Re:Clarification-Thanks Calipro

[Zorrowins]

I appreciate the response. That is pretty much how I figured the situation was. Now some minor questions-Latin Best wants $500 US to join, so if I joined three agencies would that not be a budget buster? So apparently the female clients do not overlap with all the agencies. I was under the mistken impression that each agency had a very large list of available ladies, so then one would only need to use one agency. Also I'm a little unsure in your response how the apointment process works. Do you go to the agency and "interview" several ladies and then decide which to go out with that evening or what? Then the next day -same process, but different agency. I must admit if the supply of women is this good, Cali certainly sounds like heaven to me. Also if you are dating 3-4 women and one wants to see you(while you're preoccupied with another one), and naturally you are interested in her-WHAT do you tell her? I can't go out tonight I have a headache?(HA,HA,HA) No wonder the Colombian men are so machismo, if the selection is that plentiful! Colombia must be a place I thought only existed in me suenos! By the way my spanish is fairly good for a gringo-I'm certainly not bilingual. When I lived in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas near McAllen in the 70's I had a live in maid that took care of my daughter y ella no habla englese. Entonces me espanol es asi asi. Gracias

[Calipro]

... in response to Re:Clarification-Thanks Calipro, posted by Zorrowins on Oct 13, 2003

I don't think you should be paying $500 for a membership at latin best especially if you are going to be renting a room from them. I think if you walked in the door and offered her $200 she would take it especially if you are going to rent a room there.

Sure every agency has a thousand or more women to choose from but I'm pretty picky. There are only 5 or 6 at anyone agency that I'm usually interested in. Are you looking for one that will fit the bill or are you looking for the best of the best? You could join Latin Best for $200 , Latin Encounters for $400 and All Colombian Girls for $400 and have the services of three agencies for a grand. If you want to cut your expenses pay Latin Best $200 and Latin Encounters $400 and rent a room at All Colombian Girls for 7 days and the agencies services are included for free for the seven days.

If you get to the point were you are dating 3-4 women and one wants to see you when you are busy make up an excuse. I think it's a national pass time in Colombia. You would be suprised at the excuses they'll buy just because they are so used to it.

[cancunhound]

... in response to Re: Re:Clarification-Thanks Calipro, posted by Calipro on Oct 13, 2003

I've summarized these previously here from what's available on the agency websites:

http://www.caligringo.com/html/cali_options.html

The 2 columns on the right "Walkup" are just that - and the minimum stay if required is reported as well.  Latin Best does not quote a rate on their website, but you can use this chart as a guide.  Note that "Walkup" gives you every benefit of "membership" while you are there - basically you just won't benefit from having a profile in their albums or access to the gals photos back in the states (which is not worth the hefty membership fees IMHO).  Most agencies will also offer some kind of daily use rate, with no stay required at their B&B - if anyone knows of those current rates please let me know and I'll update the CaliGringo chart.

[Cali vet]

... in response to Re: Walk-up rates, posted by cancunhound on Oct 14, 2003

Luz Amparo of Latin Best has been charging $80 to walk ups for use of agency services. This applies for a Cali stay of a week, two weeks or even longer. I imagine that would be waived if you stay there using her B&B. NEVER NEVER pay for a Cali agency from the US.

[elcolombiano]

... in response to Re: Re:Clarification-Thanks Calipro, posted by Calipro on Oct 13, 2003

Excuses are the national pass time in Colombia. You make me laugh because it is so true.

[Zorrowins]

... in response to Re: Re:Clarification-Thanks Calipro, posted by Calipro on Oct 13, 2003

Thanks for the help!

[HeyNow]

... in response to Thanks again!, posted by Zorrowins on Oct 13, 2003

Zorro,
 I am not sure what you are looking for.  If you are looking for an attractive young woman (less than 35) without children.  You might pass on latin best.  If you don't mind dating women with kids then, the sky is the limit.

[Zorrowins]

... in response to Re: Thanks again!, posted by HeyNow on Oct 14, 2003

Honestly at my age(55), I don't want to sire anymore children(already have 4).I'd be in my 70's attending their HIGH SCHOOL gradulation(Ha1Ha!). So I think a lady with children would be content NOT to have any more, whereas, a childless lady would more than likely want children. Also a lady with children, in general,I hope would be more stable. Though I really don't know. I'm being to wonder when I read about posts of male Colombian children being spoiled brats with a mother who won't disapline them. How do the Colombian women handle the female Colombian children? Or do I have it wrong and most Cali ladies control their children and their children are well mannered?

[Jeff S]

... in response to Good Point!, posted by Zorrowins on Oct 14, 2003

... about a wonan's stability with a child. I've always held the belief that a woman who has been married once, has lost that cinderella complex, waiting for her Prince Charming, and will appreciate a "nice guy" far more than a young, single girl. I started dating older divorcees at about age 18 and reverted to young, single types a few times, but never did find one who wasn't filled with fantasies about the way things were supposed to be. Divorced women were just so much more pragmatic. They should also have more responsibilty and more to lose. That being, said, there's more responsibility for YOU too, to make it go right, because you're screwing with two people's lives. Having raised a step-daughter from age 9, I have to say that girls are easier than boys, and seem to be more resiliant to major culture changes. I know several horror stories of pre-teen boys - less likely to accept you than a girl and more likely to have adjustment problems. Of course, each case is different. Just my opinions, probably not likely shared with most.

- Jeff

[Kiltboy1]

... in response to I agree..., posted by Jeff S on Oct 14, 2003

I agree with you.

I am Having the worst time with my wifes son. He is 5 and a complete monster. His father is a mafioso in cali , so i see where he gets his meanness. Everytime the kid mocks me with or disrespects me , all i can see is his good for nothing piece of crap that he has for a father and it makes things extremely difficult on my marriage.

I would make darn sure you spend time with the woman and the boy together(if she has a boy) , and i men A LOT OF TIME !! , before you take on the added responsability.

I hope this advice will help guide you as i do not want other board members to have to endure what i a going through, and i m 39 with loads of patience(well less now)

Andy