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[Craig]

Does anyone on this board ever write about anything even close to why this board was founded? This board has really deteriorated. Only once in a while does someone post about a trip, agency, or experience. I guess it's understandable to a degree since many of the posters here have never been to Colombia/SA or will never go again. What happened to this board?

[John O]

... in response to ?, posted by Craig on Feb 25, 2003

In general, I'm quite satisfied with the board's content, though I do miss some of the saltier ex-posters, like Houndog.

On 1/25, I posted a detailed, 2-part Cali Trip Report. There were no comments or follow-up posts. (Not complaining, just observing.) Perhaps some of the supportive camaraderie of old is missing.

[DallasSteve2]

... in response to ?, posted by Craig on Feb 25, 2003

On Sunday at 7 PM, 6 PM Central Time, Telemundo will broadcast a report on fashion models in Medellin, Colombia.  It looks like it will be interesting even for those who can't speak Spanish.  ;-)

Steve

[Hiker]

... in response to Something close to why this board was fo..., posted by DallasSteve2 on Feb 26, 2003

I'll have a bowl of popcorn, cold diet pepsi, and my remote control ready.

[Bueller]

... in response to ?, posted by Craig on Feb 25, 2003

So post something useful then.

[Craig]

... in response to There you go again..., posted by Bueller on Feb 26, 2003

Well, Bueller if I did it would only confuse you. You would actually needed to have experienced Colombia to understand it's beauty. Looking at it on you flat screen doesn't count.

[Bueller]

... in response to Re: There you go again..., posted by Craig on Feb 26, 2003

...I guess I'll just have to settle for Venezuela, Paraguay, Mexico, Argentina, nearly two years in Spain, and the past eleven months living in Brazil. Sorry I've never visited the only country which, in your mind, this board exists to discuss.

[lswote]

... in response to ?, posted by Craig on Feb 25, 2003

In the last two weeks, I have posted about my embassy experience for spousal visa, Catholic wedding costs, experience at notary and civil wedding, my honeymoon and almost getting robbed at the Bogota airport.  All information that could be of use to someone.  What kind of information are you exactly looking for?

[Craig]

... in response to Re: ?, posted by lswote on Feb 26, 2003

Your information is great. My comment was not directed toward your post. It's directed toward 95% of the other posts. mainly guys reading Yahoo then posting the latest news about how terrible Colombia is. Or some other nonsense. Post about agencies, restaurants in Colombia, hotels, exchange rate, K-1 visas, marriage, et. But why all the other useless crap.

[Michael B]

... in response to ?, posted by Craig on Feb 25, 2003

[This message has been edited by Michael B]

This week has the following threads:
1) New on-line agency
2) Telephone service/prices to SA
3) Cheap airfare tip
4) Red Flags? Large age difference/woman the instigator/moving too fast?
5) Question about men's experiences with a specific agency
6) 3 (count em) trip reports (2 short, 1 medium, and granted, one was a re-run)
7) Visa time frames-both DCF & K-1 (you even participated in the K-1)
Learning Spanish/woman's potential adjustment problems
9) Man's looks vs. man's other attributes
10) One man's "don't just use them for sex" moral code (which I agree with)
11) AW are too picky, particulary considering what THEY have to offer (maybe, not all, depends on the woman, IMHO)

What specific subjects do you feel are not being covered?

Or do you mean you DON'T like
1) Reality TV
2) War situation breifings
3) Bubbles in the back vs Big Ones in the front, which do you perfer?

Except for the reality TV, aren't all those things what we are suppossed to be talking about? We haven't had any knock-down-drag-out flame wars lately and no crash and burn stories reciently, is that what you're looking for?

[Craig]

... in response to What do you mean deteriorated?, posted by Michael B on Feb 25, 2003

What I mean is this board sounds a lot like the misfits and whack's I see travel to Cali on my trips. Guys talking about AW vs Colombian women...it's like who's stronger Superman or the Hulk? Ethics and politics theories and the like who cares. Does any one on this board even travel to Colombia anymore? The truth is that once a guy finds what he wants in Colombia he avoids this board like the plague. Why?

[Bueller]

... in response to Re: What do you mean deteriorated?, posted by Craig on Feb 26, 2003

OK, guys. Before you post, ask yourself: WWCL? What Would Craig Like?

[Craig]

... in response to WWCL?, posted by Bueller on Feb 27, 2003

Bueller, you stated that you never traveled to Colombia. Was that because you were refused entry? I understand they have TWNBRE rule when entering Colombia. That's "Travelers with no balls refused entry" Strap on a pair and check it out.

[wizard]

... in response to Re: What do you mean deteriorated?, posted by Craig on Feb 26, 2003

To a degree you're right... This board is a means to achieve an end, which is to garner information related to finding a latina... Once the search for a foreign novia has been accomplished, a poster's reliance on this forum diminishes...

When newbies begin the search and find this forum, there is a wealth of information on how to go about the search... Agencies, Cities, Pros/Cons, red flags, scams, etc... Then once they climb off the fence, they can garner travel info & tips... Then come inane threads concerning "am I doing it right/wrong", "my way is better than your way" and of course "am I being scammed"... Finally, once the deal has been sealed, guys ask about how to process Visa paperwork... Full cycle... Some guys do hang around after finding their mates, but many do not... Some of us just hang around here waiting for paperwork to clear so our girl can come to the states...

I think that if the facts were known, there are still many guys here to do travel to LA, but quietly, never posting the details of their experiences after the first couple trips...

When was the last time you posted a trip report???

wizard

[Craig]

... in response to Re: Re: What do you mean deteriorated?, posted by wizard on Feb 26, 2003

I think I posted a trip report in July of 2003. I feel I have a wealth of information to help someone who is thinking of traveling to Colombia. I had some great teachers like Norm who used to run an agency, and Traveler who always writes great posts packed with information. I fankly don't think people care on this board but a few. I'm more interested in learning more and hearing current stories/ trip reports about Cali and Colombia then me writing.

I'm going back again in a few months because the TSC INS has screwed me and stopped processing I-129F visas (unless you protest in front of their building)I can tell you that my calena is 28 and I'm 42, We have been dating 2 years. That her close friend owns an agency in Cali and lives in Florida,and that just about everybody in Cali knows somebody you know.