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| 10th September 2007 Ron Nowlan | Public Apology - From: There are no mops in Costa Rica Hey there, I'm sorry if my comment came off as being rude but your blog was the second I read within five minutes that claimed Costa Rica is a third world country. I realize it is not the USA but to compare it to real "under developed" nation does not do it justice in mine or the United Nations opinion. If you look at the rankings for the countries in the world Costa Rica is right up there. I know there are issues with respect to corruption and administrative inadequacies. I just want you to consider that you live in a different place. I'm sure there are places in the US where you wouldn't be able to find your favorite mop. Sorry for lashig out at you |
| 10th September 2007 mklein | Thanks for the comment - From: There are no mops in Costa Rica Thanks for your comment- Yet I have been to the 3rd World, having spent 2 months living in a tent in the deserts of the Afar region of Ethiopia with no electricity, running water or permanent structure to live in. I worked only with wildlife and locals only. If you really believe that Costa Rica is not any more 3rd world than the US, you have either not spent much time here, or you live in Escazu/Santa Ana or in an American area near the beach. I am not saying that it is a bad thing, but we definitely are not in the 1st world any more. |
| 9th September 2007 R N O B | Third World?? - From: There are no mops in Costa Rica Dude you've obviously never been to the third world. You don't live in the USA anymore and things are different but Costa Rica is not the third world anymore than the USA. Check out the life expectancy and availability of health care. Third world because you can't find your throw away environmentally damaging mop. Give us all a break. I dare you to publish this! |
| 1st September 2007 Travis | refs - From: Our Costa Rica Contacts - Everyone that made our move possible - This is Critical for anyone relocating here Just found your blog and I wanna thank you for the referrals you listed! I hope to use some of them inte near future |
| 20th June 2007 Rick | My best wishes - From: The Hotel's Pool is up and running - New Pics Hi Mike and Rachel, Congratualtions. I've always wanted to own my own hotel or inn. I work in the hospitality in the U.S. - pretty much all of my career life. I love the lodging industry and the island life. I just happened to ping your site by accident, my daughter did summer school in Tico country, in the Heredia area last year and stayed with a local host family. She loves the counrty and its people. As I said earlier I want to be a hotelier or an innkeeper too but have not made that leap towards it, I guess I love the steady paycheck but I need to give it a shot. Any advice would be nice. Congrats and more power to you and your business. -Rick e-mail to: |
| 25th April 2007 Marika G. | Visually Stunning - From: Baby Klein makes his appearance! What a gorgeous baby! |
| 25th April 2007 Grandma Kleiin | Perfect! - From: Baby Klein makes his appearance! We're so happy and proud to have been a part of this blessing in all of our lives. We love you all. Mom |
| 15th January 2007 Alisa and Srulee | Looks amazing! - From: The first Kosher Hotel in Costa Rica opens its doors for business (that’s right we finally made it, and within hours of being on schedule!!!) hey Matt and Rach! pictures are stunning! just searched your blog on Google and this came up.. really amazing, we miss you guys here in Highland Park but it looks beautiful out there! hope all is well speak to you soon love the Hercmans |
| 1st January 2007 Mom | So Exciting!!! - From: The first Kosher Hotel in Costa Rica opens its doors for business (that’s right we finally made it, and within hours of being on schedule!!!) It's so exciting that everything has come together so beautifully - I can't wait to see the finished product! BTW - Rachel was always a great cook - now, I guess, she's even better! Anyone out there - you haven't lived until you've had her homemade bagels fresh from the oven! Love, Mom |
| 1st January 2007 Just Jen | Congrats! - From: The first Kosher Hotel in Costa Rica opens its doors for business (that’s right we finally made it, and within hours of being on schedule!!!) Hola, Glad to see your hard work has paid off. We wish you the best of luck. Jennifer, Bill and Callista (friends of the Bortmans) |
| 9th November 2006 MG | Dogs... - From: Gus's Bed Thank you for your response, much appreciated. Sounds like you have given this some thought. |
| 8th November 2006 mklein | Thanks for your concern - From: Gus's Bed I appreciate your comment, but we do not live in the house that will be the bed and breakfast. We have a private residence with our own fence and Gus spends his days sleeping on our bed's, not the hotel's. In addition, he does not bark nor does he jump. Thank you for your concern, and I hope this aleviates some of your concern. |
