haji has left 73 comments

haji comments on English sausages

When I was living their,I made my own sausage and keilbassa,cause its hard to find.anyway check out pamona on ave19 close to 100

haji comments on Anyone Ship A Vehicle To Colombia

juan is right,if you can find a diplomat and buy his quota from him or her you could come out cheaper.

haji comments on WANT TO BUY IN NORTH BOGOTA

Mark he lives on 94-11 but that is a good area and it is high .However there is also a bad area in there 84,5,6, kinda red light there are deals good luck

haji comments on

I lived there 3 years of course I am going back but all I have to say is Amen!!!! I was not the only one.

haji comments on WANT TO BUY IN NORTH BOGOTA

you know how expensive it is there,but if you got the funds you can get what you want.I have a freind that lives in that area.His place appraises at over 2 million USD.

good luck

haji comments on Wife not allowed to leave Cali - Help!

NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT This sort of detention is actually very common, as DAS officials may only have a name to work with (no ID number). I am assuming that your wife's name happened to be "similar" to the one of the person being sought for prosecution, and the officials acted upon her name. Unless there is any other legal problem, the matter can be solved in no time, all your wife hasto do is go directly to the DAS in Cali and clear the issue, it shouldnt take more than a day. No lawyer is necessary.

Good Luck!

haji comments on Danger in Yopal?

to be honest You shouldnt have any problem , alot of foreigners go there and work there ,with BP and the security is very good because of these people working there.So I dont understand why they would tell her that.

haji comments on Curious about living costs

well We live in estrata 5,house is paid for but for 5 people to live here costs 2000,usd a month,Thats utilities,food and maid.Extras another 1000.00usd thats gas,car insurance,eating out andf trips.
Schools LOL get out your wallet''this casn be very expensive,deposit,monthly payment,and supplies.Which include toilet paper and cleaning supplies.More than what one person would use go figure.
PLease come stay first and see what you are getting into.It is not as cheap as what people say.good luck

haji comments on RETIREING IN COLOMBIA

It varies What part of Colombia? and the private schools are different prices.need a little more info.

haji comments on Armenia Accomodations

there is There is Bolivar plaza hotel has resturaunt and bar for 90,000 a night usually,but holy week it goes up.Alsoif you get there you can get apartments.I know of one a women rents for 90,000 a day with 2 rooms ect ,but I have misplaced her number.Il see if I can find it.

haji comments on Advice on public transport.

I hate hearing that Like Gib I have seen it happen,robberies,and murders.I dont take busses much because I drive.However it can still happen then.
Thing is even though you feel safe,always be aware,know your surroundings.My son is Colombian and has been robbed alot.Damn digital cameras get expensive.
Gib I would like to ask you a private question,is there someway to do that ,in which you feel comfortable.

haji comments on Altitude

Cali,maybe not but,Most people that have visited us.do get stomach problems.Of course that was in Armenia,and Bogota.It is also common to aquire parisites.have a great trip

haji comments on trying to find family

theres 2 Eda A lynn--and luis.E lynn if these are them pm me and I will give you the address and phone

haji comments on For Sale: 98 Ford Explorer XLT

yes you are right 4 wheel drive changes from 2 to 4 switch on dash,also its automatic ,great mileage on trips Bogota to Armenia 50,000 pesos.Located in Bogota.Thanks tinto

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looks like Looks like somewhere south west,Ive been past it Like funza,or mosquera.grrr hate when I cant remember

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

what I have found What I have found is that the Colombians That do this are the ones ( rich or poor doesent matter)That have never been out of Colombia, for what ever reason.The ones that have viited ,stayed, schooled elsewhere.are the ones who are diffrent.
Vicshere, that sucks.Last night my wife got a call .The man said Luz, we have a job for you and you can start tommorrow,By the way how old are you,are you over 45 .My wife said yes and ,he said I will call you right back --- of course he never did-- Friday we called the bank they said the papers are ready this is 4 months after we paid off the loan.So thelady said the paper will be sent to you and you will have it monday.Monday comes no paper .We call oh theres a mistake it will go out this afternoon,just takes a minute on the computor to fix you will have it tuesday . well tuesday is here and the papers are not ,so we call this morning And guess what--- they havent been sent.You ask why, well its because there was a problem once again
FUUUUCK cant any one get somthing done that takes 10 minutes, done in 4 months, and at least tell me the truth as to why it hasent been done--- so I do understand .

