I haven't been here for years - but I do have news!

[JimmySTLOUIS]

Hello to all the old timers on P-L
shut out to Chris F if you are still here


It is crazy to think that I have known the girl who is now my wife for 10 years and it all started right here.
I made a trip to see just one girl and went to Peru only after reading about successes from guys here. I also made one of my now very best friends here on P-L who is married to a Peruvian and lives in Nashville.
Once I was a super lonely guy coming off a divorce and then I found P-L
changed my life really


Here is the news!
We are expecting our first child - a baby girl - due in March!
She will be born in Lima and then return to the US




again thanks to all the old timers who paved the way for me
NEVER FORGET   Pete E. and all you guys


TE AMO PERU!

[fathertime]

Congrats Jimmy!  Good luck with the little girl.


Fathertime! 

[Awesome]

Sweet!

[DRGUY1]

Good story...Thanks for the update and good luck with the new addition.

[robert angel]

That's really a double dose of really good news for the lot of us. Too many times, we're preoccupied with the chase here, then if and when it burns down or pans out for gold, we never hear from veteran posters again. Double congratulations and thanks for delivering a positive vibe!!

[Chris F]

Hey Jimmy!!
Congrats on 10 years of marriage and your baby girl!!!
Hope all continues to go well for both of you!!
 
 
 
 

[whitey]

Congrats Jimmy!  But didn't anyone tell you ... WOVO never works?!   

[robert angel]

Congrats Jimmy!  But didn't anyone tell you ... WOVO never works?!   

Ahh--you know, some people just DON'T listen! 
Thank goodness too....

[Stevieboy]

Ahh--you know, some people just DON'T listen! 
Thank goodness too....

.
Great story. Congrats!

[fathertime]

Ahh--you know, some people just DON'T listen! 
Thank goodness too....

agree!


Jimmy's wife was also super young when he married her...I think she was like 18 or 19 or something...and it is obviously paying off!

again thanks to all the old timers who paved the way for me
NEVER FORGET   Pete E. and all you guys


TE AMO PERU!

Pete and his encouraging posts were also a motivating factor for me too...he was an inclusive optimist and a great host when I stayed with him.  It is really great you still remember and show your gratitude. 
btw...i read through many of your posts as I was getting started and found your story to be motivating to me...so thank you! 

Fathertime!

[pchip]

Hey hey, more and more good news.  We should change the name of the site


Congrats!!!

[InnocentVixen]

felicidades! our baby is due in march too, hope your wife is feeling well

[Dan Las Vegas]

Congrats jimmy!!!


Dan LV

[V_Man]

Congrats Jimmy!!!
Us WOVO will never learn. 

[JimmySTLOUIS]

thanks for all the kind words!


we are packing now for Christmas / baby stuff  - I know its only mid November but this is a full time job


Had my best buddy up from Nashville (Red Clay) and told him to check in on the forum too
he has been married to super cute and super hard working girl from Lima for many years now also
they both came up for our baby shower


On a side note I am looking forward to another super road trip in Peru
We sold the mini van we had and I am looking to buy another
would like to take about 2 weeks driving up north from Lima into the Andes and crossing into Ecuador towards Vilcabamba


best of luck to any new guys here


TE AMO PERU!


Jim

[raycjs]

Jimmy,
 
Congratulation by friend, i wish you and your wife all the best...
when you have time give me a call my number has not changed....
 
Things are still great on my end my girl just graduated collage with 2 degrees and helping me run the business..
 
 
Ray

[Researcher]

Congrats! Good news and keep us posted.

[the_ace33]

great news!

[michaelb]

Congratulations about the baby.

[Red Clay]

Congratulations my good friend. PL certainly has changed our lives and was even responsible for Jimmy and I meeting in the first place, once we realized we live only a few hours from each other. Thanks for the hospitality last weekend, as always, we enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words about C., she indeed does so much to pull her own weight (all 95 pounds!) and help our household and her family in Peru. Jlo's aunt is a trip, C. really liked her.
 
