Money / Gift Question

gimmedub says on Dec 19, 2008, 05:47:

50mil for the younger and 100mil for the 17yr. old :)

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gamm2 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 19, 2008, 06:25:

mranderson says on Dec 19, 2008, 06:33:

How much do you guys normaly give your porteros? 40.000 each seems like a lot. Well, I have a lot of porteros....2 gates, 24 hours a day. Would a basket of cookies work for all of them?

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borat says on Dec 19, 2008, 06:47:

why not take them out for something to eat rather than giving money

what you believe is not important, it's what you do that counts

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Mononoke28 says on Dec 19, 2008, 07:18:

I know you don't want to haul gifts in your suitcases but when you're a child in Colombia and even more so, a teenager, you want to get something from whatever country your family members are coming from. That way you get to show off and brag about it with your friends even if it's just a baseball cap. It's a big deal.

Diana

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 19, 2008, 07:36:

Mononoke28 says on Dec 19, 2008, 07:38:

TJ Maxx is THE place to go, I love it, brand names at 50%-75% off. I remember when my dad visited us the first time and my favorite gifts were the little things things he put in a box, a walkman, a Cindy Lauper tape, candy, gum, and fruit flavored chapstick. I didn't care for the bigger gifts, but that little box was just awesome!

Diana

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babygirl says on Dec 19, 2008, 08:21:

I tend to agree with you guys on the cool gift from another country part. I was going to hit up the Guess & Tommy Hilfiger outlets. Guess wallet for 17 yr female, Tommy shirt for the 12 yr old boy and the little baby is so easy. I think I just might have to look at taking my larger pack. I hate checking luggage and I had only planned on taking my carry on pack.

What's TJ Maxx?

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 19, 2008, 08:31:

Mononoke28 says on Dec 19, 2008, 08:31:

TJ Maxx is a regular store that sells brand name stuff for less. They get the leftovers from other stores and outlets and that's why they are able to reduce the prices. It's like a Ross or Marshall's type of thing but nicer.

http://www.tjmaxx.com/index.asp

Diana

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Shortiao says on Dec 19, 2008, 08:34:

We're going to a party tonight for someones graduation. She asked for everyone to give money as a present.

She's getting a carton of chilean wine as a present for her cheek.

"cuando una persona toma otro pasaporte....pierde su identidad!" - Shortiao

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Mononoke28 says on Dec 19, 2008, 09:23:

As a present for her cheek? What does that mean?

Diana

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 19, 2008, 09:45:

I used to get my dark blue, skin tight Jordache jeans at the TJ Max on the east side of Indianapolis back in the early '80s. jaja

Try an Aeropostale Outlet. They often have clearance racks at 50 to 75% off lowest markdown price. I got Tshirts for 4 people for under $10.00 a couple of years ago. The brand is recognized in Colombia - though not as much as Tommy or Polo, etc.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Shortiao says on Dec 19, 2008, 10:20:

As a present for her cheek? What does that mean?

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In my world.....I find it ignorant to demand money as a present. You should be thankful that people give you something. It shouldn't be an obligation to give someone a present. So basically her present tonight will be a carton of wine.

Don't get me started on these wedding lists that people provide....

"cuando una persona toma otro pasaporte....pierde su identidad!" - Shortiao

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babygirl says on Dec 19, 2008, 12:21:

RJ: I used to get my dark blue, skin tight Jordache jeans at the TJ Max on the east side of Indianapolis back in the early '80s. jaja

BAAAHAHAHAHAA! Oh my LORD. Jordache...I remember those well.

Thanks guys for the input guys. :)

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Mononoke28 says on Dec 19, 2008, 12:50:

Someone was telling me about Aeropostale this morning and I had no idea what it was since we don't have those in Denver.

Diana

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miamimike says on Dec 19, 2008, 23:56:

If you are visiting Miami, check out the Flamengo Plaza in Hialeah! Its the Supercenter Area of Thrift stores! They have the Red, White and Blue Veteran's Thrift store and right next door is the Salvation army thrift store as well as many others. If you cannot find it cheap here, it doesn't exist! A Bogota ladyfriend comes here and buys a ton of used clothing and resells it "as new" in Bogota. She tells me she will KILL me if I ever tell any of her friends she buys used stuff to resell as new in Bogota~ LOL I also taught her how to clean the white&black size and care clothing labels with lighter fluid and a toothbrush to make them look like new(old jewish trick). The lighter fluid also works well on neck and cuff stains in making them look like new to sell or give as gifts to friends and family. I also showed her how to shave the small lintballs off Wool Sweaters with a Lint Razor. I do this with used clothing in prepping it for sale on eBay. Just check ALL the Pockets before you give them away to make sure no $$ Bills are tucked away. :>)

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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babygirl says on Dec 20, 2008, 18:06:

Ok, we got a really funky clutch sized Guess wallet for the 17 yr old, wallet for the teen boy (Guess too) and a cute little skort set for the baby. All for about $70 CDN. Now I just have to fit it in my pack. Guess I shouldn't wrap this stuff eh?

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 21, 2008, 03:17:

Mononoke, they have Aeropostales in Denver. Probably about 15 in the greater Denver area.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Papi de Alejo says on Dec 21, 2008, 05:16:

Babygirl, if you can manage it, bring some good quality wrapping paper. It should be real cheap where you are and better by far than anything that is economically available in Colombia. And it will be very much apreciated there.

Live simply... Love generously... Care deeply... Speak kindly...

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Mononoke28 says on Dec 22, 2008, 10:13:

Oh they do? I need to check them out then!

Diana

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