Go Peso Go Peso!

Simon says on Jun 7, 2007, 11:08:

Yeah man, I hope that peso Yeah man, I hope the peso goes up, up, and away!!!

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jun 7, 2007, 11:42:

I wonder why people think that having strong peso is good for Colombia?
it's good if you are going to travel abroad but not many can do that.

what with all those families that lives with the money that some relatives send from the USA.
what about interest?
and I am sure this will affect many Colombian export companies.

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lpdiver says on Jun 7, 2007, 12:13:

Personally it doesn't... matter to me. I won't be dining there...jejeje.

t

"cook some rice!"

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Man Tequila says on Jun 7, 2007, 13:08:

The large Subway sandwich is the 12 inch one. Why you would eat at Colombian Subway is a different question. I've had Koko Rico and El Corral on occasion but haven't eaten much fast food in Colombia.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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spigrimace says on Jun 7, 2007, 13:38:

Peso may see a correction now The 10 year bond yield is rising and Bernake may have to raise rates to stave off inflation in the US. 10% pull back wouldn´t shock me. The higher rates in the US is good news for the ailing dollar....The bad news is the higher rates may incite a harsher landing for the US housing market.

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panthdave says on Jun 7, 2007, 14:25:

Show 1890 on XE's 5PM Email Report.. COP Colombia Pesos 0.0005289306 1,890.6072258477



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Ctg Bound says on Jun 7, 2007, 14:28:

spigrimace I don't think its worth paying a great deal of attention to the US bond yield in relation to inflation history or many other economic indicators for the last couple of years, the yield is all cocked up due to foreigners buying US bonds.

May well prolong the US property downturn though.

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Lowell says on Jun 7, 2007, 16:04:

Sandwich I try to eat an American style lunch each day. I don't like colombian food 3x a day. Even if it tastes great. I usually make a sandwich made on Italian or wheat bread, with a side of raw vegies an 1/2 an avacado. If my lunch costs more that $2.00 I'd be surprised. Since I do 95% of the cooking, it's easy for me to cook some extra, beef, pork or chicken, so I have sandwich goodies. For a treat the other day I bought some Guoda cheese. Wow, what a treat!

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 7, 2007, 23:11:

Koko Rico was the biggest rip-off I ever had in Colombia - pertaining to eating out. One time, I was in Villavo centro with Vivi, and we went to Koko for lunch. The price was similar to a US restaurant. The food was ok at best. That was my one time in a chain type of restaurant in Colombia. I am more of the 2.5 mil bowl of sopa de mondongo, while waiting for an entire pollo broaster with potatoes and yucca for 11 mil type of guy.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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cayita says on Jun 8, 2007, 02:52:

see I bet you boys have problems going in understanding the difference between what is a 12 inch and what is a 6 inch. ;)

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scotty says on Jun 8, 2007, 04:18:

man tiquila yea, El Corral...best cheeseburger in the world!

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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scotty says on Jun 8, 2007, 04:21:

RJ I agree with you about KOKO RICO, i also at there once and that was enough. over price , so so menu, and so so food. lot better places around town to eat.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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cayita says on Jun 8, 2007, 04:27:

I receommend you guys hunt for that local guy that is cookin better than the chain. They are around and they are cheaper and better tasting. You have to maybe try a few dogs to get to the one you like but it is worth the effort to hook up with the real deal.

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Waterdawg says on Jun 8, 2007, 06:16:

Dogger ! I'm a Dogger hot dog man myself..

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podborski says on Jun 8, 2007, 15:53:

Koko Rico is awful I went there once, it was enough.

Cali Mio can be really good though. And what's the burrito place called, maybe Carnal? something like that, there's one next to the BBC on 82. Only the burritos are good, don't get the quesadillas, uggghh.

Dogger is pretty good, I just wish they would learn to steam the (far too big) buns though.

(Montreal has the best hot dogs that I know of, not to mention smoked meat sandwiches, of course.)

I can't recall what I paid for my small Subway sub in parque 93, but I do recall being shocked at the price.

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elreydelostrolls says on Jun 8, 2007, 16:15:

"(Montreal has the best hot dogs that I know of, not to mention smoked meat sandwiches, of course.)"

At last, a man who knows whereof he speaks.

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Man Tequila says on Jun 8, 2007, 17:54:

When I die I wanna go to Schwartz's.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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podborski says on Jun 8, 2007, 21:25:

Schwartzes Seriously one of the most memorable dining experiences of my life. Should be in someone's Top 100 in the world list, maybe Top 20.

First time I went there, I was hung over, starving, didn't have a clue what to order. The waiter gruffly suggested a plate of 'medium' (medium fat).

I asked for a glass of milk.

The waiter looked at me like the moron I was.

"You can't drink milk with smoked meat!"

Me: "what should I have?"

"Black cherry".

Me, meekly: "Ok"

Cott's Black Cherry and a smoked meat sandwich. To die for. I had never had either before, and ended up making a decent bit of change buying Cott stock as a result of that little visit.

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goin_south says on Jun 8, 2007, 23:19:

reflecting to the top.... where did the peso go today? anyone know?

Voy para del Sur

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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scotty says on Jun 9, 2007, 04:24:

goin south I heard from a buddy in Cali that today the peso is at 1930, that beats the hell out of 1800 a few days ago but still along way from 2600.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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miamimike says on Jun 9, 2007, 12:50:

Beats the Heck out of the Peso which was at 810 to 1 USD my first trip to Col, everything is relative,,,

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goin_south says on Jun 9, 2007, 15:19:

what year was that? miamimike? (only curious) I think for the trips I have made the past 2 years, it's always been around 2200 to 2300.