For those who don't know, Jimmy is a great guy, very positive, encouraging, and down-to-earth. He also happens to be one of those rare people who realized early in life the value of saving and investing, working hard to make it happen. Most people could do well learning from him. Enjoy it, my friend, you deserve it.
 
If you all end up spending most of your time in Peru, we will miss you greatly here, but will look forward to seeing you when we are down there. You have such a head start on me in several ways, not sure I can ever "catch up", lol.
 
Again, congrats and we will talk soon

[Hector_Lavoe]

Congrats to Jimmy on the baby.

Jimmy and RedCLay:  How did you guys meet your Peruvian ladies? Online, agency, friend, etc.?

I guess I could read the archives but if you come back to this thread it would be interesting to know.

[raycjs]

i agree with you 100% Red,,,Jimmy and i have been speaking for a few years and he is by far one of the most down to earth guys i have met. He also has his act together when it come to working hard and setting up is future.. he has spoken very highly of you over the years...
 
 
Ray

[JimmySTLOUIS]

sorry to turn this thread into a personal hug fest!  but gee whiz you guys are great!


Ray - I will call you


some background for any new guys
I met my wife through an agency and went to Peru only to see her
we chatted and skyped everyday before I went  - she also spoke English when we met
my best advice when it comes to women or investing is DO YOUR HOMEWORK - due your due diligence
I spent a month living with her family before I asked her to marry me
hotness and youth come and go - CORE VALUES are where it is at




ALSO - slightly Off Topic
can any Colombia guys give me some feedback of the situation with FARC
I am invested in several oil play producers in Colombia
there is a major new pipeline going in called the bicentennial pipeline 
the oil company's in Colombia do real well but transportation and costs are high and attacks on pipelines do happen
if any of you guys can give me some feed back on if this situation with FARC is getting better or worse especially in the Llanos Basin area 


just FYI - I have made investing my PASSION for the last 5 years and I am mostly self taught
if anyone of you are interesting in doing your own investing and money management then PM me
I am not selling or promoting anything, I will just point you to some books to start reading and how to get your mind right - successful investing is part psychological + being rational + being well read + discipline


I plan to retire to Peru possibly in 2014


TE AMO PERU!
Jim   

[AndyLee]

can any Colombia guys give me some feedback of the situation with FARC

Hi Jim, for the most up-to-date news go to http://colombiareports.co which is Colombia's only English Language newspaper. They do a decent job of converting Colombian news stories to readable format for expats. Just today they have another article on pipeline bombings http://colombiareports.co/eln-rebels-return-attack-shut-cano-limon-covenas-pipeline/ and there are many other articles in the archives.
For the most part, FARC is not the problem with the pipelines. FARC seems to be more into blowing up police stations in which process they usually screw it up and wind up killing civilians, children and dogs. They are also into blowing up electrical transmissions lines as they recently did in Buenaventura. Stupid move in my estimation. When they hurt the citizens they continue to erode any respect and admiration they once had from the population. We are all sincerely hopeful that the peace negotiations are successful and FARC will be neutralized permanently.
In the meantime, ELN is the 2nd largest group of so called rebel fighters, and they are continually saying they want peace talks with the Colombian government, too. Supposedly they keep blowing up oil pipelines and kidnapping people as a way to get the government's attention and "force" the government to enter peace talks with them.
Good luck with your investments and thanks for your offer to help others get started. My former partner in the US is doing something similar and has been very successful. Unfortunately, for me, i just can't drum up any interest in stocks or trading, just not my bag. However, my books are doing well and I've got two more coming out next year, so I can look to book royalties as a stream of income to continue helping to finance my retirement.
Take care,

[Hector_Lavoe]

some background for any new guys
I met my wife through an agency and went to Peru only to see her
we chatted and skyped everyday before I went  - she also spoke English when we met
my best advice when it comes to women or investing is DO YOUR HOMEWORK - due your due diligence
I spent a month living with her family before I asked her to marry me
hotness and youth come and go - CORE VALUES are where it is at

TE AMO PERU!
Jim

Thanks for responding to my question. Good stuff.