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

TIENE TODA LA RAZÓN Es cierto. No estoy diciendo que todos los colombianos son mentirosos, solo quiero aclarar que la experiencia que he vivido en Colombia, me ha llevado a asumir que lo que me dicen es mentira, hasta que pueda comprobar lo contrario, esto es, que ahora soy mucho más precavido. Creo que tiene razón, mi español necesita pulirse más, he tomado atenta nota.

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

hmmmm I am sorry, I guess interviewing 200 plus mechanics and out of them finding 26 that had actual experiance after testing them, I may have jumped the gun ---And mabey when i actually caught people stealing and knew that they took things they didnt actually lie to me that they didnt do it---oh and the service technicians that said they needed extra things done at the other shops for say 20 mill pesos and brought me recipts for that amount didnt steal when I found out they paid 5 mill for the recept---Oh and the manager of cali showroom who stole 13 milliones and said she was sorry and would pay it back but she needed a raise from 750,000 per month to 1 milliones a month wasent stealing. how many times does it need to happen to form an opinion
I truly believe there are execptions to the rule you Colombiche may be one of them if so thats great

out of 23 showrooms all the managers stole something--out of 7 partners all but my son ,my wife and one other stole nothing

out of 57 employees all of them stole---if perhaps I would have been like other patrons and searched them before they left it wouldnt happened --- I have one man that is very rich in Bogota and still owes me 7 milliones and says he will pay --- hmmm that was a year ago
I pursue everything However there is always a excuse and even when confronted with the facts and evidence they will look you in the eye and lie
Yes,they try to impress you with there knowledge, but thats not what impresses me --- what impresses me is when a person tells me " I dont know can you show me " that person I will help
I think what pisses me off the worst is that people here think I actually beleive what they say.

I have had high class and loqw class people do it rich and poor do it
it is a way of life here

small examples --- I will be there at 10 and show up at 4 or not at all-- when you see them they act as if nothing has happened it wouldnt be bad if it didnt happen that way all the time
Or family memeber saying I will pay you back on tuesday I am getting paid then and not paying you anything on tuesday or ever
I suppose to them this is not lyeing if you are brought up that way I guess you never know what the truth is

But in the end trust comes last for Colombians

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

Theres more to it The funds should be somewhere ,and probably are There are still alot of skeletons in the closet,You see the finacial manager was also the general manager for 2.5 years,him and another man did alot of things without discloseing them to the partners.When I got there last year I started snooping around and was stopped usually because people wer eafraid of losing their job.During this time Nelson managed to divert money and have fake thefts accure,Along with giving the top share holder 43 motorcycles,---We had a total of 23 showrooms which Nelson also took care of and money was stolen from there also this is very complicated.This took alot of time but this man had everyone lying for him and shared some profits with them---money talks here period--

As far as not trusting , Well I have been in buisness all my life,Ive lived all over the US and lived in many parts of the world. But Here In Colombia , Its a way of life to use others and doesent matter if its a family member or a friend or someone you just met---its all about what you can get and how much----And as far as being smart I dont think Im smart or have ever belittled a Colombian I learn from everyone--Hell look at the way I write ---Most of the Colombians I Have meet are smart But they think they are superior and try to prove it--Fact is they will take from anyone I HAVE SEEN IT

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

Tinto We own the 4th largest motorcycle assembly plant in Colombia,We are the second largest sharholders,and because of what has happened.we will lose everything her soon.Mostly because we trusted and took their word for things.They all lied and all stole not just money but merchandise.The sijin has done nothing.and of course everyone blames my wife ,no one takes responsibility for anything.I will never trust anyone here again not untill they prove thereself,Nor will I believe anything they say,there is always a motive behind their Niceness.

