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As you have probably guessed, this blog and its sister websites have been labors of love and not commercial ventures–at least to date. I don’t know how well my book will ultimately sell, but whether or not it becomes a commercial success, it is gratifying to me that it has become a personal success and [...]
Yesterday a band of modern day pilgrims celebrated their first thanksgiving in this new land along with a number of friendly Uruguayos.  We totaled 20 in number and ranged in age from 5 to 70-something.  We spoke English, Spanish and Spanglish. We were Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Mormon, Existentialist and agnostic. Our family names indicated Hispanic, [...]
Dear Lord, On this Thanksgiving Day, like the Pilgrims of old, I thank you for bringing me to this bountiful new land; for the new people brought into my life, both here and elsewhere. I know that without Your help, I have a hopeless tendency to get things wrong, so I pray for:
Trying to rent a house has NOT been the high point of my life in Uruguay. The same house is offered for rent at different prices by different realtors. If the house is in a barrio that is a bit less desirable than its neighbor, then the house is listed as being in the more [...]
The consenus seems to be for Thursday. The plan is to start anytime after 15.00, as the first football game is at 15.30. We’ll start with refreshments and snacks, with dinner sometime around 18.00 so anyone who has to work can still make it for dinner. With the late sunset, it should work perfectly.
For those of us who need the occasional foray into the evening drinking establishments, Montevideo is both adequate and has multiple offerings. For example, not long ago I went to see a Brazilian group called Bossa ‘n Stones. The best way to describe their music is chillout covers of the Rolling Stones, The Police, and [...]
The weather has been so bad that it has affected my eyes–the doctors tell me there is really nothing to do about it as it is almost like an allergic reaction–the best I can do is wear sunglasses. I also find myself yawning and a bit warm–especially in the middle of the afternoon.
I just don’t understand it. We have lived in multiple countries, we do business in places like Kirghizstan and Russia, take holidays in Kosovo and Bosnia, and sometimes even travel to really dangerous places like Detroit. But the Copperhead doesn’t want to let me try this really cool new receipe for Thanksgiving turkey that one [...]
If anyone is interested in organizing or participating in a group Thanksgiving dinner, The Southron and the Copperhead are happy to have you come to our house in Carrasco. We are working on a smoked turkey as the main course and who knows what else. In addition, there will be American Football on the Sling [...]
One of our blog members has been kind enough to share this information and give me permission to publish it. For those of you who want to buy acreage, it is absolutely golden advice. If you really want to buy land in Uruguay, please consider all of the following:
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