Gator has written 23 posts

"LA POPULARIDAD REAL DEL Dr URIBE" Statistics-Three Kinds of Lies

As Mark Twain said, "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."

By Gator on 2008-06-29 09:42:42. 2 comments.

Update Avianca/JetBlue Flights from USA

Avianca has backed away from plans to fly Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) and has opted to begin Washington, DC/Bogotá operations instead. JetBlue has been given FAA approval for daily, non-stop flights from Orlando to Bogotá BUT just when or if it will begin operations is still up in the air. IF servicet ever starts it will be late fall. JetBlue's decision might caused Avianca to take a second look. ...

By Gator on 2008-05-26 06:45:43. 20 comments.

Is This Forum Function Still Working?

What happened to the function that appeared when a "new" answer has been added to an existing post? Inquiring minds want to know-thanks.

By Gator on 2008-05-24 06:56:05. 3 comments.

¡ COMO LLAMAR A LA POLICIA EN COLOMBIA! !

¡ COMO LLAMAR A LA POLICIA EN COLOMBIA! ! Yo tengo un sueño muy liviano, y en una de esas >noches noté que había alguien andando sigilosamente por el jardín de mi casa. Me levanté silenciosamente y me quedé siguiendo los leves ruidos que venían de afuera, hasta ver una silueta pasando por la ventana del baño. Como mi casa es muy segura, con rejas en las ventanas hay trancas internas en las puertas, no me preocupé demasiado, pero estaba claro que no iba a dejar al ladrón ahí, c ...

By Gator on 2008-05-06 16:36:33. 11 comments.

Adiois

I have decided, reluctantly, to stop posting. I had, unknown to me, a vicious personal attack about a week ago. THAT IS NOT THE REAL REAL REASON. The triplejueputa, in extremely vile language, chose to personally attack my wife through an e-mail. All I have ever done in this venue to to offer advice that, hopefully, members found helpful. I assume this mongólico found my e-mail from anther post I gave to another member that asked for a private answer. To any of you that have that e-mail ...

By Gator on 2008-04-05 09:31:20. 22 comments.

Gringloid

Sorry I missed your question in the other post. Yes we have been to the Nazca a couple of times. The cebiche is some of the best I have ever had and has a good wine list mostly from Chile. Closed Sunday. Weekdays and Saturday open at noon then close about 3:30 then open again at six for dinner. Mrs. Gator thinks the atmosphere is too "sterile" so it's not high on the list-but I like it. Very popular and the times we have passed it crowded. ...

By Gator on 2008-03-25 20:30:57. 6 comments.

Well, Mrs. Gator is READY!

After dodging the fireworks we have returned to the apartmento. Mrs. Gator acquired one new yellow panties(calzones amarillos) Three potatoes, two of which have been pealed

By Gator on 2007-12-31 15:23:21. 41 comments.

You Haven't Heard the Last from El Supremo

Last night on TV here in Bogotá: "Es más fácil matar cientos de burro a pelliscos, que la oposición gane la reforma constitucional. Loose translation: It would be more difficult to pinch a 100 burros to death then the opposition to win the constitutional reforms. ...

By Gator on 2007-12-04 09:59:52. 2 comments.

"DAY OR RECKONING: HOW HUBRIS, IDEOLOGY AND GREED ARE TEARING AMERICA APART."

A new book by Pat Buchanan. Why I left and will never go back. In the past year I have been receiving a LOT of telephone calls from old friends and visitors ALL of whom are thinking of jumping ship and are looking at Colombia. Also more than a few have looked at Costa Rica and crossed it off their list. "America is in an existential crisis from which the nation may not survive. The U.S. Army is breaking and is too small to meet America’s global commitments. The dollar has sunk t ...

By Gator on 2007-11-25 19:45:02. 47 comments.

When you apply for Welfare in Mexico what does that Government give you?

A map of the United States! E-mail from my brother in California

By Gator on 2007-10-30 08:55:27. 14 comments.

MiamiMike.

Did you get the e-mail address?

By Gator on 2007-04-12 08:13:38. 4 comments.

The Big Day Is Here!!!!

As some of the members of PBH know this has been one of our special projects. Kinda a payback to the good things that have happened to us in Colombia.

The young man we have been putting through college is finished. He will graduate from the University of Florida, College of Engineering on Saturday, December 16. His degree with be in Computer Engineering, Digital Art and Design. He received a 4.0 this last semister.

Mrs. Gator and I will be there and will fly COP ...

By Gator on 2006-12-11 08:56:26. 13 comments.

Last Of The Property-Two Houses Outside of Jumandi (Cali Area)

No point hanging on to these so anyone interested???

Houses sit on about 3 acres in a barrio called Barejonal outside of a small town called Guachinte probably about 15 minutes out of Jamundi and about 45 minutes out of Cali.

House #1. 5 bed rooms, three baths, kitchen, garage, living room, dining room, large covered front porch with a beautiful view of the valley and Rio Claro. Less than 8 years old and was custom built.

House #2. (Is "next door" t ...

