pilotguy has written 16 posts

DirectTV or Dish on Computer ?

Anybody know if the software you can download gets us all the channels like they say in the ads. "Watch all on your computer". Seems fishy. Also, for techies a question? Could you hook up a computer with internet connection on a plamsa tv ? thanks , Joe ...

By pilotguy on 2008-05-04 15:06:05. 11 comments.

Question about Rental Car IN U.S.

Hey guys, have not been back to U.S. for 2 years. My u.s. drivers license is expired. Can I use my colombia drivers license and my passport to rent a car in the U.S.? I was told that since my cedula expired every two years, I could not use it, I was told I need a permanent Cedula. ...

By pilotguy on 2008-02-10 10:25:26. 11 comments.

Closing On My House - Question

Hello All, I am closing on a real estate property (house) on my own. I have heard that there is a certain form needed to file or there is a large penalty. Any advice. thanks, joe

By pilotguy on 2007-11-28 06:20:30. 7 comments.

Need Help With Legal Question

Situation: Gringo here (15 months ) on spousal visa. Getting a divorce from colombian wife. Need to renew Visa in 1 year, probably without help of ex. What is best way to get a visa or type of visa to stay here permanently.. A friend asked me , but I have no idea. Will get an attorneys help, but was hoping somebody here had a handle on this. thanks, joe ...

By pilotguy on 2007-09-04 06:54:02. 9 comments.

How To " Sling Box" Can somebody explain please

Can somebody explain how I set up sling box to get u.s. tv here in colombia ? Do I have to have a tv set up in U.S. Please explain how to set up and use and where to buy. thanks, Joe ...

By pilotguy on 2007-08-27 14:46:34. 6 comments.

ONE MORE TRY - Need Shipping Contact In Colombia

I have businesses in Colombia. I need a good import/export guy to handle all. Not houshold goods, bringing in chem. products. If you have a contact, please reply. thanks, joe qualityusanow at yahoo.com ...

By pilotguy on 2007-08-22 18:42:36. 7 comments.

Need Help With Imports from U.S.

HELP. anybody got a good contact here in Colombia that knows the ropes for importing into Colombia from the U.S. The florida shippers can''t help me. Joe qualityusanow at yahoo.com

By pilotguy on 2007-08-21 15:23:28. 20 comments.

Need Shipping from Miami To Colombia

Can anybody help. I need to ship amounts of about 100 lb. each week from Miami to Colombia. I have spoken to: Eldorado air cargo, JJ logistics, Jose Betencour, and AB cargo. Their prices are from $2.7 a lb. to $3 a lb. Any body got better prices. Product is shredded tire product. Non Hazardous, low value. thanks, Joe ...

By pilotguy on 2007-08-06 11:46:53. 15 comments.

Thanks for The Nice Comments about Service

And also thanks to the others who also fought for their country. Only a warrior really knows the sacrifices that warriors and their families make. I shiver at the thought of young men like I was going into combat without the absolute necesiity. I am sick and tired of this Irag war. Get out, get out, get out. No more political statements for me. Joe/Pilotguy ...

By pilotguy on 2007-07-04 15:03:51. 16 comments.

Happy Birthday - United States of America

I am now permanently here in Colombia, My heart is here, but I do not forget my Native Country.
Pilotguy, Joe
Col.
U.S. Army Retired
Viet Nam 1968

By pilotguy on 2007-07-03 17:55:20. 52 comments.

Questions RE: Pereira

I have been in Manizales for one year now. Have invested in real estate but have not sold properties yet. Manizales is great for living, but terrible for making money. I am a bit bored.
Anybody on here that lives and has a business in pereira?
I have a few questions about the city, security, etc.
Thanks In advance. Joe
skype: pilotguy68
cell: 57-313-732-3383
e-mai:qualityusanow at yahoo.com ...

By pilotguy on 2007-05-30 16:08:01. 0 comments.

Business Idea For Colombia

Hello, I am moving to Manizales in the next few months to live. I am semi-retired and married to a Colombiana. I am looking into building and renting temporay storage units like here in the U.S.,(construction a bit different). I would appreciate any bodys opinion on the likelihood that this business would work in Colombia. Don't care if your opinion is positive or negative , just would appreciate hearing it and why.
thanks, Joe qualityusanow at yahoo.com ...

By pilotguy on 2006-03-19 16:47:04. 7 comments.

Manizales Information Please

Hello All, my name is Joe, I am seriously considering moving to Manizales within 2 months. Spent December last in Manizales visiting my in-laws. Love the city, but would love to speak to someone who knows area pretty well. Also would love to have a local partner for business investments I want to make, no cost to partner.
Please forward me a contact phone or please contact me direct, e-mail: qualityusanow at yahoo.com or skype: pilotguy68 ...

By pilotguy on 2006-03-06 09:15:49. 1 comments.

Moving To Manizales

Need help with info On manizales. Spent 3 weeks there in December with my brother-in-law. love to speak to somebody that knows city well. e-mail: info at qualityusa.net or skype: pilotguy thanks, Joe

By pilotguy on 2006-02-12 10:57:21. 1 comments.

Living & Doing Business In Medellin

My wife(colombiana) and myself are considering retiring to Medellin. We are planning to start several business ideas there. We have been to several cities looking over Colombia. After much research, we have decided on Medellin. I need desperately to speak to an American that lives there and is in Business more especially.
Thanks for anyones help in advance.
Joe e-mail: info at qualityusa.net skype: pilotguy68 ...

By pilotguy on 2006-01-07 15:44:28. 2 comments.

New Free Trade Agreement-Colombia-USA

I am moving my company to Colombia, going there in December. I am an american and married to a colombian who has her U.S. Citizenship now.
Can anybody comment on the free trade agreement.
For example:

Importing construction equipment
Used Cars

thanks, Joe ...

By pilotguy on 2005-11-08 09:09:48. 3 comments.