Casa History
For those of you who don't know. Casa New Yorker used to be the Monaga
Guesthouse, owned by Anthony Montgomery. We took over the place December 2005. I t was a big culture shock for me. I was just reading my journal from that month and it frightened me. We went 6 weeks without electricity and a month with hot water. For spoiled New Yorkers this was not the answer. With the advice and help from Anthony, David Lee of Sports Bar and Jerry Gibbs of JDs, we were able to pull things together and settle into the community.
The two months of remodeling and redecorating was a testament to my patience. I won't go into the usual Dominican crap of not delivering what was promised, shoddy workmanship and of course not showing up on time. All that aside, I am happy with the current results. We have a long way to go before case New Yorker looks like the vision in my mind. (Check the website for some current pictures).
posted by The Byron @ 9:11 AM
9 Comments:
At 10:08 AM,
Santo Domingo Colonial Zone Apts said…
Welcome to the blogsphere! I know you will be able to enlighten those who think they want to live here too.
Good luck to you, Lord Byron. I'm sorry, The Byron, of Casa New Yorker.
AM
At 11:21 AM,
TSB-SDQ Newsletter said…
Dear Byron, congratulations on your BLOG, I'm sure it will add greatly to the information pipeline that links the USA with SDQ. Be sure to post your birthday info, as I am linking your blog to your birthday post on my blog. Good Luck and God's Speed. David Lee
At 1:04 PM,
Anonymous said…
Byron,
Sounds like Casa New Yorker started off similar to Cola's ole 6-20. Hope you have a fabulous birthday! Please post pictures for those of us that can't make the trip.
At 1:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
Byron,
Sounds like Casa New Yorker started off similar to Columbia's ole 6-20. Hope you have a fabulous birthday! Please post pictures for those of us that can't make the trip.
At 8:22 AM,
The Byron said…
Thanks everyone. I will do my best to uphold the blogger oath, First-do No Harm, or is that the medical oath? Anyway, thanks everyone.
At 11:07 AM,
the Allen gallery said…
Hey Byron! Congrats again to you guys. Sorry I didn't get a chance to see the new spot, but definitely will next time. J said it was great catching up with you two.
Looking forward to reading the blog!
C
At 4:03 PM,
John K said…
Hey Byron, congratulations on the new blog! It was great to see you and Scotch when I was there, and the Casa New Yorker, as I told you, looks stunning! We'll see you again when we head down, and I'm sending you both best wishes, fondly, John!
At 4:12 PM,
Anonymous said…
Congrats on your place and accomplishments and best of luck.
Regards. David B aka Davanita, Business Partner to David Lee of the Sports Bar.
At 11:26 AM,
Anonymous said…
I want to wish you the best with the continued management of Casa New Yorker and your blog. I hope to stay with you again in July, but in the meantime, I will send my friends from the Puerto Rican Posse in your direction! Have a great birthday!
From Puerto Rico,
Rafael
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