By Gator on 2006-07-22 14:26:38. 9 comments.

Uribe by A Landslide.

Almost all the votes are in and it looks like Uribe by 62/64%, Gaviria 22%, Serpa a distant third 11.8 % (this just may spell the end of the Liberal Party which has steadily gone down hill over the past few months, and Mockus a pitiful 1.2%. Since Uribe received over 50% no run off necessary.

Uribe is the first president to win re-election since President Rafael Nuñez in 1892 and is the most popular leader in Colombia's modern history ...

By Gator on 2006-05-28 19:31:56. 37 comments.

New York City/Bogota $413.

My daughter in Philadelphia e-mailed me this. On Travelocity, Lacsa to Bogotá $413 USD PLUS a free stopover in San José, Costa Rica. Through 22 June. (might be a hint to the old Dad)

http://dps1.travelocity.com/airgchoice.ctl?SearchMethod=BestFareFinder
&trip_option=roundtrp&dep_arp_cd(1)=NYC&arr_arp_cd(1)=BOG&module=calendar&adult
_pax_cnt=1&chld_pax_cnt=0&senior_pax_cnt=0&frontDoor=Y&pref_aln=all&FromTF=true ...

By Gator on 2006-05-21 06:19:42. 0 comments.

Hurricane Warning San Andres...

Heard on Caracol Radio: At 1O AM the government of Colombia has issued a hurricane warning for San Andres and Providencia. Tropical storm beta is expected to reach hurricane strength. About 75 miles south south east from San Andres-4/5 foot storm surge possible. ...

By Gator on 2005-10-27 08:26:40. 2 comments.

Immigration Fee Increase

USCIS Immigration Filing Fee Schedule

New fee os interest to this board:
Form I-129F Fiancee/K-3 $170
Form I-130 Legal Resident $190
Form I-485 Adjustment $325 (For minors up to age 14, the new fee is $225)
Form I-751 Remove Conditions $205
Form I-131 Travel $170
Form I-765 Employment $180



Form Description New Fee
(Effective 10/26/2005) Current Fee
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Residen ...

By Gator on 2005-09-28 07:31:45. 3 comments.

A Little Something on ATM Withdrawls...

Here is an article at Bank Rate.com that may be of interest: http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cc/20050624b1.asp

Do not forget, this chart is for PURCHASES made with a credit card. If you can, use your DEBIT card to make withdrawals from ATM's in pesos then pay in pesos. You will get the interbank rate usually with a say %1 conversion fee charged by the institution that does the conversion-not which will not be done by your bank. Also do not forget you are in effect selling doll ...

By Gator on 2005-08-22 07:17:11. 11 comments.

Visas Will No Longer be Sent By DOMESA

As of August 1, 2005, the Immigrant Visa Unit will no longer be using the DOMESA courier service for visa delivery. Instead, once a visa is approved, the beneficiary will receive it personally at the Consular Section, on the next working day after the interview, at 4:00PM. The benefiary may assign a representative to pick up the visa with a notarized letter of authorization. ...

By Gator on 2005-07-12 19:10:34. 7 comments.

How To Get Along in Colombia!

Enter COLOMBIA illegally. Never mind immigration , visas, international law, or any of that nonsense.

Once here, demand that the COLOMBIAN government provide free medical care for you and your entire family.

Demand bilingual nurses and doctors.

Demand free bilingual local government forms, bulletins, etc.

Deflect any criticism of anything you do with, "It is a cultural United States thing. You would not understand, amigo."

By Gator on 2005-04-28 13:53:52. 47 comments.

Dinner After the Bull Fight In Cali

An American touring Colombia stopped at a local restaurant in Cali following a day of sightseeing. While sipping his aguardente he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful.

He asked the waiter, "What is that you just served?"

The waiter replied, " Ah señor, you have excellent taste! Those are bull testicles from the bull fight this morning. A rare delicacy in this country!"

By Gator on 2005-01-10 20:46:36. 1 comments.

MIA/BOG on LACSA $284 USD

Round-trip price USD 284.00+ tax
Offers direct service (in LACSA speak this means you will stop in San José but not change planes). Advance Purchase: Earliest travel 28 Dec 04; latest travel 31 May 05; longest stay 30 days.
P.S. I recommend you call LACSA Reservation direct. at time they will offer a stopover in San José for around $50.00 USD ...

By Gator on 2004-12-28 07:36:10. 0 comments.

A Little Contest Re: Zagarise

Asked the nephew to check (he is a computer engineer, programing) and guess which two other handles run back to the same IP address. Anyone want to take a shot on his other handles and where he lives? ...

By Gator on 2004-12-05 08:33:24. 34 comments.

Value of the Peso vis a vie the Dollar

Had a meeting with my attorney this weekend in Bogotá and she had two financial types meet us for lunch, social not business. The general consenus reguarding the peso is by the end of the year it will be 2100 CPO to the dollar. I was told this is not only possible but likely. ...

By Gator on 2004-02-22 08:49:44. 8 comments.