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MikeMaslowski · 02:52 PM

...take that and enjoy your life around the World..well, Central/South America.

Hey guys! I was thinking about how fortunate I am and thought maybe I could put a bug in the ear of someone to cheer them up and see a new path.

I got out of the Army back in 2010 and was awarded with a 60 percent disability rating. My terrible marriage came to an end, I had used the GI bill to graduate from college and started looking around for work. Wow, did that just about make me want spend the afternoon drinking with Ray Rice...that bad.

After 6 months of deliberating I decided to take my 60 percent (which is around a thousand bucks a month) and move to a fully equipped cabin on the beach in Costa Rica. (the light blue Caribbean waters just outside my front door)

With that monthly money I was able to easily live, enjoy internet, cable, endless white sandy beaches and still have money for "extras". (Obviously no car, big screens or hot water but NO WORK either!)

Going into that adventure I thought I would be happy being single living in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen at a cut rate price. However..life took over and my heart went pitter patter over a beautiful, smart, gorgeous, amazing, beautiful, perfect Costa Rican woman.

It has been two years since I stepped on the plane and left South Dakota. My WIFE and I just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on Sunday. (Thanks for the shitty gift fat Andy..my bride said "Why didn't they just count and see that there were twelve players? That seems pretty simple, right?" Gotta love her.)

Anywho, if you have some adventure in your bones (which you do if you signed up) roll the dice Vets. Or, if you are not a vet but have a thousand dollars a month pension or a big wad of cash, take a look around and decide if living in the US is what you really want.

Take the leap and you may be rewarded more than you could ever imagine!

Cheers and have wonderful day!

P.S. For anyone that actually wants to try this, let me know and I will break down every step for you.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I am 30, a good age for retirement.

MikeMaslowski · 10-08-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

I was there last november. He was just finishing up his boat and mooring it out. I watched there every sunday when I was there.

As far as living there, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to make money down there. Too broke to go this winter but plan on going next winter.

Maybe I will see you before I head to the states! Popeye and his boat...well, the boat almost smashed into the barge during one bad storm and is done now. It was a good run!

As for money, if there was a way to get goods/clothing/makeup shipped here and avoid the crazy port taxes, serious cash could be made.

**TimeForWasp** · 10-08-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Maybe I will see you before I head to the states! Popeye and his boat...well, the boat almost smashed into the barge during one bad storm and is done now. It was a good run!

As for money, if there was a way to get goods/clothing/makeup shipped here and avoid the crazy port taxes, serious cash could be made.

Have you gone to Chase Panama yet? Some good deals over there.

Darien25 · 10-08-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

...take that and enjoy your life around the World..well, Central/South America.

Hey guys! I was thinking about how fortunate I am and thought maybe I could put a bug in the ear of someone to cheer them up and see a new path.

I got out of the Army back in 2010 and was awarded with a 60 percent disability rating. My terrible marriage came to an end, I had used the GI bill to graduate from college and started looking around for work. Wow, did that just about make me want spend the afternoon drinking with Ray Rice...that bad.

After 6 months of deliberating I decided to take my 60 percent (which is around a thousand bucks a month) and move to a fully equipped cabin on the beach in Costa Rica. (the light blue Caribbean waters just outside my front door)

With that monthly money I was able to easily live, enjoy internet, cable, endless white sandy beaches and still have money for "extras". (Obviously no car, big screens or hot water but NO WORK either!)

Going into that adventure I thought I would be happy being single living in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen at a cut rate price. However..life took over and my heart went pitter patter over a beautiful, smart, gorgeous, amazing, beautiful, perfect Costa Rican woman.

It has been two years since I stepped on the plane and left South Dakota. My WIFE and I just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on Sunday. (Thanks for the shitty gift fat Andy..my bride said "Why didn't they just count and see that there were twelve players? That seems pretty simple, right?" Gotta love her.)

Anywho, if you have some adventure in your bones (which you do if you signed up) roll the dice Vets. Or, if you are not a vet but have a thousand dollars a month pension or a big wad of cash, take a look around and decide if living in the US is what you really want.

