tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post233746826523195389..comments2023-10-11T10:57:26.122-04:00Comments on Gil The Jenius: New Neighbors, Old ProblemsGCSchmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-19865589655705570062010-05-21T12:29:06.190-04:002010-05-21T12:29:06.190-04:00Being an Army brat took me away from "My Isla...Being an Army brat took me away from "My Island", and I ended up settling down in CA. Soon, hubby and I will retire in PR. We are aware that you can't stereotype Puerto Ricans and that the overwhelming majority are as you described above. But the system is more corrupt and/or unwilling there (not by much), so you have to use your own resources to stay safe against those few bad apples. Thanks for your Jenius insights. FranFran and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936163125093417362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-43639299498390390522010-05-20T21:44:01.107-04:002010-05-20T21:44:01.107-04:00Insider, I think I got some of the bile out, so it...Insider, I think I got some of the bile out, so it should help. But you is right, My man, you is absolutely right.<br /><br />Fran and Steve, I'm happy to hear you are moving to My Island and horrified that I may have given you a hideous impression of it. Let Me fill you in on some more of the folks in My neighborhood: My neighbor from across the street gives Me mangoes, which are in season now, about 5-6 every couple of days. My next-door neighbor on the opposite side came over to help me fix My wipers, routinely takes out My garbage can for pick-up (I do the same if he's not around) and his son has offered to wash My car while he's washing his dad's. People greet Me with a smiling "Hello" as they pass by, though most of them assume I speak no Spanish. And not a week goes by that I don't see a little gathering of neighbors sharing food, some soft drinks and maybe a little yard work effort to help out. If I were a better neighbor (more active, outgoing, friendly) they'd be even more so with Me. As a very old lady once told Me: "Your neighbors are often what you are, reflected." Come to My Island, get to know your neighbors and if some of them aren't as friendly as you'd wish, you'll find them to be a small minority indeed. Thank you for commenting and Best Wishes.GCSchmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-71275685449851809042010-05-20T21:23:46.795-04:002010-05-20T21:23:46.795-04:00We're moving to PR soon. We'll have rejas...We're moving to PR soon. We'll have rejas, guns, security cameras, and a security alarm system, at the very least. Can't you get pictures or video of them engaging in criminal activity?Fran and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936163125093417362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-31500920537181364162010-05-20T20:17:23.693-04:002010-05-20T20:17:23.693-04:00Seems like it has the potential to become a danger...Seems like it has the potential to become a dangerous situation Gil. Tread carefully, as the world would not want to sacrifice *you* for them.<br /><br />I would avoid watching this Bronson film for the next few months if I were you:<br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071402/<br /><br />=)<br /><br />Can you place a sign somewhere near the entrance (with cooperation from your neighbors) of "community under surveillance. License plates recorded"? Maybe their *visitors* wouldn't care anyway...<br /><br />What would Chi Chi do?<br />http://www.tmz.com/2010/05/19/chi-chi-rodriguez-golf-robbery-gunpoint-puerto-rico-pga/<br /><br />Just in case, keep your books, games, and other valuables on a high shelf. Maybe God will call in a better timed flood to your neighborhood and sizzle some of those plasmas or 14k worth of furniture warehoused by your supposedly economically challenged neighbors.<br /><br />Is Banco Popular issuing a section 8 gold card now?The Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01141271519765142626noreply@blogger.com