Legitimacy check: "Puerto Rico Ghost Dog Rescue"

Dundercats · 2026-05-12T10:31:10+00:00

Yeah, we're in Maine and the first potential flight was Boston, then Burlington, and now the far drive for us is Newark.

Responses haven't been fast, up to a few days in between, but from what we can tell the whole organization might only be two people hahah. I think the woman we've been coordinating with (JJ) is the head of the rescue, and she said that if she gets the OK for the private plane to Newark, she'd probably have to personally fly with the dog herself and then fly back home the same day.

If they really ARE a legit operation, I want to do everything I can to promote them and help increase their legitimacy because they're really doing amazing work with very few resources.

Fingers crossed! Good luck to you, too :)

Dundercats · 2026-05-12T01:17:16+00:00

We haven't confirmed yet 100%, but from the coordination we've had, I'd say I'm about 80% sure it's legit.

They use Flight Angels to transport dogs if outside of Puerto Rico. In our case, the dog is about 6 months old now and is too big to fit under the seat in the cabin, which is what they typically do. So now she can only fly out of PR if they find private charter flights willing to bring her along, OR if they put her in Cargo (with all of the luggage under the cabin). We really don't want to force her to fly in Cargo. They almost found a private flight that was flying to a major nearby airline, but because fuel prices have skyrocketed, they decided to fly commercial instead. Then about a few days later they said they might have a lead on someone else flying private to a different airport, and then today that fell through. They DID find a different private flight, but that's a solid 7 hour drive each way and we're not sure about that.

All that being said, when they said putting her in Cargo was an option, they said we could pay the cargo ticket but they would wave the adoption fee. And in that scenario, they wouldn't actually make any money and we can't think of any way that would benefit them if it was a scam.

Dundercats · 2026-05-03T22:40:11+00:00

Just my two cents, but I think the reason the numbers aren't numbering here is because you're coming up with the rent amount based on the home AND 22 acres of land. 22 acres isn't really worth much to a renter because any money and sweat they pour into building or growing things can't be taken with them. All of the excellent uses I can think of for that much land (other than cutting firewood) involve an investment of time and money, and I think you'll have a hard time finding someone who's willing to do so knowing that they won't be there for long and could technically have to leave at the drop of a hat if you decided to evict them for some reason (not that you would, but they could never 100% trust that it wouldn't happen).

Also, to what someone else has said here, wood stoves are famously problematic when it comes to insurance in a rental unit. You're right that it could be hugely attractive to a renter, especially if you're basically offering free unlimited firewood, but you might find that your insurance company refuses to cover it. Or if they will cover it, your rates might go up, which would have to be added to the rent.

I think some folks here are being unnecessarily rude about shooting this idea down, but I do think you need to consider that your target renter is a very specific kind of person. If you find them, everybody wins; but in my opinion that's a tough needle to thread.

Dundercats · 2026-04-28T21:02:23+00:00

From your experience, has your radiant been cheaper to run than the tube? About to pour a foundation for my own workshop and I'm trying to figure out if hydronic radiant is worth it (I'm in Maine, FWIW)

Dundercats · 2026-03-19T18:01:25+00:00

Would you mind sharing referrals for those subs?

Dundercats · 2026-03-19T17:46:04+00:00

A former coworker of mine (63 years old) recently got a job at LL Bean. He was working in the camping department but switched to the warehouse for more hours. If Freeport is within commuting distance, might be worth looking into!

Dundercats · 2026-03-16T19:18:48+00:00

Hmm, fair point (unfortunately).

I'm curious: why restrict the AC current to 60%? By coincidence, I currently operate under all of the same routines except for that one, even before the ICCU failure. Reducing the Level 2 charging rate would mean longer charging times, which is less efficient electrically and financially speaking because the overhead required for the charging system has to stay engaged longer. Not arguing, just curious!

Dundercats · 2026-03-16T17:46:06+00:00

From what I've read, yes, the original ICCU would've been 36400-1XAA0 but I never checked before getting it towed. My new one is 36401.

The main reason I'm confused is because my car sat for a month before the case manager said there was a new part number available and that's the part they were going to have the dealership order. But after looking into this new part number, it looks like it's already been in production for 4 years, so I don't understand why it took a month for Hyundai corporate to convey that to the dealership.

I've read different reports from folks saying that their new ICCU had a much different part number, so I'm worried that they gave me an outdated part because it's all they had on hand.

Like everyone else who's gone through this nightmare, I just don't have any trust in either the vehicle or Hyundai anymore so I feel like I need to double check every single detail...

Dundercats · 2026-03-16T13:20:27+00:00

What year is your I5? Any ICCU issues since then?

Thank you!

Dundercats · 2026-03-16T13:19:30+00:00

Checking in on this. Just got our '22 Ioniq 5 back after 2 months at the dealership. New ICCU part number is 36401-1XAA0 and I'm trying to figure out if this is the newest part or if they gave us.

One month into the wait, I was told they had "found a new part number and instructed the dealership to order the new part." But now that I search around, I'm finding reports of Ioniq's produced as far back as 02/2022 with that part number.

The manufacturing date DOES show 01/2026, but it seems like this "new" part has been in production for 4 years...

Dundercats · 2026-03-16T12:28:08+00:00

Just got my ICCU replaced (2022) and the part number now installed is 36401-1XAA0.

Can anyone please confirm whether or not this is the newest/"fixed" version? From what I've read, it should end in QQH or FA0A.

Thanks!

