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10-02-2007, 08:20 AM
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Strike information for Santiago
It appears that the strike will fail in Santiago.
The "publicos" the little cars that serve most people going from one place to another are working. OMSA, the government bus service is working. Business is open.
It remains to be seen whether people will flock to work, school, etc. But first reports from around town seem to indicate that it is not working.
So, for travelers, it seems to be okay to go out to Las Terrenas.
I will supply more information a bit later on.
HB
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10-02-2007, 08:38 AM
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So does that mean we go golfing today?
That would be good..................
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10-02-2007, 09:09 AM
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No golfing, sorry. Classes in the morning and afternoon.
Latest reports show students showing up for classes at the PUCMM. I also learned that Navarrete and Licey are calm. Not too much enthusiasm for this one.
HB
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10-02-2007, 10:37 AM
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Just go back from a look around. Seems reports coming in from Navarrete are spotty. Some say ney and some say things are okay.
Tamboril is calm and públicos are running back and forth. Guaguitas too.
Tried calling a couple of businesses in Navarrete, no answer..
Parts of Santiago that I just traveled through are sort of half and half. Not much traffic, but methinks it will get heavier as time goes on.
HB
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10-02-2007, 11:23 AM
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Zona Norte
Cabarete to Puerto Plata is quiet with soldiers at bridges and entrance to most major neighborhoods, but taxis (most of them) are not running and few publicos; at least not from 0700-0900 this morning.
Streets are much less busy. I hear negotiations continue in SDQ and no word expected until at least noon.......1.5 more hours. Tourist areas are quiet as far as I've heard/seen, including Nagua/Sanchez. Maybe one of the Samana folks can comment on L.Terrenas/L.Galeras.
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10-02-2007, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tflea
Maybe one of the Samana folks can comment on L.Terrenas/L.Galeras.
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Well, that's an easy one for Las Terrenas. This morning, downtown is exactly the same as everyday... Business as usual... I wouldn't have noticed there was a strike if I wasn't reading the news...
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10-02-2007, 12:39 PM
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Here in Gurabo everything is good, except for a pleito amoung my Haitian neighbors, which I resloved quickly with a few words, refrescos, rum and biscocho, haha.
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10-02-2007, 01:20 PM
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Take it easy....
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well, to be on the positive side, I am on strike today. No work and no outdoor activities. Hey, can't waste a good strike day like this, especially on a tuesday.
AZB
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10-02-2007, 04:26 PM
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All but 3 of my employees showed up for work today, the others called in with bulcrap stories about no transportation and I told them I bet it was easier to find a ride than to find a job.
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10-02-2007, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chip
Here in Gurabo everything is good, except for a pleito amoung my Haitian neighbors, which I resloved quickly with a few words, refrescos, rum and biscocho, haha.
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Chip the peacemaker.....I like that. 
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