| 7th November 2006 MG | Dogs at a B&B - From: Gus's Bed Hello, I know that you love your dog and a B&B is really like your home - but perhaps you should consider the following: 1) some people don't like dogs 2) some people are afraid of dogs, especially ones that jump up excitedly on them (even though they may be very friendly) 3) some people are allergic to dogs 4) some people don't want to pay money to sleep on a bed that has been slept on by a dog;sorry but when I stay at a hotel like the Sheraton, I don't need to worry about someone's pets having been in the room before me or a dog sniffing me or whatever... 5) hopefully, your dog doesn't bark at night or early in the morning when people might still be trying to sleep For your consideration... Thanks for sharing - I for one will not be staying at your B&B. |
| 1st November 2006 Aunt Hermien | Love you - From: Doing more in 1 day than most people do in a year!!! Hi guys - Hope all is well, your Mom keeps me posted. Are you "3 1/2" settled in yet? Rachel, have you seen the doctor? Please keep me posted on how you are feeling. I bought a crock pot so I can make your meatballs this weekend.....not too much is new here. Your dad sent me the info so I can read your blog - love hearing what is going on with you. Has your "boarder" left yet? How is the dog doing with the change? I will keep in touch, please do the same. I loved spending time with you - love you very much - Aunt Hermien |
| 25th October 2006 Sam | HI!!! - From: Doing more in 1 day than most people do in a year!!! Hey matty! and rach and guster....sounds amazing everyone i know cant wait to come. My co-worker told her mom in boston who is dying to come. Seema, an older woman who's husband is a chaplain in teh american army and was just in korea for a month has been all over the world, and are lubavitch and they are all excited about this. It should be great!!!! love you! |
| 22nd October 2006 Mom | Hi - From: Doing more in 1 day than most people do in a year!!! Your blog is great! Love reading about all your escapades! Talk to you tomorrow! |
| 11th October 2006 mklein | Thanks guys - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! I get back on the 18th, Rachel on the 25th. We will definitely take you up on all of your offers, and if Ari and Ellie want to come by and play with our dog (who's about the size of a pony) they are more than welcome :) |
| 8th October 2006 TheBortmans | Mazel Tov! Are you back here yet? - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! Hi guys! Congrats! We're so happy for you! Are you back down here yet? Give us a call sometime and we'll show you what it's like to have small children! In fact...if you want we'll leave ours with you for a while just to give you some practice if you want :-o...just kidding...but give us a call if you have a craving for some homemade chocolate chip cookies and we'll whip you up a batch....I remember how those cravings can be! Hope to see you soon...the Bortmans in Heredia. |
| 3rd October 2006 mklein | TV show - From: Man- this really feels like work Yeah, it's so staged that I am embarrased to tell people when it's going to air :) |
| 3rd October 2006 mklein | Thanks - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! Thanks Matt |
| 3rd October 2006 mklein | Thanks - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! Thanks so much, shoot us an email when you get into town... We will be open December 31st Matt |
| 28th September 2006 jeff | mazel tov - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! congrats, mazel tov and basha tova! |
| 28th September 2006 Rocky | Congratulations - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! I've been reading your blog entries for awhile. I figured this was a great time to say hello and most of all "congratulations". My family will be moving to CR (Alajuela) in the next couple of months. Maybe we will be fortunate enough to meet you and your family. |
| 27th September 2006 Teri | - From: HUGE NEWS- Rachel's Expecting!!! Congratulations :) |
| 14th September 2006 Dani | - From: Man- this really feels like work You have to let us know when the shows going to air. It's a great show without it being about the people to know. Also we'll make she to tell people to watch. As you said good advertising! |
| 3rd September 2006 jeff | new furniture - From: On being gringos i can't wait to see pictures of all the new furniture you have bought in san jose |
| 22nd August 2006 lindsey | que loco - From: The longest week of our lives dude! i've been wondering about you two out there. i'm glad that things are coming along (despite the bumps along the way). i know everything will work out in the end. i hope you had a great birthday! email me soon with more adventures. i'll update you on boring grad school stuff! abrazos |
| 9th August 2006 Andrew | Great! - From: Opening our new inn in Costa Rica Hey Matt! I just happened to stumble upon your blog. Sounds terrific. Keep in touch! --Andrew www.AngelValleyFarmBandB.com www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/AndrewNCostaRica |
| 4th August 2006 Elana Lazar | What a great adventure - From: Closing on a House and some touristy fun Wow, this sounds like you had an amazing time exploring. I'd love to do those adventures one day when we come visit you. |
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