Colombian wife in America

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by utopiacowboy on Apr 2, 2005

Utopiacowboy,

Now, that sounds like a real good idea.  It would give your wife and kids even more of a feel for Texas living; and give them a project too.   But, I don't know what the chicken feed costs.  Feed is not not cheap these days, that's for sure.  My Dad has raised chickens off and on for years.  He really gets into it.  He and Mom live by Fort Gibson Lake, just north of Wagoner.  Since you used to live in Oklahoma, I am sure you know a little about this area.  Anyhow, your wife and kids would probably get a real kick out of having their own chickens.  I know that all the little kids in my extended family have always wanted to go see my Dad's chickens.  My kids are all grown now, but I well remember when they were young.  I think that farm animals of all types are good for kids to be raised around.  Especially if they have some responsibility for the care of the animals and birds.  By the way, my Dad really goes a little nuts with the birds: ducks, guineas, and geese; as well as chickens.  When I was a kid, Dad always had the "critters"; but my favorites were always the horses.  I am no cowboy like you, but I loved having our horses when I was growing up.  My ex-wife and I had two mares when we were married.  As far as I know, she still has them.  But, they were starting to get old, so one or both may be dead by now.  Well, it was good visiting with you about this.  Who knows, you just might have a rooster crow waking you up in the morning soon! ha

                          OkieMan

[utopiacowboy]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by OkieMan on Apr 2, 2005

I had chickens for a long time until we took in an unwanted Dalmatian. They are terrible dogs and that was the end of the chickens. Thank God, a neighbor later shot that dog when it was running loose. Many of them are deaf and the rest of them act like they're deaf.

[typher]

... in response to Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by Craig on Apr 2, 2005

When I was married to my first wife who is from Mexico, After opening a bottle of mayo,she would put the mayonaise in the cupboard. I had to explain to her and her family that it could spoil. Needless to say, I got a lot of strange looks. I guess the lesson here is if you have a latina in the house always check your cupboards.
Also, I think that  a lot of colombians think that the usa has a lot of chemicals in their foods. I remember a family of a girl that I dated in Barranquilla. Always, they stressed that the food they gave me was completely natural. They were very proud of that.

Typher

[doombug]

... in response to Re: Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by typher on Apr 2, 2005

Always, they stressed that the food they gave me was completely natural."

My wife's like that, too.  She believes in a lot of the hype, schemes, fads, etc., that the media and diet industry puts out.  I see it in her approach to buying shampoo, facial cream, juices, and such.  Ironically, some recent health problems she's had are intensified by her urge to keep her figure lean .  She's become anemic.

Organic food is another recent fad here in the States that hasn't caught on in LA yet (maybe because most of their food still qualifies as organic anyways).  Though it may not have been treated with chemicals, it is no more healthy than the chemically treated stuff.  In fact, it is more likely to go bad quicker, yet be more pricey.

[Pete E]

... in response to Re: Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by typher on Apr 2, 2005

Jup,refrigerate after opening doesn't sink in.Mayo can go bad in a few hours.Poisionous.Much worse for you then any immagined chemicals.

Pete

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife in America, posted by Pete E on Apr 2, 2005

Pete,
Since you live there, what do you do concerning food left out by one of your latinas?  Do you have to follow up behind them and put some stuff in your frig?  By the way, what size refrigerator do you have in your apartment?  I know that you seem to eat out a lot; based on your posts.  I am just curious how you handle that situation in your home? I am also curious about Utopiacowboy in Texas or other guys who post here who are married to latinas.  What does their wives do about food left out?

                             OkieMan

[Pete E]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife in Americ..., posted by OkieMan on Apr 2, 2005

I have a big side by side,26 cubic ft.It came with the apartment.Thats good because we keep lots of beer wine and soda in it in addition to food,which includes lots of produce.The chicken and meat gets frozen if we will not eat it today.Plus its got automatic ice and water after I had it repaired.
My maid kind of ers on the side of freezing everything.So no big spoilage problem.,She sometimes puts plates of food in the microwave just to keep bugs off them untill someone is ready to eat.She usually remembers to transfer them to the frig in a couple of hours.
Its common for families to have smallish refrigerator.They come in liter sizes but some are probably 5 or 6 cubic ft.If you happened to be married to a Colombiana when the refrigerator dies they will let you know.My mother in law had this little OLD frig with a feezer in the same compartment that was always iced up,probably a real energy hog.When it died I get this story,they have no refrigerator.I asked directly if I was expected to buy them one.My ex said yes.Its like 13 Cubic ft,small by US standards but big for here.They got a deal on it.It was scratched and their friend worked at the store.Only about $300 as I remember,and it did alot better with the beer and ice.Probably saved its cost in power in 2 years or so.I think the other one was like 30 years old.Hopefully the new one will last them that long.If something of value still exists for my money spent it seems more acceptable now.They moved WAY up in strata and lifestyle when I came along.From a strata 2 to a 5.And I gave them money to start a business that is still going 3 years later.They did wreck the truck I bought them but I guess they got it repaired enough to  still drive.
But they are smart with their money.I don't feel its wasted.

Pete

Pete

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife in Am..., posted by Pete E on Apr 2, 2005

Pete,

 Thanks for the info. I am not as aware as you to what is actually available in Colombia.  I understand that the upper class can afford more.  But,I do not know anything about where the appliances come from? Are any of the appliances actually manufactured in Colombia; or are they imported? Just curious.  At any rate, it sounds like you have a great set up.  You also talked about your ex-wife, and her family.  Is she still in Colombia, or is she in the States?  You said that you helped your ex-wife's family start a business?  What type of business?  This is fascinating to me.  I am glad that you still think you did the right thing, and the people are wise with their money. It is always a good thing when you can help someone like that, and see that they truly benefit by it.  On the other hand, if you try to help someone, and they just blow it; that is a crappy deal!  So, I am glad these people are better off. Before I forget it, thanks for the info about the place you mentioned with the parasailing, etc.  I am not sure I could deal with going up high like that.  I am not paranoid about heights, but that might freak me out a little!  ha   Still, I will consider it.  I have a brother-in-law who used to go parachuting every so often.  He took lessons, and then joined a club.  I went to see him jump a time or two.  I just don't think it would be my cup of tea; but he got a charge out of it.

                                OkieMan
                          OkieMan

[Pete E]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife i..., posted by OkieMan on Apr 2, 2005

Alot of appliances are out of Japan and Korea.They have Mitsubishi and LG refrigerators.They are not so overpriced as the TV's.Maybe no tax??
When I married my ex she had one of 2jobsin the family.So we sent them money,like $300 a month,about what my ex was making.Then her step dad,who they thought was very secure in his job got layed off.He managed a plant nursery,called a vivero here.He said he taught the owner everything he knew then the guy decided he did not need him.The step dad wasmaybe 50,not a good age to get a new job.I thought Oh Oh,now we will have to send alot more money.So when they talked about opening a vivero themselvesI was open to the idea.I only gave them $3500,then $5200 later for the pick up truck to do deliveries.I don't know what they would have done otherwise.
Its a cute little place.They sell lots of plants as well as potery.The last time I was at their house a few months ago the whole place was stacked with about 12 inch clay pots,I guess they got a deal on them.I am proud of them.I never expected to be paid back.I just hoped it would help them life a good life.

Pete

[utopiacowboy]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Colombian wife in Americ..., posted by OkieMan on Apr 2, 2005

She doesn't leave food out. She puts it in the refrigerator.