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    Bookclub Meeting &potluck Wed.1/28/15 7:00

    I will be there this month. Will try to bring vegetable samosas and if not, some other savory dish.
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    Coffee Chat - Wed 14 Jan 2015, 4-7Pm (Palermo)

    I will try to join as well.
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    Back Again: First Impressions

    So Ceviche, I am curious about AA staff trying to give away your preferred seat you paid extra for. Very annoying. Did they offer to credit you the amount? I have often wondered what they do in these situations.
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    Rental Norms

    Don't do it -- for all the reasons above. Regardless of the amount, you will be setting a bad precedent for the next time you have to negotiate the contract.
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    Looking For A Nanny Around Tigre Area!!!

    I have a friend who uses World Class Nannies and has liked the nannies she has hired through them. http://worldclassnannies.com/families/services/ good luck!
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    Troublesome Foreigners Will Be Kicked Out

    if that's the case, then GOOD!
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    Pumpkins

    Try Jumbo. I found some good ones there last year but I haven't looked yet.
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    Coffee Chat - Wed 13 Aug 2014, 4-6Pm (San Isidro)

    Sorry for any confusion for my mispelling -- it is Iolo. Not Italian -- someone told me it was technically Yolo (you only live once), but they spelled it phonetically "io" equals "y" -- not sure if that's true or not though.
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    Coffee Chat - Wed 13 Aug 2014, 4-6Pm (San Isidro)

    I'll try and join u all next We'd. Iola's a nice spot.
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    Veterinary Practices And Beliefs In Arg

    Can you send me the name of the vet you use? If anyone else has a good vet that can do a complicated surgery to remove a foreign object, please let me know. We need a second opinion on our labrador's case. He ate something -- a string or something that has his intestines completely screwed...
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    Robbed

    I had a friend down a few months ago who would pull out her Samsung Galaxy Note to use the GPS, show me photos, etc. while we were walking around Alto Palermo area. After about 1 minute, I told her to please put the phone away. She was surprised but understood when I told her that phone sold...
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    Monthly Book Club Meeting

    I'll change to a dessert as it sounds like we are ok with main dishes and sides. let me know otherwise.
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    Monthly Book Club Meeting

    I'm planning to come. Just started the book, really good! Love the opening line. I'll bring a bottle of red and a main dish (deciding between lasagna and aji de gallina).
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    Where To Shop In Santiago De Chile??

    Lucha54, For home decor and some kitchen items try Casas e Ideas. Its a local chain so there are several -- there's one on Providencia close to Los Leones metro station and another in the Parque Arauco shopping center. There are probably others as well, just look them up online for other...
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    Monthly Book Club Meeting

    I'll be there, bringing dessert!
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    Q: Rental Negotiation Vs Inflation

    I think the issue is that rental contracts can't actually legally be indexed to inflation so they have to put an actual peso amount for each period within the contract if they want to protect against inflation. This of course could go either way, but likely in favor of the tenant when setting...
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    Q: Rental Negotiation Vs Inflation

    http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1668427-por-la-inflacion-los-alquileres-tienen-ajustes-semestrales Here is an article from La Nacion in March where it talks about rental contracts including 6 month adjustments of as high as 15 percent. Looks like this could becoming more common but it sounds like...
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    Monthly Book Club Meeting

    OK, I'm sold on the book and haven't even looked it up yet. Please count me in. I'll bring some dessert.
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    Bab Cocina Corea - Anyone Been? Recommended?

    Has anyone been to BAB Cocina Coreana? If so, how was it? Is it a regular restaurant or closed door? Thanks for any insight!
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    Visa Fee To Chile, Usa Passport Holder Also W/argentine Dni

    My understanding is that only permanent DNI holders will be exempt from the reciprocity fee. Temporary DNI holders will still need to pay it. This is a recent change. Used to be that temporary DNI holders didn't pay the reciprocity. You can always try with a temporary DNI and if they tell...
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