want to learn about economics, then try a different forum. This forum is called BAExpats - Expat Life. It has nothing to do with economic theories." Well I was enjoying the other thread until Karla posted this and it brought me to my senses. She is obviously right (how could anyone so...

After 3 years here I have decided to commit (for better or worse) and am going to buy a property. I would welcome any suggestions for property lawyers and escribanos that you have dealt with recently and are happy to recommend. They dont need to speak English. Also, any up to date advice...

For those of you who might like to watch a polo match without venturing into the campo, there is a final in the Palermo fields at 2.00pm today. Entrance is free. Just remember you are a Puesto Viejo supporter! Vaaaamooos

Having just removed the 52 types of unnecessary messaging systems and a lot of other nonsense from my blackberry, it appears to have lots of memory for something more useful. But what??? Someone posted a similar thread sometime ago and got nothing back. Surely there must be some life enhancing...

Going to Hurlingham for the open tomorrow (Saturday) if the weather is nice. Anyone want a ride? Pilara vs Chapa Uno at 14.00 followed by La Dolfina vs Estancia Grande. Leaving Palermo at around 12.30

Anyone know of one? I haven't managed to find one yet.