Take the leap and you may be rewarded more than you could ever imagine!

Cheers and have wonderful day!

P.S. For anyone that actually wants to try this, let me know and I will break down every step for you.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I am 30, a good age for retirement.

Haven't read through the whole thread yet but I was curious if you had considered going to Panama instead of Costa Rica? I have heard Panama is another great retirement destination with lots of American style benefits. My co-worker just went there for a few days with his old, rich uncle to scout locales and hotties and they both seemed to be impressed with it.

ThaVirus · 10-08-2014, 07:23 PM

¿Hablas Español?

MikeMaslowski · 10-09-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

Have you gone to Chase Panama yet? Some good deals over there.

The idea is to bring stuff from the US as it is easy for any local to hit the Panamanian border shops. The real cash is in hard to get products. Do you have any idea how much they would pay for Shea Butter or Black Soap?

Good money in that. I looked into it and the shipping cost per pound makes it not worth it.

MikeMaslowski · 10-09-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darien25

Haven't read through the whole thread yet but I was curious if you had considered going to Panama instead of Costa Rica? I have heard Panama is another great retirement destination with lots of American style benefits. My co-worker just went there for a few days with his old, rich uncle to scout locales and hotties and they both seemed to be impressed with it.

Yeah, one issue is that Panamanian women are not as attractive as Costa Ricans(which doesn't matter now because I have a lovely, beautiful wife

. That is the truth. Also, they don't have beach towns as cool as the one I live in.

MikeMaslowski · 10-09-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

¿Hablas Español?

Yep! I can navigate a day pretty easily. I do not know all but I also have a full time translator if needed.

MikeMaslowski · 10-09-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Dude. ****ing done. I was kind of sweating there for a minute. I said everything and thought "Shit, if he thinks I'm including flying from Costa Rica I'm in deep shit..."

Until then! Oh, and obviously it's a ways out, but any game of your choice.

Hey! You should send me your name! When I tried to explain to my bride that Mr. Flopnuts from the interwebs offered us a hotel suite in his name, she gave me the wtf look. Haha.

**AustinChief** · 10-09-2014, 01:57 PM

Sweet! Congrats man!

I am considering a similar move but mine is likely to be more nomadic. I am finally at a point where my work is completely location independent. In theory, so long as I have internet I can work anywhere.

I am leaning heavily towards spending next May-June-July in Tallinn, Estonia but I need a couple non-EU spots that I can rotate through as well. (only allowed 90 day stay per 6 month period as an American in EU)

I was thinking of Thailand or Indonesia but Central or South America certainly is an option. My concerns are in order of importance...

Having a reliable internet connection.
English speakers to drink with (my Spanish is enough to get by but not to have a solid conversation)
Decent rent costs

Any thoughts? It looks like it would have to be Belize, Costa Rica or Panama.

ragedogg69 · 10-09-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

Safe
Having a reliable internet connection.
Decent rent costs
English speakers to drink with (my Spanish is enough to get by but not to have a solid conversation)

Your list is now my list.

**AustinChief** · 10-09-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ragedogg69

Your list is now my list.

Nice, yeah I forgot safe. That is actually below reliable internet though for me.

ok, revised list...

Reliable internet connection.
Safe
English speakers to drink with (my Spanish is enough to get by but not to have a solid conversation)
Decent rent costs
Attractive women.
Cheap drinks.

**AustinChief** · 10-09-2014, 02:47 PM

Just to give an idea of where Tallinn, Estonia ranks on this list...

One of the most "connected" cities in the world.
Pickpockets and occasional drunk brits/russians on holiday getting into fights. Otherwise far safer than most US cities.
50%+ speak conversational English.
Decent to nice places in the most expensive part of town ~$500-1000/month You can go balls out and get a pimp place with a jacuzzi tub and it's own SAUNA for $1800-$2000
Highest per capita instance of supermodels in all of Europe (actual stat, no joke)
Beer or shot around $3 at bar

So, other than rent being a bit high (still far lower than Austin prices) it is looking pretty good.