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

Gomezman5 Thank you gomezman,Really nothing left to do but sell this explorer and leave so we can make more money , the financial manager,along with 2 accountants and an auditor,managed to steal most of it, And the employess stole a huge chunk --When confronted all they could say is yes we did this ,but what can you do.Anyway Thanks for the thought Its much appreciated

haji comments on Why do some Colombians lie for nothing?

vicshere I have much empathy for you,My wife and I are broke other than our home and our suv which we now have to sell, everything that happened to you has happened to us . We have lost 300,000 usd --Why becuase we trusted and treated people right.All my trust is gone, except for my wife, who is Colombian , but educated in the states.Damn I wish I knew you needed help with your home I would have helped you free , as I am so bored waiting around to sell this car grrrrrrrr.As usuall we were lied to and now have been waiting 3 months for the papers from the bank for the suv as it was used as a guarantee-- supposed to be here tuesday JAJAJAJ---anyway just wanted to say I agree with you 1000 percent.

haji comments on

Yeah Everytime I Tell the truth I get bashed,I have witnesses 11 murders inless than a year,and 5 robberies,mabey I am out to much also.I still am living here and enjoy it.Never the less again I agree with you .The truth needs to be told. have a great day

haji comments on People named Sandstede in Bogota?-- please help

I searched the white pages here and there are none listed. sorry.Maybe a wifes name or somthing may help.
regards

haji comments on Is this true or just a wet dream

GringoinBucaramanga Look in my image gallery,everything is there

haji comments on looking for an investment opportunity

MIke My buisness partner, does this,I can put you in touch with him.
Or contact the man above without comming here, the reason is unless you were born there and have a direct contact with those who can get the emeralds you cant get them from the mine. The other best thing to do is come to Bogota and make the deals here.

haji comments on Is this true or just a wet dream

nope wont work First of all, when the bike is in just a few parts its considered , CBU,
you dont need an assembly license for that, but, you have to pay Vat, and the Dian for clearance.
Second if the bike is completely knocked down ,its considered CKD and you not only have to pay taxes but have to have an assembly license for that brand of bike.
My wife and I own an assembly plant,so I do know about this.
heck I have 16 2005 110cc mopeds I could have sold him here.very cheap and, he could have avoided all the problem he will have.
Last it is possible only if you bribe the right people, but even if you got them here getting them licensed for the street is the other problem, write me if you need more info.

haji comments on Soup kitchens in Colombia?

I tried to meet you in Armenia ,when you first arrived.Im sorry we didnt meet.Your idea is a noble one but, there are things here in Colombia that will hinder it greatly--When we were there my wife and I feed alot of the homless and clothed them. We saw the need, so I checked into alot of diffrent things, as I have alot of resourses, since I was Diretor of Volunteeres of America in Ohio and started many soup kitchens ect..
But the main problem will be funding ,the next will be people seem to mean well, but, they dont follow through, especially here. So when you are depending on their money or time, you wont have it.
The other thing here is the street people like their life.
My advise is dont rent at first,make your food,walk around feeding people,and others will see, and they will come to you, to help at least they did us.Once you gain support it will be easier.There is alot of work in this.and if you dont start small you will have problems . I started a kitchen in Mansfield had 14 volunteers ready they said, the kitchen opened and it was just my wife and I No one showed up and we feed 600 people that day.
Now if you are serious, Our friend is the head of Ninos de los Andeas, and he can help you. He started with his own funds, write me I will give you contact info. Good luck

haji comments on Weapons for Self Defense

Gib A friend of mine trained in Krav Maga,it was great .Him and I had alot of fun in the prison we worked at,the only problem was we were always sent in first LOL anyway,I enjoy your post and your staight forwardness.Bu8t then again I guess we think along the same lines.