Voy para del Sur

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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elreydelostrolls says on Jun 9, 2007, 20:42:

"Cott's Black Cherry and a smoked meat sandwich. To die for. I had never had either before, and ended up making a decent bit of change buying Cott stock as a result of that little visit."

You're going to make a grown man cry just thinking about this.

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goin_south says on Jun 9, 2007, 23:00:

already back to 1930 today. How 'bout all you prognosticators?
What will the exchange rate be in two weeks?

I'm guessing (and hoping) back up, over 2100 again.

Now, elrey....I've got to go watch that new Halma Sayek movie; Salma Hayek. I think you know, to whom I refer.
ammakayak. whoev4r.

Voy para del Sur

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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scotty says on Jun 10, 2007, 03:14:

MM when the hell was it 800 to 1? must be before my time? i first traveled to Colombia in 1998 and i dont think i have ever seen lower than it is right now. i do remember just a few years ago it was 2600 to 1.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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scotty says on Jun 10, 2007, 03:15:

if it hits 2500, im getting on a plane headed to Cali.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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Ctg Bound says on Jun 10, 2007, 04:54:

Old friends Who have lived here for about 30 years, said when they came here it was 100 pesos to the dollar.

Not sure if that is correct or not, somebody like Gator would know, if his memory goes back that far.

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elk says on Jun 10, 2007, 04:57:

Good site for real time quotes The El Colombiano and Bancolombia both report a TRM of 1,924.54 at closing.

Bancolombia also provides real time quotes including history information. Click on "Historico or Ver más" You can also download history information to your excel program.


http://investigaciones.bancolombia.com/InvEconomicas/Cotizaciones/Monedas.aspx?C=B#49

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miamimike says on Jun 10, 2007, 05:05:

Scotty, Here's a Link showing the Peso Trading In the 90s at the Rate I mentioned,. Gator had posted an even more precise rate dating way back and graphically not long ago.

"Colombian peso:
Currency data from January 1, 1990 to August 18, 1992 were unavailable. Between August 19, 1992 and August 18, 1995, the peso exchange rate changed from 693.25 to 947.22, or at an average rate of 0.23194 per day. The exchange rates for the peso from January 1, 1990 to August 18, 1992 were calculated by decreasing the value of the peso by 0.23194 per day from 693.25, which it was on August 19, 1992."



http://www.usagold.com/gildedopinion/vaneedenprice.html

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panthdave says on Jun 10, 2007, 05:14:

Scotty back in the Pablo Days...Same as Peru.. Late eighties was down in Lima..Where I was changing my dollars on the black market in the streets of Lima when dollars where in demand but the exchange rate sucked but I have read where it was 800-1 but you know I bet ya items were much cheaper so that 800 pesos went far...in Colombia..
Huh imagine me in my late teens in the streets of Lima changing my dollars on the black market..I was long hair freak with a earring in my ear..Well had some experience when I was 14-16 my dad use to send me to the streets of Bangkok to exchange Dollars for Baht at the time the black market was good.. I wish Colombia had a black market probably do but not that much and I have not seen yet..
Ended 5Pm Eastern time yesterday at 1912.75 so went up .95 from Friday to Saturday...Friday XE Quote was a even 1912.00

Satuday XE Quote at 5PM
COP Colombia Pesos 0.0005227528 1,912.9500000000


Peace out

Viva Medellin..My 2nd Home...
panthdave Miami

panthdave Miami

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Cerealkiller says on Jun 10, 2007, 05:16:

I remember when the dollar was 700 pesos. And if i am not completely mistaken back in 2000 1USD=1300 or something along those lines.
Panth Colombia does have a black market apparently. I have a friend who always goes to this crack house type thing and they just do currency exchange at very attractve rates. I know the place is somewhere in Downtown bogota, but thats all I know.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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elk says on Jun 10, 2007, 08:02:

Exchange rate was 433.92 Dec. 1, 1989

Dic 1/1989
$ 433,92
Ene 1/1990
$ 445,69
Feb 1/1990
$ 456,60
Mar 1/1990
$ 468,96
Abr 1/1990
$ 479,17
May 1/1990
$ 491,08
Jun 1/1990
$ 502,39
Jul 1/1990
$ 513,71
Ago 1/1990
$ 525,05
Sep 1/1990
$ 534,90
Oct 1/1990
$ 545,13
Nov 1/1990
$ 556,53
Dic 1/1990
$ 568,73
Ene 1/1991
$ 578,45
Feb 1/1991
$ 588,17

http://investigaciones.bancolombia.com/InvEconomicas/(3cqruqyxaazxds45eoi1xr3w)/indicadores/economicosHijos.aspx?id=49&C=B

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poco says on Jun 10, 2007, 14:34:

Funny stuff 2500, im getting on a plane headed to Cali.
This was the rate or even higher when some folks were all UPSET that the flower exporters were going broke because of a BAD exchange rate.

I have a friend who always goes to this crack house type thing and they just do currency exchange at very attractve rates. I know the place is somewhere in Downtown bogota, but thats all I know.

Really ? Hummm, let's see,, one reason might be they are selling counterfeit pesos.

Then again, maybe they want YOUR peso's and will give you dollars.

Thinking about it,, I remember several months ago one guy said he could "pay for the plane ticket" by taking dollars and exchanging for pesos. It might have been Pounds ??? You aren't the same guy are you?

PS: Talked with a professor who said ONE DOLLAR bought EIGHT PESOS when he was in school. I'd guess that to be in the late 1960's.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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cayita says on Jun 13, 2007, 05:13:

those are falsos I have heard you can find those guys on the street in central down around all the compra ventas. I have heard the exchange rate is 2 falsos for one origninal but only a real low life would pass falsos onto hard working people.

In other words if Plan Colombia gives our soldiers one pair of boots should we then bitch about how it was made in the USA? C'mon!

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