**The Franchise** · 10-09-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Awesome. I can't do airline tickets, I'm not that rich. I hope you knew I was talking about the game itself, and anything included with it like food, drinks, transportation, what not. Hell, I took the tour of Arrowhead and if you're in town for a couple of days I'd like to do that again, and I'll spring for that too. I really do think I can get you a suite comped at Harrah's in my name for the weekend at no cost. We'll cross that bridge later.

Well now you're just an asshole.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-09-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Well now you're just an asshole.

Mike, check your rep. I sent you my name.

**The Franchise** · 10-09-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Mike, check your rep. I sent you my name.

I vouch that Flopnuts is a stand up dude.

10-07-2014, 02:24 PM
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	If you are a disabled veteran with at least a 60 percent rating... ...take that and enjoy your life around the World..well, Central/South America. Hey guys! I was thinking about how fortunate I am and thought maybe I could put a bug in the ear of someone to cheer them up and see a new path. I got out of the Army back in 2010 and was awarded with a 60 percent disability rating. My terrible marriage came to an end, I had used the GI bill to graduate from college and started looking around for work. Wow, did that just about make me want spend the afternoon drinking with Ray Rice...that bad. After 6 months of deliberating I decided to take my 60 percent (which is around a thousand bucks a month) and move to a fully equipped cabin on the beach in Costa Rica. (the light blue Caribbean waters just outside my front door) With that monthly money I was able to easily live, enjoy internet, cable, endless white sandy beaches and still have money for "extras". (Obviously no car, big screens or hot water but NO WORK either!) Going into that adventure I thought I would be happy being single living in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen at a cut rate price. However..life took over and my heart went pitter patter over a beautiful, smart, gorgeous, amazing, beautiful, perfect Costa Rican woman. It has been two years since I stepped on the plane and left South Dakota. My WIFE and I just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on Sunday. (Thanks for the shitty gift fat Andy..my bride said "Why didn't they just count and see that there were twelve players? That seems pretty simple, right?" Gotta love her.) Anywho, if you have some adventure in your bones (which you do if you signed up) roll the dice Vets. Or, if you are not a vet but have a thousand dollars a month pension or a big wad of cash, take a look around and decide if living in the US is what you really want. Take the leap and you may be rewarded more than you could ever imagine! Cheers and have wonderful day! P.S. For anyone that actually wants to try this, let me know and I will break down every step for you. Edit: I forgot to mention that I am 30, a good age for retirement. Last edited by MikeMaslowski; 10-07-2014 at 02:52 PM..
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AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2489112	Sweet! Congrats man! I am considering a similar move but mine is likely to be more nomadic. I am finally at a point where my work is completely location independent. In theory, so long as I have internet I can work anywhere. I am leaning heavily towards spending next May-June-July in Tallinn, Estonia but I need a couple non-EU spots that I can rotate through as well. (only allowed 90 day stay per 6 month period as an American in EU) I was thinking of Thailand or Indonesia but Central or South America certainly is an option. My concerns are in order of importance... Having a reliable internet connection. English speakers to drink with (my Spanish is enough to get by but not to have a solid conversation) Decent rent costs Any thoughts? It looks like it would have to be Belize, Costa Rica or Panama.
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10-09-2014, 02:47 PM	#132
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2489112	Just to give an idea of where Tallinn, Estonia ranks on this list... One of the most "connected" cities in the world. Pickpockets and occasional drunk brits/russians on holiday getting into fights. Otherwise far safer than most US cities. 50%+ speak conversational English. Decent to nice places in the most expensive part of town ~$500-1000/month You can go balls out and get a pimp place with a jacuzzi tub and it's own SAUNA for $1800-$2000 Highest per capita instance of supermodels in all of Europe (actual stat, no joke) Beer or shot around $3 at bar So, other than rent being a bit high (still far lower than Austin prices) it is looking pretty good.
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