haji comments on Weapons for Self Defense

YES The best advice is what gib said if you are trained in anything practice it.I have found its best to practice your whole system, but pick some techniques that you feel your best at and perfect them so they are second nature.From what I've see here as far as robbery and shooting most are up close so practice hard, and when they try somthing feed them their weapon. FOr the most part though I feel its about how you carry yourself here, make eye contact, walk upright,let them know your aware but, at the same time dont be paranoid.and you wont have problems.Oh Yeah one more thing think before you act .

haji comments on Gringo kidnapped and robbed in Cali

great Great police work!!!!!!!

haji comments on Moving to Colombia

gmz Although, many things have happened to me and my family,I still like Colombia.However,culture shock for you and your children may or may not be an issue,I do feel safe here - although I always watch you never know what may happen,but , all in all its pretty safe
We live around Cal 127 our home is paid for But we have 5 people to take care of with everything gas,water electric,cable ,food its cost just under3 million a month,or around 1500 per month.
the biggest thing for me is the food I miss.dont get me wrong you can get most anything here at a price.So what I do now is cook and bake alot so We can enjoy diffrent things-- cooking especially baking at high alltitudes is a challenge,but i believe I have mastered it. I still cant find corn syrup LOL
anyway I would say come here with your kids for a few months, if possible , what may bother me wont bother you and visa versa
feel free to write me about anything ---Taurus45b at yahoo.com
best regards chris

haji comments on Law Enforcement in Colombia

LOL First of all the police Usually ask for the money at least they always ask me,and as for the friend .He was told to do so. I live in Bogota north end now I was in Armeniia.My wife has liived as long as you and to name a few her home was broke into and the family held at gun point for 10 hours noone caughtHer son last year drugged and all his money taken from his account
lets see Within this year we Have had over 300 milliones stolen from us by friends family and buisness associates---- Nothing is being done by police---- Our employees five of them were robbed at knife point---- two of our cali managers drugged and over 20 millones stolen from accounts of ours and i can go on and on
Somtimes the police do not let you go unless you payat least not me and usually what they do is stop me for driving a ford explorer then ask to see equipment if thats alright they make some up thats wrong but then say I need gas -- I ask how much they reply whatever you can give---Dont get me wrong most dont even get paid so i understand
However as far as their preformance on investigations --it sucks period
But Thank you for your comments

haji comments on Law Enforcement in Colombia

Well depends As a former police officer(louisiana) and correctional officer I personally think law enforcment sucks-I have seen people robbed right in front of police.I 've seen a gun put to a persons head while 2 police officers wacthed,this was 2 weeks ago. Also I had 6 motorcycles stolen brand new, they didnt do anything. I found 2 bikes called the police they arrested one man held him, then let him go, took 6 months to get bike back.Then I went to pick it up had to sign paper it was perfect condition or I couldnt get it. As you guessed it wasen't they used it for dirt racing, over 3000 km and bike had to be compleatly redone. The other bike was never picked up still waiting and its been a year now
Also most take payoffs. I've paid alot of money to police actually for nothing-- my sons friend just paid 600,000 to police yesterday because he had a blow out and flipped his new car and went in a ditch,they told him they would turn it in if he didn't.
I have seen 8 murders and the way they handled the scences was terrible.
Anyway I am sure there is some good, as with all countries they have their problems,some more than others.

haji comments on bus from bogota to pereira

HMMM Well personally I would take a smaller bus,rather than a larger one.
and saftey well thats up tp you,I go were I want but diffrent strokes for diffrent folks,Some get scared of everything some don't.Dosent mean not to be cautious,But i believe It depends on the persons background and what he knows or doesent know-and although GIB may be sarcastic I believe he offers good information but then i read between the lines and know what he does is right for him ,He knows his limits and himself
cheers!!!

haji comments on 911 or 119

thats good to know I didnt know there was a number,but to be honest their ambulance service here sucks from what i"ve seen.First people dont move for them so ,by the time it takes for someone to get there is better to flag a cab.although that will also risk the persons well being.After seeing how the emts handle the victims it really doesent seem to matter.Case in point--saw a man shot no one helped not even police,however the police did shoot the man, who shot the other then rode off on his motorcycle.Ambulance was called but ,instead of waiting person who was shot was thrown into cab--I have seen it more than once
Colombia does need to work on this --just my opinion

haji comments on The real scoop on Colombia. .

