04/2011 - SOSUA...From the POV of a Ex-Coach!
I figured now that I have been here a good while now, I should start my thread of updates and information which may help and be available for those who choose to try to figure some things out here in Sosua.
Let me start with some background....
I am an ex collegiate football coach and have decided to make Sosua my home and if the right business opportunity might arise to occupy my time, I might indulge.
About myself, I do know a few of the fellows that frequent here on the board and as they know, I am a self-proclaimed ASSHOLE. I know this, so albeit, it is what it is! For those that know me, I hang out from time to time, but I do like to ride solo more often than not, no offense to anyone, just personal preference.
Remember those words...PERSONAL PREFERENCE. As a long time vet here on the North coast, That will and always be my first and foremost bit of advice. Do what makes you happy. Spend what you feel something is worth. Right, wrong, or indifferenet, its your Shit!!! Wipe the way you want to!!!
With that being said... Good evening gentleman!!
I am always open to any questions or comments you might have. If I don't have the answer, I will collaborate with Dr. Bob, and request he use his magic elixer to solve your question.
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UPDATE: El Batey, Sosua.
Back close to the intersection of Pedro Clisante and Alejo Martinez a new cabana has opened. "SECRETOS DULCE" (sweet secrets).
I need to stop by and check it out, and get some details for the fellows here. These sort of locales can always be use when the situation arises!
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Fellow's I am staying a in central El Batey location. I have a studio apartment in Condos Dominicano and for me, it suits me great. They clean and do the linens every three days, the grounds are very nice and tranquil, have a very nice pool, otherwise known as my OFFICE.
If anyone needs info on this spot, hit me up. Is well withing walking distace of anything you need here in Sosua. And is guest friendly with a cedula and a laid back attitude. (www.condosdominicano.com)
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balcoach
, I might indulge.
1) I am a self-proclaimed ASSHOLE. I know this, so albeit, it is what it is!
2) Do what makes you happy. Spend what you feel something is worth. Right, wrong, or indifferenet, its your Shit!!! Wipe the way you want to!
1) same here:bigthumbup:
2)my sentiments exactly
3) live for today as you are a long time dead and no matter how much money you have at death it means nothing:rolleyes:
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whynotme
3) live for today as you are a long time dead and no matter how much money you have at death it means nothing:rolleyes:
LIVE FOR TODAY, YOU MIGHT GET HIT BY A MOTOCONCHO TOMMORROW!!!
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A view of the place I call home for now. Have had the pleasure of many comrades here. Hoseman, Shredder, Don....., Ryatt, Get Rhythym, and others I suspect.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...ccf78a92ae.jpg
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nice "office":bigthumbup:
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balcoach
A view of the place I call home for now. Have had the pleasure of many comrades here. Hoseman, Shredder, Don....., Ryatt, Get Rhythym, and others I suspect.
Click to see pic
Another place I REALLY like, but getting a apt here may be hard as they book fast!
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After a couple of month's being here making runs to POP and other locations using rental cars and etc. I broke down and bought one of the finer vehichles here on the north coast.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...ccf7886bec.jpg
This piece of shit runs like hell and is ugly enough no one wants to fuck with it at all. Dr. BoB made an approval of the purchase, so I pulled the trigger and have been happy with my purchase.
Within the first week of having the aforementioned buggy, aka MARIPOSA, 3 or 4 people asked me if i would like to sell it, so I feel good that i can get my money back if the time comes.
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Congrats, Coach glad to see you enjoying life...
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Coach I am sorry that you not at the school anymore but am glad that you are doing what is making you happy. I appreciate all your reporting as I know so does the rest of the guys here. I look forward to staying in touch and seeing you when I get there.
MG
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Congrats Coach -- you are my idol!! I'm still a coach as I type, but we are ALL hired to be Fired; so I may be in your shoes next season!! Please keep posting up, I love your take and envy your spot -- while I sit here and battle the BS!!
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balcoach
After a couple of month's being here making runs to POP and other locations using rental cars and etc. I broke down and bought one of the finer vehichles here on the north coast.
