I need help

ROBCAR says on May 25, 2005, 18:33:

Though choices...... As I was getting ready to write my post, very similar to yours, I read your comment, questions, and/or concern.
All I can tell you is that it is very dificult for me since I'm also a single dad here in the US but with the love of my life in Colombia. I also would like to go there and stay for more than a week....and hopefully close to the time required to obtain the fiance visa. You are also correct about the fact that jobs there are limited and don't pay much (based to US standards) and that is the other problem I'm still trying to sold. Although I'm fully bilingual and have an accounting degree along with over 10 yrs in public accounting and business consulting, I just don't how much of a market would be for me in Colombia.

Perhaps it is easier for you not to make the move since I believe you don't have a love there...yet


ROBERT C
MIA & MDE

ROBERT C MIA & MDE

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caslug says on May 25, 2005, 19:34:

recommend on this board you don't use.. that dread word that starts with D**ING. If you don't know decent spanish it's very tough to meet ANYONE other than some tour guide. If you know decent spanish fly down stay at hotels near avienda sexta, if you have contact before you come down that's better. BUT colombians especially in cali of both sexes are very nice and friendly. you'll make friends very fast. stay safe, have fun, and post a report.

PS. D*** services are a waste of money and time. you don't need them if you speak spanish. And if you don't then you should consider spending money learning spanish first.

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Michael B says on May 25, 2005, 19:47:

Both of you need help So, here's some help. Well, like you said, this isn't a dating service, but there ARE many. Some sell addresses, some sell tours, some sell 'one on one' introductions, some do all three...there are also some internet discussion groups by, for and about men who are interested in meeting/marrying foreign women, try these:

www.planet-love.com - semi moderated, (free) registration required to post, anybody can read. Divided into sections: Latin, Asian, FSU (Russia and satelites)---sometimes flame wars break out, but this is (IMHO) the most serious one for guys sincerly wanting to get married. Prostitutation talk is strongly discourgaged and will get you banned.

www.worldlovecollege.com - semi moderated, (free) registration required to post, anybody can read. Almost exclusivly Latin, emphasses on Colombia---also has some flame wars, and although their memberships overlap, some of the people on this board seem hell bent on distroying, or at least making fun of, the P-L board as a 'bunch of prudes' because on P-L they don't talk about 'you know what' and on this one they (not all, but a lot of them) seem to be proud of their pay for play 'conquests'.

www.gringos.com - semi moderated, registration required to post or read. Sometimes they have a special and offer free membership, other times they only grant membership if you purchase the book they sell. Not many flame wars, pretty friendly place.

LWL (Latin Women List)- fully moderated, (free) registration required to post or read. This is more of an email relay system than a 'post it in real time' board like this one. I can't remember exactly how you get ahold of them to register, but I'm sure you could find them via Google or Yahoo.

Some guys are in 2 or 3 or even all 4 of these web sites, and there are probably others that I'm not even aware of. Hope this helps.

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claudia82 says on May 26, 2005, 05:39:

ctyboy and it's ColOmbia

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bufalo says on May 26, 2005, 08:48:

You did your thesis on the colombian cartels and didn´t know that it is spelled ColOmbia?

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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ctyboy says on May 26, 2005, 13:30:

to all non-wise asses Thanks to those of you that were sincere your information was helpful. And, as you can probably tell my mind is preoccupied presently, I probably should have edited that last message, please excuse the oversight.

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utopiacowboy says on May 26, 2005, 18:26:

Colombia is tough if you don't speak Spanish. Unlike northern Mexico with which I am also familiar, very few people can speak any English at all. Learning Spanish is not an impossible task but without sufficient motivation, why bother? I met my Colombian wife on an internet site (amigos.com) while I was looking for a Mexicana who lived close to me (I used to live near the Mexican border). I saw my wife's photo and one thing led to another and I learned Spanish in order to communicate with her. So now here we are a couple of years later, still insanely happy and in love.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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poco says on May 26, 2005, 21:14:

Thinking it is time Also, I would be interested in knowing other things about the country that this message might evoke.

Every time I read one of these stories I am ELATED to be single with no children and living half my life in Colombia. The happiness knowing I’ve lead a charmed life is hard to put into words. Think I’ll buy more 260 july calls on google. Reminds me of Mangos,, not sure why? Maybe need more aluminum sheeting on the roof.

"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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N2Aquatix says on May 27, 2005, 07:53:

My Situation My situation is similar to the cowboy's. I got my fiancee's e-mail address from one of those agencies, then I simply wrote her an e-mail in spanish explaining that I was very attracted to her and sent her a photo also. She was interested in knowing me better and it went from there. I studied spanish for two years in high school and three semesters in college and I can tell you that until you go there and learn the local dialect, you will still be lost. It does help to learn the language first however. Barranquilla seems to have a fair number of people who speak english. Tourism I suppose is to blame for that one. Most of the people in important places will speak english and spanish.

Jay

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