OH MY That sounds like a wonderfull dream,but it is certainly not Colombia
However,Thank you so much for making me laugh so hard I really needed that.

haji comments on hello first timer; lurker for a couple years!

Well Said Well said,--------

haji comments on Homeless in Colombia Finding a Way

GIB IS RIGHT ONCE MORE Dont get me wrong,I gave and still do to a select few I know are trying.But I also give by paying my bills all my utilities here are taxed a percentage of the bill.The goverment is supposed to use it for that -- to help the poor,Although I dont see where---I pay very high electric also the reason so the poor can have it cheap.anywaythe more a Gringo gives the more people want,and that includes your friends --so called and family.So its best to keep it for yourself and who you select

haji comments on Smart to buy apt or house in Col?

gringo bogota is right To be a tourist ,you can get by with no problems normaly and Colombia looks great but when you live here awhile all kinds of things happen
my wife and I have lost almost everything except our home.anyway come and rent for awhile before you buy at least a year then make up your mind.heck I might even rent you our home since we are going back to the states in january-it on calle 127a
best regards
haji

haji comments on Search: used mopeds in Cali

mopeds what size? how old? i just sold 5 110 cc ranging between 1,500 to 2.5 depends on km I do have a new 70cc scooter brand new but its a 2004 dark green for 2,000,000 includes all papers and tax
but im in Armenia
regards

haji comments on Harley Davidson motorcycles in Colombia

clubs name Hog colombia--presidents name chucho

haji comments on Good Hotels in and around Armenia

what hotels The Boliva plaza is 90,000 per night its in a good part of town and is nice email me and tell me what you need and when ill make the reservations for you
taurus45b at yahoo .com

haji comments on Harley Davidson motorcycles in Colombia

yes poco Yes ,I see quite a few but,I have lived here for a year, and also in the motorcycle buisness.and there is no shop the only dealer per-say is in Bogota.And there is a large club in Colombia Ill try to find the addy.

haji comments on Harley Davidson motorcycles in Colombia

THERE aRE PLENTY OF HARLEYS I see them everywhere Here in Armenia,but also in Bogota,cali.We sell motorcycles here so I always look for bikes,Just bought a 1956 bsa 500cc there are all kinds here.
haji

haji comments on Translation

asquiento Asquiento----yukky-- is as close as i can get

haji comments on Applying for the Socio o Propietario de Estab. Comercial Visa

DECLARACION DE RENTA No, this requiremente WILL NOT be overlooked. The DIAN is always on top of this for all business even if they are new businesses and you have nothing to declare.

Best thing to do is to file the income tax return with "0" income, you will be starting your business with a right foot with the DIAN.

haji comments on Pulserita

MANILLA DEPORTIVO CALI You can find it downtown in almost any town in Colombia. We have seen Deportivo Cali (and all other Colombian soccer teams) manillas sold on the streets in Armenia, price ranges from 1.500 to 2.000 pesos.

Where are you located?

haji comments on Juanes Tickets in Medellin

JUANES IN MEDELLIN His manager, Fernan Martinez has informed that Juanes concert in Medellin on October 16th, will be FREE.

Special equipment was brought from Brazil to have a sound that covers several blocks because of the amount of people expected to be there.

haji comments on My fiancee is so confused, Please HELP !!! She just recieved her packet with instructions .

HELP FOR YOUR FIANCEE Very strange indeed.... we will help. We are in Armenia, office phone 747 88 61 leave message with our secretary Elizabeth and we will get back to her midweek as we are presently in Bogota.