Info needed on BAQ, Columbia tour

[Michael B]

... in response to Info needed on BAQ, Columbia tour, posted by Romello on Feb 1, 2003

[This message has been edited by Michael B]

I guess everybody's watching the space shuttle is why you don't have an answer yet. Well, I've never been to Barranquilla nor that agency. It is however, the same agency as 'Barranquilla Beauties'. Look for them in the archives search, about a year ago there was quite a controversy about them---read it for yourself. BTW 'sex tour' is kind of a forbiden (or at least frowned upon) word here, using it won't make you any friends...since you're new, I'm just letting you know, not 'down on you'. Personally, I hope you have a good trip and meet a nice lady or three. Some advice? DON'T get engaged on the tour, if you find one you really like, get to know her via phone and email (and another trip in two or three months if you can swing it financially) first. Do you speak Spanish? Even a little? If you do it's a big help (not that guys who can't speak it haven't found a good woman, some of them have)

Say, you making any money running a truck out of Houston? I have an owner/driver friend in Houston who's having trouble keeping loaded, got any leads for him?  

Well, welcome to the 'quest' and good luck to you.

[Frank O]

... in response to Re: Info needed on BAQ, Columbia tour, posted by Michael B on Feb 1, 2003

NT

[Michael B]

... in response to what words do we input in archives to re..., posted by Frank O on Feb 2, 2003

Go to forum search (to the left of these messages), select Latin Board, in the search phrase type barranquilla or (use the quotes) "barranquilla beauties". Then of course, click search. When you find one that looks promissing, click on it, if it is 'paydirt', click on 'view entire thread'.

The jist of the problem was some guy kept posting "I went to BqB and had a great time, the other agencies in that city suck"...did this like 20 times, Patrick eventually banned him. He may or may not have been the owner of that agency, I don't know, read them and decide for yourself.

Besides that thread, I'm almost certain there are other posts about this agency, probably some good, some bad. Again, read them and decide for yourself---I have no first hand experience with this agency.

[Frank O]

... in response to Re: what words do we input in archives t..., posted by Michael B on Feb 2, 2003

NT

[Romello]

... in response to Re: Info needed on BAQ, Columbia tour, posted by Michael B on Feb 1, 2003

What's up Michael,
 Thanks for the info.  Today I put the down payment.  However, I could not really be happy about it because of the shuttle.  I've been glued to the news all day.  Well, I'm going to BAQ and I hope to have a lot of fun.  However, for now, trucks are for me.  

I own my own truck and I'm looking to buy another in June.  Tell your friend to try Getloaded.com or DAT services.  you can find DAT in any truck stop.  Just call the number and get the load.  He would need a reffer trailer to get the good ones.  Or he can just get leased on with a good company.  I prefer Heartland Express.  Good runs, light load mostly, and quite a few miles.  I got 3426 just last week.

Hey I like talking trucks, but I thought this site is for women .  No worries my friend.  My truck is in the shop right now but I'll be out of here next week.  Stay up Mike!!!  Later

[Michael B]

... in response to Re: Re: Info needed on BAQ, Columbia tou..., posted by Romello on Feb 1, 2003

[This message has been edited by Michael B]

I sent him an email and told him your leads. He's a Mexican (legal, thank you very much) and only has about a year in the business--he did great for 6 or 7 months, then everything just dried up all of a sudden.

Oh, Latin women, sorry. Well, I don't know, already told you not to get engaged on the first trip, what else? Take lots of pictures, you and the lady, lots of ladies, but just you and ONE lady in each picture (be sure to keep a camera log so you know which picture is which lady). The reason for this is you will need at least one (preferbly 3 or 4) pictures of you and the lady together when you apply for her visa. The reason I say several ladies is your #1 at the party may turn into #0 after you get to know her, and "Miss oh yeah, she was at the party too, but I was too busy with #1" might just send you an email after you get home, and you answer her and one thing leads to another and then you'll be darned glad you have the pictures when you decide SHE is the one you want to sponsor. What else? I didn't go the tour route, I did the WOVO (write one, visit one) method, although I'll have to admit that I had to WO about 4 or 5 times before I got around to visiting any, and (lucky for me) the one I did visit was just perfect, we're currently waiting for her visa. Anyway, (so the guys who have gone on tours say, and it seems to make good sense to me) some of the girls are just party goers, hey, nice party, free food, free drinks, gingo takes you to a nice club, maybe even buys you some decient gifts, pretty good deal, but they have no intention of settling down, they'll be glad to spend all of this tour with you and all of next month's tour with John Smith. Others are really serious, so serious in fact that they will monopolize your time and you won't get the chance to talk to another lady you saw and were interested in. Conversly, there may well be 400 women, but 8 or 10 of them will be superstars and most of the guys will be falling all over them and the other ladies are being ignored.....a smart fellow has an open field with the ignored ladies (who BTW are still prettier than 99% of the availble women in Houston). Well, that's what I've heard...why not post a message like "First trip to SA, on a group tour, Help" and I'm sure some of the group tour guys will give you more tips.

Oh, since I'm rambling, you will hear the term "Red Flag" a lot. If the lady does not seem to have a home address or phone or a job (or at least studying at a legit university or trade school), won't let you meet her parents (or children if she has any) things like that are red flags. Also, I'm not saying be a cheapskate, of course you'll spring for the dinner, tickets, night club, cabs (don't forget to give her enough for cab fare home if you don't drop her off there yourself, but cab fare is about $2.00 to $3.00US, not $20.00, take care of her, but don't be played). But if every date seems to involve really expensive resturants, shopping malls (with you buying sweaters, watches etc) and picking up the tab for her whole "gang" in a resturant or club, well, those are the infamous red flags.

[Romello]

... in response to Thanks, posted by Michael B on Feb 2, 2003

Thanks for the info.  I'll keep it all in mind.  Good luck on your visa.  Let me know what's up

[JunFan]

... in response to Thanks, posted by Michael B on Feb 2, 2003

Just curious.

JunFan

[Cali vet]

... in response to Thanks, posted by Michael B on Feb 2, 2003

Got to hand it to you Mike. You covered all the bases. Good job. Hope your post can be dug up easily in future archives by future seekers.