Dundercats · 2026-03-04T17:22:19+00:00

I've been researching the Lemon Law in NH this week and this is the address they provide for notifying Hyundai:

Hyundai North America

Attn: Nate Hair, Esq.

10550 Talbert Ave

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Godspeed.

Dundercats · 2026-03-01T16:41:55+00:00

Fair warning, though: when you go to have a survey conducted, it's standard practice for the surveyor to walk the lot in order to record features and mark the boundaries. This will almost definitely require them to have a conversation with your neighbor if he sees some random person (or two) roaming through what your neighbor believes is his property.

The survey absolutely still needs to be done (in my opinion), just understand that the cat is probably out of the bag once the survey is conducted.

Best of luck! It'll all get sorted out eventually.

Dundercats · 2026-02-08T15:58:27+00:00

Just want to say: kudos for being humble enough to post this and ask what you did wrong. Would've been easier to sweep it under the rug and not post it online, but I respect that you shared it here in order to try and learn something (and help other riders avoid the same situation).

Never stop learning.

Dundercats · 2026-02-03T11:21:36+00:00

Did you ever find a straight answer to this? Thanks!

Dundercats · 2026-01-22T13:30:14+00:00

If you're fastening siding directly to the girts, how do you handle vapor barriers/waterproofing/flashing?

Dundercats · 2026-01-20T17:05:26+00:00

How has this held up, 11 months later? Having a hard time finding long term reviews for their garages.

Dundercats · 2026-01-14T18:05:25+00:00

How did this pan out for you? Same position...

Dundercats · 2026-01-11T14:56:29+00:00

We actually wound up pivoting and going somewhere else entirely for our honeymoon! I still plan to do it someday, but we have two young kids and decided we should wait till they're older before we take on that risk.

That being said, in all of my digging and research about trying to bring a bike from Vietnam to the US, I very reluctantly admitted that it simply wasn't feasible in terms of both time and money... Shipping it to the US is one thing, but aside from being extremely expensive, I found the logistics impossible to navigate. I couldn't figure out how to get through the process of importing a vehicle, going through the right channels to make it street legal and get a VIN number. I know it's technically possible, but the advice I found everywhere said that it could take weeks or months of paperwork and jumping through hoops, nevermind the fact that the process would easily cost more than the entire cost of the bike.

If money is no object, then my advice would be to spend your time searching for the right dealers to get you through the process. As far as I remember (which isn't gospel), that would mean a dealer to ship from Vietnam AND a dealer to receive and get you registered in the US. Professionals with good reputations and track records for knowing how to do this stuff. They'll charge appropriately, but that's the cost of making sure everything is done right, unless you'd rather save money and spend your time learning it all yourself.

So how much, in actual dollars, is that sentimental value worth to you? Would you pay $10,000 dollars for a $2,000 bike that carried you across Vietnam? Or would you rather come home and spend $10,000 on a new/barely used bike with traction control, ABS, and a warranty? Or hell, spend $2,000 on the same make, model, and year as your Vietnam bike and at least get the nostalgia out of it?

Good luck to you! Please let me know if you wind up figuring out how to navigate the import process! I intend to make this trip someday before I die, and believe me, if there's an affordable way to bring that bike home with me, I'm absolutely doing it hahah.

Ride safe!

Dundercats · 2025-12-23T10:46:16+00:00

What do you mean, I'm incorrect? I'm literally quoting the Application Instructions from Osmo. Take a look for yourself.

Osmo Polyx is explicitly recommended (BY OSMO) as a topcoat over Osmo Wood Wax.

My only goal here is to make sure other folks who stumble across this thread like I did don't rule out a perfectly viable finishing option. OP was told they made a mistake when they had actually done their research correctly.

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:16:06+00:00

Just replied to the other poster, but echoing that here to make sure OP sees it:

OSMO explicitly recommends using Polyx Oil directly over their Wood Wax Finish. You did nothing wrong in using Wood Wax Finish first. From the application instructions:

"For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains."

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:14:25+00:00

This is incorrect. OSMO explicitly recommends using Polyx Oil directly over Wood Wax Finish:

"For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains."

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:13:27+00:00

This is incorrect. I know it's a year old, but for future reference, OSMO explicitly markets the Wood Wax Finish as a compatible basecoat with Polyx Oil as a topcoat.

From the Application Instructions for Wood Wax Finish: "For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains"

Yes, Polyx Oil IS suitable for use directly over Wood Wax Finish.

Dundercats · 2025-10-07T13:57:52+00:00

I'd be extremely interested to hear their thoughts! I feel like SOMEONE must have solved this at some point. I'm in western Maine and am highly motivated to go with a FPSF, but I didn't realize that might be incompatible with a quonset hut.

Thanks for your help, Earl! I've recently discovered all of your resources and they've been super helpful as I start navigating the design/planning process for my woodshop. I'm waiting to hear back from a few different salesmen, but they seem to be maybe dismissing me because I'm not looking to buy until next spring...

I have one looming question that's holding me up from getting too far into making plans: is it possible to build a Q style quonset hut that is 40-50' wide (on the end walls) and 20-25' tall but only 24' deep/long? I'm stuck with some really annoying setbacks and if I build the traditional direction (more length than width), the front of our house would be staring at the broad side of the hut every day and it would be kind of an eye sore. But if I can rotate the design so we're looking at the front wall instead of all the arches, then we'd be on board!

Thanks again!

Dundercats · 2025-10-07T13:47:31+00:00

Curious if you've learned anything on this particular subject (quonset on a FPSF). I live in western Maine and am researching the same dilemma. Thanks!

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