Click to see pic
This piece of shit runs like hell and is ugly enough no one wants to fuck with it at all.
Dr. BoB made an approval of the purchase, so I pulled the trigger and have been happy with my purchase.
Within the first week of having the aforementioned buggy, aka MARIPOSA, 3 or 4 people asked me if i would like to sell it, so I feel good that i can get my money back if the time comes.
Dr. Bob, that would be me, knows nothing about cars except where to put the gas in. Glad you took my advice. If you need advice about brain surgery I am equally knowlegable in that area.:smile:
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Yeah coach good car it ran when I rode in it and I like the Dry wll screw door latch. You are right about no one messing with it.\\
And Robert12345 about that brain surgery, I should have my head examined for ever leaving last week I am in a very serious state of DR withdrawl and quickly losing it here. I am returning very soon. Permanently.
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fishhunter
Yeah coach good car it ran when I rode in it and I like the Dry wll screw door latch. You are right about no one messing with it.\\
And Robert12345 about that brain surgery, I should have my head examined for ever leaving last week I am in a very serious state of DR withdrawl and quickly losing it here. I am returning very soon. Permanently.
What happened to your last amiga? The Haitiana? Looking forward to your return.
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balcoach
its your Shit!!! Wipe the way you want to!!!
That's beautiful, man [TC wipes a tear from his eye]
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Very good thread! I like the journal-type threads that tell it like it is, especially the daily life of living in the DR generally and Sosua specifically. What type of unit at Condos Dominicano do you have? Do you have a longer-term lease or a month-by-month lease? The one-bedrooms look perfect for a pleasant longer-term stay and the two-bedrooms would be nice if you were planning a permanent stay.
I always rent a car when I am there because I like the freedom to travel around. Since I don't drink, that allows me to give my full attention to the road where everyone else is drinking! Your location in central El Batey makes owning/renting a car an option. If I can get out and about, I never feel as cramped. For example, I'd rather have a one-bedroom apartment and some transportation than a two-bedroom and no transportation.
Keep up a great new thread additon. I look forward to reading and learning from a professional former coach who still has the gift to mentor others.
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sonrisa
Very good thread! I like the journal-type threads that tell it like it is, especially the daily life of living in the DR generally and Sosua specifically. What type of unit at Condos Dominicano do you have? Do you have a longer-term lease or a month-by-month lease? The one-bedrooms look perfect for a pleasant longer-term stay and the two-bedrooms would be nice if you were planning a permanent stay.
I always rent a car when I am there because I like the freedom to travel around. Since I don't drink, that allows me to give my full attention to the road where everyone else is drinking! Your location in central El Batey makes owning/renting a car an option. If I can get out and about, I never feel as cramped. For example, I'd rather have a one-bedroom apartment and some transportation than a two-bedroom and no transportation.
Keep up a great new thread additon. I look forward to reading and learning from a professional former coach who still has the gift to mentor others.
It would seem to me that if he did, indeed, still have that particular gift he would not be an ex-coach. Just saying, that's all.
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Robert13212
It would seem to me that if he did, indeed, still have that particular gift he would not be an ex-coach. Just saying, that's all.
Some bad personnel decisions can get just about anyone fired!!!! It is what it is.
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balcoach
Some bad personnel decisions can get just about anyone fired!!!! It is what it is.
I think you came to the right place... Not a lot of consequences here for good or bad decisions if your just renting your place here... Just don't hit anyone with the car or impregnate a local and whatever drama you encounter will likely pass in a day or a few days...just a ripple in the water... It's your time to heal and live back to feeling solid about yourself and life in general...no stress except a slightly long wait for your food...LOL
Wishing you all the best!!!
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Glad to see you're sticking around balcoach. Look forward to hopefully having a beer or two when I'm down. I would guess that not much work gets done in your "office"?
Maybe you could gather some of the local kids together and teach them a little bit of America's greatest game. How to attack a zone, how to read the defensive end on an option, how to throw the ball to the receiver's outside shoulder on a fade route so only he can catch it, how to pick up a blitz, how to......aw hell, just chill out and have a cold one on the beach. :bigthumbup: