need to know the truth

[Red Clay]

... in response to He's a freak!, posted by surfscum on Oct 8, 2003

Hope he's really gone, but comes across as someone who likes to hang around where he's not wanted. Easy to be not wanted with that kind of introduction to the board.

[surfscum]

... in response to Re: He's a freak!, posted by Red Clay on Oct 8, 2003

He once wrote about Peru and it was unbelieveable. I should have copied it and changed it to Colombia and posted it here just for a reaction.

Anyway, I'm going down to Lima in November. I think I read in one of your posts you're going in January? I was planning on going then, but I doubt it now. If my schedule changes, I'll let you know and maybe we can hook up.

[Red Clay]

... in response to Hi Red!, posted by surfscum on Oct 8, 2003

Please do if at all possible. I have never read LWL, so he's all new and wonderful to me.

[Michael B]

... in response to Re: Hi Red!, posted by Red Clay on Oct 9, 2003

There are three principal characters on LWL, who between them make up about 75% of the posts. BigB, whom you just seen a rather mild (by his usual standards) sample of, L, who knows everything about LW and 'the market' and has been instrumental in bringing 20 (or is it 200? or maybe 2000, I've lost count) couples together, just can't quite seem to get it together for his own account, and C, who is well, C. Poor C, black women don't like him because he's short (and they're all B's anyway), white women don't like him because he's black (naturaly, they are all racists), AW of any persuasion don't like him because he's poor (darn those gold diggers), other posters don't like him because he's a crybaby. He's been after the same woman (only about 20 years younger than he, BTW) for two years or so. She's told him many times she doesn't love him and doesn't want to marry him, but he thinks his 'love' (actually obsesive desire for control) and "Hey, litle girl, I can give you the big 'G' (green card)" will prevail in the end. Every now and then she needs $50 for something and he gets mad and calls her a scammer. Then he goes to a US club and one of two things happen, either noboby will dance with him (proving once again they are all B's) or somebody DOES dance with him and he falls in love with her. Of couse the lady he danced with thought it was just a dance in a club, nothing more, and when C obsessivly persues her she eventually tells him to flake off (proving that she too is a B). Then he decides the orginal one is worth it after all (as long as he doesn't have to part with any money or lower his 'principals') and goes back to being in love with her. A few sane people (some of them even from this board, a and couple of very nice latinas married to gringos) post there as well, usually to tell L or C  (nobody even bothers to reply to B anymore) "Man, that's crazy". Sometimes an honest newbie seeking advice shows up, but they don't usually stay very long.

[Red Clay]

... in response to You're missing a great show, posted by Michael B on Oct 9, 2003

Wow, I had no idea.

Well actually maybe I had a hunch. Never really liked those email-based "forums", especially for amusement only.

[jim c]

... in response to You're missing a great show, posted by Michael B on Oct 9, 2003

That about covers it mike. jim c

[lswote]

... in response to You're missing a great show, posted by Michael B on Oct 9, 2003

LOL, I lasted all of three days on LWL.  I don't see how you can stand your mailbox filling up with the drivel of those characters.

[JSlo]

... in response to need to know the truth, posted by chizz on Oct 7, 2003

Check the archives, this subject has been discussed in the past  and I recal an agency owner having some interesting comments that addresses your concern. There are far too many that are simply looking for a good person that you shouldn't waste too much time thinking about it. Trust me, you will do just fine!
JSlo

[Calipro]

... in response to need to know the truth, posted by chizz on Oct 7, 2003

Bryan

I have met hundreds of women (of all types) in Cali and I only met one that I know of that really didn't like white guys at all. If you are looking for a women that has a strong preference for a dark man, you are probably in for a up hill battle. Having said that, there is a pretty large black population in Cali and a lot of very attractive dark women in Cali. So I think a lot of women in Cali are open to marrying a dark guy. I don't see how they couldn't be or is it possible for a women to be prejudice against black guys when they are dark skined themselves?

Anyway I have seen more than a couple of black guys with knock outs. But, they were good looking guys that dressed sharp.

Tell us what you did in Baranquilla? Did you go on a tour or use an agency or What?

Calipro

[chizz]

... in response to The truth be told., posted by Calipro on Oct 7, 2003

Thanks Calipro,
I joined up with barranquillasbest/sexysafari(same company) and I must admit I wasn't ready for it. I flew in on the first day with a friend of mine, and was actually depressed by what I saw. It looked like a genuine third world country(mind you I'm from Boston, and I've never seen this type of desolation). It was about a half-hour ride to the hotel, and the two girls who picked us up were really nice, and kept complimenting me on my eyes(hazel). We met some guys who were from the prior week and was leaving the next day, and they said"you will love it here, and don't go for the first girl, take your time and interview a few". A few minutes later, the girls they met showed up, and while not knockouts, were attractive. I was tired so i just went to my room and crashed for the night. the second day, my friend and I went to the agency(barranquillasbest) and were shown the albums to pick the girls we wanted to talk to. Now, I speak alittle spanish and the thought of having someone there to translate for me made me uncomfatable at first, but i got used to it. The first girl I "interviewed"(girl A)was very nice, and i decided to have lunch with her. We went to the pizza place, and ate, and had a good time, but I had another interview and had to get back. I gave her cab fare(found out I would be doing that alot) and she left. I purposely looked for females who spoke alittle english, and my choices were very slim. I did interview one more, but I didn't feel it, so it went no where. I went back to my hotel, and got dress because we were suppose to be meeting at a bar, for a party with about twenty girls. The party was nice, but nothing got my attention. The pretty ones like one of the guys i was with(he was a white guy who spoke good spanish, so i can understand that), and so I was kinda left out. The third day,belonged to me. I made a conscious decision to just have fun, and enjoy, so we went to this hotel, prada I believe, to be introduced to about 50 ladies. However before the introductions they played a shaggy song, and I just cut loose on the dance floor, didn't care who was watching. My boy said "yo, every girl in here is staring at you." i turned around and felt like a steak, in an all you can eat buffet. They purposely held off my introduction untill near last, and when they did the DJ played a reggae song, said something in spanish, and this girl just appeared next to me and we tore the floor up. after the introductions, the girls were very aggresive and just grabbing, and wanting to kiss me, I must admit, it felt good being wanted. I got about 27 numbers that night, i settle down with just one girl that night(big mistake) and didn't even call the others. Needless to say, i spent the rest of my trip with this one lady, even though the other girls were calling my hotel, and calling the agency trying to get in contact with me. The last day was sad, but I gave her a ring and said, "this shows i'm serious about you". She cried and I made her leave before I did to. I got back to the states and signed her up for english classess(very expensive), but after 3 weeks she stopped going, and we gradually went our seperate ways. Sorry this is so long, but I wanted to tell as much as possible about my trip, overall i would give it a "B" because I screwed up and didn't give anyone else a chance. next time I will heed the guys advice"don't get hung up on the first one, or just one, get to know a few". I will do this next time. Thanks for reading.

[Hoda]

... in response to Re: The truth be told., posted by chizz on Oct 7, 2003

Wow....

  Your experience at the party & the feeling of being "the last steak at the buffet" mirrored my experiences at the old Latin Love Palace in Cali in Sept of 99 (dayum, was it that long ago...lol). Bro, your experience with the ladies that didn't want to deal with you is not unique. To borrow a phrase from another buddy, just remember this.....

Next!!!! Move on, those ladies did you a favor! Look at it this way.... atleast they didn't try to play you for your dough! Here's a short story. Back in 99 when I started on the quest. You didn't see as many "morenos" in the agency sites, as you see now. I shared your same concerns about not being accepted because of my "color". There was even a story going around about how a African-American man lured a Colombian women into a life of prostitution here in the states, before she escaped. I was wondering, why should I waste my time going to Colombia. After countless replies to my questions & encouragement from men (black & white), I decided to get off the fence & go to Cali.

Go with class & respect for the ladies country & culture & you'll be accepted with open arms. If a lady is going to reject you solely on your color.....you didn't want to be bothered with her anyway! Just remember, don't let your personal "preference" blind you from letting the "right one" from coming into your life, if she happens to be lighter or darker than what you wanted. Go back bro, go back to "find & be found by love"....

Peace....

[chizz]

... in response to Re: Re: The truth be told., posted by Hoda on Oct 8, 2003

Sup hoda,
Thanks for the advice, I'm glad to know you've shared my experiences. I am going back to colombia, but this time i'm going to cali. I hope to have as much success as you have. thanks again.
Bryan

[markxport]

... in response to Re: Re: The truth be told., posted by Hoda on Oct 8, 2003

Hey Hoda,

Hope all is going well with you and your lady.  Thanks for coming back and giving your experience and comments.

Take care,

Mark

[Miguel]

... in response to Re: The truth be told., posted by chizz on Oct 7, 2003

Think I'd go back to Barranquilla.  You could spend a month following up on those 27 telephone numbers. I can see it now, Chizz's 2003 Barranquilla tour, "Ladies, sharpen your knives, your hunk of prime beef has arrived."

Don't know Cali, but IMHO, women in Barranquilla on average are nicer and more attractive than Bogota. And obviously you've had good luck there.

[chizz]

... in response to 50 Ladies, All of them trying to kiss yo..., posted by Miguel on Oct 7, 2003

Sup Miguel,
I definately enjoyed myself, however I made the mistake of only spending time with the first one, and not getting to know a few more. I even went to the point of letting her tear up the numbers I had gotten, so i could show her how serious I was. Bad mistake. I'm going to cali, because I heard great things about it, as well as some negative. But you can't be scared or timid in life.
Bryan